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TAG Pet Rescue plea for help after rescue of 20 sick rabbits
June 8, 2023
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TAG Pet Rescue, the Thanet-based animal shelter, is asking for help to pay vets bills of £3700 following a mass […]
Events
Model railway exhibition to be held at Ramsgate Tunnels
June 8, 2023
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Ramsgate’s Victorian railway tunnel will once again resound to the sound of trains this month, but not those leviathans of […]
Business
Smoked Street Kitchen and Bar opens in Broadstairs
June 7, 2023
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Smoked meats, gyros, burgers, brisket and Caribbean specials are now being served up from a new venue in Broadstairs. Chef […]
Sport
Broadstairs brothers both scoop gold at Kent Table Tennis Championships
June 7, 2023
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Two young brothers from Broadstairs have won gold at the Kent County Table Tennis Championships. Benjamin Willis, 11, became the […]
Education
Northdown Primary School pupils travel back to Medieval period
June 7, 2023
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Year 5 pupils at Northdown Primary School, Margate, delved into the wonderful world of Medieval Britain last week when they […]
Events
The ScrapStore at East Kent Mencap site in Ramsgate gets ready to reopen
June 7, 2023
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The ScrapStore, based at East Kent Mencap’s Foresters Hall in Meeting Street, Ramsgate, is reopening following a refresh and essential […]
News
Tribute paid to gifted Thanet sportsman Lennie Long
June 7, 2023
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Well known Thanet sportsman Lennie Long has died at the age of 88. Lennie, from Broadstairs, passed away at QEQM […]
News
Terrier killed, another injured and owner in hospital with severe hand injuries following dog attack in Garlinge
June 7, 2023
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Police officers are investigating an horrific dog attack in Garlinge where one pet was killed, another seriously injured and a […]
Business
Getting to know you school starter sessions at Ramsgate’s Little Seaside Town
June 7, 2023
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Little ones who will start school this year and their parents are being invited to ‘Getting to know you’ sessions […]
Events
Packed line-up of writers and illustrators for BirchLit festival
June 6, 2023
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Birchington’s literary festival returns to the village on Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 June featuring a top line up of […]
News
Proposal for 95 homes on Grade 1 agricultural land in Minster is rejected
June 6, 2023
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A bid to build 95 homes on Grade 1 agricultural land in Minster has been rejected by Thanet council Sandwich […]
Education
Money matters sessions for Priory Infant pupils
June 6, 2023
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Year 1 and 2 children at Priory Infant School in Ramsgate have been learning about the importance of saving money […]
Business
Fresh lease of life – and a new name – for Ramsgate’s former Royal Oak pub
June 6, 2023
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A new lease of life has been given to the former Royal Oak pub in Ramsgate’s Harbour Parade after being […]
News
Councillors to discuss first phase of 214 home development in Minster
June 6, 2023
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Councillors at a planning meeting next week will discuss a reserved matters application for the first phase of a 214 […]
Education
St Laurence Junior Academy students soar to victory at early sports day
June 6, 2023
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St Laurence CofE Junior Academy held its highly anticipated Sports Day early this year, allowing everyone to fully enjoy the […]
Galleries
Photos: Emergency services ‘chemical response’ exercise at Dreamland
June 6, 2023
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Firefighters, police, paramedics, and event organisers took part in a training exercise yesterday (June 5) simulating a major incident at […]
News
Emergency road closure in Westgate due to burst sewer main
June 5, 2023
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A section of the Canterbury Road in Westgate has closed due to a burst sewer main. Southern Water began repair […]
News
SGN works taking place outside Dreamland – again
June 5, 2023
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Temporary traffic lights are in place on Marine Terrace in Margate for yet another round of works outside Dreamland. SGN […]
Opinion
County Councillor Karen Constantine Seeing Red: Manston excess food pile – what a waste
June 5, 2023
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I was shocked to find out that an appalling amount of food is being wasted at the Manston immigration holding […]
Opinion
South Thanet MP Craig Mackinlay: Paying for care, Richborough recycling centre and Animal Welfare Bill
June 5, 2023
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I am always concerned about rubbish. Not just if it’s on our streets but I’d also add weeds growing on […]
News
Three charged over Ramsgate cannabis cultivation
June 5, 2023
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Three men have been charged in connection with a cannabis cultivation uncovered in Ramsgate last week. During the morning of […]
Business
The Works cafe and bar opens at former Restaurant 66 site on Ramsgate’s Harbour Parade
June 5, 2023
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Whether you want a ‘builder’s breakfast’ or a 120-person event in the function room – The Works café and bar […]
News
Charity football match in memory of Gabriel Farmer raises amazing £3,260
June 5, 2023
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Massive support for a football match in memory of young Broadstairs man Gabriel Farmer has helped raise more than £3260 […]
News
Road works mean lane closure and speed restriction at Haine Road and Manston Road
June 5, 2023
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Traffic lights, a lane closure and a speed restriction are in place at Haine Road and Manston Road as works, […]
Education
Upton Junior School wins first Dragons Cup relay tournament
June 5, 2023
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Upton Junior’s fiery performance has won the first ever Dragons Cup relay tournament. The inaugural event was hosted by and […]
News
Multi-agency ‘chemical response’ exercise taking place at Dreamland
June 5, 2023
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Firefighters, police, paramedics, and event organisers will unite to test their skills and procedures in the event of a major […]
Events
Photos: Mermaids (and a few pirates) for Margate’s first Mergate festival
June 4, 2023
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Photo by Frank Leppard Some 600 people turned out to join the parade in the first ever Mergate festival in […]
Community
Thanet community news: Annual picnic for the East Kent Group of the Multiple Sclerosis Society
June 4, 2023
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Some 35 members of the East Kent Group of the Multiple Sclerosis Society held their annual picnic at a chilly […]
Opinion
Matthew Munson: A weekend for family
June 4, 2023
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We have been entertaining this weekend; Bryan’s siblings came to visit this weekend, so things have been busy. Being children, […]
News
Margate RNLI investigates reports of people cut off by the tide at Broadstairs
June 4, 2023
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Margate’s two RNLI lifeboats investigated a report of people cut off by the tide at Broadstairs on Saturday (June 3), […]
News
Cable fault causes power cut in areas of Ramsgate and Broadstairs
June 3, 2023
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A fault on an underground cable has caused a power outage in areas of Broadstairs and Ramsgate. UK Power Networks […]
Education
Dads bust through fundraising target in 100-mile cycle ride for Laleham Gap School
June 3, 2023
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Two determined dads have pedalled past their £2000 fundraising target in their first long distance cycle challenge in aid of […]
News
Woman in 70s robbed in Margate
June 3, 2023
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Detectives are appealing for witnesses after a pensioner was robbed in Margate. At around 6pm on Saturday 27 May, a […]
