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16-May-12 09:15
Good news for The Lifeboat ale and cider house in Margate old Town as it has just won Kent Cider Pub of the year. In other Pub news the towns oldest Pub dating back to 1680, the Northern Belle has re opened after a refurbishment
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Good news for The Lifeboat ale and cider house in Margate old Town as it has just won Kent Cider Pub of the year. In other Pub news the towns oldest Pub dating back to 1680, the Northern Belle has re opened after a refurbishment
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16-May-12 09:08
phone call saved Sir Roger Gale from being caught up in a city centre blast that injured 144 people. Gale was visiting Armenian as an observer in the local elections.
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phone call saved Sir Roger Gale from being caught up in a city centre blast that injured 144 people. Gale was visiting Armenian as an observer in the local elections.
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16-May-12 09:03
The globally recognised Blue Flags have been awarded to a total of nine Thanet beaches this year, which includes Minnis Bay, Margate Main Sands, Ramsgate Main Sands, St Mildred’s Bay, Stone Bay, West Bay, Joss Bay, Botany Bay and Westbrook Bay.
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The globally recognised Blue Flags have been awarded to a total of nine Thanet beaches this year, which includes Minnis Bay, Margate Main Sands, Ramsgate Main Sands, St Mildred’s Bay, Stone Bay, West Bay, Joss Bay, Botany Bay and Westbrook Bay.
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14-May-12 07:58
The Kent Events team are on the search for volunteers to get involved with the Olympic Torch Relay as it passes through Thanet on the 19th of July.
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The Kent Events team are on the search for volunteers to get involved with the Olympic Torch Relay as it passes through Thanet on the 19th of July.
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14-May-12 07:57
Two teenagers armed with a machete lured a delivery man to Margate - to rob him of a £12 pizza.
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Two teenagers armed with a machete lured a delivery man to Margate - to rob him of a £12 pizza.
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14-May-12 07:54
Thanet Council’s Cabinet confirmed its support for Manston Airport, but recommended that Thanet District Council should not support the introduction of scheduled night-time flying as outlined in the airport’s proposal document.
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Thanet Council’s Cabinet confirmed its support for Manston Airport, but recommended that Thanet District Council should not support the introduction of scheduled night-time flying as outlined in the airport’s proposal document.
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14-May-12 07:52
Details of four warm up concerts Blur are set to perform before their Hyde Park show this Summer were revealed yesterday.
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Details of four warm up concerts Blur are set to perform before their Hyde Park show this Summer were revealed yesterday.
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11-May-12 08:23
Police are advising local residents to beware of bogus door-to-door sellers following reports that a man called at a house on Newington Road, Broadstairs last week and falsely claimed he was an ex-offender selling items on behalf of Thanet College in order to get on a course at the college.
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Police are advising local residents to beware of bogus door-to-door sellers following reports that a man called at a house on Newington Road, Broadstairs last week and falsely claimed he was an ex-offender selling items on behalf of Thanet College in order to get on a course at the college.
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11-May-12 08:07
Twenty five year old kart racer Bradley Sargeant from Broadstairs continued his great start to the 2012 season at the weekend.
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Twenty five year old kart racer Bradley Sargeant from Broadstairs continued his great start to the 2012 season at the weekend.
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11-May-12 08:06
The RSPCA have set a date for a rally against the trade of live animal export at Ramsgate Port.
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The RSPCA have set a date for a rally against the trade of live animal export at Ramsgate Port.
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11-May-12 08:04
34-year-old Michael Bryant of Athelstan Road, Margate was charged on Friday 4 May 2012 with offences in connection with a cannabis factory found at an address in Nash Road, Margate on 15 March 2012.
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34-year-old Michael Bryant of Athelstan Road, Margate was charged on Friday 4 May 2012 with offences in connection with a cannabis factory found at an address in Nash Road, Margate on 15 March 2012.
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11-May-12 08:02
Five people have been rescued after being trapped by a fire in flats in Cliftonville.
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Five people have been rescued after being trapped by a fire in flats in Cliftonville.
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11-May-12 07:59
A man called police after he dug up bones he believed to be human in his front garden.
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A man called police after he dug up bones he believed to be human in his front garden.
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11-May-12 07:58
Tim Dixon revealed his first new signing for Ramsgate FC 2012/13, and also introduced him to supporters at the RFSA AGM
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Tim Dixon revealed his first new signing for Ramsgate FC 2012/13, and also introduced him to supporters at the RFSA AGM
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11-May-12 07:52
The Ramsgate and Broadstairs Sea Cadet Corps have set sail in their new boat with a bit of help from actress Brenda Blethyn.
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The Ramsgate and Broadstairs Sea Cadet Corps have set sail in their new boat with a bit of help from actress Brenda Blethyn.
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09-May-12 09:47
The lonely planet guide has made a list of the top ten places in the world to escape the daily grind.. and listed at number four is Broadstairs!
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The lonely planet guide has made a list of the top ten places in the world to escape the daily grind.. and listed at number four is Broadstairs!
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09-May-12 09:44
A group of young Kent film makers will be shooting the short horror film Ex Abyssus in Ramsgate in July.
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A group of young Kent film makers will be shooting the short horror film Ex Abyssus in Ramsgate in July.
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09-May-12 09:25
An 18-year-old woman has denied attempted murder after a 20-year-old woman was stabbed in Broadstairs.
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An 18-year-old woman has denied attempted murder after a 20-year-old woman was stabbed in Broadstairs.
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08-May-12 08:14
Local Business man Julian Newick plans to turn a chapel into a bozzer in Broadstairs, creating six new full times jobs, faces opposition from residents, who fear mixing alcohol with holy water is not the right tonic for the 400 years old St Marys chapel in Broadstairs. The plans are in the hands of the gods, we mean Thanet council who will determine if the plans can go ahead.
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Local Business man Julian Newick plans to turn a chapel into a bozzer in Broadstairs, creating six new full times jobs, faces opposition from residents, who fear mixing alcohol with holy water is not the right tonic for the 400 years old St Marys chapel in Broadstairs. The plans are in the hands of the gods, we mean Thanet council who will determine if the plans can go ahead.
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08-May-12 08:11
Broadstairs goes garage, not literally, but next month a town wide garage sale has been organised for June 4th.
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Broadstairs goes garage, not literally, but next month a town wide garage sale has been organised for June 4th.
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08-May-12 08:07
There may be some good news for Margate Football club, as the development of the ground at Hartsdown park could be back on track after Travelodge, who had previously pulled out have re entered the negotiations for a new hotel and stadium complex thought to cost in the region of £6m
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There may be some good news for Margate Football club, as the development of the ground at Hartsdown park could be back on track after Travelodge, who had previously pulled out have re entered the negotiations for a new hotel and stadium complex thought to cost in the region of £6m
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08-May-12 08:02
Several beaches in Thanet are not up to a good enough standard to make it into the Good Beach guide published by the Marine Conservative society the beaches at Viking bay, Pegwell and Joss bay did not make the grade. The Thanet Coastal project warden has said “It is disappointing that we have not reached the required standard in some instances”
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Several beaches in Thanet are not up to a good enough standard to make it into the Good Beach guide published by the Marine Conservative society the beaches at Viking bay, Pegwell and Joss bay did not make the grade. The Thanet Coastal project warden has said “It is disappointing that we have not reached the required standard in some instances”
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07-May-12 08:13
A thanet teenage girl denied attempted murder but admitted wounding with intent when she appeared at Maidstone Crown Court today on Friday. Student Jade Bennett, of Addiscombe Gardens, Margate, will stand trial on the attempted murder charge on August 20. The 18-year-old is alleged to have attacked Thanet College student Sarah Ripley, 20, in Granville Road, Broadstairs, on January 19.
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A thanet teenage girl denied attempted murder but admitted wounding with intent when she appeared at Maidstone Crown Court today on Friday. Student Jade Bennett, of Addiscombe Gardens, Margate, will stand trial on the attempted murder charge on August 20. The 18-year-old is alleged to have attacked Thanet College student Sarah Ripley, 20, in Granville Road, Broadstairs, on January 19.
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07-May-12 08:04
Local businesses will be able to apply for interest-free loans as part of a new £40 million government backed scheme to boost the East Kent economy.
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Local businesses will be able to apply for interest-free loans as part of a new £40 million government backed scheme to boost the East Kent economy.
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03-May-12 09:45
Two men, including a former Conservative leader of Thanet District Council, have been charged with fraud and misconduct in a public office.
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Two men, including a former Conservative leader of Thanet District Council, have been charged with fraud and misconduct in a public office.
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03-May-12 09:42
Dougie Freedman’s Crystal Palace will take on Margate in a pre-season friendly this summer.
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Dougie Freedman’s Crystal Palace will take on Margate in a pre-season friendly this summer.
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03-May-12 09:40
Ten beaches in Thanet have been included in the Good Beach Guide 2012, announced by The Marine Conservation Society.
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Ten beaches in Thanet have been included in the Good Beach Guide 2012, announced by The Marine Conservation Society.
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03-May-12 09:38
The powell cotton museum, quex house and gardens will be featured on BBC2 programme ‘Antiques Uncovered’ from 8pm on the 9th of May.
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The powell cotton museum, quex house and gardens will be featured on BBC2 programme ‘Antiques Uncovered’ from 8pm on the 9th of May.
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02-May-12 07:38
Two drug smugglers have been jailed for a total of 37 years for importing drugs with an estimated street value of £4.9 million through Dover port. Carl Haynes, from Cliftonville, and Dean Castle, from Dover, were found guilty of importing heroin, amphetamine, cannabis and ecstasy
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Two drug smugglers have been jailed for a total of 37 years for importing drugs with an estimated street value of £4.9 million through Dover port. Carl Haynes, from Cliftonville, and Dean Castle, from Dover, were found guilty of importing heroin, amphetamine, cannabis and ecstasy
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02-May-12 07:22
A Ramsgate man accused of swinging a cat around by its tail will appear in court in June. A one-day trial has been set for Friday, June 1, at Dover Magistrates Court for the case of Riain Richards
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A Ramsgate man accused of swinging a cat around by its tail will appear in court in June. A one-day trial has been set for Friday, June 1, at Dover Magistrates Court for the case of Riain Richards
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01-May-12 09:10
Food premises in Thanet have been praised for achieving excellent standards of food hygiene as part of a new national scheme.
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Food premises in Thanet have been praised for achieving excellent standards of food hygiene as part of a new national scheme.
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01-May-12 09:06
This year’s Town Pride Awards will be held on Thursday, 3rd of May at the Walpole Bay Hotel at 7.30pm.
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This year’s Town Pride Awards will be held on Thursday, 3rd of May at the Walpole Bay Hotel at 7.30pm.
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01-May-12 09:02
Firefighters attended a fire in an electrical cupboard on the first floor of a block of flats in Cliftonville on Sunday.
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Firefighters attended a fire in an electrical cupboard on the first floor of a block of flats in Cliftonville on Sunday.
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30-Apr-12 09:55
A piece called ‘’How to be a turner tourist’’ has been published in an Australian magazine encouraging visitors to explore the Thanet coastline during their trip to the U.K.
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A piece called ‘’How to be a turner tourist’’ has been published in an Australian magazine encouraging visitors to explore the Thanet coastline during their trip to the U.K.
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30-Apr-12 09:52
Thanet College has launched a consultation on plans to turn a grade 2 listed building on its Broadstairs site into flats.
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Thanet College has launched a consultation on plans to turn a grade 2 listed building on its Broadstairs site into flats.
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27-Apr-12 09:04
A Canterbury College student from Ramsgate is waiting to hear if he will perform to the X-factor show's famous judging panel after his band impressed producers.
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A Canterbury College student from Ramsgate is waiting to hear if he will perform to the X-factor show's famous judging panel after his band impressed producers.
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27-Apr-12 09:03
The Grosvenor UK Poker Tour has stopped off in Thanet for the fourth leg of this season's schedule where it will call the Grosvenor G Casino on Margate Road home until Monday 30 April.
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The Grosvenor UK Poker Tour has stopped off in Thanet for the fourth leg of this season's schedule where it will call the Grosvenor G Casino on Margate Road home until Monday 30 April.
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27-Apr-12 09:01
Following the Kent Rail Summit it has been announced that rail passengers in Thanet are set to benefit from a faster service.
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Following the Kent Rail Summit it has been announced that rail passengers in Thanet are set to benefit from a faster service.
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27-Apr-12 08:59
Thanet Earth, the UK’s largest production site for tomatoes, peppers and cucumbers, has announced plans for the construction of a fourth greenhouse to add to its existing three facilities in Thanet.
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Thanet Earth, the UK’s largest production site for tomatoes, peppers and cucumbers, has announced plans for the construction of a fourth greenhouse to add to its existing three facilities in Thanet.
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27-Apr-12 08:57
Food premises in Thanet have been praised at a celebration for achieving excellent standards of food hygiene as part of a new national scheme.
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Food premises in Thanet have been praised at a celebration for achieving excellent standards of food hygiene as part of a new national scheme.
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27-Apr-12 08:56
Margate’s RNLI inshore lifeboat was launched in the early hours of Wednesday morning to investigate a report of a red flare off the Thanet coast.
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Margate’s RNLI inshore lifeboat was launched in the early hours of Wednesday morning to investigate a report of a red flare off the Thanet coast.
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27-Apr-12 08:54
Waltham Forest is the latest London borough to come under scrutiny over its decision to house residents in other parts of the country, including Margate, due to a shortage of suitable homes.
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Waltham Forest is the latest London borough to come under scrutiny over its decision to house residents in other parts of the country, including Margate, due to a shortage of suitable homes.
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27-Apr-12 07:08
The town centre in Ramsgate will be literally cleaned up next month. The big spring clean was launched last weekend by the Ramsgate Society with support from Thanet South MP Laura Sandys.
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The town centre in Ramsgate will be literally cleaned up next month. The big spring clean was launched last weekend by the Ramsgate Society with support from Thanet South MP Laura Sandys.
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26-Apr-12 12:42
New parking fees approved by Council last week will see residents and visitors paying by the hour in car parks.
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New parking fees approved by Council last week will see residents and visitors paying by the hour in car parks.
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24-Apr-12 11:36
A woman partially blinded by a stroke has donated equipment worth £1,000 to the Margate physiotherapy unit where she was treated.
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A woman partially blinded by a stroke has donated equipment worth £1,000 to the Margate physiotherapy unit where she was treated.
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24-Apr-12 09:13
You may remember that we told you about two Thanet youth clubs that are under threat of closure, concorde and artwise. Well after a campaign concorde in Ramsgate will not be closed.
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You may remember that we told you about two Thanet youth clubs that are under threat of closure, concorde and artwise. Well after a campaign concorde in Ramsgate will not be closed.
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23-Apr-12 09:22
The Audience at The Mandy Winters Show on Saturday night were treated to a special surprise guest.
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The Audience at The Mandy Winters Show on Saturday night were treated to a special surprise guest.
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23-Apr-12 09:20
Two fire engines were called to a fire in a flat in Margate at 4.55am yesterday.
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Two fire engines were called to a fire in a flat in Margate at 4.55am yesterday.
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23-Apr-12 09:12
The crew of a fishing boat struck by lightning in Ramsgate were "extremely lucky" to escape injury, the Maritime and Coastguard Agency has said.
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The crew of a fishing boat struck by lightning in Ramsgate were "extremely lucky" to escape injury, the Maritime and Coastguard Agency has said.
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23-Apr-12 09:09
A march was held in Birchington yesterday organised by Thanet Independent councillor, John Warrow, to highlight the problem of fuel poverty and call on the government to cut fuel duty and energy companies to reduce prices.
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A march was held in Birchington yesterday organised by Thanet Independent councillor, John Warrow, to highlight the problem of fuel poverty and call on the government to cut fuel duty and energy companies to reduce prices.
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20-Apr-12 07:28
There will be a fun day for all the family on Sunday the 6th of May at Ye Olde Charles, Northdown Road Margate, raising funds for local boy Louie who has a rare chromosome deletion.
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There will be a fun day for all the family on Sunday the 6th of May at Ye Olde Charles, Northdown Road Margate, raising funds for local boy Louie who has a rare chromosome deletion.
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20-Apr-12 07:26
A 20-year-old Ramsgate man has pleaded not guilty to swinging a cat by its tail.
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A 20-year-old Ramsgate man has pleaded not guilty to swinging a cat by its tail.
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20-Apr-12 07:24
Laura Sandys MP has linked up with her Kent colleague, Damian Collins MP, to bring Google to East Kent.
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Laura Sandys MP has linked up with her Kent colleague, Damian Collins MP, to bring Google to East Kent.
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20-Apr-12 07:15
A photograph of Viking bay in Broadstairs is being featured by global shoe manufacturer Dr Martens in their campaign called ‘First and Forever’.
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A photograph of Viking bay in Broadstairs is being featured by global shoe manufacturer Dr Martens in their campaign called ‘First and Forever’.
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19-Apr-12 09:24
An exhibition is being held in the large hall at Crampton Tower on the 28th of April to mark the centenary of the sinking of RMS Titanic in 1912.
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An exhibition is being held in the large hall at Crampton Tower on the 28th of April to mark the centenary of the sinking of RMS Titanic in 1912.
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19-Apr-12 09:21
Police are appealing for witnesses to a fatal collision on the A299 Thanet Way near Whitstable.
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Police are appealing for witnesses to a fatal collision on the A299 Thanet Way near Whitstable.
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19-Apr-12 09:19
A team of volunteers, who have helped welcome more than 20,000 visitors to Thanet, have been thanked for their fantastic contribution to tourism by Thanet District Council.
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A team of volunteers, who have helped welcome more than 20,000 visitors to Thanet, have been thanked for their fantastic contribution to tourism by Thanet District Council.
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19-Apr-12 09:17
The Ramsgate Society will be unveiling their first renovated shelter this month.
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The Ramsgate Society will be unveiling their first renovated shelter this month.
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19-Apr-12 09:09
Selectspecs are a very successful online company offering discounted prescription glasses worldwide and are making the move onto the highstreet - Westgate-on-sea.
