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Covid vaccination programme moves to offer jabs to 36 and 37 year olds
May 17, 2021
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The NHS COVID vaccination programme continues its rollout to people in their 30s opening to people aged 36 and 37 […]
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Man arrested in Margate on suspicion of drug offences
May 17, 2021
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An 18-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of drug offences in Maragte today (May 17). Kent Police officers arrested […]
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Thanet councillor and nurse raises concerns over return of in-person council meetings
May 17, 2021
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A Thanet councillor has raised concerns about the return of face to face meetings for members – saying there is […]
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Emergency services confirm sad death of man at Beresford Gap
May 17, 2021
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A man pulled from the water at Beresford Gap in Birchington on Friday (May 14) sadly died at the scene. […]
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Manston teen Sophie Ainsworth earns top scouting accolade
May 17, 2021
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Manston teenager Sophie Ainsworth has overcome hurdles presented by covid restrictions and earned the highest scouting accolade possible. As a […]
Business
Stunning new bar and lounge opens in Broadstairs
May 17, 2021
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New bar and lounge, Reign, opens in Broadstairs today (May 17). Reign, on Albion Street, has an all day bar […]
Education
Ramsgate Arts Primary youngsters take action for charity fundraiser
May 17, 2021
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Children at Ramsgate Arts Primary were inspired by their lessons discovering how charities work – and decided to put their […]
Coronavirus Help
Covid cases in Thanet back in double figures but rise not reflected in virus-related deaths and hospitalisations
May 16, 2021
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Thanet has experienced a rise in covid cases, from 9.9 per 100,000 people on May 4 to 30.3 per 100,000 […]
Opinion
Opinion with Matthew Munson: Getting jabbed and preparing for further reopening
May 16, 2021
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I am 39 years and 11 months old, and I did something very devilish this week; I had my first […]
Community
Thanet Biodiversity volunteers dig in for tree planting scheme
May 16, 2021
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Volunteers have turned out today (May 16) for a tree planting organised by the Thanet Biodiversity facebook group. Headed up […]
Community
Thanet community news: Donations, grants, fundraisers, RNLI and health pledges
May 16, 2021
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Missing Dogs and Strays in Thanet/Missing Cats and Strays in Thanet A massive huge thank you to all those who […]
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Marine medics called to stranded seal at Epple Bay
May 16, 2021
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British Divers Marine Life Rescue medics were called to Epple Bay early this morning (May 16) to reports of a […]
Events
Creative ideas wanted for Ramsgate Model High Street twinning project
May 16, 2021
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By Dan Thompson Cardboard models of Ramsgate buildings are wanted by a national project that’s asking for creative ideas about […]
News
Enquiries ongoing after car crashed into lamppost in Margate
May 16, 2021
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Enquiries are being carried out by Kent Police following a crash in Margate this morning (May 16). Kent Police was […]
Sport
Call for girls to try out football sessions
May 15, 2021
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A call out is being made for girls who want to try out their football skills. East Kent FC is […]
Events
St Peter’s Village Tour gets ready to resume this Summer
May 15, 2021
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St Peter’s Village Tour events will resume from July 1 – and booking is open now. Presented with the Virgin […]
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Ramsgate parents’ plea for support and advice as baby son Maxwell battles for life
May 15, 2021
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At just 10 weeks old baby Maxwell Webb is fighting for his life in a London hospital after a hernia […]
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Police called after man uses paint to deface Basra war veteran statue in Margate
May 15, 2021
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By Dan Thompson A man has defaced a statue in Margate which is modelled on a war veteran who served […]
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Couple left penniless after builders wreck new home in £50k renovation disaster
May 15, 2021
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By Jodie Nesling A frontline NHS worker and her partner have been left devastated after builders destroyed their first property, […]
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Police shut down Margate property over ‘county line’ drug dealing, noise and criminal damage reports
May 15, 2021
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Kent Police have closed down a Margate property that was suspected as being used for county lines drug dealing. Officers […]
Business
Conqueror micropub gets set to open with new team at the helm
May 15, 2021
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The Conqueror, Thanet’s first micropub, is set to reopen in Ramsgate on Monday following a major lockdown refurbishment by the […]
News
Residents’ views wanted for Ramsgate Future plan
May 14, 2021
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Residents will be asked how they think Ramsgate could be improved in a scheme being launched by Thanet council next […]
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Margate Town Deal projects chosen for funding from £22.2 million pot
May 14, 2021
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Members of the Margate Town Deal Board have agreed the list of projects that will be put forward for the […]
News
Your Leisure recruiting as venues prepare to reopen
May 14, 2021
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With lockdown due to be lifted on Monday (May 17) Your Leisure is preparing for reopening by advertising almost 20 […]
Property
Plan to flatten Addington Place commercial building and replace with terraced homes
May 14, 2021
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An application to demolish a commercial building in Ramsgate and replace it with terraced houses will be considered by Thanet […]
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Prison for Ramsgate man who downloaded vile child abuse images
May 14, 2021
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A Ramsgate man who downloaded indecent images of children while he was the subject of a Sexual Offences Prevention Order […]
News
Thanet receives 5 Blue Flag and 5 Seaside awards for isle’s beaches
May 14, 2021
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Thanet has received five blue flags and five seaside awards from Keep Britain Tidy. The Blue Flag and Seaside Awards […]
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Thanet ranked lowest of Kent authorities for ‘prosperity’
May 14, 2021
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By Local Democracy Reporter Katie May Nelson A think tank has published a list ranking the ‘most prosperous’ places in […]
Coronavirus Help
Long Covid service launches for Kent and Medway
May 14, 2021
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People suffering with Long Covid, also known as Post-Covid Syndrome, can now be referred to a Post-Covid Assessment Service in […]
News
A house through time – Addington House in Margate
May 14, 2021
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By Louise Oldfield Not long after we moved into Addington House, Margate, in 2007, a man came to the door […]
Business
Regulars pitch in to transform Mulberry Tree pub garden
May 14, 2021
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By Jodie Nesling The Mulberry Tree pub in Margate has transformed its pub garden thanks to a helping hand from […]
Events
New exhibition from Thanet artist Anthony Giles to open in Margate
May 13, 2021
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A new exhibition by Thanet artist Anthony Giles opens in Margate tomorrow (May 14). Solo exhibition ‘A New Genre of […]
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Campaigners continue fight against ‘decimation’ of Thanet agricultural land
May 13, 2021
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Campaign groups protesting at the decimation of agricultural land for Thanet housing developments say some 40% of high quality land […]
