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County – and districts – on knife edge over uncertain Covid restrictions
November 25, 2020
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By Local Democracy Reporter Ciaran Duggan Kent remains on a knife edge as politicians remain undecided about what coronavirus restrictions […]
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New alert after pupil using bus services receives positive Covid test
November 25, 2020
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Another alert has been issued to students after a pupil who travelled on Stagecoach buses received a positive Covid test. […]
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Arrest made after man threatened during disturbance at shop in Dumpton
November 25, 2020
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A 20-year-old has been arrested after a man was threatened inside a Ramsgate Premier store during an altercation today (November […]
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Man jailed for pointing loaded shotgun at police in Ramsgate
November 25, 2020
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A 27-year-old man who pointed a loaded shotgun at police in Ramsgate has been jailed for three years and nine months. Police […]
Sport
Ramsgate FC signs teen defender George Sheminant
November 25, 2020
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Report and photo Ramsgate FC Ramsgate Football Club has announced the signing of the ‘left footed’ defender George Sheminant from […]
Events
Get ready for Lockdown special of Margate Film Festival
November 25, 2020
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Margate Film Festival returns this month for its third year with a lockdown special edition, bringing you exclusive access to […]
Business
Westwood Road McDonald’s now open
November 25, 2020
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A new McDonald’s restaurant and drive through has opened at the former David Copperfield site on Westwood Road. The fast […]
News
Campaign launched to save historic Cliftonville synagogue
November 25, 2020
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By Jodie Nesling A resident-led campaign is fighting to save a stunning Cliftonville synagogue from developers after owners placed the […]
Education
Drapers Mills pupils create Postcards From Home for The Margate School project
November 25, 2020
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Sounds, smells, colours and feelings helped pupils at Drapers Mills primary school generate ideas for their Postcards from Home project. […]
Education
Determination at Newington primary despite another Year bubble closure due to Covid
November 25, 2020
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Year 6 pupils at Newington primary in Ramsgate are isolating until December 4 after a pupil tested positive for Covid. […]
News
Risk to lives and serious fire incident fears raised over use of Manston as ‘Brexit’ lorry park
November 25, 2020
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Major concerns have been raised about the impact on Thanet of the EU exit lorry park provision at the Manston […]
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Covid ‘ambassadors’ to check virus measures at Thanet food and drink businesses
November 25, 2020
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Three new COVID-19 ‘ambassadors’ are now ‘on patrol’ to ensure Thanet’s businesses follow regulations. Thanet council says the trio will […]
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Data shows a drop in Thanet’s covid case rates
November 24, 2020
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Covid rates in Thanet -and Swale- have started to reduce. According to data published by Kent Public Health the weekly […]
Events
Offer to join free, 3D workshops with Crate
November 24, 2020
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Crate Studio and Project Space in Margate is offering free places for people to learn about 3D printing. The three […]
Opinion
Opinion with Seb Reilly: The danger of the coming cold
November 24, 2020
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This has been a strange year. I know that’s something of an understatement, but it’s difficult to put into words […]
News
Thanet Winter Shelter opening celebrated with meal delivery
November 24, 2020
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The Thanet Winter Shelter is now open, providing accommodation for people who have been sleeping rough on the isle’s streets. […]
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Witness appeal after man hit with iron bar during altercation in Margate
November 24, 2020
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Detectives are appealing for witnesses after a man was punched and struck with a metal bar in Margate during an […]
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Distraught daughters ‘robbed of chance to say goodbye’ after mum’s death on QEQM covid ward
November 24, 2020
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The distraught daughters of a 79-year-old Cliftonville nan and great-nan say they were ‘robbed’ of the chance to say goodbye […]
Education
Year 1 pupil Harrison gets litter picking after being inspired by environment lesson
November 24, 2020
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An important message at Ramsgate Arts Primary that ‘caring for the environment never stops’ inspired Year 1 pupil Harrison to […]
Education
Change at the top at St Ethelbert’s primary school
November 24, 2020
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A new leadership team that took the helm at St Ethelbert’s Catholic Primary School in Ramsgate in September says changes […]
News
Woman arrested and bailed in connection with crash that left Birchington mum with a broken neck
November 23, 2020
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A woman has been arrested, and bailed, in connection with a crash that resulted in a Birchington mum suffering broken […]
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Changes planned for dog ban order include barring from Westbrook Bay in Summer
November 23, 2020
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Changes, including banning dogs from Westbrook Bay in the Summer months, are proposed to a Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) […]
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Multiple dispersal orders issued to ‘nuisance individuals’ in Ramsgate town
November 23, 2020
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Multiple dispersal orders were handed out to troublemakers in Ramsgate during the weekend. A 48-hour order was put in place […]
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PM Boris Johnson confirms strengthened Covid tier measures for national lockdown exit
November 23, 2020
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Prime Minister Boris Johnson has confirmed the national lockdown will end on December 2 and regional tier restrictions will then […]
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South Thanet MP says “perpetual yo-yo of open up and then lockdown” must end
November 23, 2020
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South Thanet MP, Craig Mackinlay says it is time to end the “perpetual yo-yo of open up and then lockdown” […]
Education
Chilton pupils on the trail of dinosaurs
November 23, 2020
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Young explorers have stepped back in time to find out all they can about the creatures that roamed the earth […]
Events
Minster ‘knit bomber’ gives village a festive makeover
November 22, 2020
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Minster has been ‘knit bombed’ once again by fantastic resident Barbara Quittenden. The nifty knitter has been creating festive toppers […]
Opinion
Opinion with Matthew Munson: A child’s view of parenting skills
November 22, 2020
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Being a parent means you are entirely responsible for the welfare of a little person, who might not always appreciate […]
News
Christmas ‘bubbles’ agreed ‘for small number of days’
November 22, 2020
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Family and friend bubbles will be permitted over the Christmas period following a meeting between ministers across the UK. The […]
Community
Thanet community news: Hoardings artwork, St Saviour’s online fair, Town Shed gifts and RAF Manston Spitfire and Hurricane Memorial Museum
November 22, 2020
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Project MotorHouse Covid has not dampened the creativity of young people in Ramsgate. In fact it has acted as the […]
News
Talented teen photographer takes assistant director role on Gucci and Dazed Magazine film
November 22, 2020
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Photos by Sterling Chandler From capturing shots of Ska legends The Specials to seeing his film and photos projected onto […]
Business
Westbrook baker rises to Covid challenge with dessert delivery service
November 22, 2020
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A Westbrook baker who has spent eight years building her business is now rising to the challenge of the covid […]
Coronavirus Help
Year 11 at Dane Court asked to isolate as a precaution
November 21, 2020
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All Year 11 students at Dane Court school in Broadstairs have now been asked to isolate until November 30. Head […]
