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‘Try a little Tenderness’ exhibition at Margate’s Liminal Gallery
January 29, 2023
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An exhibition exploring the themes of tenderness will open at Liminal Gallery in Margate. ‘Try a little Tenderness’ brings together […]
Opinion
Opinion with Jeremy Kitt: How concerned should we be at the impact of Artificial Intelligence on our lives?
January 29, 2023
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Jeremy Kitt is a local author, radio presenter, web designer and SEO consultant based in Thanet The release of a […]
Opinion
Matthew Munson: Looking at life beyond GCSEs
January 29, 2023
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We’ve had something of a tiring week at Casa de Munson; do you ever have those weeks that are just […]
Education
Happier and Healthier challenge for Newington primary pupils
January 29, 2023
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Children at Newington Community Primary School in Ramsgate have embarked on a Happier and Healthier Challenge. The project is aimed […]
Community
Thanet community news: Margate firefighters, Slimming World success, Ramsgate RNLI, KCF, Birchington Heritage Trust, Coastal Striders, Thanet Earth, Documentary launch and Cuts Inc
January 29, 2023
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Margate Fire Station Margate Fire Station would like to again thank the residents of Thanet for the continued support and […]
Education
Callis Grange children explore renewable energy for Eco Day activities
January 29, 2023
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Callis Grange Nursery and Infant School children have taken part in their annual ‘Eco Day’. This year’s theme was renewable […]
Business
Broadstairs friends expand company founded a month before covid pandemic hit
January 28, 2023
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A recruitment company founded by two Broadstairs friends a month before the covid pandemic restrictions hit has expanded to new […]
News
Southern Water accused of ‘shirking responsibilities’ over compensation payments for December outage
January 28, 2023
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A Broadstairs ward councillor has accused Southern Water of trying to “shirk its responsibilities” after customers hit by a prolonged […]
News
Public order to tackle rubbish and antisocial behaviour in two Cliftonville streets comes into force
January 28, 2023
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A Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) on Athelstan and Ethelbert Roads in Cliftonville aimed at tackling littering and antisocial behaviour […]
Business
Ramsgate Royal British Legion Club appeals for support as it faces tripling of costs
January 28, 2023
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Ramsgate’s Royal British Legion Club is appealing for public support as it faces a tripling of costs due to energy […]
Education
Pupils enjoy the first St Peter’s Big Outdoors Day
January 28, 2023
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A seaside assembly on the beach at Joss Bay heralded a magical day of learning for children at St Peter’s […]
News
The Margate School hits fundraising target to save it from imminent closure
January 27, 2023
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A fundraising target of £50,000 to save The Margate School from immediate closure has been raised in just three weeks. […]
News
Appeal to help Ramsgate’s Sugar Rush and Stage Door Arts move out of site under threat of demolition to former HSBC building
January 27, 2023
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An appeal has been launched to help a Ramsgate performing arts school and community café move from its base in […]
News
A299 Thanet Way closures scheduled at Whitstable and Herne Bay for maintenance works
January 27, 2023
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Kent County Council (KCC) has announced a programme of maintenance on the A299 New Thanet Way and Chestfield Tunnel between […]
News
Police investigating after man attacked by dog in Ramsgate
January 27, 2023
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A man was treated for bite wounds after being attacked by a dog in Ramsgate yesterday (January 26). The man, […]
Events
16 things to do and see in Thanet, January 28-29
January 27, 2023
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Nashville-based singer-songwriter Grant-Lee Phillips January 28, Ramsgate Music Hall, doors open: 7:30pm. Singer-songwriter, actor, film composer, and visual artist Grant-Lee made […]
Events
Review by Dan Thompson: Sonia Boyce’s Feeling Her Way at Turner Contemporary
January 27, 2023
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Sonia Boyce’s exhibition Feeling Her Way, the latest exhibition due to open at Turner Contemporary, is a simple and elegant […]
Opinion
Column with Claire Campbell: Children with SEND will explore the world in different ways
January 27, 2023
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Claire Campbell is a Thanet mum-of-three and SEN teacher working in a specialist school in Broadstairs where all children have […]
Events
Marvel & DC Comic Con sequel event heading to Quex Park with stars from Stranger Things and House of the Dragon, droids, wookies and more
January 27, 2023
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A Marvel & DC Comic-Con sequel will be held in Thanet this spring with Stranger Things and House of The […]
News
Two crews attend kitchen fire in Ramsgate flat
January 26, 2023
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Two crews have attended a flat fire in Ramsgate this evening (January 26). Kent Fire and Rescue Service was called […]
News
Thomas Allen jailed for life for murder of Margate mum Samantha Murphy
January 26, 2023
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A man who killed his partner, mum-of-three Samantha Murphy, at a neighbour’s house in Margate has been jailed for life. Thomas […]
Business
Harbour & Tide beach shop gets ready to open permanent store in Margate
January 26, 2023
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A sustainable beach goods shop which started as an idea during the covid pandemic is getting ready to open at […]
News
Village protest to be held in Monkton over 49-home development road alteration plans
January 26, 2023
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A village protest will be held in Monkton objecting to road lay-out changes planned as part of a 49-home development […]
News
Man charged and remanded in connection with robbery in Ramsgate
January 26, 2023
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A man has been charged and remanded in custody in connection with a robbery in Ramsgate. At around 10.30pm on […]
Education
Haddon Dene children take part in Skip2bfit challenge
January 26, 2023
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Skip2bfit fun has been enjoyed by children at Haddon Dene school in Broadstairs with former pupil David McCormack leading the […]
News
Repairs carried out at Rumfields Water Tower
January 25, 2023
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Repair works have been carried out at the Rumfields water tower in Broadstairs following a spate of outages. Properties in […]
News
Man found guilty of murdering Margate mum Samantha Murphy
January 25, 2023
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A man who attacked and killed his partner at a house in Margate has been convicted of murder. Thomas Allen stabbed Samantha Murphy through a […]
Education
Chartfield pupils celebrate Chinese New Year and explore 12 animals of the zodiac
January 25, 2023
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Chartfield School in Westgate saw in the Lunar New Year in spectacular style on Monday (January 23), with the entire school tucking into […]
News
Former Woolworths in Margate on sale for £1.85million
January 25, 2023
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The former Woolworths building in Margate High Street is on the market for £1.85 million. The property, which is currently […]
News
Homes needed for cockerels Homer and Simpson, cruelly dumped in box at Richborough recycling centre
January 25, 2023
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The RSPCA is looking to find a home for two cockerels named Homer and Simpson after they were cruelly abandoned […]
Sport
Thanet youngsters represent district at Kent Schools’ Cross Country Championship
January 25, 2023
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By Steve King Thirty-six pupils from eight local schools represented Thanet District at the Kent Schools’ Cross Country Championship at […]
News
Petition launched and mayor and councillors join the fight to save Explorers Nursery in Ramsgate
January 25, 2023
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Mayor of Ramsgate, Raushan Ara, and her predecessor, Trevor Shonk, have slammed Kent County Council plans to close a ‘crucial’ […]
News
A step back to the Victorian era for Callis Grange children
January 24, 2023
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Year 1 pupils at Callis Grange Infant and Nursery School in Broadstairs have experienced a Victorian-themed ‘Living History’ Day. The […]