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Selectspecs are a very successful online company offering discounted prescription glasses worldwide and are making the move onto the highstreet - Westgate-on-sea.
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18-Apr-12 08:45
A crazed cannabis dealer claimed he was selling the drug to raise funds - so he could offer them free for people with medical conditions. Mark Burden, of Union Road, Margate, believes he has a devine calling as a supplier of cannabis to the needy. The 49-year-old also claimed he is a relative of Sir Isaac Newton. A probation officer claimed Burden's religious calling was "just a smoke screen" for him to supply drugs. Burden was sent to prison for 17 months.
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A crazed cannabis dealer claimed he was selling the drug to raise funds - so he could offer them free for people with medical conditions. Mark Burden, of Union Road, Margate, believes he has a devine calling as a supplier of cannabis to the needy. The 49-year-old also claimed he is a relative of Sir Isaac Newton. A probation officer claimed Burden's religious calling was "just a smoke screen" for him to supply drugs. Burden was sent to prison for 17 months.
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17-Apr-12 09:40
Visit Kent estimated 240,000 people will pass through Kent during the Games, arriving by ferry, Eurostar or Eurotunnel
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Visit Kent estimated 240,000 people will pass through Kent during the Games, arriving by ferry, Eurostar or Eurotunnel
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17-Apr-12 09:34
There's no such thing as a dog poo fairy that’s the message as Thanet launches its campaign to clean the streets of dog mess. The move is combined with a super pooper scooper powered by the council
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There's no such thing as a dog poo fairy that’s the message as Thanet launches its campaign to clean the streets of dog mess. The move is combined with a super pooper scooper powered by the council
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17-Apr-12 09:25
.Police are appealing for help to trace a man who indecently exposed himself to children in Northdown Park, Margate on Good Friday, 6 April 2012
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.Police are appealing for help to trace a man who indecently exposed himself to children in Northdown Park, Margate on Good Friday, 6 April 2012
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16-Apr-12 08:23
Happy birthday to Margate's Turner Contemporary gallery! They turn one year old today.
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Happy birthday to Margate's Turner Contemporary gallery! They turn one year old today.
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16-Apr-12 08:17
A new lease was signed on Friday which will see the Maritime Museum in Ramsgate re-open in May.
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A new lease was signed on Friday which will see the Maritime Museum in Ramsgate re-open in May.
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13-Apr-12 09:22
A talented St Georges School pupil has made it through to the live regional final of Britain Does Variety, a nationwaide search for variety acts.
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A talented St Georges School pupil has made it through to the live regional final of Britain Does Variety, a nationwaide search for variety acts.
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13-Apr-12 09:05
Police responding to reports of alleged distraction thefts in Faversham and Sandwich have made three arrests.
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Police responding to reports of alleged distraction thefts in Faversham and Sandwich have made three arrests.
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13-Apr-12 09:03
The coming season will see a few changes at Southwood, where a new steering group headed by the Vice Chairman Paul Jefcoate is to be formed.
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The coming season will see a few changes at Southwood, where a new steering group headed by the Vice Chairman Paul Jefcoate is to be formed.
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13-Apr-12 09:00
An early painting of Ramsgate harbour dating back to the 1800s has been sold at auction in Scotland.
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An early painting of Ramsgate harbour dating back to the 1800s has been sold at auction in Scotland.
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12-Apr-12 09:03
An Earthquake hit Margate on Sunday afternoon... but it failed to make an impact with nobody noticing!
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An Earthquake hit Margate on Sunday afternoon... but it failed to make an impact with nobody noticing!
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12-Apr-12 08:59
Police officers, staff and members of the public from East Kent have been honoured in an awards ceremony to recognise outstanding services to policing in East Kent.
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Police officers, staff and members of the public from East Kent have been honoured in an awards ceremony to recognise outstanding services to policing in East Kent.
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12-Apr-12 08:52
Conservative leaders have proposed shutting two Ramsgate youth clubs Concorde and Artwise as part of a shakeup of youth services which will help to save £1 million pounds.
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Conservative leaders have proposed shutting two Ramsgate youth clubs Concorde and Artwise as part of a shakeup of youth services which will help to save £1 million pounds.
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10-Apr-12 08:49
The owners of Bleak House in Broadstairs have opened their family home as a boutique hotel and museum.
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The owners of Bleak House in Broadstairs have opened their family home as a boutique hotel and museum.
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10-Apr-12 08:44
It was a busy Bank Holiday Weekend in Thanet with great attendance at many events.
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It was a busy Bank Holiday Weekend in Thanet with great attendance at many events.
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10-Apr-12 08:43
Thanet College have announced that it will be renamed East Kent College from September.
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Thanet College have announced that it will be renamed East Kent College from September.
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10-Apr-12 08:19
After numerous incidents in one of Ramsgate’s accident hotspots, residents in St Lawrence are celebrating winning the battle for a new zebra crossing.
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After numerous incidents in one of Ramsgate’s accident hotspots, residents in St Lawrence are celebrating winning the battle for a new zebra crossing.
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03-Apr-12 09:14
The Turner contemporary in Margate has been named as one of Ten museums in the country longlisted for the art fund prize 2012, but they need your votes to help secure a place in the shortlist.
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The Turner contemporary in Margate has been named as one of Ten museums in the country longlisted for the art fund prize 2012, but they need your votes to help secure a place in the shortlist.
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03-Apr-12 09:13
Thanet has missed out on government funding to help bring empty High Street shops back into use.
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Thanet has missed out on government funding to help bring empty High Street shops back into use.
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03-Apr-12 09:10
Following another month of low rainfall, hose pip bans will come into force on Thursday.
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Following another month of low rainfall, hose pip bans will come into force on Thursday.
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03-Apr-12 08:58
Nigel Farage leader of the UK Independance Party and MEP for the South East of England held a meeting at the pavilion in Broadstairs last night.
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Nigel Farage leader of the UK Independance Party and MEP for the South East of England held a meeting at the pavilion in Broadstairs last night.
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02-Apr-12 08:02
The latest results from Thanet's teams over the weekend with audio from Chris Jordan.
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The latest results from Thanet's teams over the weekend with audio from Chris Jordan.
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02-Apr-12 08:00
A man in his early twenties was rescued by Kent Fire and Rescue Servies's line rescue team on Saturday evening.
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A man in his early twenties was rescued by Kent Fire and Rescue Servies's line rescue team on Saturday evening.
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02-Apr-12 07:40
Did you get caught out by an April fools prank? The team from the Thanet Gazette pulled a cracker as its headline yesterday read ‘’Shock plans to dye Thanet beach pink’’
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Did you get caught out by an April fools prank? The team from the Thanet Gazette pulled a cracker as its headline yesterday read ‘’Shock plans to dye Thanet beach pink’’
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30-Mar-12 09:53
Thanet residents and businesses are being urged to vote for superfast broadband to be made available across the area.
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Thanet residents and businesses are being urged to vote for superfast broadband to be made available across the area.
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30-Mar-12 09:50
An early painting of Ramsgate harbour dating back to the 1800s has been discovered in an attic at a shooting lodge in the north of Scotland.
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An early painting of Ramsgate harbour dating back to the 1800s has been discovered in an attic at a shooting lodge in the north of Scotland.
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30-Mar-12 09:45
Jimmy Godden, famous for his amusements empire along the coast, passed away this week.
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Jimmy Godden, famous for his amusements empire along the coast, passed away this week.
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29-Mar-12 09:59
You can now nominate a local good cause or charity to go into ASDA's new scheme called ‘Chosen by you...Given by us!’
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You can now nominate a local good cause or charity to go into ASDA's new scheme called ‘Chosen by you...Given by us!’
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29-Mar-12 09:55
RSPCA inspectors were at Ramsgate Port yesterday for the first time in more than a decade to check the welfare of hundreds of calves and sheep being shipped abroad.
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RSPCA inspectors were at Ramsgate Port yesterday for the first time in more than a decade to check the welfare of hundreds of calves and sheep being shipped abroad.
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29-Mar-12 09:10
It seems that world class art galleries such as the Turner Contemporary in Margate are having a positive and dramatic effect on bookings for holiday cottages in the UK.
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It seems that world class art galleries such as the Turner Contemporary in Margate are having a positive and dramatic effect on bookings for holiday cottages in the UK.
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27-Mar-12 09:07
if you want to do something to help our coastline, then why not join a spring beach clean. There are two tidal tidy ups on Saturday 31 March
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if you want to do something to help our coastline, then why not join a spring beach clean. There are two tidal tidy ups on Saturday 31 March
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27-Mar-12 08:50
Kent County Council proposals to close recycling centres in Hawkinge and Richborough creating anger among residents
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Kent County Council proposals to close recycling centres in Hawkinge and Richborough creating anger among residents
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26-Mar-12 09:15
Ramsgate RNLI's inshore lifeboat, the Atlantic 75 class "Bob Turnbull", launched at 3.40pm on Sunday, 25th. March, following a report of a jet ski adrift off Ramsgate's Main Sands.
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Ramsgate RNLI's inshore lifeboat, the Atlantic 75 class "Bob Turnbull", launched at 3.40pm on Sunday, 25th. March, following a report of a jet ski adrift off Ramsgate's Main Sands.
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26-Mar-12 08:58
The tanker Gas Arctic, with 14 crew aboard, and cargo ship Spring Bok, with 22 crew, collided when visibility was at less than half a mile.
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The tanker Gas Arctic, with 14 crew aboard, and cargo ship Spring Bok, with 22 crew, collided when visibility was at less than half a mile.
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26-Mar-12 08:46
Big-collared Kent comic Harry Hill has become one of the nation’s favourite funnymen thanks to TV shows like TV Burp and You’ve Been Framed - but if you go to Margate you can see him as you’ve never seen him before.
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Big-collared Kent comic Harry Hill has become one of the nation’s favourite funnymen thanks to TV shows like TV Burp and You’ve Been Framed - but if you go to Margate you can see him as you’ve never seen him before.
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23-Mar-12 09:57
Volunteers of the British Divers Marine Life Rescue service were unable to save a stranded Dolphin In Westbrook bay yesterday.
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Volunteers of the British Divers Marine Life Rescue service were unable to save a stranded Dolphin In Westbrook bay yesterday.
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23-Mar-12 08:28
Thanet District Council held a multi agency meeting yesterday in a continued effort to resolve ongoing animal welfare concerns arising from the export of live animals from Ramsgate Port.
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Thanet District Council held a multi agency meeting yesterday in a continued effort to resolve ongoing animal welfare concerns arising from the export of live animals from Ramsgate Port.
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23-Mar-12 08:26
A Ramsgate teenager has been charged with a total of 10 offences after a series of shed-breaks were reported in the town.
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A Ramsgate teenager has been charged with a total of 10 offences after a series of shed-breaks were reported in the town.
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23-Mar-12 08:24
Ramsgate FC are now one of the most successful teams competing in the Kent Youth League and the Club are now holding trials for next season’s Under 13s and Under 14s.
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Ramsgate FC are now one of the most successful teams competing in the Kent Youth League and the Club are now holding trials for next season’s Under 13s and Under 14s.
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22-Mar-12 09:07
The Marine Conservation Society is calling for volunteers to join this year's Big Beach Clean-up.
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The Marine Conservation Society is calling for volunteers to join this year's Big Beach Clean-up.
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22-Mar-12 09:01
Four tonnes of rubbish have been cleared from Dane Valley in Margate after repeated fly tipping.
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Four tonnes of rubbish have been cleared from Dane Valley in Margate after repeated fly tipping.
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22-Mar-12 08:55
The chief of the RSPCA is to meet with local councillors and protestors in Ramsgate afternoon.
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The chief of the RSPCA is to meet with local councillors and protestors in Ramsgate afternoon.
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21-Mar-12 13:07
Last night saw Ramsgate’s campaign for a play-off spot hit by a 3-2 defeat to Faversham Town.
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Last night saw Ramsgate’s campaign for a play-off spot hit by a 3-2 defeat to Faversham Town.
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21-Mar-12 13:05
200 Thanet residents have signed up for this year’s Sport Relief Mile in Ramsgate.
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200 Thanet residents have signed up for this year’s Sport Relief Mile in Ramsgate.
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21-Mar-12 13:01
Ramsgate’s inshore lifeboat launched yesterday afternoon to rescue a motor yacht off Broadstairs.
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Ramsgate’s inshore lifeboat launched yesterday afternoon to rescue a motor yacht off Broadstairs.
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21-Mar-12 12:58
The Royal Sands development at Ramsgate is being brought before Thanet District Council’s cabinet next week.?
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The Royal Sands development at Ramsgate is being brought before Thanet District Council’s cabinet next week.?
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20-Mar-12 09:37
Residents opposed to a new Tesco store on Margate seafront have welcomed the last-minute postponement of a planning inquiry.
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Residents opposed to a new Tesco store on Margate seafront have welcomed the last-minute postponement of a planning inquiry.
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20-Mar-12 09:32
A proposal from East Kent Hospital Trust to perform the most high risk urgent operations at Ashford instead of flying patients to London has met some opposition.
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A proposal from East Kent Hospital Trust to perform the most high risk urgent operations at Ashford instead of flying patients to London has met some opposition.
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20-Mar-12 08:25
Local residents are gathering in Westgate this weekend to demonstrate against a proposed Sainsburys superstore on Canterbury Road.
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Local residents are gathering in Westgate this weekend to demonstrate against a proposed Sainsburys superstore on Canterbury Road.
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20-Mar-12 08:19
If you feel like giving something back to the community why not get involved with a spring clean?
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If you feel like giving something back to the community why not get involved with a spring clean?
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19-Mar-12 09:23
Fire crews have been tackling a fire involving six buses in a Ramsgate yard this morning.
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Fire crews have been tackling a fire involving six buses in a Ramsgate yard this morning.
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19-Mar-12 09:16
Visitors to Thanet’s main seaside towns will now be greeted with illustrated teaser boards.
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Visitors to Thanet’s main seaside towns will now be greeted with illustrated teaser boards.
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19-Mar-12 09:12
A man has been arrested after police discovered a suspected cannabis factory in Margate.
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A man has been arrested after police discovered a suspected cannabis factory in Margate.
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19-Mar-12 09:06
Thanet District Council is set to become one the first local authorities in the country to vote in favour of gay marriage.
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Thanet District Council is set to become one the first local authorities in the country to vote in favour of gay marriage.
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19-Mar-12 08:52
The Olympic Flame arrives on Thursday the 19th of July and given the length of the route in Thanet
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The Olympic Flame arrives on Thursday the 19th of July and given the length of the route in Thanet
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15-Mar-12 09:59
The chief of the RSPCA is to meet with local councillors to discuss the on-going issue of live animal exports from the Port of Ramsgate.
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The chief of the RSPCA is to meet with local councillors to discuss the on-going issue of live animal exports from the Port of Ramsgate.
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15-Mar-12 09:36
Kent Police have released the image of a man they want to talk to after purchasing alcohol for those under age.
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Kent Police have released the image of a man they want to talk to after purchasing alcohol for those under age.
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15-Mar-12 09:23
Unemployment figures for Thanet have shown yet another rise, making the Isle one of the worst-hit in Kent.
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Unemployment figures for Thanet have shown yet another rise, making the Isle one of the worst-hit in Kent.
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14-Mar-12 16:07
A major project in to a historic area of the cliff top in Ramsgate is near completion after being given a boost of cash.
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A major project in to a historic area of the cliff top in Ramsgate is near completion after being given a boost of cash.
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14-Mar-12 16:02
Southern Water has confirmed a hosepipe ban for Thanet from the 5th of April.
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Southern Water has confirmed a hosepipe ban for Thanet from the 5th of April.
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14-Mar-12 15:57
New NHS figures have revealed Thanet as having one of the highest rates of teenage pregnancy in the country.
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New NHS figures have revealed Thanet as having one of the highest rates of teenage pregnancy in the country.
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13-Mar-12 08:21
Manston’s Chief Executive Charles Buchanan has dismissed fears of job losses at Kent International Airport at Manston,
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Manston’s Chief Executive Charles Buchanan has dismissed fears of job losses at Kent International Airport at Manston,
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13-Mar-12 08:11
Free sessions of ear acupuncture are being offered to smokers in aid of no smoking day.
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Free sessions of ear acupuncture are being offered to smokers in aid of no smoking day.
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13-Mar-12 08:09
The Future of Dreamland is still in the balance after the public enquiry into Thanet’s Council’s buyout was adjourned again after all the evidence was heard.
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The Future of Dreamland is still in the balance after the public enquiry into Thanet’s Council’s buyout was adjourned again after all the evidence was heard.
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13-Mar-12 08:04
Margate Football Club has advised the council that Travelodge have withdrawn from negotiations.
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Margate Football Club has advised the council that Travelodge have withdrawn from negotiations.
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12-Mar-12 09:54
Thousands of Thanet residents turned out to witness the demolition of Richborough's iconic cooling towers.
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Thousands of Thanet residents turned out to witness the demolition of Richborough's iconic cooling towers.
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12-Mar-12 09:48
Kent Police is investigating a burglary in Margate during which medals were stolen.
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Kent Police is investigating a burglary in Margate during which medals were stolen.
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12-Mar-12 09:00
Some vital funding is coming to Thanet in the form of £535,000 from the Homes and Communities Agency.
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Some vital funding is coming to Thanet in the form of £535,000 from the Homes and Communities Agency.
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12-Mar-12 08:45
Youngsters at a Ramsgate play area may now be left without a major attraction, after vandals attacked it, causing just under £30,000 worth of damage.
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Youngsters at a Ramsgate play area may now be left without a major attraction, after vandals attacked it, causing just under £30,000 worth of damage.
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11-Mar-12 10:26
The historic site that dominated Thanet's skyline for half a century was demolished earlier this morning.
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The historic site that dominated Thanet's skyline for half a century was demolished earlier this morning.
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08-Mar-12 17:57
A Thanet councillor has challenged the leader of Kent County Council following plans to close the Minnis Day Centre in Birchington.
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A Thanet councillor has challenged the leader of Kent County Council following plans to close the Minnis Day Centre in Birchington.
