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Isle of Thanet Gazette
Two in the dock after disturbance at seaside pub
TWO men have been charged in connection with a disturbance at a pub in Birchington. The incident happened at the Seaview Hotel on Station Road at 12.30am last Saturday.
1 min |
November 28, 2025
Isle of Thanet Gazette
Rams team up with council to improve rec football facilities
FOOTBALL FOUNDATION FUNDING SOUGHT TO 'HELP ALL RESIDENTS THRIVE'
2 min |
November 28, 2025
Isle of Thanet Gazette
Statistics show the dangers of cycling on our county's roads
NEWLY released statistics show that Kent Police recorded a significant number of cyclist accidents over the past year, highlighting persistent concerns around cycling safety on the county's roads.
2 min |
November 28, 2025
Isle of Thanet Gazette
Roman Fort under threat from plan for giant solar farm
CAMPAIGNERS are sounding the alarm over the future of the world-famous Richborough Roman Fort landscape, warning that the nationally significant site could be “irrevocably damaged” within weeks if plans for a vast industrial solar farm are approved.
3 min |
November 21, 2025
Isle of Thanet Gazette
Charity makes urgent appeal for help bringing Christmas to struggling families
THE Salvation Army in Ramsgate is launching an urgent appeal for new toy donations this Christmas, as it fears that more local families than ever will struggle to cope with the cost-of-living crisis this festive season.
1 min |
November 21, 2025
Isle of Thanet Gazette
Joblessness rises in East Thanet amid county drop
WHILE unemployment has fallen across the majority of Kent since the last General Election, a persistent divide is emerging, with East Thanet now holding the highest rate of people claiming unemployment benefits in the county.
1 min |
November 21, 2025
Isle of Thanet Gazette
Squangey Bobbins set sights on chart glory
BAND WANT YOU TO HELP THEM MAKE MUSIC HISTOR
2 min |
November 21, 2025
Isle of Thanet Gazette
New temporary pavilion opened at Jackey Bakers
A NEW temporary pavilion has opened at the popular Jackey Bakers site in Ramsgate as part of Thanet District Council's efforts to improve local sports facilities.
1 min |
November 21, 2025
Isle of Thanet Gazette
'Lifeline' Thanet school to shut as London council cuts funding
BRADSTOW School in Broadstairs, which provides residential education for autistic children from across the south east, is to be closed next month after the London council which supports it decided it could no longer bear the running cost.
3 min |
November 14, 2025
Isle of Thanet Gazette
Boy George reveals Dame Tracey's punk past
SINGER Boy George has revealed Dame Tracey Emin was in “early rehearsals” with 1980s band Culture Club.
2 min |
November 14, 2025
Isle of Thanet Gazette
Firefighters rush to battle factory blaze
FLAMBEAU Europe, a major manufacturing employer in Ramsgate, has been hit by its second major disruption in recent months after a fire broke out at its facility on the evening of November 5.
1 min |
November 14, 2025
Isle of Thanet Gazette
MP calls on parents and carers to help reform SEND system in East Kent
EAST Thanet MP Polly Billington has launched a new survey aimed at gathering the direct experiences of parents and carers supporting children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
1 min |
November 14, 2025
Isle of Thanet Gazette
Billington praises move to give arts education more focus
EAST Thanet MP Polly Billington has welcomed significant and sweeping reforms to the national curriculum, stating that the changes will better equip every child with the knowledge and skills they need to thrive in the modern world.
2 min |
November 14, 2025
Isle of Thanet Gazette
Call for U-turn on 'ill-judged and cruel' cuts to council's services
LABOUR WARNS OF 'SERIOUS HARM' TO OLDER RESIDENTS AS REFORM SEEKS SAVINGS
3 min |
November 07, 2025
Isle of Thanet Gazette
Police impose Halloween dispersal order after egg-throwing incidents
KENT Police implemented a 48-hour dispersal order over the Halloween weekend in Broadstairs after receiving multiple reports of antisocial behaviour, including teenagers throwing eggs at homes and vehicles in the town.
1 min |
November 07, 2025
Isle of Thanet Gazette
It's Christmas, so it must be Slade!
ICONIC pop-rock ‘n’ roll band Slade have also announced a show in Kent as part of what is set to be their last ever tour.
1 min |
November 07, 2025
Isle of Thanet Gazette
Pop and glam rock icons head for Dreamland
KESHA JOINS SUMMER LINE-UP AT ICONIC VENUE
2 min |
November 07, 2025
Isle of Thanet Gazette
Icons of indie and rock join the line-up at Dreamland next summer
MORE iconic acts have been added to the lineup for next year's Dreamland Summer Series.
1 min |
October 31, 2025
Isle of Thanet Gazette
Council confirms partnership to revive Margate Winter Gardens
EFFORTS to reopen Margate's iconic Winter Gardens have taken a major step forward this week.
2 min |
October 31, 2025
Isle of Thanet Gazette
Public school given prestigious award for its diversity, equality, inclusion and justice
A PUBLIC school in Thanet is celebrating after winning prestigious award.
1 min |
October 24, 2025
Isle of Thanet Gazette
Teacher who had sex with pupil struck off
CLASSROOM BAN HANDED OUT AFTER INTERCOURSE WITH TEENAGE GIRL
5 min |
October 24, 2025
Isle of Thanet Gazette
Mediaeval Baebes promise ‘mydwynter' magic in Sandwich
THE Mediaeval Baebes are bringing their signature blend of music, theatre, and dance to Sandwich on Sunday, December 14, complete with a spectacular torchlit procession.
1 min |
October 17, 2025
Isle of Thanet Gazette
The Streets and Human League first on the bill for Summer Series 2026
DREAMLAND CONFIRMS GIGS FOR ITS OUTDOOR STAGE
1 min |
October 17, 2025
Isle of Thanet Gazette
New £10m health and wellbeing centre set to open early next month
THANET’S new £10 million health and wellbeing centre is set to open its doors to the public within weeks, with a phased launch beginning in early November.
1 min |
October 10, 2025
Isle of Thanet Gazette
Tracey designs new cats Christmas card
FAMED Margate-based artist Dame Tracey Emin has designed a new Christmas card in support of the pet charity Blue Cross.
1 min |
October 10, 2025
Isle of Thanet Gazette
Council unveils plans for Ramsgate 'Green Campus'
£8.5M LEVELLING UP FUNDING TO BE SPENT ON PROJECT
2 min |
October 03, 2025
Isle of Thanet Gazette
Whitehead in the running for national Cllr Award
A THANET district councillor has been recognised for her outstanding work, earning a place on the shortlist for the \"Innovator of the Year\" title in the national Cllr Awards.
1 min |
October 03, 2025
Isle of Thanet Gazette
'Life will never be the same without David - but our children deserve to feel loved and safe'
HOW A FAMILY TRAGEDY INSPIRED GRIEVING MUM RACHEL TO START CHARITY TO HELP BEREAVED KIDS
2 min |
September 26, 2025
Isle of Thanet Gazette
Education hub added to plans for Manston waste-to-hydrogen facility
PLANS for a new education and training hub have been added to a proposed waste-to-hydrogen facility in Manston.
1 min |
September 26, 2025
Isle of Thanet Gazette
Prison for burglars who targeted family in home
TWO burglars who kicked their way into a home in Ramsgate, terrifying their victims as they sought valuables to steal, have been imprisoned.
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