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CCTV images issued as part of Broadstairs burglary investigation
Detectives investigating a burglary in Broadstairs have released CCTV images of a man they would like to identify. On Saturday […]
Wife’s bravery inspires husband to organise charity football match in aid of Viking Day Unit
A charity football match will take place in Margate this month to raise funds for the Viking Day Unit at […]
Pitchside: Ramsgate marches on with victory over Hillians
By pitchside reporter Andy Mason Burgess Hill Town 1 Ramsgate (2) 2 Dan Perry (61) Joe Taylor (31 pen) […]
Ticket ballot open for Kent Big weekend attractions
Visit Kent’s Big Weekend is back for 2024 with hundreds of free tickets on offer for popular attractions and hidden […]
Ward change proposals for Thanet as district council seats due to be cut from 56 to 42
Thanet will have 14 fewer district councillors from 2027 following a decision by the Local Government Boundary Commission. A new […]
Council receives 13 expressions of interest to lease concrete sea shelters in Ramsgate
Thirteen expressions of interest have been made to Thanet council to take on a lease for eight concrete shelters at […]
Newington’s Red Nose Day – raising money and awareness
Newington Community Primary went nutty for Comic Relief this year with donations to wear crazy costumes and outlandish outfits to […]
Council takes ownership of 23 properties at Spitfire Green – taking its affordable rented homes total to 200
Thanet council has taken ownership of 23 new homes at the Spitfire Green development in Ramsgate this week. The properties […]
Inclusive club Alchemy Martial Arts heads to Allstars Brazilian Jiu Jitsu competition
Alchemy Martial Arts is gearing up to showcase its prowess at the Allstars Brazilian Jiu Jitsu competition in London this […]
Pager alerts during funeral service for former RNLI man Ron Blay
By Karen Cox On Saturday (March 16) at the Ramsgate Sailors Church the funeral service was held for Ron Blay, […]
Teen jailed for assault in Ramsgate where two victims suffered serious injuries
A teenager who seriously injured two people following a late-night row in Ramsgate has been sentenced to six years and […]
Former military homes at Manston refurbished and on sale market
Six former Ministry of Defence homes at Manston have gone on the sale market. The ex-military family homes are being […]
Determined Yasmin’s campaign in memory of husband Ken
By Peter Barnett When Yasmin Bailey’s beloved husband Ken died from pancreatic cancer in August 2013 just ten weeks after […]
Northdown Primary youngsters study from Kent to Kenya with visit to Port Lympne
Northdown Primary School’s Year 1 children have visited Port Lympne safari park to experience some of the animals they’ve been […]
Community news: It’s Your Choice, 1st Margate Scouts, Margate Rotary, Co-op, pageant fundraising, St George’s Church, charity quiz and Ramsgate RNLI
It’s Your Choice Ramsgate mayor Pat Moore has officially opened It’s Your Choice activity service for adults with mental-health issues […]
Matthew Munson: Marking two very special days
This week has been a special one, as we’ve celebrated Bryan’s 13th birthday. I’m still reeling from the shock of […]
Joke battle raises charity funds at St Nicholas at Wade Primary
There are a lot of jokers in the pack at St Nicholas at Wade CE Primary. To celebrate Red Nose […]
Thanet Wanderers empowering children and young people through special educational needs and disabilities sessions
By media student Polly Foster Since 2022, Thanet Wanderers Rugby Club has made a remarkable transformation in the lives of […]
Laleham Gap friends Anna and Olive to take on Pretty Muddy Kids challenge for charity
In July best friends Anna Poore and Olive Lloyd will tackle the Pretty Muddy Kids obstacle course in Maidstone to […]
Cheerful Chilton’s charity champs raise funds for Red Nose Day
Chilton primary was a school packed with smiles and laughter for Red Nose Day 2024. Pupils of all ages donated […]
Police working with Thanet school as sickening videos show students suffering assaults, intimidation and bullying
Thanet Child Centred Policing Team is working with isle schools after a number of incidents including a sickening attack on […]
Maurice House resident Graham Fearn publishes poetry book charting life from London to the Royal Navy and beyond
A book of poetry charting a life from wartime London, to the Isle of Scilly, running away to join the […]
Newington Fish Bar named in UK’s top 50 chippie takeaways – and recognised as Real Living Wage employer
Newington Fish Bar has been named as one of the UK’s 50 Best Fish & Chip Takeaways 2024. And, separately, […]
Nature with Nik Mitchell: A wedding venue with a love for nature
I’ve been really fortunate to have been asked by Chapel House Estate in Minster to help them find ways to […]
Upton Juniors see red for charity
A red tide swept through Upton Juniors in Broadstairs in support of the annual Comic Relief charity. Children and staff […]
Council Cabinet members approve £4m boost for Margate Winter Gardens
By Local Democracy Reporter Daniel Esson It has been confirmed that Margate Winter Gardens will receive a £4 million cash […]
Stars to take to the stage at the Granville Theatre in aid of Demelza children’s charity
By media student Polly Foster Demelza is a charity close to the hearts of many Thanet families who have used […]
Bromstone Primary pupils explore the wonders of science
Bromstone Primary School in Broadstairs has embraced the spirit of science with activities and workshops for British Science Week. Children […]
Huge inflatable park, Pixel floor game and football cage among additions at expanded Elev8 centre
Bounce park and soft play centre Elev8 fully reopens this weekend with new activities added to its Broadstairs Retail Park […]
Arrests, cash seized and drug supply lines disrupted in County Lines crackdown
A property in Ramsgate was one of those targeted by police officers in an operation dedicated to cracking down on […]
‘Stop building houses’ plea as Kent population rise blamed on homes development
By Local Democracy Reporter Simon Finlay The population in Kent is set to rise by the end of the decade […]
Things to see and do in Thanet, March 15-17
Store Collective exhibition 26 Hawley Street, Margate. Opening/ private view Friday 15 March, 5pm to 7pm. On show until the end […]
Rappers Giggs and Ghetts announced for Margate Summer Series
Rapper Giggs will perform a one-off headline show in August as part of the Margate Summer Series at Dreamland. The MC has a […]