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08-Mar-12 16:12
A local blogger has referred Thanet Councillor Chris Wells to Kent County Council's Standards Committee using a word he deemed offensive.
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A local blogger has referred Thanet Councillor Chris Wells to Kent County Council's Standards Committee using a word he deemed offensive.
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08-Mar-12 16:05
A Margate man has been spared jail despite admitting to three sex offences.
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A Margate man has been spared jail despite admitting to three sex offences.
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07-Mar-12 09:15
The public inquiry into the council's bid to compulsorily purchase the Dreamland site continues today.
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The public inquiry into the council's bid to compulsorily purchase the Dreamland site continues today.
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05-Mar-12 09:23
It’s been confirmed that the cooling towers at Richborough will be demolished this Sunday.
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It’s been confirmed that the cooling towers at Richborough will be demolished this Sunday.
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02-Mar-12 10:19
A Ramsgate landlord has been charged after failing to sufficiently maintain his property.
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A Ramsgate landlord has been charged after failing to sufficiently maintain his property.
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02-Mar-12 09:46
Thieves have caused substantial damage to a Margate war memorial in their bid to steal metal.
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Thieves have caused substantial damage to a Margate war memorial in their bid to steal metal.
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01-Mar-12 11:35
Demonstrators at the site of Occupy Thanet are planning a protest against the government’s controversial ‘workfare’ scheme.
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Demonstrators at the site of Occupy Thanet are planning a protest against the government’s controversial ‘workfare’ scheme.
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01-Mar-12 11:18
An inquest has been opened after a fisherman of a Ramsgate-based vessel died.
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An inquest has been opened after a fisherman of a Ramsgate-based vessel died.
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01-Mar-12 09:58
Police are appealing for information after vandals have targeted Pilgrims Hospice.
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Police are appealing for information after vandals have targeted Pilgrims Hospice.
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01-Mar-12 09:46
A seal pup has been rescued from Margate in a growing list of operations to save sea life.
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A seal pup has been rescued from Margate in a growing list of operations to save sea life.
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29-Feb-12 19:24
The man caught swinging a cat by its tail outside the Camden Arms pub in Ramsgate has appeared in court.
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The man caught swinging a cat by its tail outside the Camden Arms pub in Ramsgate has appeared in court.
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29-Feb-12 19:18
A row has broken out between two Thanet politicians following a war of words over the internet.
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A row has broken out between two Thanet politicians following a war of words over the internet.
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28-Feb-12 09:11
Dog walkers in Ramsgate are on the trail of a vandal, who writes anti religious and obscene graffiti on the paths around George VI park.
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Dog walkers in Ramsgate are on the trail of a vandal, who writes anti religious and obscene graffiti on the paths around George VI park.
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28-Feb-12 09:03
It’s been revealed that Television presenter Stephen Fry will be coming to Margate later this year, to interview artist Tracey Emin at The Turner Contemporary.
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It’s been revealed that Television presenter Stephen Fry will be coming to Margate later this year, to interview artist Tracey Emin at The Turner Contemporary.
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28-Feb-12 08:55
The next community safety open forum for Thanet, will be held in Broadstairs. There, you can learn more about what’s being done to tackle crime and anti-social behaviour.
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The next community safety open forum for Thanet, will be held in Broadstairs. There, you can learn more about what’s being done to tackle crime and anti-social behaviour.
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27-Feb-12 09:18
Staff at Peter’s Fish Factories in Ramsgate are celebrating after receiving a prestigious award, for serving up the best chippy chips in the country.
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Staff at Peter’s Fish Factories in Ramsgate are celebrating after receiving a prestigious award, for serving up the best chippy chips in the country.
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27-Feb-12 09:10
Thanet born musician Tim Edey has been recognised for his amazing work by taking folk music’s top award
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Thanet born musician Tim Edey has been recognised for his amazing work by taking folk music’s top award
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27-Feb-12 08:58
A fisherman has died, and another has been rescued off the north Kent coast.
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A fisherman has died, and another has been rescued off the north Kent coast.
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27-Feb-12 08:50
Multi millionaire Fergus Wilson, is bidding to be elected as the new police commissioner for Kent.
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Multi millionaire Fergus Wilson, is bidding to be elected as the new police commissioner for Kent.
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24-Feb-12 10:41
International quad bike racing is set to return to Margate after Thanet Council stepped in to sponsor it.
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International quad bike racing is set to return to Margate after Thanet Council stepped in to sponsor it.
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24-Feb-12 10:39
Historic seafront benches in Ramsgate have been repaired following a string of vandalism.
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Historic seafront benches in Ramsgate have been repaired following a string of vandalism.
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24-Feb-12 10:36
Six Ramsgate construction workers have been rushed to hospital with carbon monoxide poisoning.
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Six Ramsgate construction workers have been rushed to hospital with carbon monoxide poisoning.
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24-Feb-12 10:34
Thanet South MP, Laura Sandys, has called upon MEP’s to support a maximum eight-hour journey limit for the transportation of live animals.
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Thanet South MP, Laura Sandys, has called upon MEP’s to support a maximum eight-hour journey limit for the transportation of live animals.
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24-Feb-12 10:28
An 18-year-old woman has appeared before Margate Magistrates following a stabbing in Broadstairs last month.
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An 18-year-old woman has appeared before Margate Magistrates following a stabbing in Broadstairs last month.
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23-Feb-12 09:20
A beauty queen from Broadstairs is in the running for the title of Miss England.
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A beauty queen from Broadstairs is in the running for the title of Miss England.
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23-Feb-12 08:19
Patients in hospital in Thanet will soon notice a change in the way staff record their vital signs.
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Patients in hospital in Thanet will soon notice a change in the way staff record their vital signs.
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23-Feb-12 08:07
Store one of 224 branches to cease trading immediately after deal struck to save fashion chain.
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Store one of 224 branches to cease trading immediately after deal struck to save fashion chain.
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22-Feb-12 09:49
A council initiative to clean up the area has seen a prohibition notice served on a property, with acetylene cylinders found at another.
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A council initiative to clean up the area has seen a prohibition notice served on a property, with acetylene cylinders found at another.
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22-Feb-12 09:22
A bar and strip club in Margate has been forced to close its doors following a number of drugs charges.
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A bar and strip club in Margate has been forced to close its doors following a number of drugs charges.
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22-Feb-12 09:16
Thanet South MP Laura Sandys has met with the Treasury Minister to discuss threatened seafront arcades.
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Thanet South MP Laura Sandys has met with the Treasury Minister to discuss threatened seafront arcades.
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21-Feb-12 08:56
Police are hunting a suspected arsonist in Margate, after a fire at Hengrove Farm in Shottendane Road.
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Police are hunting a suspected arsonist in Margate, after a fire at Hengrove Farm in Shottendane Road.
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21-Feb-12 08:27
A Broadstairs couple are celebrating after winning £1000 in the Kent Air Ambulance lottery.
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A Broadstairs couple are celebrating after winning £1000 in the Kent Air Ambulance lottery.
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21-Feb-12 08:05
East Kent is now officially in a state of drought, the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has announced.
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East Kent is now officially in a state of drought, the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has announced.
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21-Feb-12 07:51
Thanet College’s next Open Day is taking place this Saturday 25th February, at the main Broadstairs Campus from 10.00am – 2.30pm.
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Thanet College’s next Open Day is taking place this Saturday 25th February, at the main Broadstairs Campus from 10.00am – 2.30pm.
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20-Feb-12 08:51
X-Factor finalist Olly Murs has announced that he will headline the Sound Island Festival, at Quex Park, near Margate this summer.
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X-Factor finalist Olly Murs has announced that he will headline the Sound Island Festival, at Quex Park, near Margate this summer.
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20-Feb-12 07:58
Local people still have time to comment on proposals for regular night-time flying at Manston Airport.
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Local people still have time to comment on proposals for regular night-time flying at Manston Airport.
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20-Feb-12 07:50
Water companies across Kent are warning of a drought to rival the scorching summer of 1976, if significant rain does not fall in the next three months.
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Water companies across Kent are warning of a drought to rival the scorching summer of 1976, if significant rain does not fall in the next three months.
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17-Feb-12 12:14
Thanet is to get its very own private eye as a new undercover magazine is launched next month.
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Thanet is to get its very own private eye as a new undercover magazine is launched next month.
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17-Feb-12 12:06
The public inquiry into the council's bid to compulsorily purchase the Dreamland site has continued today.
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The public inquiry into the council's bid to compulsorily purchase the Dreamland site has continued today.
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17-Feb-12 12:03
A bus service from Deal to Thanet has moved a step closer after a bus company has agreed to discuss a new route.
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A bus service from Deal to Thanet has moved a step closer after a bus company has agreed to discuss a new route.
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17-Feb-12 12:00
Broadstairs traders have called on the community to use the Mary Portas scheme to battle against town centre decline.
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Broadstairs traders have called on the community to use the Mary Portas scheme to battle against town centre decline.
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16-Feb-12 09:52
Rumours are rife that a break-up with a musician from Margate was the inspiration for the singer Adele's multi-million selling album 21.
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Rumours are rife that a break-up with a musician from Margate was the inspiration for the singer Adele's multi-million selling album 21.
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16-Feb-12 09:21
People who work from home are being invited to join Thanet's newest club for the self-employed - The Margate Jelly Group.
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People who work from home are being invited to join Thanet's newest club for the self-employed - The Margate Jelly Group.
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16-Feb-12 09:11
Margate's Turner Contemporary has been named as one of the top 10 new museums in the UK.
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Margate's Turner Contemporary has been named as one of the top 10 new museums in the UK.
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15-Feb-12 14:35
Ramsgate welcome their neighbours Broadstairs FC in a much-anticipated friendly tonight.
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Ramsgate welcome their neighbours Broadstairs FC in a much-anticipated friendly tonight.
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15-Feb-12 14:31
An ePetition has begun in the wake of plans to close the waste recycling facility at Richborough.
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An ePetition has begun in the wake of plans to close the waste recycling facility at Richborough.
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15-Feb-12 14:27
A pensioner from Margate has spoken of the moment he was attacked by poachers.
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A pensioner from Margate has spoken of the moment he was attacked by poachers.
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15-Feb-12 14:21
Historic items from St. Augustine’s Abbey in Ramsgate have been saved from auction following a private treaty sale.
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Historic items from St. Augustine’s Abbey in Ramsgate have been saved from auction following a private treaty sale.
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14-Feb-12 08:57
Waste and recycling services across Thanet have now returned to normal, and both blue and black bins will be collected this week to clear the backlog.
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Waste and recycling services across Thanet have now returned to normal, and both blue and black bins will be collected this week to clear the backlog.
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14-Feb-12 08:52
A Thanet engineering company is going on a recruitment drive after securing a major national contract.
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A Thanet engineering company is going on a recruitment drive after securing a major national contract.
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14-Feb-12 08:49
A Cliftonville man has been jailed for nine months, after pleading guilty to fraudulently claiming nearly £70,000 in benefits.
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A Cliftonville man has been jailed for nine months, after pleading guilty to fraudulently claiming nearly £70,000 in benefits.
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14-Feb-12 08:43
Thanet College is set to become the first in Kent, to run a ‘Peter Jones Enterprise Academy.’
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Thanet College is set to become the first in Kent, to run a ‘Peter Jones Enterprise Academy.’
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13-Feb-12 08:15
Officers investigating an assault on two men in High Street, Broadstairs, in January, have issued a CCTV image of two men they would like to speak to and an e-fit of one of the suspects.
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Officers investigating an assault on two men in High Street, Broadstairs, in January, have issued a CCTV image of two men they would like to speak to and an e-fit of one of the suspects.
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13-Feb-12 08:09
A 19-year old man died, after a car crash in Broadstairs, in the early hours of Saturday morning.
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A 19-year old man died, after a car crash in Broadstairs, in the early hours of Saturday morning.
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10-Feb-12 11:35
Kent Police is urging people to step up their shed security following a series of break-ins.
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Kent Police is urging people to step up their shed security following a series of break-ins.
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10-Feb-12 11:24
The pubs and clubs of Thanet met yesterday afternoon for the annual meeting of license holders.
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The pubs and clubs of Thanet met yesterday afternoon for the annual meeting of license holders.
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10-Feb-12 11:02
Details have emerged of those charged in a series of raids connected with metal theft.
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Details have emerged of those charged in a series of raids connected with metal theft.
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10-Feb-12 10:54
CCTV images and a fresh appeal has been made following the theft of two rings from a jewellery shop in Margate.
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CCTV images and a fresh appeal has been made following the theft of two rings from a jewellery shop in Margate.
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10-Feb-12 10:40
A number of seaside towns including Margate have been invited to bid for their share of 24-million-pounds in Government regeneration grants.
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A number of seaside towns including Margate have been invited to bid for their share of 24-million-pounds in Government regeneration grants.
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09-Feb-12 09:20
Thanet Council have published a blog on their website, highlighting the difficulties faced by waste and recycling crews, as they attempt to make collections in the current cold snap.
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Thanet Council have published a blog on their website, highlighting the difficulties faced by waste and recycling crews, as they attempt to make collections in the current cold snap.
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09-Feb-12 09:08
Youth unemployment in Thanet is currently more than 13 per cent and the district has the highest unemployment figure in the county.
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Youth unemployment in Thanet is currently more than 13 per cent and the district has the highest unemployment figure in the county.
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09-Feb-12 09:01
It’s been revealed that, the amount of compensation paid out, for medical negligence, at Kent's hospital trusts, has more than doubled in the last seven years.
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It’s been revealed that, the amount of compensation paid out, for medical negligence, at Kent's hospital trusts, has more than doubled in the last seven years.
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09-Feb-12 08:52
Kent police carried out a series of raids, early yesterday morning, in a major crackdown on the trade in stolen metal.
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Kent police carried out a series of raids, early yesterday morning, in a major crackdown on the trade in stolen metal.
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08-Feb-12 10:45
The Turner Contemporary is one of 10 venues shortlisted for Museum of the Year.
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The Turner Contemporary is one of 10 venues shortlisted for Museum of the Year.
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08-Feb-12 10:43
An RNLI report has shown Ramsgate as being the busiest lifeboat station in Kent.
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An RNLI report has shown Ramsgate as being the busiest lifeboat station in Kent.
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08-Feb-12 10:35
Margate FC is appealing for volunteers to help remove snow off the pitch and terraces for this weekend’s fixture against Harrow Borough.
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Margate FC is appealing for volunteers to help remove snow off the pitch and terraces for this weekend’s fixture against Harrow Borough.
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08-Feb-12 10:31
Manston airport will be offering 24-hour flights to foreign VIPs during this summer's London Olympics.
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Manston airport will be offering 24-hour flights to foreign VIPs during this summer's London Olympics.
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08-Feb-12 10:01
A renowned local businessman and owner of Ramsgate restaurant Eddie Gilbert’s has died.
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A renowned local businessman and owner of Ramsgate restaurant Eddie Gilbert’s has died.
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08-Feb-12 09:51
The cleaner of a public toilet in Margate was the victim of two separate assaults within a two-hour period.
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The cleaner of a public toilet in Margate was the victim of two separate assaults within a two-hour period.
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07-Feb-12 07:52
A new safety report into the Margate Caves, has revealed that only minor works are needed to allow them to reopen.
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A new safety report into the Margate Caves, has revealed that only minor works are needed to allow them to reopen.
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06-Feb-12 09:06
One person enjoying the weekends snowy weather was Antarctic explorer Felicity Aston.
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One person enjoying the weekends snowy weather was Antarctic explorer Felicity Aston.
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06-Feb-12 08:59
Ramsgate all weather lifeboat, was launched at 11.12pm on Saturday night, to assist a sinking fishing boat, in the Western Marina of Ramsgate Harbour.
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Ramsgate all weather lifeboat, was launched at 11.12pm on Saturday night, to assist a sinking fishing boat, in the Western Marina of Ramsgate Harbour.
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06-Feb-12 08:41
Dog owners in Thanet have been warned to be on their guard. This follows reports that a bogus warden has been giving £50 on-the-spot fines to people in Ramsgate.
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Dog owners in Thanet have been warned to be on their guard. This follows reports that a bogus warden has been giving £50 on-the-spot fines to people in Ramsgate.
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06-Feb-12 08:14
Gritting teams across the county worked overnight in a bid to clear key roads, as people attempt to make their journey into work this morning - just 24 hours after up to six inches of snow fell in parts of Kent.
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Gritting teams across the county worked overnight in a bid to clear key roads, as people attempt to make their journey into work this morning - just 24 hours after up to six inches of snow fell in parts of Kent.
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03-Feb-12 11:36
Broadstairs is preparing to celebrate the bicentenary birth of Charles Dickens on Tuesday
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Broadstairs is preparing to celebrate the bicentenary birth of Charles Dickens on Tuesday
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03-Feb-12 11:24
Thanet Council has outline their priorities in an Interim Corporate Plan for the year.
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Thanet Council has outline their priorities in an Interim Corporate Plan for the year.
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03-Feb-12 11:15
Benedictine monks in Ramsgate are in the process of selling over £100,000 worth of sacred items in auction.
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Benedictine monks in Ramsgate are in the process of selling over £100,000 worth of sacred items in auction.
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03-Feb-12 09:58
A Green European Member of Parliament has called on Thanet Council to raise costs for live animal exporters at the Port of Ramsgate.
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A Green European Member of Parliament has called on Thanet Council to raise costs for live animal exporters at the Port of Ramsgate.
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02-Feb-12 08:51
A man from Ramsgate is due in front of magistrates later this month for causing uneccessary suffering to a cat.
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A man from Ramsgate is due in front of magistrates later this month for causing uneccessary suffering to a cat.
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02-Feb-12 08:40
One of two bodies found in a pond in Canterbury has been confirmed as the missing 17-year-old Hugo Wenn.
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One of two bodies found in a pond in Canterbury has been confirmed as the missing 17-year-old Hugo Wenn.
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01-Feb-12 19:07
A Margate WC has been put out of action after vandals set light to toilet roll.
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A Margate WC has been put out of action after vandals set light to toilet roll.
