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  • [ January 23, 2021 ] Kent farmers facing ‘significant pain’ amid Covid restrictions News
  • [ January 23, 2021 ] Broadstairs Christmas market shutdown decision defended at county council review News
  • [ January 22, 2021 ] Litter bag dispensers installed along Margate seafront to encourage people to ‘do their bit’ Community
  • [ January 22, 2021 ] Birchington entertainer thanks QEQM teams who cared for him as he battled covid Coronavirus Help
  • [ January 22, 2021 ] Large scale covid vaccination site will be set up in Thanet Coronavirus Help
  • [ January 22, 2021 ] Thanet mum ‘sobbed’ as Family Court Judge said child would be adopted if case ‘went on and on,’ Appeal Judges hear News
  • [ January 21, 2021 ] Ramsgate covid vaccination programme completes all elderly care home residents and staff jabs Coronavirus Help
  • [ January 21, 2021 ] Five vehicles seized and 14 people reported for offences in Thanet traffic operation News
  • [ January 21, 2021 ] Large scale vaccination centre to open in Kent next week Coronavirus Help
  • [ January 21, 2021 ] East Kent Hospitals pledges improvements in ‘Excellence in Maternity Care’ plan News
  • [ January 21, 2021 ] Drive-through HPV immunisation service trialled at St George’s Secondary School in Broadstairs Education
  • [ January 21, 2021 ] Sad loss of Thanet Wanderers rugby legend Colin Brown News
  • [ January 21, 2021 ] Tribute paid to ‘true gent’ and Minster stalwart Clive Attwell News
  • [ January 20, 2021 ] Birchington family’s quirky new furniture shop proves a hit despite covid restrictions Business
  • [ January 20, 2021 ] Watch, carriage clock and cash among items stolen in Ramsgate burglary News
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Planned ‘cut’ to Universal Credit rate will affect more than 18,000 Thanet claimants

January 16, 2021 Kathy Bailes 9

A planned ‘cut’ to Universal Credit will affect some 18,504 claimants in Thanet, according to Kent County Council data. A […]

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Kent Police hand out 63 covid breach fines in 5 days

January 16, 2021 Kathy Bailes 20

A further 63 fines have been issued this week to people breaching Covid-19 regulations, including some in Thanet. Since Monday […]

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Family heartbroken at loss of ‘passionate’ Birchington NHS worker, mum and nan Val Stimson

January 15, 2021 Kathy Bailes 8

By Liz Crudgington Tributes have been paid to an NHS worker described as going ‘above and beyond’ during the coronavirus […]

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Stars and beginners to feature in poetry collection ‘that may save a life’

January 15, 2021 Kathy Bailes 0

The loss of family and friends and a painfully honest look at being on the brink of despair are featured […]

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Covid vaccination hub for east Kent health and social care staff due to open

January 15, 2021 Kathy Bailes 26

A covid vaccination hub will open at The Spitfire Ground, St Lawrence, Canterbury, on Monday (January 18). The hub will […]

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Dolly the seal: From rescue in Margate to rehab and release back in the water

January 14, 2021 Kathy Bailes 4

On October 2 a young Common seal was found stranded on a Margate beach weighing less than 12kgs. Luckily for […]

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Changes to Stagecoach bus services due to covid restrictions

January 14, 2021 Kathy Bailes 7

Bus services in Thanet will be reduced by around 25% from Sunday (January 17) but time restrictions on concessionary passes […]

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Eight redundancies expected at Thanet council amid budget pressures due to covid

January 14, 2021 Kathy Bailes 17

Eight jobs will be made redundant as part of a Thanet council restructure. The job losses are part of budget […]

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Fundraiser to buy powered chair for ‘amazing, independent’ Ramsgate four-year-old Ezra

January 14, 2021 Kathy Bailes 0

A fundraiser has been launched to buy a powered chair for a “funny, bright and mischievous” little boy from Ramsgate […]

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Extended funding and aim for GP registration and covid vaccinations for Thanet’s rough sleepers

January 14, 2021 Kathy Bailes 0

Thanet’s RISE (Rough sleeper Intervention, Support and Empowerment) team has received a government funding extension as work to help those on the streets […]

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Man accused of stealing food and presents in Margate burglary appears in court

