The Isle of Thanet News

28/07/2024

It was the first of two call-outs last night

Margate RNLI’s D class inshore lifeboat was launched around 7pm last night (Saturday 27 July) after UK Coastguard received numerous 999 calls reporting a swimmer in difficulties off Margate Main S…

28/07/2024

Community news

East Kent Mencap’s GOLD social singing showcase On Monday 22nd July, East Kent Mencap’s GOLD (Getting On with Learning Difficulties) project celebrated the grand finale of their Social Singin…

28/07/2024

Matthew's weekly column (good luck for the show Bryan)

We’re spending quite some time over in Canterbury this week, as Bryan is in a dance show – one of the highlights of his year. One of his biggest passions in life is anything to do with dance,…

28/07/2024

There are now two planning applications for different schemes at the former student accommodation building

Yet another planning application has been submitted to change the use of former student accommodation at the previous Canterbury Christ Church University campus in Broadstairs. The latest applicati…

28/07/2024

Some 188 young people from CCGS were screened for potentially dangerous heart conditions

By Tara Field A heart screening event took place at Chatham and Clarendon Grammar School on 16th and 17th July in memory of former pupil Therese Field. Funds raised by Rothschild Pearce House at CC…

28/07/2024

The proposal may mean the hoverport is shut to public access

A gathering of between 80 and 100 people turned out for a meeting hosted by Save Minster Marshes group in Cliffsend this week and heard about plans to use the former hoverport as a storage base. Th…

28/07/2024

And this is on too, parade starts at 4pm from Government Acre/Boating Pool

Ramsgate’s annual carnival and fair returns this weekend. The fair on Government Acre runs on Saturday and Sunday (July 27-28) with the parade setting off on Sunday afternoon. Carnival Chairperson …

28/07/2024

A reminder this is taking place now

A free family fun day will be held in Cliffsend to mark the 75th anniversary of the arrival of Viking ship Hugin in Thanet. On July 28, 1949, the replica longship, now sited at Cliffsend, was met b…

28/07/2024

Crews used line access equipment and a ladder to reach the male

Emergency crews attended Broadstairs last night (July 27) after a person got stuck on a cliff ledge at Kingsgate. Kent Fire and Rescue Service was called at 7.05pm to reports of the person stuck on…

28/07/2024

Match report

Broadstairs climbed to 5th spot in the championship after a comprehensive victory at home to bottom-of-the-table Linden Park. The visitors won the toss and chose to bat first but soon found themsel…

28/07/2024

Police are asking witnesses to get in touch

Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious collision between a motorbike and a car in Broadstairs. The incident, involving a red, white, and black Yamaha Fazer motorbike and a white For…

27/07/2024

A new column from Green Councillor Kevin Pressland

Green Councillor Kevin Pressland is a passionate campaigner for nature and the natural environment. His understanding of the threats faced by the natural world is based on expertise gained from a …

27/07/2024

Date for the diary

A sonic trail, concerts, ‘talking toys,’ films, pirates and more will feature in this Summer’s Ramsgate Festival of Sound. The annual event returns on August 22 until August 25. The Sonic Trail spa…

27/07/2024

Lynsey says The Home De-stresser aims to “help people fall in love with their homes again.”

An interior designer from Ramsgate who has worked on Channel 5’s ‘Nick Knowles’ Big House Clearout’ has launched her own decluttering business. Lynsey Fox says the aim of business The Home De-stres…

27/07/2024

Tamara has secured funding from Canterbury Christ Church University Careers and Enterprise Hub

The owner of a new Community Interest Company (CIC) says she is set to make a significant impact in the music, media and events industry with a strong focus on social consciousness. Founder and CEO…

27/07/2024

Interesting plans for the San Clu in Ramsgate

Plans for a five storey extension and the opening up of the existing basement to create 10 self-contained residential units and nine holiday lets plus a spa, coffee shop, function room and conferen…

27/07/2024

End of term trip for RHA youngsters

Over the course of two memorable days, more than 250 students from Years 7, 8, and 9 at The Royal Harbour Academy went on an exciting and educational reward trip to London. The trip was designed to…

27/07/2024

All those little ones in this communal grave have now been recognised with a lovely memorial stone

“There is no foot too small that it cannot leave an imprint on this world” are the words engraved at the bottom of a new memorial stone to recognise hundreds of babies laid to rest in a wildflower …

27/07/2024

Such a shame

An independent book store that opened in Ramsgate’s Harbour Street in 2022 is trading for the last time this weekend (July 27-28). Book Bodega was opened by couple Sapphire Bates and Nick Turner wh…

27/07/2024

The men were due to appear before Sheffield Magistrates’ Court yesterday

Two men have been charged following a robbery in Margate. Police were called at 3.40am on Wednesday 24 July to a report that three men had entered a property on St Paul’s Road in Cliftonville and h…

26/07/2024

We are off to the Kent Press and Broadcast Awards today so normal service resumes this evening (or tomorrow if we win and need to celebrate!!)

26/07/2024

CSI sessions for St Gregory's youngsters

A crime scene investigation tested the deduction powers of young scientific sleuths from St Gregory’s Catholic Primary in Margate. The Year 5 and 6 children collected evidence and tested it in lab …

26/07/2024

Free courses taking place in August

Changing Minds Kent CIC (CMK) is offering a variety of free Mental Health First Aid courses this year to help train and support the community and voluntary sector in Thanet. Thanks to funding from …

26/07/2024

A busy weekend with lots of events to choose from

Ramsgate Blitz Walks Relive the dark days of the war in the heaviest bombed seaside town in the country Every Friday 7pm – 9pm Walk starts from Ramsgate Library… lasts approximately 2 hours. No nee…

25/07/2024

Carnival fun for Ramsgate this weekend

Ramsgate’s annual carnival and fair returns this weekend. The fair on Government Acre runs on Saturday and Sunday (July 27-28) with the parade setting off on Sunday afternoon. Carnival Chairperson …

25/07/2024

A special visitor to Hornby's yesterday

Model trains, slot cars and collectibles manufacturer Hornby Hobbies hosted His Royal Highness The Duke of Kent yesterday (July 24) at its headquarters in Margate. The visit marked a significant mo…

25/07/2024

Louey's mum Ellen says he has been a donor of four organs. She said: "Louey is still giving life and I am so proud of him.”

A mum has spoken of her “beautiful, friendly and kind” son who tragically died in a collision in Fairfield Road, Broadstairs, last Sunday (July 21) Louey Davey, from Broadstairs, was crossing when …

25/07/2024

The new home has been approved but with conditions, including no use of the green roof terrace

The issue of a ‘green roof’ with a condition that it cannot ever be used as a garden “without written permission” from the council despite having stairs and a ‘secret’ door leading to it was deba…

25/07/2024

Lots of activities yesterday at Broadstairs Water Gala

Vikings was the theme for this year’s Broadstairs Water Gala in honour of the 75th anniversary of the arrival of Hugin the Viking Ship. The activities yesterday (July 24) included fun with Thanet C…

25/07/2024

It's arrived

Spanish galleon replica The Galeon Andalucia is coming to Ramsgate this July 25-28. It follows a successful visit to the town in May last year. The vessels were used during the 16th through to the …