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31-Jan-12 09:03
Family and friends gathered at Canterbury Cathedral yesterday for a thanksgiving service for actor and comedian Dave Lee.
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Family and friends gathered at Canterbury Cathedral yesterday for a thanksgiving service for actor and comedian Dave Lee.
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31-Jan-12 08:47
Superfast broadband speeds are finally coming to Kent, after the Government agreed a £10million funding package.
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Superfast broadband speeds are finally coming to Kent, after the Government agreed a £10million funding package.
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31-Jan-12 08:24
Shares in Thanet based company Hornby have taken a hit, after poor Christmas sales figures were announced.
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Shares in Thanet based company Hornby have taken a hit, after poor Christmas sales figures were announced.
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31-Jan-12 07:59
Academy FM’s youngest DJ has hit the headlines this week with a feature in The Thanet Times.
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Academy FM’s youngest DJ has hit the headlines this week with a feature in The Thanet Times.
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30-Jan-12 09:18
A young daredevil has been criticised, after scaling a 100ft crane in Margate and posting pictures of his exploits on the internet.
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A young daredevil has been criticised, after scaling a 100ft crane in Margate and posting pictures of his exploits on the internet.
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30-Jan-12 09:05
The new Labour leadership of Thanet council will reinstate 24 hour monitoring of the district's CCTV cameras.
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The new Labour leadership of Thanet council will reinstate 24 hour monitoring of the district's CCTV cameras.
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30-Jan-12 08:59
Kent County Council has come up with a revolutionary plan to cut the number of young people out of work.
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Kent County Council has come up with a revolutionary plan to cut the number of young people out of work.
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30-Jan-12 08:41
A thanksgiving service for Dave Lee, the well known, and much loved, local actor and comedian, is being held in Canterbury Cathedral at 2.00pm today.
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A thanksgiving service for Dave Lee, the well known, and much loved, local actor and comedian, is being held in Canterbury Cathedral at 2.00pm today.
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27-Jan-12 10:36
Kent County Council proposals would see the Concorde and Artwise youth centres close.
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Kent County Council proposals would see the Concorde and Artwise youth centres close.
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27-Jan-12 10:21
An anti-capitalist protest is taking place at the Turner Contemporary Gallery throughout this afternoon.
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An anti-capitalist protest is taking place at the Turner Contemporary Gallery throughout this afternoon.
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27-Jan-12 10:05
A motorist has been taken to hospital following a traffic collision in Birchington.
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A motorist has been taken to hospital following a traffic collision in Birchington.
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27-Jan-12 09:53
Police have continued their search for witnesses following the stabbing of a 20-year-old woman last week.
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Police have continued their search for witnesses following the stabbing of a 20-year-old woman last week.
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26-Jan-12 09:08
Thanet College has begun a major rebranding exercise that might lead to it changing its name.
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Thanet College has begun a major rebranding exercise that might lead to it changing its name.
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26-Jan-12 09:00
Thanet Council is looking for public opinion on whether night flights should be allowed at Manston airport.
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Thanet Council is looking for public opinion on whether night flights should be allowed at Manston airport.
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26-Jan-12 08:55
A new group aims to get the peope of Ramsgate tidying their town in time for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee.
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A new group aims to get the peope of Ramsgate tidying their town in time for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee.
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25-Jan-12 09:20
Conservative MP Laura Sandys has announced plans to launch an initiative called Ugly Food. It’s a non-profit scheme to buy up food rejected by supermarkets for aesthetic reasons and sell it on to consumers.
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Conservative MP Laura Sandys has announced plans to launch an initiative called Ugly Food. It’s a non-profit scheme to buy up food rejected by supermarkets for aesthetic reasons and sell it on to consumers.
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25-Jan-12 09:18
A group of Thanet College Music students have launched their own in-house record company called T.C. Records.
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A group of Thanet College Music students have launched their own in-house record company called T.C. Records.
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24-Jan-12 09:44
More details have emerged after a woman was stabbed on Broadstairs seafront last Thursday.
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More details have emerged after a woman was stabbed on Broadstairs seafront last Thursday.
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24-Jan-12 08:20
Communities across Kent are being invited to start planning street parties for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee this summer.
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Communities across Kent are being invited to start planning street parties for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee this summer.
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24-Jan-12 08:03
Cyclists from East Kent are being encouraged to ‘get on their bikes’ as part of a local charity bike ride. The third annual Pilgrims Hospices Cycle Challenge will take place on Sunday 6th May.
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Cyclists from East Kent are being encouraged to ‘get on their bikes’ as part of a local charity bike ride. The third annual Pilgrims Hospices Cycle Challenge will take place on Sunday 6th May.
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24-Jan-12 07:55
Felicity Aston from Birchington is celebrating, after completing her 59 day journey across Antarctica to become the first woman to cross the continent alone.
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Felicity Aston from Birchington is celebrating, after completing her 59 day journey across Antarctica to become the first woman to cross the continent alone.
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23-Jan-12 08:16
Visit Kent have been commissioned by Kent County Council, to recruit 300 volunteers, to be the face of Kent and welcome visitors to the county, during the London 2012 Olympic Games and Paraylmpic Games.
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Visit Kent have been commissioned by Kent County Council, to recruit 300 volunteers, to be the face of Kent and welcome visitors to the county, during the London 2012 Olympic Games and Paraylmpic Games.
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23-Jan-12 08:01
Health chiefs have developed an iPhone app, to help reduce unplanned teenage pregnancy, and improve sexual health amongst the county’s youngsters.
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Health chiefs have developed an iPhone app, to help reduce unplanned teenage pregnancy, and improve sexual health amongst the county’s youngsters.
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23-Jan-12 07:48
New figures have revealed that more than 200 people were arrested in December, as part of Kent Police’s seasonal drink drive campaign.
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New figures have revealed that more than 200 people were arrested in December, as part of Kent Police’s seasonal drink drive campaign.
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20-Jan-12 08:58
Thanet Earth is the first to supply English cucumbers of the season onto supermarket shelves.
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Thanet Earth is the first to supply English cucumbers of the season onto supermarket shelves.
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20-Jan-12 08:50
It’s been confirmed that the cooling towers at Richborough power station will be demolished.
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It’s been confirmed that the cooling towers at Richborough power station will be demolished.
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20-Jan-12 08:46
A 20-year-old woman was flown to a London hospital in a serious condition after a stabbing in Broadstairs.
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A 20-year-old woman was flown to a London hospital in a serious condition after a stabbing in Broadstairs.
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19-Jan-12 10:01
A FACEBOOK campaign has been set up to raise funds for a statue to comedian Dave Lee.
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A FACEBOOK campaign has been set up to raise funds for a statue to comedian Dave Lee.
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19-Jan-12 09:49
A casino manager is saying thanks to nurses who looked after her in hospital by holding a fundraising quiz.
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A casino manager is saying thanks to nurses who looked after her in hospital by holding a fundraising quiz.
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19-Jan-12 09:26
Time is running out to give your views on the future of maternity services in East Kent.
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Time is running out to give your views on the future of maternity services in East Kent.
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18-Jan-12 08:57
Children’s TV presenter Neil Buchanan will launch Turner Contemporary’s Great Art Quest exhibition next month.
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Children’s TV presenter Neil Buchanan will launch Turner Contemporary’s Great Art Quest exhibition next month.
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18-Jan-12 08:52
20 year old Sophie Purdie from Ramsgate is set to appear at London’s Royal Albert Hall along with her grandad Sir Bruce Forsyth to mark his 70 years in showbiz.
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20 year old Sophie Purdie from Ramsgate is set to appear at London’s Royal Albert Hall along with her grandad Sir Bruce Forsyth to mark his 70 years in showbiz.
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18-Jan-12 08:48
Inconsiderate drivers who park their cars in front of Margate’s RNLI station are putting lives at risk by blocking it.
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Inconsiderate drivers who park their cars in front of Margate’s RNLI station are putting lives at risk by blocking it.
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18-Jan-12 08:45
Councillor Ian Driver has quit Labour after a row over spending on flowers and events.
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Councillor Ian Driver has quit Labour after a row over spending on flowers and events.
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17-Jan-12 09:02
The Turner Contemporary in Margate welcomes it’s latest exhibition today - Hamish Fulton's Walk.
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The Turner Contemporary in Margate welcomes it’s latest exhibition today - Hamish Fulton's Walk.
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17-Jan-12 08:53
Tributes have been paid to comedian and pantomime legend Dave Lee who died yesterday.
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Tributes have been paid to comedian and pantomime legend Dave Lee who died yesterday.
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17-Jan-12 08:41
Thousands of free tickets are to be made available to Kent residents to book themselves a great day out, as part of the 2012 ‘My Kent Big Weekend’ celebrations this spring.
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Thousands of free tickets are to be made available to Kent residents to book themselves a great day out, as part of the 2012 ‘My Kent Big Weekend’ celebrations this spring.
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16-Jan-12 08:35
An explorer from Kent, is aiming to become the first woman to complete a ‘solo ski trek’ across the Antarctic.
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An explorer from Kent, is aiming to become the first woman to complete a ‘solo ski trek’ across the Antarctic.
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16-Jan-12 08:20
Fire crews said three people were lucky to be alive, after fire broke out at a house in Broadstairs.
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Fire crews said three people were lucky to be alive, after fire broke out at a house in Broadstairs.
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16-Jan-12 08:13
A man in his 60’s sparked a rescue operation on Friday night, after getting into difficulties whilst walking along the Thanet coast.
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A man in his 60’s sparked a rescue operation on Friday night, after getting into difficulties whilst walking along the Thanet coast.
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16-Jan-12 08:05
An expert who has worked for some of the world's top tourist attractions, has cast doubt on plans to build a heritage amusement park in Margate.
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An expert who has worked for some of the world's top tourist attractions, has cast doubt on plans to build a heritage amusement park in Margate.
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13-Jan-12 09:27
The NHS training centre in Margate has opened a new unit with state-of-the-art dummies for budding doctors to hone their skills.
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The NHS training centre in Margate has opened a new unit with state-of-the-art dummies for budding doctors to hone their skills.
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13-Jan-12 09:23
A £9 million project to renovate Thanet’s empty properties has brought 135 homes back into use in the past five years.
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A £9 million project to renovate Thanet’s empty properties has brought 135 homes back into use in the past five years.
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13-Jan-12 09:04
The kitten found dumped at a bus stop in Birchington is now looking for a new home. The story that gripped the hearts of animal lovers in Thanet saw the kitten left in a pet carrier box in the cold of December.
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The kitten found dumped at a bus stop in Birchington is now looking for a new home. The story that gripped the hearts of animal lovers in Thanet saw the kitten left in a pet carrier box in the cold of December.
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13-Jan-12 08:59
A giant tropical fish has been found washed up on a beach in Margate after last week’s weather.
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A giant tropical fish has been found washed up on a beach in Margate after last week’s weather.
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13-Jan-12 08:55
Plans to demolish the chimney and cooling towers at the former Richborough power station have been set back.
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Plans to demolish the chimney and cooling towers at the former Richborough power station have been set back.
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13-Jan-12 08:46
The Kent Branch of the Campaign to Protect Rural England has hit out by claiming there is little evidence that night flights at Manston Airport will significantly help the local economy.
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The Kent Branch of the Campaign to Protect Rural England has hit out by claiming there is little evidence that night flights at Manston Airport will significantly help the local economy.
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13-Jan-12 08:44
A Birchington woman who falsely claimed almost £50,000 in benefits has been handed a suspended prison sentence as well as an electronic tag.
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A Birchington woman who falsely claimed almost £50,000 in benefits has been handed a suspended prison sentence as well as an electronic tag.
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13-Jan-12 08:39
A new survey by the campaign group End Child Poverty has shown Thanet has the third highest rate of child poverty in the South East.
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A new survey by the campaign group End Child Poverty has shown Thanet has the third highest rate of child poverty in the South East.
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11-Jan-12 09:03
Actress Joanna Lumley is supporting the campaign to stop live animal exports from the Port of Ramsgate when she launched a bus advert campaign by animal welfare group Compassion in World Farming (CWF).
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Actress Joanna Lumley is supporting the campaign to stop live animal exports from the Port of Ramsgate when she launched a bus advert campaign by animal welfare group Compassion in World Farming (CWF).
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11-Jan-12 09:01
Cabinet Members of Thanet say that no further intrusion into public open space will be permitted over the proposed lease of the Margate Football Club.
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Cabinet Members of Thanet say that no further intrusion into public open space will be permitted over the proposed lease of the Margate Football Club.
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11-Jan-12 08:53
The fate of Margate’s Dreamland is left in the hands of the planning inspector as Thanet District Council and Dreamland site owner Margate Town Centre Regeneration Company (MTCRC) go head to head with two competing visions over the next two weeks.
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The fate of Margate’s Dreamland is left in the hands of the planning inspector as Thanet District Council and Dreamland site owner Margate Town Centre Regeneration Company (MTCRC) go head to head with two competing visions over the next two weeks.
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10-Jan-12 08:26
Ferry firm SeaFrance is to shed 127 jobs in Dover after it was liquidated by a French court and told to cease activity.
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Ferry firm SeaFrance is to shed 127 jobs in Dover after it was liquidated by a French court and told to cease activity.
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10-Jan-12 07:56
Drug dealers in Thanet were targeted by police yesterday morning, when a series of dawn raids uncovered a number of cannabis factories.
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Drug dealers in Thanet were targeted by police yesterday morning, when a series of dawn raids uncovered a number of cannabis factories.
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09-Jan-12 09:12
An investigation is continuing into the cause of a helicopter crash, in which the pilot was killed.
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An investigation is continuing into the cause of a helicopter crash, in which the pilot was killed.
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09-Jan-12 08:52
Campaigners in Broadstairs are jubilant, after Thanet Council decided against the building of a new community centre in the towns Pierremont Park.
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Campaigners in Broadstairs are jubilant, after Thanet Council decided against the building of a new community centre in the towns Pierremont Park.
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09-Jan-12 08:45
Thanet band ScreamDontWhisper! have made a new track available for free download, as a thank you to all their fans and supporters who’ve followed them in the 2 years they’ve been together.
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Thanet band ScreamDontWhisper! have made a new track available for free download, as a thank you to all their fans and supporters who’ve followed them in the 2 years they’ve been together.
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06-Jan-12 12:50
Ramsgate’s Royal Harbour and Marina has been awarded the prestigious ‘Four Gold Anchors’ by the The Yacht Harbour Association (TYHA).
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Ramsgate’s Royal Harbour and Marina has been awarded the prestigious ‘Four Gold Anchors’ by the The Yacht Harbour Association (TYHA).
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06-Jan-12 12:46
The final public meeting on plans to change maternity services in east Kent will take place at Chatham House Grammar School from 6-8 pm on Wednesday, the 11th of January.
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The final public meeting on plans to change maternity services in east Kent will take place at Chatham House Grammar School from 6-8 pm on Wednesday, the 11th of January.
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06-Jan-12 12:37
Thanet District Council has issued a statement that “doing nothing at Dreamland is not acceptable” as it prepares for a public inquiry into its bid to compulsorily purchase the site.
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Thanet District Council has issued a statement that “doing nothing at Dreamland is not acceptable” as it prepares for a public inquiry into its bid to compulsorily purchase the site.
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06-Jan-12 12:27
A woman who once designed ready meals for a living is now encouraging Thanet people to eat fresh produce – as part of a new veg box scheme.
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A woman who once designed ready meals for a living is now encouraging Thanet people to eat fresh produce – as part of a new veg box scheme.
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06-Jan-12 12:01
Thanet council’s new Labour leadership have said they hope to reduce service charge rises and reverse cuts in next year’s budget.
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Thanet council’s new Labour leadership have said they hope to reduce service charge rises and reverse cuts in next year’s budget.
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06-Jan-12 11:59
A sixth former from Margate is one of the first to be named as Olympic torch bearer.
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A sixth former from Margate is one of the first to be named as Olympic torch bearer.
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06-Jan-12 11:51
A Europe-wide petition against live animal exports from ports, including Ramsgate, has reached over a million signatures.
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A Europe-wide petition against live animal exports from ports, including Ramsgate, has reached over a million signatures.
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06-Jan-12 11:44
Academy FM’s Nick Bateman was featured last week on Come Dine With Me Christmas Pantomime Special where 5 celebrities from the world of panto compete for the prize of £1,000.
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Academy FM’s Nick Bateman was featured last week on Come Dine With Me Christmas Pantomime Special where 5 celebrities from the world of panto compete for the prize of £1,000.
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06-Jan-12 11:24
The NHS is offering assistance to Thanet residents with their new year’s resolution.
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The NHS is offering assistance to Thanet residents with their new year’s resolution.
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06-Jan-12 11:19
Families in Thanet are reminded that if they need to register a birth or death in the area, they will be able to do so in private registration rooms at their local library.
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Families in Thanet are reminded that if they need to register a birth or death in the area, they will be able to do so in private registration rooms at their local library.
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06-Jan-12 11:15
A regeneration project in Cliftonville hopes to combine the best of past while at the same time employing modern technology to make it as eco-friendly as possible.
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A regeneration project in Cliftonville hopes to combine the best of past while at the same time employing modern technology to make it as eco-friendly as possible.
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06-Jan-12 11:12
Adults in Thanet can now get involved in free sports activities to help kick start the New Year.
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Adults in Thanet can now get involved in free sports activities to help kick start the New Year.
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06-Jan-12 11:08
A sea rescue has been carried out off the coast of Ramsgate on Tuesday, 4 January.
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A sea rescue has been carried out off the coast of Ramsgate on Tuesday, 4 January.
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06-Jan-12 11:01
Thanet North MP Roger Gale received a knighthood in the New Year's Honours List.
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Thanet North MP Roger Gale received a knighthood in the New Year's Honours List.
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06-Jan-12 10:37
Thanet's commuters are facing one of the biggest price hikes in the country as season tickets for the Ramsgate to London service jumped more than 6%.
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Thanet's commuters are facing one of the biggest price hikes in the country as season tickets for the Ramsgate to London service jumped more than 6%.
