Opinion

I am currently recovering from a severe bout of man flu (some might call it a cold, but they would […]

Four years ago this week, Bryan came home. I struggle to believe that all that time has passed – it […]

This month it is five years since Ramsgate’s Joe Shaw was cruelly attacked in Ramsgate Town Centre and left with […]

It’s Bryan’s birthday today, so I’m sure you can imagine that excitement levels have been through the roof all day […]

I got to spend a bit more time with Bryan this week due to the school strikes. On Thursday, the […]

Disabled people are on the political front line. Not in the Ukraine war, though some are. Nor in our  councils […]

By Nick Condron As the chill of winter finally gives way to the warmth of spring, March marks the start […]

Thanet nature expert Nik Mitchell, from Minster, runs the Wildlife Conservation in Thanet page on facebook. This year for National […]

We’ve had two weekends of supposition about a new ‘deal’ with the EU to resolve the status of Northern Ireland. […]

Claire Campbell is a Thanet mum-of-three and SEN teacher working in a specialist school in Broadstairs where all children have […]

Dentists have featured heavily in our week. Bryan is proudly telling everyone that he is getting braces in April, so […]

As you read this, Bryan and I are travelling home on the train, having spent a lovely couple of days […]

I’ve had some interesting presents lately. A bottle of drinking water, a hot water bottle, a scented candle, warm gloves […]

A Ramsgate councillor will now carry out his role as an independent after quitting the Labour Party. Mark Hopkinson represents […]

Half Term is now upon us. Thank heavens. I’m glad the routine is going to be a little different for […]

Okay, everyone, we can do this; February is here, and the evenings are getting ever so slightly lighter every day. […]

By Nick Condron February is a month of new beginnings and growth, and that’s exactly what’s happening here at our […]

Daniel Hind has lived in Margate since 2014. He is the author of three books and his journalism has appeared […]

Pee-wit! During the cold winter months on our marshes, fields and filling our skies you can find the wonderful sight […]

Jeremy Kitt is a local author, radio presenter, web designer and SEO consultant based in Thanet The release of a […]

We’ve had something of a tiring week at Casa de Munson; do you ever have those weeks that are just […]

Claire Campbell is a Thanet mum-of-three and SEN teacher working in a specialist school in Broadstairs where all children have […]

First of all, let me say a big thank you to everyone who got in touch with me and gave […]

I can’t go on strike,  I’m old and disabled. And who would notice – or care? The government would be […]

I have a confession to make; I’m not very well-travelled. I’ve been to France a few times, both from Ramsgate […]

I grew up in Thanet – the 1980s and 1990s being the decades I witnessed through the eyes of my […]

One man’s TikTok video bid to gain likes and follows by ‘reviewing’ Margate has provoked a mixed reaction. Phil Carr, […]

Political opinion with MP Craig Mackinlay (Conservative) As the festive period ends, the recycling and general rubbish is bagged ready […]

By Nick Condron Happy New Year! As the winter weather settles in, it’s easy to feel a little down and […]

Well, there you go. It’s all done; Christmas is over for another year, we’re over the “inbetween” bit that exists […]