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The latest from the Isle of Thanet
Call for ‘interim’ permit scheme for tidal pool users to replace complete parking ban at Hodges Gap promenade
Users of the Walpole Bay tidal pool have accused Thanet council of “discriminating against the elderly and disabled’ due to
Westbrook dad faces further surgery after attacker knocks him unconscious and breaks jaw in two places
A Westbrook dad-of-three who was attacked on his way home from the corner shop suffered injuries including a broken jaw
Man charged with arson over fire at Ramsgate’s East Pier
A 32-year-old man has been charged with arson following a blaze set on Ramsgate’s East Pier on Sunday night (September
Rams exit FA Trophy despite brave fight back
By Darius Sarrafan A brave fight back ultimately came up just short for the Rams as they exited the FA
Positive start to academic year for learners at Liberty College
Liberty College in Margate says it has had “an exceptionally positive start” to the new academic year, with learners and
Go back to the 80’s as Holly Johnson, Tony Hadley and Toyah head to Dreamland
Dreamland Margate has announced that 80’s star and former Frankie Goes to Hollywood frontman Holly Johnson will perform on the
Photos: Thousands visit OhSoRetro show to view vehicles and enjoy family fun
Vehicles of all shapes and sizes were on show to the thousands of visitors who attended the year’s OhSoRetro show
Sad closure of Northdown Brewery in Margate due to rising costs and decreased sales
An award-winning small brewery in Margate has closed its doors after 10 years of trade due to “a perfect storm
New era for Fruits De Mer in Broadstairs as couple Matthew and Millie take the helm
It’s a new era for Fruits De Mer in Broadstairs as couple Matthew Keel and Millie Kemp take over the
Man arrested on suspicion of arson and taken to hospital after East Pier fire
Police, paramedics, fire crews and Ramsgate RNLI were called to Ramsgate’s East Pier last night (September 27) after a fire
Dog walkers’ upset at council’s proposed ban on stretch of beach at Birchington
By Local Democracy Reporters Meghan Shaw and Daniel Esson Dog owners have insisted “we’re not hurting anyone” as a council
Police confirm man’s body recovered from sea at Botany Bay
A man’s body was recovered from the sea at Botany Bay yesterday (September 27) following two multi-agency responses to reports
Quiz fundraiser for Thanet cat charity that has rehomed 22 moggies this year
A Thanet cat charity has rehomed 22 cats so far this year, including long-term strays and cats with FIV. The
Multi-agency response to report of person in difficulty in sea at Botany Bay
The Coastguard helicopter and teams from Margate and Herne Bay, Margate RNLI, police and paramedics have been in attendance to
Eight Thanet schools to receive ‘enrichment programme’ funding from government
Eight Thanet schools will receive funding from a new government programme to increase access to activities including sport, music, engineering,
Community: Chartwell House, Invicta Lodge, EK FC, Broadstairs town council, Broadstairs Victorians, Inspirations Writers and SEK
Chartwell House Chartwell House by Boutique Care Homes, in Broadstairs, Kent, welcomed 11 learners from CXK’s Explore Health and Social
Pavement improvement works on Ramsgate Road in Margate due to take place
Kent County Council is due to begin pavement improvement works on Ramsgate Road in Margate. The scheme will involve sections
Scouts take over Thanet for eight-hour ‘Monopoly’ challenge of buses, QR codes, Chance Cards and fun
By Catherine Arnell – 1st Minster Scouts Leader Forty Scouts from across Thanet spent Saturday turning the district into a
Late night Christmas shopping event organised for Margate
Twenty-five independent shops, galleries and bars across Margate will open their doors on Thursday 3 December for the first Don’t
Appeal for one hour free parking and reduced car park fees to help boost Birchington businesses
An appeal to introduce one hour free on-street parking in Birchington to give a boost to local traders has been
Charity says government’s homelessness plans must go further
Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s plan to get everyone off the streets by Christmas must go further, according to Kent’s largest
Neighbours join Ramsgate Arts Primary Festival of Fun
Neighbours joined in with the whole school community to celebrate the annual festival of fun at Ramsgate Arts Primary. It
Trio of rabbits in Thanet RSPCA care for two years looking for a new home
Three rabbits are hoping to have a change of fortunes this International Rabbit Day (26 September), after spending two years
Exploring, learning and friendship for newest pupils at St Gregory’s Primary
Young ones enjoying their first weeks at St Gregory’s Catholic Primary in Margate are showing plenty of enthusiasm and curiosity.
Former Margate scout hall and land at Sacketts Gap exceed guide prices at auction
A former scout building in Margate has sold for £132,000 – way above the £60,000 guide price. The former Scout
Cliftonville Primary children enjoy road safety workshops – with help from a ‘superhero’ bear
Children in Years 3 and 4 at Cliftonville Primary School enjoyed their annual road safety workshops this week as part
Cliftonville Farmers’ Market set to celebrate 25th anniversary this weekend
Cliftonville Farmers Market will mark 25 years of its volunteer run event this Sunday (September 27). Founded in 2001 by
Things to see and do in Thanet, September 25-27
Kent Whisky Explorers – Rum Tasting 25th September, 7pm, Little Swift Margate You’ll get to sample a selection of rums
Manston processing centre Inquiry moves towards substantive hearings
The Chair of the Manston Inquiry, Sophie Cartwright KC, has today (September 25) outlined the progress made by an Inquiry
Southern Water crews on scene of burst main at St Lawrence
Some properties in Nethercourt, St Lawrence and areas of Ramsgate around High Street, Grange Road and Margate Road, are experiencing