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06-Jan-12 10:10
One of Thanet's most prolific churches, St Luke's in Ramsgate has finally received their much-needed new developments.
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One of Thanet's most prolific churches, St Luke's in Ramsgate has finally received their much-needed new developments.
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06-Jan-12 09:59
Kent Air Ambulance received an unlikely call to Revolution Skatepark in Broadstairs after a teenage boy was knocked unconscious after falling from his skateboard.
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Kent Air Ambulance received an unlikely call to Revolution Skatepark in Broadstairs after a teenage boy was knocked unconscious after falling from his skateboard.
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06-Jan-12 09:48
Residents in Minster have voiced their concerns at the prospect of a 24-hour McDonalds in their village.
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Residents in Minster have voiced their concerns at the prospect of a 24-hour McDonalds in their village.
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06-Jan-12 09:39
A 62-year-old Ramsgate man has been arrested following the death of a cyclist who died of a hit-and-run at Dumpton Park Drive.
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A 62-year-old Ramsgate man has been arrested following the death of a cyclist who died of a hit-and-run at Dumpton Park Drive.
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06-Jan-12 09:28
Police have reopened an investigation of a murder that occurred 20 years ago.
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Police have reopened an investigation of a murder that occurred 20 years ago.
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06-Jan-12 09:03
Police have issued an efit of a man who pushed a pensioner to the ground and stole her bag, leaving her with a broken hip.
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Police have issued an efit of a man who pushed a pensioner to the ground and stole her bag, leaving her with a broken hip.
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06-Jan-12 08:55
SEVEN people have been arrested in Thanet and Canterbury for passing fake £20 notes.
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SEVEN people have been arrested in Thanet and Canterbury for passing fake £20 notes.
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06-Jan-12 08:52
Kent International Airport in Manston has played its part in bringing world-renowned Cirque du Soleil to the UK for its latest national tour, and at the same time welcomed one of the world’s largest airlines.
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Kent International Airport in Manston has played its part in bringing world-renowned Cirque du Soleil to the UK for its latest national tour, and at the same time welcomed one of the world’s largest airlines.
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06-Jan-12 08:48
A woman who was forced to abandon her home in Thanet two years ago after sudden subsidence led to large cracks has still been unable to return. Residents of six houses built on the site of a chalk quarry in Broadstairs moved out on the 23rd of December 2009 and the properties still remain empty as Thanet District Council could not allow residents into their homes until all the repair work had been carried out.
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A woman who was forced to abandon her home in Thanet two years ago after sudden subsidence led to large cracks has still been unable to return. Residents of six houses built on the site of a chalk quarry in Broadstairs moved out on the 23rd of December 2009 and the properties still remain empty as Thanet District Council could not allow residents into their homes until all the repair work had been carried out.
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06-Jan-12 08:44
An opportunity for six dancers aged between 16 and 18 from Thanet has been made by X Factor’s Luke Lucas.
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An opportunity for six dancers aged between 16 and 18 from Thanet has been made by X Factor’s Luke Lucas.
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06-Jan-12 08:31
Councillor Robert Burgess is to allocate £3,000 from his member’s allowance to get its own youth worker service in Westgate.
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Councillor Robert Burgess is to allocate £3,000 from his member’s allowance to get its own youth worker service in Westgate.
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06-Jan-12 08:27
It has been announced that FLYBE will end its flights at Manston airport on March 25 next year.
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It has been announced that FLYBE will end its flights at Manston airport on March 25 next year.
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22-Dec-11 09:01
Smoked salmon and Christmas puddings recalled after safety concerns. Full details on what to do if you have them here.
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Smoked salmon and Christmas puddings recalled after safety concerns. Full details on what to do if you have them here.
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22-Dec-11 07:56
A historian from Broadstairs says he thinks he's uncovered the image of an ancient ship in the town's road layout.
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A historian from Broadstairs says he thinks he's uncovered the image of an ancient ship in the town's road layout.
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21-Dec-11 08:59
A budding chef from Cliffsend is one step closer to winning a £30,000 scholarship to train at London's Le Cordon Bleu French cookery school.
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A budding chef from Cliffsend is one step closer to winning a £30,000 scholarship to train at London's Le Cordon Bleu French cookery school.
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21-Dec-11 08:47
The Association of Train Operating Companies announced yesterday that rail passengers across the country will face an average increase of 5.9% in fare prices starting from the 2nd of January.
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The Association of Train Operating Companies announced yesterday that rail passengers across the country will face an average increase of 5.9% in fare prices starting from the 2nd of January.
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20-Dec-11 07:59
Margate’s lifeboat crew are urging people not to let off flares near the shore, after a false alarm on Saturday night.
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Margate’s lifeboat crew are urging people not to let off flares near the shore, after a false alarm on Saturday night.
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20-Dec-11 07:48
Arrangements for Waste and recycling collections in Thanet, over Christmas and New Year, have been published by Thanet District Council.
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Arrangements for Waste and recycling collections in Thanet, over Christmas and New Year, have been published by Thanet District Council.
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19-Dec-11 08:17
The Alzheimer’s Society is calling on trading standards, and banks, to defend people with dementia from criminals.
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The Alzheimer’s Society is calling on trading standards, and banks, to defend people with dementia from criminals.
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19-Dec-11 08:02
Police are looking for two men after an amusement arcade worker was hurt in an armed robbery.
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Police are looking for two men after an amusement arcade worker was hurt in an armed robbery.
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19-Dec-11 07:48
A former Olympian and World Champion bobsleigher was in Thanet last week working with local schoolchildren.
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A former Olympian and World Champion bobsleigher was in Thanet last week working with local schoolchildren.
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16-Dec-11 08:55
Margate-based film company Beeping Bush Productions is once again inviting submissions for its 2 Days Laughter Short Film Competition.
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Margate-based film company Beeping Bush Productions is once again inviting submissions for its 2 Days Laughter Short Film Competition.
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16-Dec-11 08:52
Trading Standards officers are warning Birchington residents following reports of a bogus survey being conducted in the village.
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Trading Standards officers are warning Birchington residents following reports of a bogus survey being conducted in the village.
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16-Dec-11 08:30
The Thanet Times, Thanet Gazette, and Canterbury Times were among seven titles within the Kent Regional News and Media Group that Northcliffe intended to sell to its rival Kent publisher.
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The Thanet Times, Thanet Gazette, and Canterbury Times were among seven titles within the Kent Regional News and Media Group that Northcliffe intended to sell to its rival Kent publisher.
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15-Dec-11 08:23
Tracey Emin has climbed another step towards the Establishment, by gaining herself a professorship at a prestigious art school.
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Tracey Emin has climbed another step towards the Establishment, by gaining herself a professorship at a prestigious art school.
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15-Dec-11 08:11
Margate will be plonked firmly on the gaming map next year, with the launch of a major video game festival.
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Margate will be plonked firmly on the gaming map next year, with the launch of a major video game festival.
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15-Dec-11 07:49
A PETITION for action against youth unemployment has been signed by more than 1,100 people in Thanet.
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A PETITION for action against youth unemployment has been signed by more than 1,100 people in Thanet.
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14-Dec-11 10:04
A national report from retail expert Mary Portas, looking at how to revive the UK’s high streets, has praised Margate, describing it as having “real vision”.
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A national report from retail expert Mary Portas, looking at how to revive the UK’s high streets, has praised Margate, describing it as having “real vision”.
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14-Dec-11 10:02
British Divers Marine Life Rescue, UK’s leading organisation for marine mammal rescue, saved 2 seals yesterday.
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British Divers Marine Life Rescue, UK’s leading organisation for marine mammal rescue, saved 2 seals yesterday.
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14-Dec-11 09:56
Kent Police are warning businesses and shoppers to be on the lookout for fake £20 notes. There has been an increase of incidents across Thanet and Canterbury where people have tried to use fraudulent notes to pay for goods.
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Kent Police are warning businesses and shoppers to be on the lookout for fake £20 notes. There has been an increase of incidents across Thanet and Canterbury where people have tried to use fraudulent notes to pay for goods.
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14-Dec-11 09:51
Thanet council's new leader Clive Hart faces the challenge of setting next year's budget. Mr Hart and the new cabinet have only six weeks to formalise council spending for next year,
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Thanet council's new leader Clive Hart faces the challenge of setting next year's budget. Mr Hart and the new cabinet have only six weeks to formalise council spending for next year,
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13-Dec-11 08:53
Restaurants in Thanet are enjoying critical acclaim online, as diners from around the world post positive reviews.
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Restaurants in Thanet are enjoying critical acclaim online, as diners from around the world post positive reviews.
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13-Dec-11 08:42
New plans to revive Albion House in Ramsgate, as a four-star, boutique hotel, have been unveiled.
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New plans to revive Albion House in Ramsgate, as a four-star, boutique hotel, have been unveiled.
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13-Dec-11 08:09
The Met Office issued severe weather warnings for the South East yesterday evening.
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The Met Office issued severe weather warnings for the South East yesterday evening.
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12-Dec-11 08:16
Revellers are being warned not to drink heavily at home, before hitting pubs and clubs this Christmas in a crackdown on the craze of ‘pre-loading’.
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Revellers are being warned not to drink heavily at home, before hitting pubs and clubs this Christmas in a crackdown on the craze of ‘pre-loading’.
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12-Dec-11 08:01
It’s hoped that the chaos seen on Kent’s rail network, during winter, will soon be a thing of the past. The Government has announced a £16m package to deal with the problematic third rail.
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It’s hoped that the chaos seen on Kent’s rail network, during winter, will soon be a thing of the past. The Government has announced a £16m package to deal with the problematic third rail.
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12-Dec-11 07:49
Kent police continued with Operation Whirlwind over the weekend, as part of a major crackdown on criminals ahead of the Festive season.
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Kent police continued with Operation Whirlwind over the weekend, as part of a major crackdown on criminals ahead of the Festive season.
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09-Dec-11 09:03
The youngest undertaker training in the UK as a funeral director is going to be featured on television.
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The youngest undertaker training in the UK as a funeral director is going to be featured on television.
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09-Dec-11 09:00
Thanet School Olympic and Paralympic Torches Relay arrives at Thanet College on Monday 12th of December.
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Thanet School Olympic and Paralympic Torches Relay arrives at Thanet College on Monday 12th of December.
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09-Dec-11 08:57
Work has started on a major project to build 27 brand new homes and apartments to help regenerate part of Ramsgate's Newington estate.
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Work has started on a major project to build 27 brand new homes and apartments to help regenerate part of Ramsgate's Newington estate.
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08-Dec-11 09:44
Retired nurse Betty Renz is inviting Thanet residents to join her people power campaign to retain the 24-hour Accident & Emergency services at QEQM. A meeting is going to be held tonight at 7pm at the Gallery part of the Thanet Council Offices.
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Retired nurse Betty Renz is inviting Thanet residents to join her people power campaign to retain the 24-hour Accident & Emergency services at QEQM. A meeting is going to be held tonight at 7pm at the Gallery part of the Thanet Council Offices.
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08-Dec-11 08:47
Actress Billie Piper visited a school in Broadstairs to film her storyline for the Love Life series by award-wining director Dominic Savage.
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Actress Billie Piper visited a school in Broadstairs to film her storyline for the Love Life series by award-wining director Dominic Savage.
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08-Dec-11 08:45
High Street Ramsgate has opened three new shops giving the town a boost for jobs.
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High Street Ramsgate has opened three new shops giving the town a boost for jobs.
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08-Dec-11 08:42
A new police crackdown has been launched in Thanet as part of their seasonal campaign against drink-drivers.
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A new police crackdown has been launched in Thanet as part of their seasonal campaign against drink-drivers.
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08-Dec-11 08:39
A series of dawn raids have been initiated by Kent Police in a bid to tackle drug gangs across east Kent in the run-up to Christmas.
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A series of dawn raids have been initiated by Kent Police in a bid to tackle drug gangs across east Kent in the run-up to Christmas.
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07-Dec-11 09:02
Singer Luke Lucas has released his first single. Fans can now download Luke’s rendition of Skinny Love and his version of Mariah Carey’s Hero on iTunes, Amazon MP3 and Spotify.
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Singer Luke Lucas has released his first single. Fans can now download Luke’s rendition of Skinny Love and his version of Mariah Carey’s Hero on iTunes, Amazon MP3 and Spotify.
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07-Dec-11 08:59
A chain of Thanet florists has contributed in tackling youth unemployment in the area by taking on three apprentices this year.
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A chain of Thanet florists has contributed in tackling youth unemployment in the area by taking on three apprentices this year.
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07-Dec-11 08:51
BUSINESSMAN Jimmy Godden has sold one of his Ramsgate seafront arcades to become a showroom and base for the Royal Sands Development.
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BUSINESSMAN Jimmy Godden has sold one of his Ramsgate seafront arcades to become a showroom and base for the Royal Sands Development.
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06-Dec-11 08:17
After a successful launch Quex Foods have announced that their Kent Crisps, will now be available in bigger sharing bags.
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After a successful launch Quex Foods have announced that their Kent Crisps, will now be available in bigger sharing bags.
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06-Dec-11 07:52
Thanet’s Visitor Information team will be going through to national awards, after picking up silver in Tourism South East’s 'Beautiful South Awards for Excellence 2011'.
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Thanet’s Visitor Information team will be going through to national awards, after picking up silver in Tourism South East’s 'Beautiful South Awards for Excellence 2011'.
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06-Dec-11 07:46
Plans have been submitted for a mixed-use development for businesses and up to 550 homes on the Eurokent site.
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Plans have been submitted for a mixed-use development for businesses and up to 550 homes on the Eurokent site.
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05-Dec-11 09:16
A headteacher has spoken out against night flights at Manston Airport, claiming they will damage children's education.
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A headteacher has spoken out against night flights at Manston Airport, claiming they will damage children's education.
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05-Dec-11 09:07
Proposed plans to move some emergency hospital care from The QEQM hospital in Margate, to Ashford, are to be questioned by campaigners at Thanet Council's meeting this Thursday at 7pm.
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Proposed plans to move some emergency hospital care from The QEQM hospital in Margate, to Ashford, are to be questioned by campaigners at Thanet Council's meeting this Thursday at 7pm.
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05-Dec-11 07:56
A cancer sufferer living with no heating or hot water has benefitted from the Surviving Winter campaign.
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A cancer sufferer living with no heating or hot water has benefitted from the Surviving Winter campaign.
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02-Dec-11 08:45
The harbour master’s office in Broadstairs could be turned into a gift shop after proposals were supported by members of town’s planning committee on Monday.
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The harbour master’s office in Broadstairs could be turned into a gift shop after proposals were supported by members of town’s planning committee on Monday.
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02-Dec-11 08:26
Plans to lower the speed limit on part of Margate High Street to 20mph have been welcomed by traders, but they have reiterated their call for the stretch to be completely pedestrianised.
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Plans to lower the speed limit on part of Margate High Street to 20mph have been welcomed by traders, but they have reiterated their call for the stretch to be completely pedestrianised.
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02-Dec-11 08:15
Documents have been released showing that Arlington House developers suggested forcing out residents who refused to allow an expensive refurbishment.
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Documents have been released showing that Arlington House developers suggested forcing out residents who refused to allow an expensive refurbishment.
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01-Dec-11 10:00
An appeal to save St Augustine's Church in Ramsgate has been launched at the House of Lords.
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An appeal to save St Augustine's Church in Ramsgate has been launched at the House of Lords.
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01-Dec-11 09:53
A motion has been tabled to depose Bob Bayford as leader of Thanet Council after a Tory councillor defected.
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A motion has been tabled to depose Bob Bayford as leader of Thanet Council after a Tory councillor defected.
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01-Dec-11 09:27
Animal rights campaigners say they are considering blockading the port to stop live animal exports
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Animal rights campaigners say they are considering blockading the port to stop live animal exports
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30-Nov-11 10:01
Local film-maker Christine Tongue revealed that she intends to make a short film about the industrial action today across Thanet. She’s also inviting strikers and anyone with views on the strike to come and be interviewed at the rally for strikers located at Red Hall, 11 Grosvenor Road in Broadstairs from 2-6 pm.
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Local film-maker Christine Tongue revealed that she intends to make a short film about the industrial action today across Thanet. She’s also inviting strikers and anyone with views on the strike to come and be interviewed at the rally for strikers located at Red Hall, 11 Grosvenor Road in Broadstairs from 2-6 pm.
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30-Nov-11 09:55
Newly elected Tory councillor John Worrow has quit his group, cutting the Conservatives' majority of one to none.
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Newly elected Tory councillor John Worrow has quit his group, cutting the Conservatives' majority of one to none.
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30-Nov-11 09:45
A pregnant mum-of-two has been told she will have to give birth in prison after a trolley rage attack at a supermarket in Ramsgate which left a woman with a fractured pelvis.
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A pregnant mum-of-two has been told she will have to give birth in prison after a trolley rage attack at a supermarket in Ramsgate which left a woman with a fractured pelvis.
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29-Nov-11 09:09
The Ramsgate Society is celebrating a £6000 pound windfall after getting 390 votes in the Nat West Community Force Awards.
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The Ramsgate Society is celebrating a £6000 pound windfall after getting 390 votes in the Nat West Community Force Awards.
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29-Nov-11 08:56
Peter Andre will be coming to Thanet next year as part of his 'Up Close and Personal' Tour.
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Peter Andre will be coming to Thanet next year as part of his 'Up Close and Personal' Tour.
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29-Nov-11 08:47
Police are appealing for help to find a 14-year-old girl who went missing from her Ramsgate home more than 10 days ago.
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Police are appealing for help to find a 14-year-old girl who went missing from her Ramsgate home more than 10 days ago.
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28-Nov-11 08:10
The contract to build the new £1.2 million community centre at Broadstairs' Pierremont Hall, has been awarded to East Kent construction firm Cardy.
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The contract to build the new £1.2 million community centre at Broadstairs' Pierremont Hall, has been awarded to East Kent construction firm Cardy.
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28-Nov-11 08:03
A Margate man carried on claiming his father’s private pension for 12 years after he died, a court has heard.
