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Fire crews tackle blaze at flat
One person was treated by paramedics following a fire in a flat on Saturday morning.
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West Bay evacuated after potential unexploded ordnance discovered
West Bay beach in Westgate was evacuated this morning (August 30) after a metal detectorist discovered what is thought to [...]...
Business: From food and drink awards to openings, reopenings and a new members’ club
Kent Life food and drink awards Thanet is well represented among the winners of this year’s Kent Life food and [...]...
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Crews attend flat fire in Cliftonville caused by burning cigarette butt
Two fire engines attended a flat fire in Cliftonville this morning (August 30). Crews were called to Princess Margaret Avenue [...]...
Port’s financial woes continue to burn hole in taxpayers’ pocket
Financial struggles at a Kent port have hit the public purse hard as bosses count the cost of failing to secure a partner and conjure up business.
Swim coach forced to stop over council’s ‘extortionate’ beach charges
A sea swimming coach has been forced to close her business due to a council’s beach trading licence.
Police kick out dozens of underage drinkers from popular event
Dozens of rowdy youngsters were turfed out of a popular event after police swooped on underage drinkers.
High street cordoned off as fire crews called to pub
Fire crews, paramedics and police have been called after part of a High Street pub fell onto a pavement.
Dispersal powers used by police during Broadstairs fireworks event
A total of 24 people were dispersed by police working to disrupt antisocial behaviour during the fireworks event in Broadstairs on [...]...
Fire crew in attendance after render falls from front of Broadstairs pub
Kent Fire and Rescue Service crews are currently in Broadstairs High Street after a lump of render fell from the [...]...
Teen band aKadem to release debut single ‘Hurricane’
Teen band aKadem release their debut single this September after being spotted by veteran producer, Mike McEvoy, at the Sound [...]...
Ramsgate RNLI responds to Mayday from yacht with engine failure
The Ramsgate RNLI crew of the all weather lifeboat Diamond Jubilee was paged yesterday (August 28) at 4.18pm by HM [...]...
Ramsgate businesses invited to shape £20 Million Plan for Neighbourhoods
Ramsgate has been awarded £20 million of government funding through the Plan for Neighbourhoods programme. This investment, delivered between 2026 and 2036, will address [...]...
Thanet LEGO trader Gazzabrickstore opens shop at Westwood Business Park
New and used Lego is on offer at a shop now open at Westwood Business Park. Cliftonville resident Gary Hill [...]...
‘Gentle giant’, 18, killed in crash after drunk friend hit tree at double speed limit
A drunk driver who caused the death of his friend after crashing his car at more than 60mph along a 30mph street has been jailed.
Man jailed for crash which killed Ramsgate teenager Ethan Entwistle
A drink-driver has been sentenced to seven years for a crash in Broadstairs which killed 18-year-old Ethan Entwistle in 2023. [...]...
Proposal to convert Cliftonville’s TY-8 restaurant into flats
Proposals to change the TY-8 restaurant in Cliftonville into flats have been submitted to Thanet council. Applicant Wai Chong wants [...]...
Flooding ‘likely’ as heavy showers set to batter Kent
Heavy showers are set to fall down over Kent as forecasters issue a weather warning covering the entire county.
Inquest opens into death of boy, 4, hit by bus
A four-year-old boy died after “running out into the road” and being struck by a bus, an inquest has heard.
Thanet council debt rise due to loan for new local authority housing and temporary accommodation homes
An 89% rise over the last year in the debt held by Thanet council is due to a £20m Housing [...]...