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Step it up for Recycling Week at St Laurence Junior Academy in Ramsgate
September 28, 2021
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The theme for this year’s Recycle Week at St Laurence Junior Academy in Ramsgate (September 20-26) was ‘Step it up’. […]
Education
Priory Infants celebrate National Fitness Day 2021
September 28, 2021
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On Wednesday, Priory Infant School celebrated National Fitness Day. All of the children in the school participated in a variety […]
Sport
Try bonus point win for Wanderers in a fiercely contested local derby
September 28, 2021
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By Colin Whiteley DEAL & BETTESHANGER RFC 23-33 THANET WANDERERS RUFC There were seven changes to Wanderers XV from that […]
Business
Get ready for the reopening of Margate’s Princess of Wales pub – with a familiar couple at the helm
September 28, 2021
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The Princess of Wales pub in Margate reopens its doors on Friday (October 1) – and customers may recognise the […]
News
Council investigation after woman injured at Walpole tidal pool
September 28, 2021
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Thanet council is investigating after a woman was injured in an incident at Walpole Bay today (September 28). It is […]
Community
Police officer organises football friendly for Thanet teenagers
September 28, 2021
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A Thanet police officer is pitching in to give young people in the district a chance to play football. Thanks […]
News
Birchington businesses back neighbourhood plan consultation
September 28, 2021
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Businesses in Birchington are supporting a consultation effort by Birchington Parish Council to get the views of residents about the […]
News
Public meeting to discuss Margate Town Council proposal
September 28, 2021
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A public meeting will be held tomorrow (September 29) to discuss proposals for a Margate Town Council. In May the […]
News
Government to take measures to ease fuel supply chain pressures
September 28, 2021
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The Government is taking measures to help ease supply chain pressures and spikes in localised demand for fuel, including the […]
Business
Government to take over Southeastern trains after ‘serious breach’ of franchise
September 28, 2021
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The government will take over running services on Southeastern trains from October 17, after a serious breach of the franchise […]
Opinion
Opinion with Christine Tongue: My beautiful place
September 27, 2021
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Anyone who has done yoga or tried meditation knows about calling up your “beautiful place”, the place you imagine when […]
Events
New site for Cliftonville Farmers’ Market proves a hit with traders and customers
September 27, 2021
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Organisers of the Cliftonville Farmers Market say their 20th anniversary event yesterday (September 26) was so successful they hope to […]
Events
Rainbow paint clouds as Thanet Colour Run takes place in aid of Pilgrims Hospices
September 27, 2021
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The Pilgrims Hospices 5K Colour Run returned to Thanet with a blast of colour on Sunday (September 26). More than […]
Events
Music, art, readings and gardening as Margate Now festival kicks off at Westbrook’s Sunken Garden
September 27, 2021
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By Fiona Sielski Waters Photos by Carl Hudson The sun shone as the Margate NOW’s Sunken Ecologies festival kicked off […]
News
Teenage boy left with potentially life-changing injuries after attack at Westgate railway station
September 27, 2021
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Detectives are appealing for witnesses following a serious assault at Westgate on Sea station last night (September 26) which has […]
News
Sponsored: Kent smokers encouraged to take part in Stoptober
September 27, 2021
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Stoptober is back to launch its 10th mass quit attempt on 1st October, calling on smokers in Kent to join […]
News
Crews attend fire in Margate
September 26, 2021
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Kent Fire and Rescue Service was called to reports of a fire at a commercial premises in Canterbury Road, Margate, […]
Community
Still Waters counselling charity celebrates 18th birthday
September 26, 2021
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Photos by Charlotte Stratton Still Waters counselling charity has thrown a party to celebrate its 18th birthday. The Ramsgate-based counselling […]
Events
Photos: OhSoRetro 2021
September 26, 2021
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OhSoRetro has attracted crowds to its eighth event with more than 1,500 classic and retro vehicles on show. The event […]
Opinion
Opinion with Matthew Munson: Are any readers a bit nifty with their feet?
September 26, 2021
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Are any readers a bit nifty with their feet? Can you do the tango? Shimmy your way across the room […]
Sport
Margate Man in the Stands: Waiting for Godo
September 26, 2021
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There’s been a real ‘buzz’ around the place this season as Margate have been playing some, in the words of […]
News
Birchington 12-year-old’s excitement as entire 3,000-plus crowd at Elbow gig chants his name
September 26, 2021
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A Birchington 12-year-old’s first time attending a gig turned into an epic experience when the 3,000-plus crowd began chanting his […]
News
Police and fire crew called out to ‘deliberate’ car blaze in Ramsgate
September 26, 2021
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Kent Police officers are investigating after a car was set alight in Ramsgate during the early hours of this morning […]
Galleries
Photos: Ramsgate Royal Harbour 200th anniversary festival
September 25, 2021
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Costumed walks, Dunkirk Little Ships, funfair rides, shows, a Drumhead service and more have been part of today’s (September 25) […]
Sport
Pitchside: Rampant Ramsgate FC hit 5 again at FA Trophy match
September 25, 2021
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By pitchside reporter Andy Mason Ramsgate (1) 5 vs Sutton Common Rovers (0) 0 30 Miller 49 Chiedozie 73 Lear […]
Events
Ramsgate Royal Harbour 200th anniversary celebrations underway
September 25, 2021
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Photos by Eleanor Marriott The Ramsgate 200th royal harbour status celebrations are well underway with a packed programme of shows, […]
News
Police release images in Dane Park robbery investigation
September 25, 2021
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Detectives investigating a robbery in Margate, have released computer generated images of three people they would like to speak to. At […]
Community
Macmillan Coffee Morning goodbye to Westgate stalwarts Lorraine and Richard Hambidge
September 25, 2021
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Westgate stalwarts Lorraine and Richard Hambidge are attending a Macmillan Coffee Morning today (September 25) before moving to the Midlands. […]
News
Two people taken to London hospital following crash in Margate
September 25, 2021
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Two people have been taken to a London hospital following a crash in Margate this morning (September 25). Emergency services […]
Business
Dad and daughter team take the helm at Ramsgate’s Stoke Brothers plumbers
September 24, 2021
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There is a new lease of life for Stoke Bros plumbers in Ramsgate’s Grange Road as a dad and daughter […]
Business
Go ‘Totally Locally’ with the Fiver Fest in Thanet this October
September 24, 2021
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Thanet independent businesses are getting ready to take part in Fiver Fest, running from October 9-23. The aim is for […]
Events
Windmill Community Gardens to reopen weekly affordable produce market stall
September 24, 2021
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Windmill Community Gardens in Margate is reopening its weekly onsite market stall on Thursday, September 30 from 11am – 4pm. […]
Education
Free school meal provision during school holidays will no longer continue
September 24, 2021
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By Local Democracy Reporter Ciaran Duggan Free school meals holiday provision for the county’s eligible pupils will not be extended […]