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A Margate man carried on claiming his father’s private pension for 12 years after he died, a court has heard.
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28-Nov-11 07:55
Margate's Shell Ladies have found a new home in the town, going into semi retirement after 4 years of service.
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Margate's Shell Ladies have found a new home in the town, going into semi retirement after 4 years of service.
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25-Nov-11 07:55
Thanet’s Visitor Information team has been shortlisted for two prestigious regional awards for their customer service.
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Thanet’s Visitor Information team has been shortlisted for two prestigious regional awards for their customer service.
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25-Nov-11 07:52
Thanet council runs a scheme aiming to encourage people to use their local high streets by offering free weekend parking at selected council run car parks.
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Thanet council runs a scheme aiming to encourage people to use their local high streets by offering free weekend parking at selected council run car parks.
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25-Nov-11 07:49
Thanet’s public toilets have been under attack again in the latest wave of vandalism and anti-social behaviour.
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Thanet’s public toilets have been under attack again in the latest wave of vandalism and anti-social behaviour.
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24-Nov-11 09:23
Meg the collie may be deaf and blind but she managed to find her way to the pub after going missing while out for a walk
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Meg the collie may be deaf and blind but she managed to find her way to the pub after going missing while out for a walk
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24-Nov-11 09:09
A 21-year-old lost two teeth after being assaulted by teenagers in Broadstairs.
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A 21-year-old lost two teeth after being assaulted by teenagers in Broadstairs.
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24-Nov-11 09:00
Police are apealing for witnesses after an 11-year-old boy was mugged at knifepoint in Ramsgate.
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Police are apealing for witnesses after an 11-year-old boy was mugged at knifepoint in Ramsgate.
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24-Nov-11 08:16
THE THANET offshore wind farm has received a massive funding boost from the European Investment Bank.
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THE THANET offshore wind farm has received a massive funding boost from the European Investment Bank.
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23-Nov-11 08:59
Fans of computer games are invited to get ready for a five-day game expo in Margate next year.
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Fans of computer games are invited to get ready for a five-day game expo in Margate next year.
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23-Nov-11 08:54
Thanet MPs and Kent County Council launched the Regional Growth Fund worth £40 million for businesses at Hornby in Westwood last Friday in the hopes of attracting 500 businesses and generating 5,000 jobs.
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Thanet MPs and Kent County Council launched the Regional Growth Fund worth £40 million for businesses at Hornby in Westwood last Friday in the hopes of attracting 500 businesses and generating 5,000 jobs.
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23-Nov-11 08:52
According to a report by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), a nursing home in Margate called Ashcroft House has failed all six Government standards for quality and safety.
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According to a report by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), a nursing home in Margate called Ashcroft House has failed all six Government standards for quality and safety.
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22-Nov-11 09:51
Two Thanet College students have wowed judges at a London Business conference. They pitched their idea to three judges, in the style of TV’s ‘Dragons Den’, in front of thousands of fellow students.
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Two Thanet College students have wowed judges at a London Business conference. They pitched their idea to three judges, in the style of TV’s ‘Dragons Den’, in front of thousands of fellow students.
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22-Nov-11 07:51
Thanet mother of three Julie Hancock, is aiming to give her sibling a run for her money, by joining her sister, Kelly Masters, in the London Marathon next year.
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Thanet mother of three Julie Hancock, is aiming to give her sibling a run for her money, by joining her sister, Kelly Masters, in the London Marathon next year.
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22-Nov-11 07:47
A former soldier from Broadstairs claimed he was suffering from paranoia when he stabbed to death his wife, a court has heard.
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A former soldier from Broadstairs claimed he was suffering from paranoia when he stabbed to death his wife, a court has heard.
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22-Nov-11 07:41
Plans to build the world's first ‘heritage amusement park’ in Margate, will take a significant step forward today.
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Plans to build the world's first ‘heritage amusement park’ in Margate, will take a significant step forward today.
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21-Nov-11 08:56
A Ramsgate man tackled a burglar after coming face-to-face with him in his home, in Westcliff Road.
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A Ramsgate man tackled a burglar after coming face-to-face with him in his home, in Westcliff Road.
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21-Nov-11 08:42
The Kent Community Foundation has launched the Surviving Winter campaign, to help prevent early deaths amongst people over 60 this winter.
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The Kent Community Foundation has launched the Surviving Winter campaign, to help prevent early deaths amongst people over 60 this winter.
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21-Nov-11 07:57
Rail passengers travelling through South East Kent this festive season face delays, as essential improvements are carried out by Network Rail.
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Rail passengers travelling through South East Kent this festive season face delays, as essential improvements are carried out by Network Rail.
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18-Nov-11 09:07
BBC Children in Need has renewed its support for the Threatre Royal Margate’s work with young people.
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BBC Children in Need has renewed its support for the Threatre Royal Margate’s work with young people.
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18-Nov-11 09:04
A new non-emergency number has been introduced to Thanet residents for anyone reporting a situation that does not require an immediate response.
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A new non-emergency number has been introduced to Thanet residents for anyone reporting a situation that does not require an immediate response.
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18-Nov-11 09:00
Surgeons have raised concerns that proposals to move services from Thanet to Ashford could affect patient care in the short-term as moving equipments and staff is a massive task.
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Surgeons have raised concerns that proposals to move services from Thanet to Ashford could affect patient care in the short-term as moving equipments and staff is a massive task.
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18-Nov-11 08:57
Manston residents have showed their support for the airport’s new night-time flying policy.
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Manston residents have showed their support for the airport’s new night-time flying policy.
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18-Nov-11 08:54
Former Thanet council leader Sandy Ezekiel has been arrested on suspicion of fraud and misconduct in public office.
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Former Thanet council leader Sandy Ezekiel has been arrested on suspicion of fraud and misconduct in public office.
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17-Nov-11 11:48
Turner Contemporary invites the whole community to come and celebrate the official countdown to Christmas with the lighting up of its spectacular Christmas tree in front of the gallery at 5.30pm on Friday 25th of November.
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Turner Contemporary invites the whole community to come and celebrate the official countdown to Christmas with the lighting up of its spectacular Christmas tree in front of the gallery at 5.30pm on Friday 25th of November.
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17-Nov-11 11:40
Police and rescue teams were called yesterday after a Margate man was found unconscious on a cliff ledge on the Esplanade in Cliftonville.
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Police and rescue teams were called yesterday after a Margate man was found unconscious on a cliff ledge on the Esplanade in Cliftonville.
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17-Nov-11 10:47
Detectives in Thanet are issuing CCTV images of a man they want to speak to in connection with an attempted robbery at a shop in Grange Road, Ramsgate on Sunday evening, 18th of September 2011.
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Detectives in Thanet are issuing CCTV images of a man they want to speak to in connection with an attempted robbery at a shop in Grange Road, Ramsgate on Sunday evening, 18th of September 2011.
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16-Nov-11 08:53
Police are investigating a body that was found on the rocks near Margate's Winter Gardens complex yesterday morning.
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Police are investigating a body that was found on the rocks near Margate's Winter Gardens complex yesterday morning.
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16-Nov-11 08:47
Kent Police is appealing for witnesses following a serious road traffic collision in Ramsgate Tuesday afternoon (15 November) where a cyclist sustained life threatening injuries.
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Kent Police is appealing for witnesses following a serious road traffic collision in Ramsgate Tuesday afternoon (15 November) where a cyclist sustained life threatening injuries.
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15-Nov-11 08:04
Hornby, the Thanet-based models and collectibles group, is stepping up sales of its Olympic merchandise in China.
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Hornby, the Thanet-based models and collectibles group, is stepping up sales of its Olympic merchandise in China.
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15-Nov-11 07:56
Hundreds of birdwatchers have been coming to Thanet over the last few days, hoping to see a bird never before recorded in this country.
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Hundreds of birdwatchers have been coming to Thanet over the last few days, hoping to see a bird never before recorded in this country.
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15-Nov-11 07:27
Campaigners against live animal exports from Ramsgate have slammed the latest European Commission report into the trade.
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Campaigners against live animal exports from Ramsgate have slammed the latest European Commission report into the trade.
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14-Nov-11 08:48
The Thanet beach was found to have a ‘higher level of bacteria than acceptable’ following tests carried out by the Environment Agency.
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The Thanet beach was found to have a ‘higher level of bacteria than acceptable’ following tests carried out by the Environment Agency.
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14-Nov-11 08:37
A 20-year-old man handed himself in at a police station on Friday morning, after CCTV footage showing someone swinging a cat around by its tail, was shown on TV.
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A 20-year-old man handed himself in at a police station on Friday morning, after CCTV footage showing someone swinging a cat around by its tail, was shown on TV.
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14-Nov-11 08:08
Margate Old Town and harbour has been crowned the best community in Britain.
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Margate Old Town and harbour has been crowned the best community in Britain.
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11-Nov-11 10:07
Thanet’s Visitor Information Service is opening its centre at The Droit House in Margate on Sundays from 11:00am – 4:00pm throughout the rest of November on a trial basis.
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Thanet’s Visitor Information Service is opening its centre at The Droit House in Margate on Sundays from 11:00am – 4:00pm throughout the rest of November on a trial basis.
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11-Nov-11 09:54
Events organisers across Thanet are being urged to start thinking now about summer 2012 and any celebrations they may be planning for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee and the London 2012 Olympics.
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Events organisers across Thanet are being urged to start thinking now about summer 2012 and any celebrations they may be planning for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee and the London 2012 Olympics.
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11-Nov-11 09:51
Campaigners against night flights at Manston airport are to hold a public meeting later this month.
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Campaigners against night flights at Manston airport are to hold a public meeting later this month.
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11-Nov-11 09:28
As Christmas is fast approaching, Thanet residents are being warned of a scam circulating in the post.
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As Christmas is fast approaching, Thanet residents are being warned of a scam circulating in the post.
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11-Nov-11 09:22
Margate Sands got a makeover yesterday with diggers working to clear the washed up seaweed from the shoreline to remove any unpleasant smells in preparation for the royal visit today.
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Margate Sands got a makeover yesterday with diggers working to clear the washed up seaweed from the shoreline to remove any unpleasant smells in preparation for the royal visit today.
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10-Nov-11 09:58
A woman who spent much of her married life in Broadstairs is emigrating to New Zealand - at the age of 102.
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A woman who spent much of her married life in Broadstairs is emigrating to New Zealand - at the age of 102.
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10-Nov-11 09:54
Plans to build 15 industrial units, including an exhibition hall and a restaurant, have been resubmitted to Thanet Council.
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Plans to build 15 industrial units, including an exhibition hall and a restaurant, have been resubmitted to Thanet Council.
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10-Nov-11 09:48
Two teenagers are jailed after a series of armed robberies on convenience stores across Thanet.
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Two teenagers are jailed after a series of armed robberies on convenience stores across Thanet.
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10-Nov-11 09:19
Police and the RSPCA are hunting a man who picked up a woman's pet cat - and swung him round by his tail.
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Police and the RSPCA are hunting a man who picked up a woman's pet cat - and swung him round by his tail.
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09-Nov-11 08:48
The Turner Contemporary in Margate has won an international tourism award within a year of its opening.
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The Turner Contemporary in Margate has won an international tourism award within a year of its opening.
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09-Nov-11 08:45
A crackdown on cable thieves who risk their lives targeting railway is being launched in Thanet.
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A crackdown on cable thieves who risk their lives targeting railway is being launched in Thanet.
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09-Nov-11 08:37
A 25 year old mum from Cliftonville has been jailed for a year for child cruelty by neglect along with her partner, who was also jailed for two and a half years after being convicted of causing grievous bodily harm and a second assault.
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A 25 year old mum from Cliftonville has been jailed for a year for child cruelty by neglect along with her partner, who was also jailed for two and a half years after being convicted of causing grievous bodily harm and a second assault.
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09-Nov-11 08:23
Members of the public sector trade union Unison voted in favour of industrial action over pensions last week.
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Members of the public sector trade union Unison voted in favour of industrial action over pensions last week.
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08-Nov-11 07:50
More details have been released about the Queens visit to Margate this Friday 11th November.
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More details have been released about the Queens visit to Margate this Friday 11th November.
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08-Nov-11 07:17
Kent Police has issued a CCTV image of a man who carried out an armed robbery at a bookmakers in Queen Street, Ramsgate, last week, on Thursday 3 November.
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Kent Police has issued a CCTV image of a man who carried out an armed robbery at a bookmakers in Queen Street, Ramsgate, last week, on Thursday 3 November.
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07-Nov-11 09:00
The nation will fall silent on Friday as the clock strikes 11am, on the 11th day of the 11th month, marking the end of the First World War, 93 years ago.
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The nation will fall silent on Friday as the clock strikes 11am, on the 11th day of the 11th month, marking the end of the First World War, 93 years ago.
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07-Nov-11 08:45
Kent County Council has warned that cutbacks still need to be made, despite the authority being due to recover almost all of the £50 million frozen in Icelandic banks.
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Kent County Council has warned that cutbacks still need to be made, despite the authority being due to recover almost all of the £50 million frozen in Icelandic banks.
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07-Nov-11 08:08
Thanet District Council has announced that Thanet is to host the London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay on Thursday 19 July 2012.
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Thanet District Council has announced that Thanet is to host the London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay on Thursday 19 July 2012.
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04-Nov-11 08:24
Waltham Forest is the latest London borough to come under scrutiny over its decision to house residents in other parts of the country, including Margate, due to a shortage of suitable homes.
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Waltham Forest is the latest London borough to come under scrutiny over its decision to house residents in other parts of the country, including Margate, due to a shortage of suitable homes.
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04-Nov-11 08:18
Residents in Thanet who are eligible for the flu jab are being urged to get their free flu vaccination to ensure they stay safe this winter.
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Residents in Thanet who are eligible for the flu jab are being urged to get their free flu vaccination to ensure they stay safe this winter.
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04-Nov-11 08:15
A "compelling case" to compulsorily purchase the Dreamland site and turn it into "a new and viable heritage Amusement Park" has been set out by Thanet District Council.
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A "compelling case" to compulsorily purchase the Dreamland site and turn it into "a new and viable heritage Amusement Park" has been set out by Thanet District Council.
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04-Nov-11 07:53
Kent Police is appealing for witnesses following a hit and run collision on the A299 at the St Nicholas at Wade roundabout on Saturday, the 22nd of October.
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Kent Police is appealing for witnesses following a hit and run collision on the A299 at the St Nicholas at Wade roundabout on Saturday, the 22nd of October.
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03-Nov-11 08:16
A Margate mother is appealing for a man suspected of being involved with her son's hit-and-run death to come forward.
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A Margate mother is appealing for a man suspected of being involved with her son's hit-and-run death to come forward.
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02-Nov-11 09:00
Plans for a seafront superstore could be referred to the Planning Inspectorate following an appeal from developers Freshwater.
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Plans for a seafront superstore could be referred to the Planning Inspectorate following an appeal from developers Freshwater.
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02-Nov-11 08:56
A 30-year-old motorcyclist from Margate has been airlifted to Kings College Hospital after a crash on the new Ramsgate to Sandwich road.
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A 30-year-old motorcyclist from Margate has been airlifted to Kings College Hospital after a crash on the new Ramsgate to Sandwich road.
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02-Nov-11 08:41
Officials say an online petition is the best way to stop live animal exports from Ramsgate.
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Officials say an online petition is the best way to stop live animal exports from Ramsgate.
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01-Nov-11 09:07
NHS bosses are appealing for volunteers to donate blood at local sessions next week.
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NHS bosses are appealing for volunteers to donate blood at local sessions next week.
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01-Nov-11 07:57
Local people have started up a campaign to save the the Richborough chimneys from demolition.
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Local people have started up a campaign to save the the Richborough chimneys from demolition.
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01-Nov-11 07:54
The Government has revealed which bids will benefit from its £1 billion Regional Growth Fund.
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The Government has revealed which bids will benefit from its £1 billion Regional Growth Fund.
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01-Nov-11 07:51
Social care chiefs in Kent have vowed to cut the time children are waiting to be adopted. This comes after national figures showed the number waiting longer than 12 months had risen.
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Social care chiefs in Kent have vowed to cut the time children are waiting to be adopted. This comes after national figures showed the number waiting longer than 12 months had risen.
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31-Oct-11 08:44
Manston airport, near Ramsgate, has resubmitted its proposals for night flights.
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Manston airport, near Ramsgate, has resubmitted its proposals for night flights.
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31-Oct-11 08:20
Despite being synonymous with the traditional seaside holiday, seagulls have come under fire from residents and businesses in Thanet.
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Despite being synonymous with the traditional seaside holiday, seagulls have come under fire from residents and businesses in Thanet.
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31-Oct-11 08:11
A man was rescued from a burning house in Ramsgate in the early hours of Sunday morning.
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A man was rescued from a burning house in Ramsgate in the early hours of Sunday morning.
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28-Oct-11 09:04
Council service desks at Thanet’s Gateway Plus will be changing its opening times starting on Saturday the 29th of October from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm.
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Council service desks at Thanet’s Gateway Plus will be changing its opening times starting on Saturday the 29th of October from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm.
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28-Oct-11 08:58
Families in Thanet of Year 6 children due to start secondary school in September 2012 have three days left to submit their application.
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Families in Thanet of Year 6 children due to start secondary school in September 2012 have three days left to submit their application.
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28-Oct-11 08:45
Extra police officers are being sent out to some of Thanet’s most crime-ridden streets amid fears that residents could take vigilante actions.
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Extra police officers are being sent out to some of Thanet’s most crime-ridden streets amid fears that residents could take vigilante actions.
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27-Oct-11 08:18
A boat celebrating the Olympics and made from 1200 donated wooden objects is stopping off in Margate next Spring.
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A boat celebrating the Olympics and made from 1200 donated wooden objects is stopping off in Margate next Spring.
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27-Oct-11 08:09
The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh will visit Margate next month, on Remembrance Day.
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The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh will visit Margate next month, on Remembrance Day.
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26-Oct-11 09:42
Thanet District Council is inviting the public for a consultation on proposals received from Margate Football Club for land at Hartsdown and Tivoli Park in Margate.
