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Matthew Munson: A time of wings being stretched

July 16, 2023 Kathy Bailes 3

Wings are being stretched in the Munson house this week – Bryan has had a long day at Thorpe Park, […]

Opinion

Nature with Nik Mitchell: Ragwort, the super wildflower

July 16, 2023 Kathy Bailes 8

Standing about 3ft tall topped with clusters of bright yellow flowers you may see this plant popping up on the […]

Business

A preview of new Margate hotel No.42 Guesthouse

July 14, 2023 Kathy Bailes 7

By Dan Thompson A sun-faded seaside colour palette, worn linens and seagreen velvet, and a broad collection of work by […]

Opinion

Green Councillor Kevin Pressland: Insects are vital to human life and welfare

July 13, 2023 Kathy Bailes 7

Green Councillor Kevin Pressland is a passionate campaigner for nature and the natural environment.  His understanding of the threats faced […]

Opinion

Matthew Munson: We can all be ambitious for ourselves

July 9, 2023 Kathy Bailes 0

It’s nice to be busy from time to time – from my point of view, because it’s especially nice to […]

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Cllr Karen Constantine: Marking the 75th birthday of our NHS

July 5, 2023 Kathy Bailes 10

Today we celebrate something important, something that we all share in common. It’s the 75th birthday of our NHS. Happy […]

Opinion

South Thanet MP Craig Mackinlay: A mixture of Kent and Thanet issues

July 3, 2023 Kathy Bailes 22

A mixture of Kent-wide issues as well as ones relevant to South Thanet have occupied me over the past couple […]

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A View from the Garden Gate Project: Fruit, vegetables, flowers and the therapeutic benefits of doodling

July 3, 2023 Kathy Bailes 0

By Nick Condron As summer gently rolls into July we’re beginning to reap a steady harvest of fruits and vegetables […]

Opinion

Matthew Munson: My role as Bryan’s social secretary

July 2, 2023 Kathy Bailes 0

This weekend is a quiet one, as we’re about to enter the final few weeks of term at both Bryan’s […]

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Christine Tongue: Taking an attitude

July 1, 2023 Kathy Bailes 16

What’s the correct way of addressing a lady pensioner on a mobility scooter? Love? Mate? Sweetie? (Pass the sick bowl…) […]

Opinion

County Councillor Karen Constantine Seeing Red: If you think it is bad now…

June 29, 2023 Kathy Bailes 37

You think it’s bad now? It can get a whole lot worse. Perhaps it’s because I’m recovering from Covid (horrible […]

Opinion

Ramsgate mum marks Learning Disability Awareness Week with call for better conditions for care workers

June 26, 2023 Kathy Bailes 1

A Ramsgate mum, councillor and businesswoman has marked Learning Disability Awareness Week (June 16-25) with local group East Kent Mencap […]

Opinion

Matthew Munson: Passions and challenges

June 25, 2023 Kathy Bailes 1

First things first, a thank you; I had a few lovely messages wishing me a happy birthday last weekend. I’m […]

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Christine Tongue: Terrible toilet tales

June 22, 2023 Kathy Bailes 18

“Somewhere to pee” was the main plea from a group of Access Thanet members in the first physical meeting we’ve […]

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Review: The bright and bold collages of the Beatriz Milhazes exhibition

June 20, 2023 Kathy Bailes 1

Camille Leadbetter studied History of Art at The University of Oxford and The Courtauld. She has a keen interest in […]

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Matthew Munson: Father’s day, a birthday and a trip to London

June 18, 2023 Kathy Bailes 0

I’ve got a confession to make; I’m writing this column on Friday this week, as I’m hoping to have a […]

Opinion

Rod Giddens: What has happened to Birchington’s Neighbourhood Plan?

June 15, 2023 Kathy Bailes 9

Rod Giddins – Birchington Neighbourhood Planning Adviser 2019-2023 Six years ago Thanet District Council and Birchington Parish Council signed an […]

Opinion

Matthew Munson: We are all works in progress

June 11, 2023 Kathy Bailes 1

I went to a university this weekend – something that I might do again in a few years if my […]

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Access Ramsgate: Dropped kerbs, buses, loos and shops

June 8, 2023 Kathy Bailes 13

By Laura Probert of Access Ramsgate When Access Ramsgate met at Radford House on Wednesday people from all over Ramsgate […]

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County Councillor Karen Constantine Seeing Red: Manston excess food pile – what a waste

June 5, 2023 Kathy Bailes 55

I was shocked to find out that an appalling amount of food is being wasted at the Manston immigration holding […]

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South Thanet MP Craig Mackinlay: Paying for care, Richborough recycling centre and Animal Welfare Bill

June 5, 2023 Kathy Bailes 19

I am always concerned about rubbish. Not just if it’s on our streets but I’d also add weeds growing on […]

Opinion

Matthew Munson: A weekend for family

June 4, 2023 Kathy Bailes 0

We have been entertaining this weekend; Bryan’s siblings came to visit this weekend, so things have been busy. Being children, […]

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A View from the Garden Gate Project: Exotic vegetables, sculptures, floral displays & our NGS open day

June 2, 2023 Kathy Bailes 0

By Nick Condron As we welcome June and the start of summer, the incredible hard work of our team has […]

Opinion

Labour parliamentary candidate Polly Billington: The Kept Animals Bill

May 30, 2023 Kathy Bailes 38

People in South Thanet will be concerned to see that the government has chosen to drop its Kept Animal Bill. […]

Opinion

Claire Campbell: Trust and whether the marble jar is full or empty

May 30, 2023 Kathy Bailes 0

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

Opinion

Matthew Munson: The end of another school term and future plans

May 28, 2023 Kathy Bailes 0

Well, there we have it – the end of another term at school. I’m not quite sure how nearly an […]

News

Nature with Nik Mitchell: Thanet wildlife set to appear on BBC’s Springwatch

May 25, 2023 Kathy Bailes 4

 Thanet nature expert Nik Mitchell runs the Wildlife Conservation in Thanet page on facebook This April I worked alongside BBC […]

Events

Review: Beatriz Milhazes: Maresias at Turner Contemporary

May 25, 2023 Kathy Bailes 5

By Dan Thompson There are a set of people who, whenever Turner Contemporary puts on a new show, complain that […]

Opinion

County Councillor Karen Constantine: Seeing Red – Water, waste collection and the right to strike

May 22, 2023 Kathy Bailes 26

Huge congratulations to all my Labour brothers and sisters who re-gained or won seats on Thanet District Council. I believe […]

Opinion

South Thanet MP Craig Mackinlay: A frenzied fortnight

May 22, 2023 Kathy Bailes 39

I’d call the last couple of weeks somewhat frenzied; a huge number of media appearances and comments on national issues […]

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