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Ramsgate RNLI assists yacht in distress off Margate
Ramsgate RNLI was called to a yacht with engine failure off Margate on Sunday (March 26). The thirty two foot […]
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Campaigners call for more road safety measures on Dumpton Park Drive
Residents in Ramsgate’s Dumpton Park Drive are calling for further safety measures for pedestrians trying to cross the wide road […]
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One arrest following disturbance in Margate High Street
A man has been arrested on suspicion of assaulting another man in Margate yesterday (March 27). Kent Police was called […]
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Royal Navy standard for funeral of Birchington war veteran Leonard Pierce
A Royal Navy standard and coffin drape will feature at the funeral of former serviceman Leonard Pierce on Friday (March […]
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Man charged with assaulting police officer in Westgate
A man has been bailed to appear in court charged with assaulting a police officer in Westgate. During the evening […]
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Emergency closure in both directions on Ramsgate Road due to gas leaks
Ramsgate Road in Margate will be shut in both directions between Salmestone Road and St Augustine’s Avenue from 8pm tonight […]
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Independent review of Ramsgate Port berth replacement project finds ‘unrealistic’ timeline and funds and lack of communication
An independent review into the management of the scheme to replace Berth 4/5 at Ramsgate Port has found insufficient funds […]
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Man charged over stabbing and robbery of taxi driver in Ramsgate
A man charged over a violent brawl in Ramsgate at the weekend has now also been charged with stabbing and […]
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Four men charged over brawl in Ramsgate town
Detectives investigating a violent disturbance in Ramsgate during the early hours of yesterday (March 25) have charged four men. Kent […]
Community
Mum and daughter brave the shave to raise funds for Brain Tumour Research
A Ramsgate mum and daughter have braved the shave for charity Brain Tumour Research. Samantha Emptage, 37, and her mum […]
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Ramsgate carpenter sharing mountain climbs and cold water sessions to promote mental health care and raise charity funds
A Ramsgate carpenter is using his life coaching skills to encourage people to take on mountain climb challenges and sea […]
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Artist Tracey Emin officially opens TKE Studios and residency project – and reveals plans to buy Westbrook Loggia
Artist Tracey Emin has cut the ribbon for the official opening of the TKE Studios (Tracey Karima Emin) and her […]
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Four men arrested after violence in Ramsgate town and possible link to stabbing of taxi driver
Police are appealing for witnesses following a violent disturbance in Ramsgate which resulted in four men being arrested. The suspects […]
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Police cordon in place in Ramsgate following reported stabbing
A police cordon is in place in King Street, Ramsgate, following a reported stabbing. A fight is reported to have […]
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Police seize 200 cannabis plants from Broadstairs property
Police have seized an estimated 200 cannabis plants from a property in Broadstairs. Kent Police received a report of suspected […]
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Emergency services called to report of pedestrian hit by car in Ramsgate
Police and paramedics have been called to Margate Road in Ramsgate to a report of a pedestrian hit by a […]
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Ramsgate photographer captures Northern Lights over Thanet
Fabulous photos of the aurora borealis – Northern Lights – over Botany Bay at just after midnight (March 23/24) have […]
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High Court grants Judicial Review bid to challenge government approval of Manston airport development
A fresh bid for a Judicial Review challenging the government’s decision to give the go ahead to RiverOak Strategic Partners […]
Education
Thanet steps up the fight to save nursery and children’s centres from closure in county council cuts
With just a few days left to make their voices heard, parents, councillors and the community speak out to stop […]
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WW Martin receives environmental award for Poppy Fields development in Ramsgate
An affordable housing scheme in Ramsgate, designed and built by contractor WW Martin in partnership with Orbit Homes, has been […]
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Tributes paid to Thorley Taverns founder and charity benefactor Frank Thorley
A swell of tributes have been paid following sad news of the death of founder of Thorley Taverns pubs Frank […]
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Cask ale festival with 21 beers to celebrate 21 years of The Ramsgate Brewery
An Easter cask ale festival will be held in April to celebrate 21 years of The Ramsgate Brewery. In 2002 […]
Cost of Living
Thanet council awarded £4.3million energy efficiency grant to be spent on 5 district tower blocks
Thanet District Council has been awarded £4.3million following a successful bid for funding from the government’s Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund […]
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Plans to create nine homes at Crumps Farm in Birchington by Thanet landowner St John’s College Cambridge
Plans to create nine homes at Crumps Farm in Birchington through conversion, new build and demolition have been lodged with […]
Cost of Living
Struggling Thanet residents receive ‘warm packs’ to help tackle fuel poverty
Warm and Well Packs have been distributed to hundreds of Thanet households in privately rented accommodation who were identified as […]
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Two men remanded in custody over Ramsgate stabbing
Two men have been charged after a man was stabbed in the arm in Ramsgate. Kent Police attended Harbour Parade […]
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SGN update says Ramsgate Road gas works to go on into May
Difficulties with gas mains replacement works on Ramsgate Road will mean a further three week closure on a stretch of […]
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Margate industrial estate expansion delayed amid fears of “an accident waiting to happen”
By Local Democracy Reporter Daniel Esson Planners behind a new industrial estate in Margate have been sent back to the […]
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Gas main works on Ramsgate Road extended into April
Gas main replacement works on Ramsgate Road in Margate have been extended until at least April 16. SGN is carrying […]
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QEQM Hospital creates Hope Box to help young people in crisis
By Liz Crudgington Children experiencing a mental health crisis can find some comfort thanks to a special box created by […]