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Thanet District Council is inviting the public for a consultation on proposals received from Margate Football Club for land at Hartsdown and Tivoli Park in Margate.
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26-Oct-11 09:00
Figures released under the Freedom of Information Act show that Margate borrowers are the worst in the county when it comes to returning library books.
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Figures released under the Freedom of Information Act show that Margate borrowers are the worst in the county when it comes to returning library books.
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26-Oct-11 08:49
A man discovered £14,000 worth of his own stolen stock being sold on eBay - by his employee.
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A man discovered £14,000 worth of his own stolen stock being sold on eBay - by his employee.
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25-Oct-11 09:01
X-Factor star Luke Lucas has teamed up with 11 other acts from the show, to record a charity single in aid of ‘Help For Heroes’.
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X-Factor star Luke Lucas has teamed up with 11 other acts from the show, to record a charity single in aid of ‘Help For Heroes’.
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25-Oct-11 08:14
A group of golfers in Ramsgate have walked across burning ashes to raise money for charity.
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A group of golfers in Ramsgate have walked across burning ashes to raise money for charity.
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25-Oct-11 07:52
Laura Sandys, MP for Ramsgate, secured a debate in the House of Commons yesterday, to urge the government to stop live animal exports from the Port of Ramsgate.
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Laura Sandys, MP for Ramsgate, secured a debate in the House of Commons yesterday, to urge the government to stop live animal exports from the Port of Ramsgate.
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24-Oct-11 08:20
Nearly 200 police officers and over 300 support staff have been axed by Kent Police in the last 15 months.
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Nearly 200 police officers and over 300 support staff have been axed by Kent Police in the last 15 months.
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24-Oct-11 08:15
Disadvantaged children in Kent could benefit from additional funding, to help them reach their full potential.
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Disadvantaged children in Kent could benefit from additional funding, to help them reach their full potential.
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24-Oct-11 07:56
A planned protest by around 20 skateboarders passed off peacefully in Broadstairs yesterday.
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A planned protest by around 20 skateboarders passed off peacefully in Broadstairs yesterday.
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21-Oct-11 08:03
Academy FM will be doing a live outside broadcast from the Hornby Visitor Centre tomorrow (Sat 22nd October)
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Academy FM will be doing a live outside broadcast from the Hornby Visitor Centre tomorrow (Sat 22nd October)
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21-Oct-11 07:53
Paul Carter, leader of Kent County Council has been urged to change his management style, after surviving a leadership challenge by two former cabinet colleagues last week.
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Paul Carter, leader of Kent County Council has been urged to change his management style, after surviving a leadership challenge by two former cabinet colleagues last week.
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21-Oct-11 07:45
Kent Police have warned the elderly and vulnerable to be on their guard after thieves stole £200 from a pensioner in Westgate, Thanet.
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Kent Police have warned the elderly and vulnerable to be on their guard after thieves stole £200 from a pensioner in Westgate, Thanet.
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20-Oct-11 09:14
A development on Margate seafront opposed by campaigners, has been recommended for approval.
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A development on Margate seafront opposed by campaigners, has been recommended for approval.
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20-Oct-11 09:06
Thanet will be showcasing what its coastline has to offer this month, as it plays host to many of the events taking place, to mark ‘Kent Coastal Week’.
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Thanet will be showcasing what its coastline has to offer this month, as it plays host to many of the events taking place, to mark ‘Kent Coastal Week’.
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20-Oct-11 08:57
A man and a woman have been arrested, after a train struck an unoccupied car on a level crossing in Ramsgate yesterday.
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A man and a woman have been arrested, after a train struck an unoccupied car on a level crossing in Ramsgate yesterday.
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19-Oct-11 09:10
A train has hit an unoccupied car, that was abandoned on a level crossing in east Kent this morning (19th October).
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A train has hit an unoccupied car, that was abandoned on a level crossing in east Kent this morning (19th October).
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19-Oct-11 09:07
Newspaper company Kent Messenger Group has pulled out of a deal to buy a number of titles owned by rival Northcliffe Media.
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Newspaper company Kent Messenger Group has pulled out of a deal to buy a number of titles owned by rival Northcliffe Media.
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19-Oct-11 08:56
Two fishermen landed a 400lb catch off Margate - but it turned out to be a massive Second World War bomb.
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Two fishermen landed a 400lb catch off Margate - but it turned out to be a massive Second World War bomb.
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19-Oct-11 08:53
A pole-dance instructor from Broadstairs has spun her way to the finals of a national competition with her own choreographed routine.
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A pole-dance instructor from Broadstairs has spun her way to the finals of a national competition with her own choreographed routine.
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18-Oct-11 08:05
Plans to demolish the three cooling towers and chimney at Richborough have been submitted to Thanet District Council.
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Plans to demolish the three cooling towers and chimney at Richborough have been submitted to Thanet District Council.
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18-Oct-11 07:58
Council chiefs are reminding families of children in Year 6, and starting secondary school in September 2012, that they have just a couple of weeks left to submit their application.
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Council chiefs are reminding families of children in Year 6, and starting secondary school in September 2012, that they have just a couple of weeks left to submit their application.
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18-Oct-11 07:38
Kent County Council has promised it is “well prepared” this winter, if icy conditions hit the roads.
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Kent County Council has promised it is “well prepared” this winter, if icy conditions hit the roads.
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17-Oct-11 10:03
Thanet Disabled Riding Centre are launching a ‘Rescue The Roof Campaign’ for their stable block which is in dire need of attention.
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Thanet Disabled Riding Centre are launching a ‘Rescue The Roof Campaign’ for their stable block which is in dire need of attention.
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17-Oct-11 08:56
A 19 year old mum has been evicted from her home in Ramsgate, after throwing wild parties she advertised on the internet.
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A 19 year old mum has been evicted from her home in Ramsgate, after throwing wild parties she advertised on the internet.
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17-Oct-11 08:44
Police are investigating after a fire broke out at Ramsgate's ‘Royal Victoria Pavilion’ on Saturday.
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Police are investigating after a fire broke out at Ramsgate's ‘Royal Victoria Pavilion’ on Saturday.
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17-Oct-11 07:58
Kent Police have charged Janice Carter, aged 28, of Sweyn Road, Cliftonville, with the murder of her husband.
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Kent Police have charged Janice Carter, aged 28, of Sweyn Road, Cliftonville, with the murder of her husband.
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14-Oct-11 08:20
Actress Billie Piper has been filming scenes for the upcoming BBC drama Love Life at Turner Contemporary.
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Actress Billie Piper has been filming scenes for the upcoming BBC drama Love Life at Turner Contemporary.
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14-Oct-11 08:04
The government is preparing to investigate claims that live animal exports from Ramsgate port are in breach of European laws.
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The government is preparing to investigate claims that live animal exports from Ramsgate port are in breach of European laws.
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14-Oct-11 07:56
New employment figures show Thanet has the most competitive job market in England and the fewest vacancies in the South East.
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New employment figures show Thanet has the most competitive job market in England and the fewest vacancies in the South East.
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13-Oct-11 09:45
A Margate man has been fined £500 after a number of underage children were found to be on licensed premises.
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A Margate man has been fined £500 after a number of underage children were found to be on licensed premises.
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13-Oct-11 09:24
A man who wrote a play about gangsters in Thanet has vowed to continue - despite receiving death threats.
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A man who wrote a play about gangsters in Thanet has vowed to continue - despite receiving death threats.
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13-Oct-11 09:07
New figures show that unemployment rose more in Thanet than anywhere else in Kent in the previous month.
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New figures show that unemployment rose more in Thanet than anywhere else in Kent in the previous month.
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12-Oct-11 09:02
Turner contemporary and Pie Factory Music are launching a new project called The Art of Sound.
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Turner contemporary and Pie Factory Music are launching a new project called The Art of Sound.
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12-Oct-11 08:57
A group of young people from Thanet are getting the chance to gain skills and confidence, improve their CVs and their chances of finding work on a 12-week course provided by The Princes’ Trust Team programme.
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A group of young people from Thanet are getting the chance to gain skills and confidence, improve their CVs and their chances of finding work on a 12-week course provided by The Princes’ Trust Team programme.
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12-Oct-11 08:48
South Thanet MP Lara Sandys has criticised prisons for allowing drug use in jail and failing to stop the supply of drugs to convicts.
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South Thanet MP Lara Sandys has criticised prisons for allowing drug use in jail and failing to stop the supply of drugs to convicts.
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11-Oct-11 09:37
A Birchington woman has been jailed for six months for benefit fraud of over £37,000.
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A Birchington woman has been jailed for six months for benefit fraud of over £37,000.
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11-Oct-11 09:21
Tracey Emin was one of the guests at yesterday’s star-studded wedding reception for Sir Paul McCartney and US heiress Nancy Shevell.
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Tracey Emin was one of the guests at yesterday’s star-studded wedding reception for Sir Paul McCartney and US heiress Nancy Shevell.
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11-Oct-11 08:57
Another article critical of Margate, was published in the Independent newspaper yesterday (10th October).
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Another article critical of Margate, was published in the Independent newspaper yesterday (10th October).
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10-Oct-11 08:44
A Kent head teacher has called for positive discrimination to be introduced to increase the number of male teachers at primary schools.
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A Kent head teacher has called for positive discrimination to be introduced to increase the number of male teachers at primary schools.
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10-Oct-11 08:02
Broadstairs man Nicholas White, 37, claimed growing cannabis had taught him "biology, chemistry, science and physics", Canterbury Crown Court heard.
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Broadstairs man Nicholas White, 37, claimed growing cannabis had taught him "biology, chemistry, science and physics", Canterbury Crown Court heard.
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10-Oct-11 07:53
New figures show voters in Thanet could have saved the council over £4,000 just by completing their registration forms online or over the phone.
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New figures show voters in Thanet could have saved the council over £4,000 just by completing their registration forms online or over the phone.
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10-Oct-11 07:38
A decommissioned Second World War handgun, has been stolen from Margate Museum.
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A decommissioned Second World War handgun, has been stolen from Margate Museum.
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07-Oct-11 08:58
Kent Crisps, made from potatoes grown at the Quex Park Estate in Birchington, are to be stocked by Waitrose.
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Kent Crisps, made from potatoes grown at the Quex Park Estate in Birchington, are to be stocked by Waitrose.
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07-Oct-11 08:55
High street traders in Margate have complained after they were not invited to meet TV shopping guru Mary Portas when she visited the town as part of a Government research project.
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High street traders in Margate have complained after they were not invited to meet TV shopping guru Mary Portas when she visited the town as part of a Government research project.
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07-Oct-11 08:47
Thanet council officers have admitted that more needs to be done to monitor noise created by airplanes at Manston airport.
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Thanet council officers have admitted that more needs to be done to monitor noise created by airplanes at Manston airport.
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06-Oct-11 09:25
Filmmakers and fans from across the world are descending on Westgate for an international fiml festival.
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Filmmakers and fans from across the world are descending on Westgate for an international fiml festival.
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06-Oct-11 09:18
While animal exports from Ramsgate are not illegal, one shipping company is facing legal action - for painting Shaun the Sheep on one of its boats.
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While animal exports from Ramsgate are not illegal, one shipping company is facing legal action - for painting Shaun the Sheep on one of its boats.
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06-Oct-11 09:10
Council chiefs have hit back at animal rights protesters who hijacked the national media coverage of the new Turner exhibit, Rodin's The Kiss.
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Council chiefs have hit back at animal rights protesters who hijacked the national media coverage of the new Turner exhibit, Rodin's The Kiss.
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05-Oct-11 09:37
Organisers of Broadstairs Folk Week are appealing for votes hoping for a share in a potential cash handout.
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Organisers of Broadstairs Folk Week are appealing for votes hoping for a share in a potential cash handout.
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05-Oct-11 09:34
A homelessness charity has been recognised for its work with vulnerable people.
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A homelessness charity has been recognised for its work with vulnerable people.
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05-Oct-11 09:20
18 year old Michael Scuka appeared at Thanet Magistrates Court last Friday charged with six offences of theft in Broadstairs and Margate.
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18 year old Michael Scuka appeared at Thanet Magistrates Court last Friday charged with six offences of theft in Broadstairs and Margate.
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05-Oct-11 09:17
The historic property Fort Road Hotel on Margate seafront is to be transformed back into a hotel after Thanet District Council approved plans for the scheme.
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The historic property Fort Road Hotel on Margate seafront is to be transformed back into a hotel after Thanet District Council approved plans for the scheme.
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05-Oct-11 09:11
The latest phase of Operation Cubit has removed another 25 untaxed and abandoned vehicles in a move to get rid of illegal cars on the streets of Thanet.
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The latest phase of Operation Cubit has removed another 25 untaxed and abandoned vehicles in a move to get rid of illegal cars on the streets of Thanet.
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04-Oct-11 08:15
The Turner Contemporary in Margate unveils it’s latest exhibit today. Auguste Rodin’s life-size marble sculpture ‘The Kiss’ will be on show in the Sunley Gallery.
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The Turner Contemporary in Margate unveils it’s latest exhibit today. Auguste Rodin’s life-size marble sculpture ‘The Kiss’ will be on show in the Sunley Gallery.
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04-Oct-11 08:11
Former Army officer, Colonel Tim Collins, has been tipped to become the first elected police commisioner of Kent police.
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Former Army officer, Colonel Tim Collins, has been tipped to become the first elected police commisioner of Kent police.
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04-Oct-11 07:54
Comedy fans in Margate were treated to a surprise gig by Josie Long last night.
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Comedy fans in Margate were treated to a surprise gig by Josie Long last night.
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30-Sep-11 09:49
Fiona Crawford of Helter Skelter Children’s Indoor Play Centre, who came up with the idea to get a thousand dancing queens dancing along Broadstairs Prom and going for a Guiness World Record achieved what she set out to do in May this year.
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Fiona Crawford of Helter Skelter Children’s Indoor Play Centre, who came up with the idea to get a thousand dancing queens dancing along Broadstairs Prom and going for a Guiness World Record achieved what she set out to do in May this year.
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30-Sep-11 08:52
Students at Hartsdown Technology College observed a graphic road crash scene recreated to demonstrate how emergency services work together to help save lives.
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Students at Hartsdown Technology College observed a graphic road crash scene recreated to demonstrate how emergency services work together to help save lives.
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30-Sep-11 08:50
Jellyfish rare to the waters off south-east England have been found in Thanet.
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Jellyfish rare to the waters off south-east England have been found in Thanet.
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30-Sep-11 08:47
Southeastern Railway stocks up on glowsticks in case of a blackout on trains this winter.
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Southeastern Railway stocks up on glowsticks in case of a blackout on trains this winter.
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30-Sep-11 08:38
According to KCC figures, almost half of the children in care and foster homes in Kent are from outside the county. Some head teachers said they did not have the space to take in extra vulnerable children from other areas.
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According to KCC figures, almost half of the children in care and foster homes in Kent are from outside the county. Some head teachers said they did not have the space to take in extra vulnerable children from other areas.
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28-Sep-11 09:47
X-Factor star Luke Lucas is back in the UK, and will be coming in to Academy FM tomorrow for an exclusive interview.
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X-Factor star Luke Lucas is back in the UK, and will be coming in to Academy FM tomorrow for an exclusive interview.
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28-Sep-11 09:44
Dreams came true for life-long Spurs fan Michelle Barham, when she met her football hero Les Ferdinand.
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Dreams came true for life-long Spurs fan Michelle Barham, when she met her football hero Les Ferdinand.
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28-Sep-11 09:39
The Kent Police Authority has launched its Safer Kent Awards to say thank you to community heroes. The scheme recognises those working for, or with Kent Police, who have made an outstanding contribution to a neighbourhood.
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The Kent Police Authority has launched its Safer Kent Awards to say thank you to community heroes. The scheme recognises those working for, or with Kent Police, who have made an outstanding contribution to a neighbourhood.
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28-Sep-11 09:18
Queen of shops Mary Portas was in Margate yesterday as part of a research mission to help stop the decline of the dwindling high street.
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Queen of shops Mary Portas was in Margate yesterday as part of a research mission to help stop the decline of the dwindling high street.
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27-Sep-11 07:39
Kent County Council has yet to spend a single penny of a £5 million 'Big Society' fund it has set aside, to help volunteer groups take over council-run services.
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Kent County Council has yet to spend a single penny of a £5 million 'Big Society' fund it has set aside, to help volunteer groups take over council-run services.
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27-Sep-11 07:36
A teenager has admitted killing a man in an attack outside a Thanet nightclub.
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A teenager has admitted killing a man in an attack outside a Thanet nightclub.
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26-Sep-11 08:05
Luke Lucas, from Westgate on Sea has made it through to the next stage of ITV Talent show the X-Factor.
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Luke Lucas, from Westgate on Sea has made it through to the next stage of ITV Talent show the X-Factor.
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26-Sep-11 08:01
Members of SERV Kent will be arriving at the QEQM hospital in Margate today after completing an Extreme Walk to raise money for their charity.
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Members of SERV Kent will be arriving at the QEQM hospital in Margate today after completing an Extreme Walk to raise money for their charity.
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26-Sep-11 07:55
A man from Herne Bay died on Saturday night after overturning his car on the A28.
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A man from Herne Bay died on Saturday night after overturning his car on the A28.
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26-Sep-11 07:51
An election among Kent County Councils Conservative group is due to take place on Friday, October 14, but one of its most senior members has criticised the leadership challenge.
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An election among Kent County Councils Conservative group is due to take place on Friday, October 14, but one of its most senior members has criticised the leadership challenge.
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23-Sep-11 09:13
The councils latest operation cleansweep has seen a major sewer break identified, abusive graffiti cleaned up and sites cleared of rubbish.
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The councils latest operation cleansweep has seen a major sewer break identified, abusive graffiti cleaned up and sites cleared of rubbish.
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22-Sep-11 09:26
An Academy-Award winning film director is coming back for a visit - and a talk on how life in Thanet shaped his career.
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An Academy-Award winning film director is coming back for a visit - and a talk on how life in Thanet shaped his career.
