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Police confirm death of 23-year-old man in Manston crash
August 9, 2022
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Police have confirmed that the driver of a vehicle involved in a crash in Manston today (August 9) died from […]
Community
Free laptops for more than 200 Thanet families as part of Ramsgate FC’s summer HAF programme
August 9, 2022
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More than 200 Thanet families have received free laptops thanks to Ramsgate Football Club and East Kent College. The giveaway […]
News
Garden waste collections to resume next week
August 9, 2022
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Thanet District Council will be resuming garden waste collections from Monday, August 15. This follows a temporary two-week suspension of […]
News
Crash in Manston after police pursuit – driver suffers serious injuries
August 9, 2022
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Officers from Kent Police are appealing for information following a serious collision in Manston today (August 9) which has left one person […]
News
Man arrested on suspicion of drink driving over collision with parked vehicles in Cliftonville
August 9, 2022
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A man from Margate has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving after a report of a collision with parked […]
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Man charged following report of Margate burglary
August 9, 2022
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A suspect has been charged within 24 hours of police attending a burglary in Margate. Kent Police was called to […]
News
Further strike action to take place across Southeastern network
August 9, 2022
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There will be no trains running on the Southeastern network this Saturday (August 13) as strike action by transport unions […]
News
Pollution teams continue work to reduce oil slick off east Kent coast
August 8, 2022
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Pollution response teams continue work to reduce an oil slick first reported 12 nautical miles off the east Kent coast […]
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Margate man arrested on suspicion of burglary
August 8, 2022
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A 42-year-old man has been arrested after being spotted climbing a building in Margate following reports of burglaries in the […]
Opinion
John Horton: The Colin Kerswill Memorial steam tour – and its special connection to Thanet
August 8, 2022
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By John Horton The date August 11th 1968 may not seem much to many people, but to die hard steam […]
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Ramsgate windfarm operator London Array to appear on BBC documentary Inside the Factory
August 8, 2022
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London Array windfarm operator, based at Ramsgate, will feature in a BBC documentary tonight (August 8). The series Inside the […]
Events
Thanet Open Studios returns after three year break
August 8, 2022
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After a three year break Thanet Open Studios returns with 17 sites open showing the work of more than 25 […]
News
Margate man due in court charged with burglary and fraud offences
August 8, 2022
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A man is to appear in crown court charged in connection with burglary offences in Margate. A report of a […]
Events
Margate Festival of Design to launch in September
August 8, 2022
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The Margate Festival of Design, an event which will explore social and environmental matters through the language of design, launches […]
Galleries
Photos: Vibrant parade for Margate Carnival 2022
August 7, 2022
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Steel drummers, swirling swans, Percy the Pig and a host of colourful, fun and wacky characters all featured in the […]
Community
Thanet community news: Broadstairs Probus Club’s gift to Thanet Food Bank
August 7, 2022
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In June, Broadstairs Probus Club held a special Platinum Jubilee Lunch at The Yarrow Hotel where the members decided to […]
Opinion
Matthew Munson: Just seeing what the world throws at us
August 7, 2022
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Well, it’s been a busier week than I had originally planned, but who am I to argue? After we last […]
Events
Last performances at Margate Winter Gardens before venue closure for ‘options’ report
August 7, 2022
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Tonight (August 7) crowds will enjoy live music at Margate Winter Gardens for the last time before the doors shut […]
News
Public meeting called in Westgate over phone mast installation concerns
August 7, 2022
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A public meeting will be held next week to discuss concerns over the siting of a 20ft phone mast to […]
Events
Pets and Pencils exhibition to open at York Street Gallery
August 7, 2022
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Exhibition Pets and Pencils will open at Ramsgate’s York Street Gallery this month. Artist Eric Honzek will display his detailed […]
Galleries
Photos: Hooden horses, a giant and Clarence the Dragon at Broadstairs Folk Week 2022
August 7, 2022
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Photos by Frank Leppard Delighted crowds lined the town in Broadstairs for the return of Folk Week’s opening parade. Hooden […]
Galleries
Photos: Crowds enjoy Margate Soul Festival 2022
August 6, 2022
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Photos Frank Leppard Margate has welcomed the crowds as the town’s soul festival gets into full swing. Festival-goers have been […]
Events
New comedy night Crack Me Up! coming to Margate
August 6, 2022
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Controversial comedian and magician Jerry Sadowitz headlines the launch of Crack Me Up! comedy at Olby’s Studio 2 on Saturday, […]
Events
Fun day to raise funds for Ramsgate toddler waiting for heart transplant
August 6, 2022
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A fun day will be held in Westgate to raise money in aid of a Ramsgate toddler in hospital waiting […]
News
Teen hit and robbed by another boy in Ramsgate
August 6, 2022
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Police are appealing for witnesses after a teenager was hit and robbed in Ramsgate. The teenager was with his friends […]
News
Mum sharing bedroom with teenage sons in elderly parents’ home after frustrating five-plus years on Thanet council housing list
August 5, 2022
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In 2016 Katie Croud and her two sons had to leave their St Peter’s home because the landlord sold up. […]
News
Four crews attend house fire in Ramsgate
August 5, 2022
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Kent Fire and Rescue Service was called to a fire in a home on South Eastern Road in Ramsgate today […]
News
End of Ramsgate Blitz Walks after running in the town for 22 years
August 5, 2022
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Ramsgate Blitz Walks have sadly come to an end. The walks led by resident Bob Pryor have been running in […]
Events
20 things to do and see in Thanet, August 6-7
August 5, 2022
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Margate Soul Festival The festival is marking its 20th anniversary at this year’s event from August 5-7. The main outdoor […]
Events
Exhibition at Eclectic Gallery Looking Back at Margate in 1970
August 4, 2022
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Looking Back by photographer Keris Eyton-Williams opens at the Eclectic Gallery in Margate tomorrow (August 5). Were you, or do […]
Events
Ramsgate man living with Crohn’s launches IBDVisible Charity Cup at Hartsdown Park
August 4, 2022
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A Ramsgate 20-year-old who was diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease Crohn’s when he was just 14 is organising a charity […]
News
Almost 40 people reported for traffic offences during operation in Thanet
August 4, 2022
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Thirty-eight people were reported for traffic offences during an operation by Kent Special Constabulary in Thanet. On Saturday (July 30) Specials, Kent […]
News
Indecent exposure ‘warning sign’ for further crime, say Kent Police
August 4, 2022
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By: Local Democracy Reporter Katie May Nelson Police are urging victims to report cases of flashing, saying the crime is […]
