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Birchington family’s quirky new furniture shop proves a hit despite covid restrictions
January 20, 2021
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A Birchington family has bucked the trend by launching their new business amid Tier 4 and then national lockdown covid […]
News
Watch, carriage clock and cash among items stolen in Ramsgate burglary
January 20, 2021
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Police are appealing for information after a French carriage clock, a 1963 men’s Garrard watch and other items were stolen […]
News
Protecting Thanet’s bird species: Cliftonville Coastline group creates video and Bird Wise scheme issues annual report
January 20, 2021
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A promotional film created by the Friends of Cliftonville Coastline facebook group is urging dog walkers to make sure their […]
News
Tribute paid to former Ramsgate department store director David Hills
January 20, 2021
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Tributes have been paid to retired Thanet businessman, David Hills, who sadly passed away on January 8 at Pilgrim’s Hospice, […]
News
Margate woman in court after her dog was found ‘crawling’ with 420 live fleas
January 20, 2021
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A woman has been disqualified from keeping all animals for 10 years after she left her terrier untreated and ‘crawling […]
News
Family’s shock over ‘end of life’ decision on mum suffering covid – who then sat up and asked for cuppa
January 19, 2021
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A son has spoken of his distress and shock after he and his siblings were told by medical staff that […]
Coronavirus Help
East Kent researchers trial black elderberry liquid as a treatment for Covid-19
January 19, 2021
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Researchers at East Kent Hospitals are investigating whether a popular herbal remedy could be an effective treatment in the fight […]
News
Kent coroners handling ‘distressing’ number of Covid-related deaths
January 19, 2021
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By Local Democracy Reporter Ciaran Duggan Kent’s coroners are handling a “distressing” number of deaths during the coronavirus crisis, it […]
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Large vaccination programme underway at St Peter’s Church Hall
January 19, 2021
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A large vaccination programme is underway in St Peter’s today (January 19) as GPs from the Mocketts Wood and Margate […]
Business
Ramsgate HSBC among 82 due to be shut down this year
January 19, 2021
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The Ramsgate branch of HSBC bank is among 82 that will be closed this year. The high street branch will […]
News
The reason for Thanet carpenter’s act of kindness to homeless man in Broadstairs
January 19, 2021
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A Thanet carpenter who sparked a wave of facebook praise after giving his coat to a homeless man in Broadstairs […]
Community
Retired Broadstairs nurse takes on 100 mile challenge in aid of marine life rescue organisation
January 19, 2021
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A retired district nurse from Broadstairs is taking on a 100 mile challenge this month to raise money for a […]
News
Calls to reopen county’s libraries for people without internet
January 18, 2021
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By Local Democracy Reporter Ciaran Duggan Calls have been made to reopen all of Kent’s 99 libraries to provide internet […]
Coronavirus Help
First vaccinations for NHS staff take place at The Spitfire Ground in Canterbury
January 18, 2021
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By Liz Crudgington NHS staff were bowled over to be among the first to receive coronavirus vaccinations at Kent Cricket’s […]
News
Western Undercliff cafe, restaurant and flats plan to be ditched over pathway row
January 18, 2021
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Plans for a café, restaurant and flats at the Western Undercliff have been ditched by the developer in a row […]
Education
Chilton pirates on a treasure trail hunt
January 18, 2021
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Young pirates from Chilton Primary are on a treasure trail at home and in school. The Year 2 youngsters are […]
Opinion
Opinion with South Thanet MP Craig Mackinlay: East Kent needs a vaccination ‘super centre’
January 18, 2021
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We now find ourselves in the twilight zone as the country pins hope for the protection of the most at […]
Education
Upton’s ambassador role with top UK learning centre
January 18, 2021
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Upton Juniors in Broadstairs is just one of three schools nationwide to become ambassadors for the acclaimed KidZania scaled city […]
Community
Thanet’s volunteer litter-picking ‘army’ keeping our beaches, streets and parks clean
January 17, 2021
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Thanet’s volunteer litter picking groups and individuals prevented tonnes of rubbish being washed into the sea last year. Members of […]
Opinion
Opinion with Matthew Munson: Family life in lockdown
January 17, 2021
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Snow. Rain. Freezing cold temperatures. Lockdown. Don’t those words just bring joy to your heart? No, mine neither. During a […]
News
Ramsgate man who stabbed a woman is jailed for 10 years
January 17, 2021
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A Ramsgate man has received a ten-year prison sentence for stabbing a woman at a property in Newington. Clint Greenidge […]
Sport
Free sports sessions on offer for youngsters and families
January 17, 2021
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Free sports sessions via Zoom and Facebook live are being offered to youngsters aged 18 months to 16 years and […]
Community
Invite to virtual Holocaust Memorial Day service
January 17, 2021
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Holocaust Memorial Day on January 27 is a time to remember the millions of people murdered during the Holocaust and […]
Coronavirus Help
Amazing GP staff vaccinate 1,000 people in one day at Minster Surgery
January 17, 2021
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A total of 1000 Covid vaccines were administered at Minster GP surgery yesterday (January 16) to patients aged over 80 […]
Opinion
Opinion with Seb Reilly: The brilliant Ramsgate COVID Testing Centre
January 16, 2021
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We’ve only been in 2021 for two weeks and already we’ve had Brexit, border controls gone berserk, the economy approaching […]
Education
St Lawrence College Sixth Formers celebrate EPQ results
January 16, 2021
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St Lawrence College in Ramsgate is celebrating its latest set of EPQ (Extended Project Qualification) results. Six pupils undertook the […]
News
Couple’s desperate plea to find new Birchington home after fire forces move to static caravan
January 16, 2021
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A couple who became homeless after a fire at a neighbouring flat in Birchington are desperately appealing for help to […]
Coronavirus Help
Busy day at Minster GP Surgery as people take up covid vaccination appointments
January 16, 2021
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Traffic is slow in Tothill Street, Minster, as people attend appointments at the GP surgery to get their covid vaccine […]
News
Planned ‘cut’ to Universal Credit rate will affect more than 18,000 Thanet claimants
January 16, 2021
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A planned ‘cut’ to Universal Credit will affect some 18,504 claimants in Thanet, according to Kent County Council data. A […]
News
Kent Police hand out 63 covid breach fines in 5 days
January 16, 2021
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A further 63 fines have been issued this week to people breaching Covid-19 regulations, including some in Thanet. Since Monday […]
News
Family heartbroken at loss of ‘passionate’ Birchington NHS worker, mum and nan Val Stimson
January 15, 2021
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By Liz Crudgington Tributes have been paid to an NHS worker described as going ‘above and beyond’ during the coronavirus […]
News
Stars and beginners to feature in poetry collection ‘that may save a life’
January 15, 2021
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The loss of family and friends and a painfully honest look at being on the brink of despair are featured […]
Coronavirus Help
Covid vaccination hub for east Kent health and social care staff due to open
January 15, 2021
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A covid vaccination hub will open at The Spitfire Ground, St Lawrence, Canterbury, on Monday (January 18). The hub will […]
