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  • [ March 29, 2023 ] Sad loss of ‘kind, caring, witty’ Ramsgate and Cliffsend community stalwart Chris Barton News
  • [ March 29, 2023 ] Get ready for the Easter Broadstairs Food Festival Events
  • [ March 29, 2023 ] Easter surprise for children at St Joseph’s primary school Education
  • [ March 29, 2023 ] Windmill Community Gardens Margate awarded £42,679 from Lottery fund Community
  • [ March 29, 2023 ] Three days of fun in Broadstairs to mark King’s coronation Events
  • [ March 28, 2023 ] Thanet pupils take on public speaking challenge Education
  • [ March 28, 2023 ] Ramsgate RNLI assists yacht in distress off Margate News
  • [ March 28, 2023 ] Campaigners call for more road safety measures on Dumpton Park Drive News
  • [ March 28, 2023 ] Former Chatham and Clarendon student returns to talk about journey to Microsoft Education
  • [ March 28, 2023 ] One arrest following disturbance in Margate High Street News
  • [ March 28, 2023 ] Royal Navy standard for funeral of Birchington war veteran Leonard Pierce News
  • [ March 28, 2023 ] Man charged with assaulting police officer in Westgate News
  • [ March 27, 2023 ] 27 things to see and do in Thanet for Easter 2023 Events
  • [ March 27, 2023 ] Pitchside: Rams comeback in last minutes to equalise with Haywards Heath Town Sport
  • [ March 27, 2023 ] Emergency closure in both directions on Ramsgate Road due to gas leaks News
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Matthew Munson: Adoption, walking and suffering from man flu

March 26, 2023 Kathy Bailes 0

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

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Matthew Munson: Four years since we became a family

March 19, 2023 Kathy Bailes 2

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

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Opinion with Laura Probert of Access Ramsgate: Keep fighting Joe

March 18, 2023 Kathy Bailes 5

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

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Matthew Munson: Happy birthday Bryan

March 12, 2023 Kathy Bailes 0

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

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Matthew Munson: A day of home-schooling and finding the right career

March 5, 2023 Kathy Bailes 2

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

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Opinion with Christine Tongue: On the front line

March 2, 2023 Kathy Bailes 13

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

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A View from the Garden Gate Project: Utilising wood chips, benefits of planting trees and an invite to our Spring Open Day

March 1, 2023 Kathy Bailes 1

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

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Nature with Nik Mitchell: Time to put up some nest boxes

February 28, 2023 Kathy Bailes 1

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

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South Thanet MP Craig Mackinlay: EU deal supposition and local health provision

February 27, 2023 Kathy Bailes 40

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

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Column with Claire Campbell: ‘Share their picture, say their name’

February 27, 2023 Kathy Bailes 1

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

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Matthew Munson: From dentists to dancing and science fiction

February 26, 2023 Kathy Bailes 1

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

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Matthew Munson: Half term fun and getting to grips with tricky homework

February 19, 2023 Kathy Bailes 1

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

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Christine Tongue: Problems with my waterworks

February 16, 2023 Kathy Bailes 6

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

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Councillor becomes independent after quitting Labour Party

February 15, 2023 Kathy Bailes 74

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

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Matthew Munson: Half term and juggling time

February 12, 2023 Kathy Bailes 0

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

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Matthew Munson: A slight change of routine ahead of a busy half-term

February 5, 2023 Kathy Bailes 0

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

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A View from the Garden Gate Project: Woodland awakening, seed sowing and tremendous tubers

February 3, 2023 Kathy Bailes 1

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

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Opinion with Daniel Hind: A Thanet Plan

February 1, 2023 Kathy Bailes 36

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

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Nature with Nik Mitchell: The wonderful sight of Lapwing

January 31, 2023 Kathy Bailes 0

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

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Opinion with Jeremy Kitt: How concerned should we be at the impact of Artificial Intelligence on our lives?

January 29, 2023 Kathy Bailes 10

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

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Matthew Munson: Looking at life beyond GCSEs

January 29, 2023 Kathy Bailes 0

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

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Column with Claire Campbell: Children with SEND will explore the world in different ways

January 27, 2023 Kathy Bailes 1

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

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Matthew Munson: Adjusting to post-pandemic life

January 22, 2023 Kathy Bailes 1

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

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Opinion with Christine Tongue: Why I’d strike if I could

January 17, 2023 Kathy Bailes 24

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

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Matthew Munson: On the hunt for an interesting new hobby

January 15, 2023 Kathy Bailes 4

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

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Matthew Munson: A time to reflect but also to look forward

January 8, 2023 Kathy Bailes 2

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

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Phil Carr’s Margate TikTok video: Spot on, ‘lacklustre grift’ or take it with a pinch of salt?

January 7, 2023 Kathy Bailes 12

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

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South Thanet MP Craig Mackinlay: Leaving behind 2022 and looking to the year ahead

January 2, 2023 Kathy Bailes 75

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

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A View from the Garden Gate Project: The benefits of community gardening and the No Dig method

January 2, 2023 Kathy Bailes 0

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

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Matthew Munson: Family time and looking forward to what 2023 brings

January 1, 2023 Kathy Bailes 2

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

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