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Opinion with Christine Tongue: Countdown to cut off
May 20, 2022
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On May 31st I have my left leg cut off! And put back on again with a brand new custom […]
News
Update issued on council tax rebate payments by Thanet council
May 20, 2022
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Thanet council has completed 37,850 payments of the £150 council tax rebate to direct debit customers and is now sending […]
Events
Thanet veterans in choir, animation and craft exhibition showcase in Cliftonville
May 20, 2022
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A large and appreciative audience were entertained and joined in the celebrations to showcase the creative work of Thanet veterans […]
Sport
Thanet Wanderers to launch free SEND hub sessions in June
May 20, 2022
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Thanet Wanderers are starting a SEND hub with sessions for youngsters with special educational needs from June 7. The hub […]
Education
St Laurence pupils enjoy Fantastic FRED good mental health roadshow
May 20, 2022
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A special NHS mental health awareness roadshow was a big hit with children at St Laurence Junior Academy who were […]
Education
Newington pupils boost teaching assistant’s Parkinson’s UK fundraiser
May 20, 2022
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Newington Community Primary children collectively put their best feet forward to help raise funds for Parkinson’s UK. The young charity […]
Events
Sugababes to headline Margate Pride gig at Dreamland
May 20, 2022
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The Sugababes will head to Dreamland this Summer to perform as part of the Margate Pride Festival The band will […]
Events
Before Breakfast gig at the Tom Thumb Theatre
May 20, 2022
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Before Breakfast bring their debut album ‘I Could Be Asleep If It Weren’t For You’ tour to Cliftonville tonight (May […]
Events
24 things to see and do in Thanet (May 21-22)
May 20, 2022
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Saturday, May 21 Margate Mod Alldayer (Free Entry) Olby’s Soul Cafe & Music Rooms, 2pm to 2am A free Mod […]
News
Restructure of Thanet council top officers team and coaching for chief executive following damning report
May 19, 2022
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Eight recommendations to deal with Thanet council governance failings and hostility within the top management team have been agreed this […]
News
Former top council officer’s grievance over claims of bullying leaked
May 19, 2022
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A grievance lodged by former Thanet council deputy chief Tim Willis against chief exec Madeline Homer has been published online. […]
News
Margate RNLI called to dismasted yacht after it breaks free of moorings
May 19, 2022
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Margate RNLI has towed in a dismasted yacht after it broke free from its moorings today (May 19). The vessel, […]
Business
Ramsgate’s The Pub micropub celebrates one year in business
May 19, 2022
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Setting up a new micropub in Ramsgate mid-way through a global pandemic was bound to be a challenge – but […]
News
Pilot scheme at Margate’s QEQM Hospital to improve care for people who are homeless
May 19, 2022
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By Liz Crudgington A pilot project aimed at helping improve access to health and social care for homeless people has […]
News
Fire crews attend tipped up skip lorry in Kingsgate Avenue
May 19, 2022
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Fire crews are currently at the scene after a skip lorry upended in Kingsgate Avenue this morning (May 19). A […]
Events
Low Lying Sun makes a stop at Elsewhere Margate
May 19, 2022
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Low Lying Sun are off on tour with The Native next month but first they will be making a stop […]
Business
Government funding of £300k awarded for ambitious ‘Pugin Chambers’ project in Ramsgate
May 19, 2022
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Minister for Levelling Up, the Union and Constitution, Neil O’Brien MP, is in Ramsgate today (May 19) to meet the […]
News
Councillors approve 119m aggregate berth ‘replacement’ at Ramsgate Port
May 18, 2022
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Thanet District Council’s Planning Committee tonight (May 18) approved an application for the installation of a 119m berth at the […]
News
‘Wraparound support’ needed for vulnerable children going missing from care
May 18, 2022
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By Local Democracy Reporter Katie May Nelson A vulnerable child in county council care went missing for over three and […]
News
Two boys arrested over attempted Cliftonville burglary
May 18, 2022
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Two school-age teenagers from Margate have been arrested on suspicion of burglary, with one also arrested over possession of a […]
News
Empire of Light filming in Margate drawing to a close
May 18, 2022
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Filming for the Sam Mendes movie in Margate is drawing to a conclusion – meaning traffic controls are now only […]
News
Two Ramsgate teens arrested over stabbing in Folkestone
May 18, 2022
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Two teenage boys from Ramsgate have been arrested in connection with a serious assault in Folkestone. Kent Police was called […]
News
Kent Police launch new Domestic Abuse Hub
May 18, 2022
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People suffering domestic abuse will now be provided with an enhanced response, additional support and safeguarding through a dedicated Kent […]
News
Margate man jailed for 10 years and 10 months for sexual offences against a child
May 17, 2022
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A prison term of more than 10 years has been imposed on a man who carried out a series of […]
Business
Cocktail creator getting ready to cause a stir with opening of new Cliftonville venue Daisy
May 17, 2022
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An award-winning barman, businessman and cocktail creator will be shaking up the hospitality scene in Cliftonville with the opening of […]
News
Voucher support for Kent’s low income families to be streamlined by county council
May 17, 2022
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By Local Democracy Reporter Ciaran Duggan Kent County Council (KCC) has agreed to find a new contractor to streamline the […]
Events
The Broadstairs Dickens Festival returns this June
May 17, 2022
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Crinoline and top hats will be in evidence as the Broadstairs Dickens Festival returns this June, marking its 85th year. […]
News
New Margate mayor elected – and Freeman honour announced for artist Tracey Emin
May 17, 2022
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A new Margate mayor, mayoress and deputy mayor were elected at the Margate Charter Trustees annual meeting last night (May […]
News
Invite to help shape plans for £500,000 Town Deal revamp of The Oval Bandstand and Lawns
May 17, 2022
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GRASS Cliftonville CIC has received £25,000 of funding from the Margate Town Deal to begin its development work at The […]
Education
Fabulous transformation for Priory Infant School’s playground
May 17, 2022
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Last year, the School Council at Priory Infant School in Ramsgate noticed that the playground markings were looking tired and […]
Education
Chatham & Clarendon students present Stop Hate UK donation to Libertines’ drummer Gary Powell
May 17, 2022
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Students at Ramsgate’s Chatham & Clarendon Grammar School have donated £1004 to Stop Hate UK; anti-hate and anti-discrimination organisation. Stop […]
News
Callum Wheeler found guilty of murdering PCSO Julia James
May 16, 2022
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A killer who carried out the fatal attack on Police Community Support Officer Julia James as she walked her dog […]
Business
Provenance Potatoes scoops Taste of Kent award
May 16, 2022
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An East Kent potato business which works with producers in Thanet has scooped a top prize at the Taste of […]
