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Woman charged with drug offences after police stop car in Broadstairs
A suspected drug dealer has been charged after officers stopped a car in Broadstairs. Shortly after midnight yesterday (April 25), two […]
Get ready for 14th annual Margate Meltdown this May
By Kane Birch Get prepared for the 14th annual Margate Meltdown coming to town on May 27, 60 years on […]
The Centre in Birchington to mark its 50th anniversary with exhibition and memories of Quexpo
By Nick Evans People living around Thanet for any length of time may remember a three day steam fair in […]
Decision awaited on judicial review appeal application over Manston airport scheme
A decision is now awaited following a Court of Appeal hearing on Wednesday (April 24) over the decision to dismiss […]
Appeal for witnesses after Mercedes driver leaves scene of crashes on Thanet Way and Canterbury Road
Police officers investigating reported dangerous driving on the Thanet Way and the Canterbury Road heading into Birchington are appealing for […]
Tourism tax suggestion dismissed by Thanet council
By Local Democracy Reporter Daniel Esson Additional reporting by Gabriel Morris, Local Democracy Reporter A suggestion for a “tourist tax” […]
Things to see and do in Thanet, April 26-28
Coastal clean up Southeastern is organising a beach clean at Margate on April 26 from 10am to noon. Meet outside […]
New cabaret space in former Ramsgate WHSmith building ready for opening event
A new cabaret event space will open tomorrow (April 26) in the former WHSmith shop in Ramsgate. Salon Du Miel […]
Mental Health Together aiming to make service accessible and personalised
By media student Elyjah Mcbrine A community mental health service which launched for Thanet residents in January this year is […]
Step inside Ramsgate’s This Museum Is (NOT) Obsolete
By Kane Birch As technology progresses, old tech that we may see as useless goes to waste, no longer being […]
Sudden passing of former Broadstairs College IT tutor Justin Shorten
Former Broadstairs College IT tutor and Margate resident Justin Shorten passed away on 6th April, aged just 52. Justin was […]
Birchington parents’ upset after failure to gain GP appointment leads to baby daughter being ‘blue-lighted’ to hospital
A Birchington couple have slammed a GP surgery after their young daughter had to be taken to hospital when they […]
Vital water safety message for Upton pupils
Have fun and stay safe at the seaside – that is the clear and simple message for children at Upton […]
Sponsored: Thanet property owners’ winning strategy: why you should rent with Pass The Keys
It’s evident the trend of holiday home rentals has soared, presenting stiff competition to traditional hotel accommodations. Despite some negative […]
Southern Water confirms continued funding for beach cleaning at Botany Bay and towards fruit garden in Northdown Park
Southern Water has confirmed it will continue to give financial support to Friends of Botany Bay CIC with its beach cleaning activities […]
Protestors claim victory with Home Office reprieve to sending 22 asylum seekers living in Margate to Bibby Stockholm barge
Following a protest today (April 24) attended by more than 100 Margate residents, the Home Office has temporarily rescinded the […]
Ramsgate family to tackle highest mountain peak in southern Britain in aid of The Brain Tumour Charity
A Ramsgate family will be climbing the highest mountain peak in southern Britain this weekend to raise funds for The […]
The Bootleg Beatles are heading to Dreamland
The Bootleg Beatles will play a special headline concert at Dreamland, Margate on Saturday 18th August. Taking place in Dreamland’s Hall By The […]
Tribute paid to Ramsgate volunteer and former mayor Jacqueline Williams
Tribute has been paid to “an amazing loveable formidable woman” who has died aged 78. Jacqueline Williams, Jacqui to her […]
Margate FC relegation ‘essentially confirmed’ says Board
Margate FC’s relegation from Isthmian Premier division to Isthmian South East is ”essentially confirmed” says the MFC Board. The Board says […]
Christine Tongue: Me and flying
I love flying. I still get a thrill when I see the land fall away under me and the miracle […]
Have a claw-some time at the third Festival of Cats
The third Festival of Cats opens this Thursday (April 25) at the Pie Factory Gallery in Margate. The festival, which […]
Campaign to clean up Margate reaches 100 bag landmark in town play area
By Scarlet Drayson A total of 100 bags of rubbish have been cleared from a Margate play area as part […]
Wanderers out of the Papa John Shield
By Colin Whiteley Thanet Wanderers RUFC 22-38 Ashford RFC Wanderers pack was unchanged from that which played in the first […]
Margate mum proves ‘GardenGirls Can’ as she shows skills on BBC’s Garden Rescue
A Margate mum who launched her gardening service in 2018 is set to feature on a BBC series next month. […]
Arrests, people searched and car seized during police operation in Margate and Cliftonville
Three arrests have been made and 16 people searched for drugs as part of an operation in Margate by Kent […]
Filipino Fusion food on offer at new Cliftonville restaurant
A new restaurant offering Filipino fusion food and cocktails is set to open on the Eastern Esplanade in Cliftonville this […]
Nestling pigeons being hand-reared after nests disturbed during Broadstairs house clearance
RSPCA wildlife experts are caring for 21 pigeons who were accidentally disturbed during a house clearance in Broadstairs. The birds were […]
Laleham Gap students ‘Preparing for Adulthood’ and the world of work
As Post 16 students enter term 5 at Laleham Gap their immersion in learning of their ‘Preparing for Adulthood’ Curriculum […]
House of Multiple Occupation proposal for Kent House care home
Broadstairs councillor Mike Garner has requested planning committee members scrutinise a proposal to turn an operating care home for older […]
Green Campus designs for Ramsgate Port to go on public display
Thanet council is inviting residents to learn more about its designs for a Green Campus at Ramsgate Port which will […]
Police attend two-vehicle crash in Northdown Road
Emergency services have attended a crash in Cliftonville. Kent Police were called to Northdown Road at 12.50pm today (April 22) […]
Human powered aircraft and paramotor championships return to Manston for 2024
After a successful first outing in 2023, this June (14 – 24 June), Manston will once again be the site […]