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Opinion with Christine Tongue: Countdown to cut off
On May 31st I have my left leg cut off! And put back on again with a brand new custom […]

Update issued on council tax rebate payments by Thanet council
Thanet council has completed 37,850 payments of the £150 council tax rebate to direct debit customers and is now sending […]

Thanet veterans in choir, animation and craft exhibition showcase in Cliftonville
A large and appreciative audience were entertained and joined in the celebrations to showcase the creative work of Thanet veterans […]

Thanet Wanderers to launch free SEND hub sessions in June
Thanet Wanderers are starting a SEND hub with sessions for youngsters with special educational needs from June 7. The hub […]

St Laurence pupils enjoy Fantastic FRED good mental health roadshow
A special NHS mental health awareness roadshow was a big hit with children at St Laurence Junior Academy who were […]

Newington pupils boost teaching assistant’s Parkinson’s UK fundraiser
Newington Community Primary children collectively put their best feet forward to help raise funds for Parkinson’s UK. The young charity […]

Sugababes to headline Margate Pride gig at Dreamland
The Sugababes will head to Dreamland this Summer to perform as part of the Margate Pride Festival The band will […]

Before Breakfast gig at the Tom Thumb Theatre
Before Breakfast bring their debut album ‘I Could Be Asleep If It Weren’t For You’ tour to Cliftonville tonight (May […]

24 things to see and do in Thanet (May 21-22)
Saturday, May 21 Margate Mod Alldayer (Free Entry) Olby’s Soul Cafe & Music Rooms, 2pm to 2am A free Mod […]

Restructure of Thanet council top officers team and coaching for chief executive following damning report
Eight recommendations to deal with Thanet council governance failings and hostility within the top management team have been agreed this […]

Former top council officer’s grievance over claims of bullying leaked
A grievance lodged by former Thanet council deputy chief Tim Willis against chief exec Madeline Homer has been published online. […]

Margate RNLI called to dismasted yacht after it breaks free of moorings
Margate RNLI has towed in a dismasted yacht after it broke free from its moorings today (May 19). The vessel, […]

Ramsgate’s The Pub micropub celebrates one year in business
Setting up a new micropub in Ramsgate mid-way through a global pandemic was bound to be a challenge – but […]

Pilot scheme at Margate’s QEQM Hospital to improve care for people who are homeless
By Liz Crudgington A pilot project aimed at helping improve access to health and social care for homeless people has […]

Fire crews attend tipped up skip lorry in Kingsgate Avenue
Fire crews are currently at the scene after a skip lorry upended in Kingsgate Avenue this morning (May 19). A […]

Low Lying Sun makes a stop at Elsewhere Margate
Low Lying Sun are off on tour with The Native next month but first they will be making a stop […]

Government funding of £300k awarded for ambitious ‘Pugin Chambers’ project in Ramsgate
Minister for Levelling Up, the Union and Constitution, Neil O’Brien MP, is in Ramsgate today (May 19) to meet the […]

Councillors approve 119m aggregate berth ‘replacement’ at Ramsgate Port
Thanet District Council’s Planning Committee tonight (May 18) approved an application for the installation of a 119m berth at the […]

‘Wraparound support’ needed for vulnerable children going missing from care
By Local Democracy Reporter Katie May Nelson A vulnerable child in county council care went missing for over three and […]

Two boys arrested over attempted Cliftonville burglary
Two school-age teenagers from Margate have been arrested on suspicion of burglary, with one also arrested over possession of a […]

Empire of Light filming in Margate drawing to a close
Filming for the Sam Mendes movie in Margate is drawing to a conclusion – meaning traffic controls are now only […]

Two Ramsgate teens arrested over stabbing in Folkestone
Two teenage boys from Ramsgate have been arrested in connection with a serious assault in Folkestone. Kent Police was called […]

Kent Police launch new Domestic Abuse Hub
People suffering domestic abuse will now be provided with an enhanced response, additional support and safeguarding through a dedicated Kent […]

Margate man jailed for 10 years and 10 months for sexual offences against a child
A prison term of more than 10 years has been imposed on a man who carried out a series of […]

Cocktail creator getting ready to cause a stir with opening of new Cliftonville venue Daisy
An award-winning barman, businessman and cocktail creator will be shaking up the hospitality scene in Cliftonville with the opening of […]

Voucher support for Kent’s low income families to be streamlined by county council
By Local Democracy Reporter Ciaran Duggan Kent County Council (KCC) has agreed to find a new contractor to streamline the […]

The Broadstairs Dickens Festival returns this June
Crinoline and top hats will be in evidence as the Broadstairs Dickens Festival returns this June, marking its 85th year. […]

New Margate mayor elected – and Freeman honour announced for artist Tracey Emin
A new Margate mayor, mayoress and deputy mayor were elected at the Margate Charter Trustees annual meeting last night (May […]

Invite to help shape plans for £500,000 Town Deal revamp of The Oval Bandstand and Lawns
GRASS Cliftonville CIC has received £25,000 of funding from the Margate Town Deal to begin its development work at The […]

Fabulous transformation for Priory Infant School’s playground
Last year, the School Council at Priory Infant School in Ramsgate noticed that the playground markings were looking tired and […]

Chatham & Clarendon students present Stop Hate UK donation to Libertines’ drummer Gary Powell
Students at Ramsgate’s Chatham & Clarendon Grammar School have donated £1004 to Stop Hate UK; anti-hate and anti-discrimination organisation. Stop […]

Callum Wheeler found guilty of murdering PCSO Julia James
A killer who carried out the fatal attack on Police Community Support Officer Julia James as she walked her dog […]

Provenance Potatoes scoops Taste of Kent award
An East Kent potato business which works with producers in Thanet has scooped a top prize at the Taste of […]