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Illustrated children’s book by Broadstairs dad raises cash for mental health charities – and we have 4 to give away
A beautiful book written and illustrated by Broadstairs resident Dominic Toller is on offer to The Isle of Thanet News […]
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Club Union development in St Peter’s rejected for a third time
A bid to build houses at the former Club Union site in St Peter’s has been rejected by Thanet council’s […]
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Anger at ‘lack of consultation’ over 2,000 home plan for Westgate agricultural land
Westgate Town Council says community concerns over a 2,000 homes development in the village have been ignored. Millwood Designer Homes […]
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Teenager arrested on suspicion of assault following Ramsgate disturbance report
A teenager has been arrested on suspicion of assault after police and ambulance staff were called to an address in […]
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Ramsgate man in his 80s conned out of £2,500 by fake workman
Detectives are investigating a deception theft from a man in his 80s in Thanet. The elderly resident in Vale Square, […]
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Suggested sites for temporary ‘tolerated’ Traveller pitches in Thanet withdrawn
A shortlist of three proposed temporary “tolerated pitches” for Travellers and Gypsies in Thanet has been ditched – with councillors […]
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Fire crew remains at large haystack fire in Westgate
One fire engine remains at the scene of a large haystack fire off Minster Road, Westgate, which has been alight […]
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Vandals have chucked paint over parked cars in Ramsgate
Kent Police is asking anyone with information to come forward after three cars were vandalised in Ramsgate yesterday (November 18). […]
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Ambitious project to bring new life to Pugin’s Grade II listed Granville Hotel in Ramsgate
An ambitious project to save Pugin’s Grade II listed Granville Hotel in Ramsgate from obscurity and create refurbished spaces for […]
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Man arrested following crash in Margate
A Margate man has been arrested on suspicion of driving while unfit through drink or drugs following a crash this […]
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Westgate Heroes and special Santa’s guardian named for Christmas light switch on event
Westgate couple Lorraine and Richard Hambidge have been announced as the town’s local heroes 2019 and will flip the switch […]
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Fire crews at scene of large haystack blaze in Westgate
Kent Fire and Rescue Service were called to the scene of a large haystack fire in Westgate at 2.47am today […]
Business
Thanet cab bosses: “Passengers ‘put at risk’ due to decline of council licensing services”
By Jodie Nesling Taxi passengers are being “put at risk” due to a major decline in services at Thanet council’s […]
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QEQM Hospital midwife scoops award for ‘inspirational leadership’
A midwife at the Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital in Margate has been recognised for her inspirational leadership and […]
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Sapphire’s Promise on a mission to help grieving families pay for headstones for little ones
A facebook support group for bereaved families of little ones lost in infancy or during pregnancy is raising funds for […]
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Liotia signs with Ramsgate’s Ramrock Red Records and releases new EP
Ramsgate’s Ramrock Red Records has announced a new signing and release to the label. Electroacoustic duo Whitstable singer/songwriter Abigail Hubbard […]
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Man suffers head injuries in Cliftonville attack
A man in his 20s has suffered head injuries after being hit with a wooden plank and metal pole. Kent […]
Business
Former Franks nightclub transformed into Faith in Strangers venue
By Jodie Nesling Looking across the skyscape from the former Frank’s nightclub the sea glimmers blending into a multitude of […]
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Martin Charlton: Joss Snelling – the Broadstairs Smuggler
It seemed that luck had finally run out for Joss Snelling. For some, particularly those serving for His Majesty’s revenue […]
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Nationwide to shut Cliftonville branch
Nationwide Building Society will close its Cliftonville branch next February. The branch in Northdown Road shuts on February 21 at […]
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Councillors to discuss proposal for three temporary Traveller sites in Thanet
Temporary “tolerated sites” for Travellers could be created at the former education space at Tivoli Brooks, Margate; Ramsgate Port car […]
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Thanet Parkway Station costs expected to spiral to £34.5million
The estimated cost of the proposed Thanet Parkway Station at Cliffsend has spiralled to £34.51million – meaning £14million of government […]
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Ramsgate mum’s ambition to create handmade tiles industry in Thanet
Creating Thanet as a centre of handmade floor and wall tile making is the mission of mum-of-two Sarah Hopkinson. Sarah, […]
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Council deal to buy two huge pontoons for Ramsgate port and harbour set to be rejected
A decision to buy two huge pontoons for Ramsgate port and harbour from construction firm BAM Nuttall looks to be […]
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General Election 2019: North Thanet candidates answer our questions
A General Election is looming after Prime Minister Boris Johnson called for a poll on December 12. The election coincides […]
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General Election 2019: South Thanet candidates so far answer our questions
A General Election is looming after Prime Minister Boris Johnson called for a poll on December 12. The election coincides […]
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Appeal for witnesses and dashcam footage following crash on A299 at Minster
Police are appealing for witnesses of a crash at the Cliffsend roundabout yesterday (November 12). A blue Vauxhall Astra had […]
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Top council officer raises concerns over two-for-one pontoon deal at Ramsgate port and harbour
Thanet council’s Section 151 officer – responsible for ensuring the legality and financial prudence of decisions – has raised concerns […]
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Margate man’s mission to send 100 Christmas boxes to Nicaraguan children
A mission to send 100 Christmas shoe boxes to 100 children aged 10 months to 14 years old in Nicaragua […]
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Walpole Bay water quality improves yet again – but downgrades for Botany Bay and Western Undercliff
Bathing water at beaches across Thanet have been rated as Good or Excellent in Defra’s Bathing Water summer sampling regime. […]