Opinion

Two months to the wedding, and plans are progressing so smoothly I’m scared I must have forgotten something. I’ve a […]

Me and the Dalek had a nice outing to Pierremont Hall polling station last Thursday week. A powered wheelchair, which […]

This coming Saturday, I’ll be taking part in my 12th marathon with my great pal Di. Each marathon gets that […]

I’m Jo, (Mrs T), a local girl, born in 1977. Follow me as I approach my 40th birthday. Having lived and worked […]

When I was at secondary school (right here in Thanet), I was bullied. I tell you this not to ask […]

Every year, I always find it incredible how much Thanet changes when the temperature increases slightly. Don’t get me wrong, […]

I’m Jo, (Mrs T), a local girl, born in 1977. Follow me as I approach my 40th birthday. Having lived and worked […]

Before they learned to levitate, Dr Who’s mortal enemies, the Daleks, were stuck to the ground. Stairs stopped them in their […]

I was talking to the Daily Mirror’s Kevin McGuire last week about the ‘snap’ election and we agreed that it […]

I’ve had a rather productive weekend, readers; I’ve been shopping for fancy dress. I don’t often shop, I should say, […]

Picture the scene. Easter Sunday, early morning. Drowsily lying beside your beloved, you exchange chocolate strewn kisses and promises, whisper […]

Well…. that caught us all by surprise! Monday morning started with the usual thoughts of returning back to Parliament following […]

I’m late with this week’s column, although I accept full responsibility. I’ve had a busy weekend and I dozed off […]

They’re back! Popular Thanet columnists Jane Wenham-Jones and Mike Pearce reunite for a lunch date which has all the ingredients […]

My friend Helene, now 95, has been a role model for me as a person whose legs don’t work. She became […]

There’ll be 30 women descending on my house next month for my hen night. A night without men seems pointless […]

I try and find some interest in sport, I really do. I read the sports articles on this fine site […]

My boy James is taking his GCSEs in a few months and he’s working jolly hard, so he tells me. […]

Once the province of sailors, prisoners, and rebellious types, tattoos have become a part of mainstream culture. In the interests […]

I went to Iceland a few weeks back – the country, not the bargain food outlet. I imagined perhaps all […]

When you’re getting on in years and use a stick you’re fair game for anyone who feels like being patronising. […]

A draft plan aimed at saving health services in Kent and Medway some £292million could mean the creation of one […]

Names can be funny things; my first name, for instance, means “Gift of God”, and I have made a note […]

There are large numbers of people in Thanet who have mobility problems and use sticks or wheel chairs. Christine Tongue […]

So many things I never knew before wedding planning! How much anti-wrinkle cream you’re given at wedding fairs (or is […]

Thanet has an extensive and wonderful literary history, and as a writer that heritage intrigues me. The idea of continuing, […]

Funny, the sorts of things that can happen in a fairly normal week. I was thinking about my new column […]

First, a disclaimer: I’m not actually from Thanet. I chose it, as we tell adopted children, because it’s special. Originally […]

Thanet, and the district councils of Canterbury, Dover, and Shepway, are proposing single council for East Kent. It will not […]

The spring budget had welcome news of an additional £2bn towards adult social care over the next three years, and […]