January 14, 2021 Kathy Bailes 0

A suspected burglar is due back in court charged in connection with a burglary in Margate where food, booze and […]

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Aylesford temporary morgue now operational 24/7 due to surge in deaths

January 14, 2021 Kathy Bailes 0

By Thom Morris The Aylesford Temporary Place of Rest is now operational 24 hours a day as staff cope with […]

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Police appeal over suspected arson in Cliftonville

January 14, 2021 Kathy Bailes 0

Officers investigating a suspected arson in Cliftonville are appealing for witnesses to come forward. Kent Police was called at 6.40am […]

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Military medics deployed to help Kent and Essex hospitals cope with increasing demand

January 13, 2021 Kathy Bailes 3

Some 50 military medics have been deployed to hospitals in Kent and Essex to ensure there is workforce resilience to […]

Business

County council urges government to review funding for nurseries during lockdown

January 13, 2021 Kathy Bailes 2

Nursery bosses who raised concerns that the latest lockdown will result in a major reduction in the demand for childcare, […]

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Planning application submitted for 1,650 home Birchington development

January 13, 2021 Kathy Bailes 59

A outline planning proposal to build 1,650 homes, a primary school, shops, a 70 bed care home and a community […]

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Man charged over Dane Valley crash where young boy was seriously injured to appear at crown court

January 13, 2021 Kathy Bailes 0

A man charged with driving offences after a crash in Dane Valley where a young boy was seriously injured will […]

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CCTV images released as Ramsgate robbery investigation continues

January 13, 2021 Kathy Bailes 3

Kent Police officers have issued CCTV images following arrests made as part of an investigation into an armed robbery in Ramsgate. […]

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Two new rapid electric vehicle charging points now ready for use in Thanet

January 13, 2021 Kathy Bailes 10

Two rapid electric vehicle charging point sites are now ready for use in Thanet. Alpha Road car park in Birchington […]

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Covid fines dished out over Ramsgate party and other breaches in Kent

January 13, 2021 Kathy Bailes 16

Kent Police officers issued 30 fines over the weekend, which included breaches at the ports, people failing to isolate, gatherings […]

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First ever UK Bison Ranger job roles on offer

January 13, 2021 Kathy Bailes 15

The first-ever bison rangers in the UK are set to begin in post in Spring this year in Blean Wood […]

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Tribute paid to Thanet ‘fishing legend’ Jock White

January 12, 2021 Kathy Bailes 7

Thanet fishing legend Jock White sadly passed away in the early hours of  January 6 at his family home in […]

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Prolific thief who attempted to rob Westgate store is jailed

January 12, 2021 Kathy Bailes 2

A man who injured a Westgate shop worker with a knife during an attempted robbery has been jailed. Richard Champion […]

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‘Nowhere near enough’ – 3,500 laptops issued to Kent students for online learning

January 12, 2021 Kathy Bailes 8

By Local Democracy Reporter Ciaran Duggan Around 3,500 laptops have been issued by the government to disadvantaged students in Kent […]

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Calls for extended 20mph zones following crash in Margate

January 12, 2021 Kathy Bailes 37

Residents and councillors are urging Kent County Council to extend 20mph zones in Margate following a crash in Addington Road today […]

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Emergency services called after car crashes into building in Margate

January 12, 2021 Kathy Bailes 3

A car has collided with a building in Margate today (January 12) Kent Police was called at 12.15pm following a […]

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Man charged over Dane Valley crash where young boy was seriously injured

January 12, 2021 Kathy Bailes 0

A man has been charged with driving offences after a young boy was seriously injured in a collision in Margate […]

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Devastated husband’s call for answers over wife’s covid contraction, do not resuscitate ‘order’ and death at QEQM Hospital

January 12, 2021 Kathy Bailes 5

A devastated husband is calling for answers after his wife died in QEQM Hospital on Christmas Eve following a positive […]

Business

Thanet council creates single application scheme for covid grants

January 11, 2021 Kathy Bailes 0

Thanet council has simplified the process for businesses applying for covid support grants. The authority has published a single business […]

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Police appeal over Dane Valley crash where young boy was seriously injured

January 11, 2021 Kathy Bailes 4

Police are appealing for witnesses to a collision in Dane Valley which resulted in a young boy being taken to […]

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