Opinion

Thanet resident Richard Card is a retired electrical engineer and was the over 40s national Wales powerlifting champion 1992.  The […]

I hate emoticons. They confuse me. I find the English language perfectly adequate for all expressive purposes. Given words are […]

It was an ending many saw coming to a story most found incredible: the ferry company who do not own […]

Me and the police force have had a mixed relationship. Being charged at by shield wielding cops while demonstrating for […]

Next week Thanet councillors will be expected to approve the 2019-20 budget which addresses a £1.8million shortfall. There are plans […]

There is a growing arts movement in Thanet, no doubt inspired by the sea air and the works of J.M.W […]

Thanet keeps making headlines, doesn’t it? Dredging, Seaborne Freight, alternative lorry routes. It seems when or if Brexit arrives my […]

The Age-Friendly Business Scheme, run by Ageless Thanet, enables people over the age of 50 to find independent shops and […]

Most writers – me included – always hope to get feedback from people reading their work. More than anything, I […]

While Brexit may be a headline grabber and Court proceedings over election expenses may be a side show, real concerns […]

Being a parent is an incredibly exciting / daunting / thrilling / overwhelming experience (delete as appropriate). It’s not for […]

Migrants are risking drowning in small boats in the English Channel, a few miles away from us, desperate to get […]

I hope all readers had an enjoyable and restful Christmas season; the festive season now seems, for many, to be […]

I’m not that clued up when it comes to fashion, I must confess; I’m a fan of fairly simple colours […]

I didn’t plan to be a landlord. I bought my first house and was promptly offered a job abroad, so […]

I like to walk, and in early January I find Thanet takes on a strange, ghostly atmosphere. The high streets […]

In 2019 I’ve decided to be more evil and pursue more cosmetic intervention. There’s nothing in the rules that resolutions […]

I spent 11 hours in A&E this weekend. Not, you understand, for myself – although with my natural talent for […]

In society there is often an emphasis on the importance of being financially prepared for the retirement years, however what […]

Matthew and Melissa have gone head to head a few times this year and now they are tackling the issue […]

As we approach the New Year, this is a fitting time to reflect on the last 12 months, and look […]

My latest book (a novella) was published this weekend, which – as you might imagine – was rather exciting. I’ve […]

Everybody knows you should be nice to new babies. After all, when you’re old you may need them to look […]

I suffered horrific acne for 20 odd years. Not the odd annoying pimple: proper, huge, blistering, scarring, dribbling, lesions. Then […]

There are two types of people at Christmas: those who are far too excited about the whole thing, and those […]

Children are a species – and a law – unto themselves and, when your friends’ families start to expand, you […]

When I trundle my way round the care homes, singing loudly for forgiving or deaf old ladies, I find many […]

Once upon a time, I worked for Thanet District Council. Before that, I worked for Kent County Council. I’m occasionally […]

A message to my MP: Craig, I know you read my column and you must be wondering why I haven’t […]

This week it was announced that Ramsgate will receive £50,000 from a £1million government fund to conserve its pulhamite rocks. […]