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22-Sep-11 09:16
As more than 800 Thanet residents are prosecuted for not having a TV licence, some of the best excuses given to inspectors have been revealed.
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As more than 800 Thanet residents are prosecuted for not having a TV licence, some of the best excuses given to inspectors have been revealed.
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22-Sep-11 09:09
A 20-year-old woman is given a suspended jail sentence after falsely claiming she'd been raped.
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A 20-year-old woman is given a suspended jail sentence after falsely claiming she'd been raped.
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22-Sep-11 09:01
Fresh veg from Thanet Earth is proving so popular that demand is outstripping the supply, it’s been revealed.
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Fresh veg from Thanet Earth is proving so popular that demand is outstripping the supply, it’s been revealed.
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21-Sep-11 09:23
Auditions for ‘Fame - The Musical’ are being held at the Winter Gardens in Margate tonight(21/9), at 6.30pm.
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Auditions for ‘Fame - The Musical’ are being held at the Winter Gardens in Margate tonight(21/9), at 6.30pm.
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21-Sep-11 09:17
It’s a week today(14/9) since a suspicous package was found in Canterbury, and police are appealing to the public, for help to catch the hoaxer.
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It’s a week today(14/9) since a suspicous package was found in Canterbury, and police are appealing to the public, for help to catch the hoaxer.
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21-Sep-11 09:15
Kent County Council is expected to confirm that it will go ahead with controversial care charges, that could affect the elderly and vulnerable.
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Kent County Council is expected to confirm that it will go ahead with controversial care charges, that could affect the elderly and vulnerable.
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20-Sep-11 08:40
The BBC has announced that auditions for ‘The Voice UK’ will begin at the end of October.
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The BBC has announced that auditions for ‘The Voice UK’ will begin at the end of October.
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20-Sep-11 08:17
Westgate teenager Luke Lucas will be back on TV screens this weekend on the hit talent show The X-Factor.
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Westgate teenager Luke Lucas will be back on TV screens this weekend on the hit talent show The X-Factor.
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20-Sep-11 08:14
Former Doctor Who David Tennant, was spotted in Margate yesterday, as filming began on a new series of dramas from the BBC.
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Former Doctor Who David Tennant, was spotted in Margate yesterday, as filming began on a new series of dramas from the BBC.
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20-Sep-11 08:05
Activists against the export of live animals through the Port of Ramsgate, held a 24-hour vigil outside the docks at the weekend.
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Activists against the export of live animals through the Port of Ramsgate, held a 24-hour vigil outside the docks at the weekend.
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20-Sep-11 07:59
The parent company of Thanet Earth, has reported that the site has turned a profit for the first time.
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The parent company of Thanet Earth, has reported that the site has turned a profit for the first time.
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19-Sep-11 09:55
Thanet District Council is looking at new plans to help control pollution levels.
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Thanet District Council is looking at new plans to help control pollution levels.
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19-Sep-11 09:10
Health chiefs have denied claims that towns with large numbers of off-licences are more likely to have hospitals filled with underage drinkers.
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Health chiefs have denied claims that towns with large numbers of off-licences are more likely to have hospitals filled with underage drinkers.
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19-Sep-11 08:23
Local Adventurer Felicity Aston is attempting to become the first female to cross Antarctica alone.
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Local Adventurer Felicity Aston is attempting to become the first female to cross Antarctica alone.
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16-Sep-11 08:44
Placards from one of the biggest protest marches in recent history are on show at the Turner Contemporary.
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Placards from one of the biggest protest marches in recent history are on show at the Turner Contemporary.
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16-Sep-11 08:37
Thanet is the best place in the country for beach volleyball - so say Volleyball England.
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Thanet is the best place in the country for beach volleyball - so say Volleyball England.
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16-Sep-11 08:37
A Margate chef has designed a special menu in honour of scallops - which includes a dessert made from the shellfish.
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A Margate chef has designed a special menu in honour of scallops - which includes a dessert made from the shellfish.
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15-Sep-11 09:20
A TV series starring David Tennant is being filmed in Margate - and local people are being offered the chance to be in it.
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A TV series starring David Tennant is being filmed in Margate - and local people are being offered the chance to be in it.
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15-Sep-11 09:16
Five drivers have been banned and fined in separate drink drive incidents that found them to be up to three times over the limit.
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Five drivers have been banned and fined in separate drink drive incidents that found them to be up to three times over the limit.
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14-Sep-11 09:03
New proposals by the Boundary Commission could mean a single Parliamentary representative for Thanet's three main towns.
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New proposals by the Boundary Commission could mean a single Parliamentary representative for Thanet's three main towns.
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14-Sep-11 08:50
BT has confirmed the latest towns in Kent to benefit from its super fast fibre optic upgrade.
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BT has confirmed the latest towns in Kent to benefit from its super fast fibre optic upgrade.
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13-Sep-11 08:13
The National Farmers Union has called for live animal exports to be moved from Ramsgate, back to Dover.
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The National Farmers Union has called for live animal exports to be moved from Ramsgate, back to Dover.
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13-Sep-11 08:03
England and Chelsea stars John Terry and Frank Lampard have donated signed football boots to a special online auction, to raise money for the Kent, Surrey and Sussex Air Ambulance.
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England and Chelsea stars John Terry and Frank Lampard have donated signed football boots to a special online auction, to raise money for the Kent, Surrey and Sussex Air Ambulance.
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13-Sep-11 07:59
A teenage boy was recovering in hospital yesterday, after being stabbed in Ramsgate on Sunday. The incident happened on West Dumpton Lane at around 9.20pm.
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A teenage boy was recovering in hospital yesterday, after being stabbed in Ramsgate on Sunday. The incident happened on West Dumpton Lane at around 9.20pm.
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13-Sep-11 07:47
A grieving mother has made a desperate appeal for the return of a stolen mobile phone.
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A grieving mother has made a desperate appeal for the return of a stolen mobile phone.
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12-Sep-11 09:49
Thanet Coast Project and Marine Conservation Society are looking for volunteers next weekend(17th/18th September), to help ensure that Thanet’s beaches remain clean and safe for all.
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Thanet Coast Project and Marine Conservation Society are looking for volunteers next weekend(17th/18th September), to help ensure that Thanet’s beaches remain clean and safe for all.
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12-Sep-11 09:45
North Thanet MP Roger Gale has said that proposals due to be confirmed by Prime Minister David Cameron today, will encourage some legal professionals to show off for the cameras.
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North Thanet MP Roger Gale has said that proposals due to be confirmed by Prime Minister David Cameron today, will encourage some legal professionals to show off for the cameras.
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12-Sep-11 09:37
Top TV stars including David Tennant, Billie Piper and Jane Horrocks are coming to Margate to appear in a new TV series.
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Top TV stars including David Tennant, Billie Piper and Jane Horrocks are coming to Margate to appear in a new TV series.
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12-Sep-11 09:14
Thanet band ScreamDontWhisper are looking for your votes in this years NME Music Photography Awards.
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Thanet band ScreamDontWhisper are looking for your votes in this years NME Music Photography Awards.
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08-Sep-11 09:02
The Fayreness in Kingsgate has undergone a change of administration and ownership.
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The Fayreness in Kingsgate has undergone a change of administration and ownership.
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08-Sep-11 08:59
Campaigners continue their fight against live animal exports through the Port of Ramsgate by creating an online petition on the Government website.
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Campaigners continue their fight against live animal exports through the Port of Ramsgate by creating an online petition on the Government website.
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08-Sep-11 08:54
Canterbury magistrates have banned a man from keeping dogs for life after he allowed his pet dog to live in dirty conditions.
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Canterbury magistrates have banned a man from keeping dogs for life after he allowed his pet dog to live in dirty conditions.
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08-Sep-11 08:48
South Thanet MP Laura Sandys will be visiting shop and business owners in Sandwich and Thanet in the next few months to discuss their concerns such as parking, tourism and other relevant issues.
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South Thanet MP Laura Sandys will be visiting shop and business owners in Sandwich and Thanet in the next few months to discuss their concerns such as parking, tourism and other relevant issues.
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08-Sep-11 08:11
A £6million flood defence scheme to protect buildings on Margate seafront is due to get under way next month.
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A £6million flood defence scheme to protect buildings on Margate seafront is due to get under way next month.
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07-Sep-11 09:46
Businesses in Broadstairs are being urged to take part in this years Food Festival Window competition, sponsored by Church Street Florists.
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Businesses in Broadstairs are being urged to take part in this years Food Festival Window competition, sponsored by Church Street Florists.
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07-Sep-11 08:56
New figures have revealed that Margate is still in the top 6 English towns, with vacant shops.
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New figures have revealed that Margate is still in the top 6 English towns, with vacant shops.
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07-Sep-11 08:46
Local MP, Laura Sandys has been campaigning for many months to secure better TV coverage for all households across Thanet.
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Local MP, Laura Sandys has been campaigning for many months to secure better TV coverage for all households across Thanet.
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06-Sep-11 09:45
A Cuban conjurer called ‘Manuel Martinez’ wowed the audience on a primetime ITV1 show, before revealing his true identity, as Margate magician Gary Keates.
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A Cuban conjurer called ‘Manuel Martinez’ wowed the audience on a primetime ITV1 show, before revealing his true identity, as Margate magician Gary Keates.
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06-Sep-11 08:22
American horror author Nic Brown, found inspiration for for his new novel about werewolves, witches and sea monsters - right here in Thanet.
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American horror author Nic Brown, found inspiration for for his new novel about werewolves, witches and sea monsters - right here in Thanet.
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06-Sep-11 08:14
Plans to convert one of the few remaining properties in Margate recognisable from Turner’s day into a hotel are taking a major step forward.
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Plans to convert one of the few remaining properties in Margate recognisable from Turner’s day into a hotel are taking a major step forward.
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06-Sep-11 08:07
There are fears that dozens of railway ticket offices in Kent could be closed, after a ‘hitlist’ was revealed by The Transport Salaried Staffs’ Association.
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There are fears that dozens of railway ticket offices in Kent could be closed, after a ‘hitlist’ was revealed by The Transport Salaried Staffs’ Association.
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05-Sep-11 08:52
Rubbish is being illegally dumped across Kent 34 times every day on average, costing taxpayers more than £1m a year to clear up and enforce.
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Rubbish is being illegally dumped across Kent 34 times every day on average, costing taxpayers more than £1m a year to clear up and enforce.
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05-Sep-11 08:43
Parts of Thanet are to be targeted in a two-month Kent Police operation to tackle theft and violent crime.
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Parts of Thanet are to be targeted in a two-month Kent Police operation to tackle theft and violent crime.
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05-Sep-11 07:23
Viewers of the X-Factor would have seen local boy Luke Lucas wowing the judges of the show on Saturday night (3rd September).
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Viewers of the X-Factor would have seen local boy Luke Lucas wowing the judges of the show on Saturday night (3rd September).
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02-Sep-11 09:10
Margate’s Turner Contemporary is undergoing a change with the replacement of its current exhibition Revealed into a new one called Nothing In The World But Youth, which opens on Saturday the 17th of September.
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Margate’s Turner Contemporary is undergoing a change with the replacement of its current exhibition Revealed into a new one called Nothing In The World But Youth, which opens on Saturday the 17th of September.
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02-Sep-11 08:56
Friends and family of Luke Lucas from Westgate will be tuning in tomorrow to see how he does on The X-Factor.
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Friends and family of Luke Lucas from Westgate will be tuning in tomorrow to see how he does on The X-Factor.
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02-Sep-11 08:49
Traffic commissioners have summoned the owners of Owen Mullen Contractors to appear at a public enquiry in Eastbourne today after the death of 29-year old Marc Dunk, who was hit by a lorry while on his way to work at Charles River Laboratories in Manston in February last year.
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Traffic commissioners have summoned the owners of Owen Mullen Contractors to appear at a public enquiry in Eastbourne today after the death of 29-year old Marc Dunk, who was hit by a lorry while on his way to work at Charles River Laboratories in Manston in February last year.
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02-Sep-11 08:21
Critics of the Government’s new Enterprise Zone at Prizer claim it will not do enough to improve the economic regeneration of east Kent.
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Critics of the Government’s new Enterprise Zone at Prizer claim it will not do enough to improve the economic regeneration of east Kent.
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01-Sep-11 08:57
A survey by property website Globrix has named Margate and Ramsgate as one of the top areas to buy properties at bargain prices by the seaside
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A survey by property website Globrix has named Margate and Ramsgate as one of the top areas to buy properties at bargain prices by the seaside
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01-Sep-11 08:51
A group of former Pfizer employees is one of the first companies to set up a business on the site.
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A group of former Pfizer employees is one of the first companies to set up a business on the site.
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01-Sep-11 08:46
The council’s Environmental Health team is working with the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) on their Shattered Lives campaign, which aims to highlight the impact that slips, trips and falls from height can have.
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The council’s Environmental Health team is working with the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) on their Shattered Lives campaign, which aims to highlight the impact that slips, trips and falls from height can have.
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01-Sep-11 08:39
Thanet residents are being invited by Thanet District Council and Kent Police to take part in the latest Community Safety Open Forum on 7 pm, Tuesday the 6th of September at Christ Church Junior School in Ramsgate.
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Thanet residents are being invited by Thanet District Council and Kent Police to take part in the latest Community Safety Open Forum on 7 pm, Tuesday the 6th of September at Christ Church Junior School in Ramsgate.
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01-Sep-11 08:18
A 46 year old motorcyclist from Margate was struck by a lorry while pushing his broken-down bike at Manston Road on 26th of August.
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A 46 year old motorcyclist from Margate was struck by a lorry while pushing his broken-down bike at Manston Road on 26th of August.
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31-Aug-11 08:55
The Thanet Male Voice Choir will be performing a free concert at The Pavillion in Broadstairs this evening(Wednesday 31st August) as part of Proms By The Sea.
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The Thanet Male Voice Choir will be performing a free concert at The Pavillion in Broadstairs this evening(Wednesday 31st August) as part of Proms By The Sea.
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31-Aug-11 08:48
More job opportunities are coming to Thanet’s Gateway Plus in September, with the latest in a series of employment fairs.
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More job opportunities are coming to Thanet’s Gateway Plus in September, with the latest in a series of employment fairs.
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31-Aug-11 08:42
A new community cafe, has opened up in King Street, Ramsgate. "The Kitchen" has taken it’s inspiration from Jamie Olivers "Fifteen" restaurant.
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A new community cafe, has opened up in King Street, Ramsgate. "The Kitchen" has taken it’s inspiration from Jamie Olivers "Fifteen" restaurant.
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31-Aug-11 08:24
Nurses at the QEQM hospital in Margate have become the first in the South East to wear 'do not disturb' vests.
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Nurses at the QEQM hospital in Margate have become the first in the South East to wear 'do not disturb' vests.
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30-Aug-11 08:45
Hard-up taxpayers are forking out hundreds of thousands a year ensuring Kent’s top cops can continue to travel in luxury.
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Hard-up taxpayers are forking out hundreds of thousands a year ensuring Kent’s top cops can continue to travel in luxury.
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30-Aug-11 08:08
Plans to build 550 homes on land designated for business development in Thanet have been criticised by Thanet Labour Group.
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Plans to build 550 homes on land designated for business development in Thanet have been criticised by Thanet Labour Group.
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29-Aug-11 16:12
Up to 80 swimmers taking part in a race to raise money for the RNLI had to be rescued after strong currents led to many of the competitors being pulled away by the tide.
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Up to 80 swimmers taking part in a race to raise money for the RNLI had to be rescued after strong currents led to many of the competitors being pulled away by the tide.
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26-Aug-11 09:18
Hundreds of pupils across Thanet have learned their GCSE results yesterday.
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Hundreds of pupils across Thanet have learned their GCSE results yesterday.
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26-Aug-11 09:10
A high street shop in Margate has been shut down after Thanet council environmental officers found serious dangers with their electrical system.
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A high street shop in Margate has been shut down after Thanet council environmental officers found serious dangers with their electrical system.
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26-Aug-11 09:04
Thanet’s toilets at West Bay have been targeted again by arsonists and vandals for the third time.
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Thanet’s toilets at West Bay have been targeted again by arsonists and vandals for the third time.
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26-Aug-11 09:01
A man who woke up on a beach in Deal with no clue as to who he was has been identified.
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A man who woke up on a beach in Deal with no clue as to who he was has been identified.
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25-Aug-11 08:51
According to motoring and leisure association CSMA Club, Thanet has been named as one of the Top 20 seaside resorts in the country.
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According to motoring and leisure association CSMA Club, Thanet has been named as one of the Top 20 seaside resorts in the country.
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25-Aug-11 08:46
Voter registration forms will soon be dropping through letterboxes across Thanet.
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Voter registration forms will soon be dropping through letterboxes across Thanet.
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25-Aug-11 08:19
Kent Police is appealing for witnesses following a road traffic collision on Friday the 5th of August in Herne Bay.
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Kent Police is appealing for witnesses following a road traffic collision on Friday the 5th of August in Herne Bay.
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24-Aug-11 09:07
Property prices in France are hitting bargain levels again, reigniting a wave of interest from buyers in Kent.
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Property prices in France are hitting bargain levels again, reigniting a wave of interest from buyers in Kent.
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24-Aug-11 09:01
Thanet District Council’s Environmental Health team are urging people to be cautious when topping up their tans.
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Thanet District Council’s Environmental Health team are urging people to be cautious when topping up their tans.
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24-Aug-11 08:50
Bannatyne’s Health Club and Spa in Broadstairs continues to defy the current economic climate, having just completed a £50,000 investment in new fitness equipment.
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Bannatyne’s Health Club and Spa in Broadstairs continues to defy the current economic climate, having just completed a £50,000 investment in new fitness equipment.
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23-Aug-11 08:55
Station manager Pete Willson unveiled new presenter 'Nasty' Nick Bateman on 107.8 Academy FM this morning.
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Station manager Pete Willson unveiled new presenter 'Nasty' Nick Bateman on 107.8 Academy FM this morning.
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23-Aug-11 08:14
Police have issued a photograph of man, who claims to have no memory. The man walked into a hospital unit in Deal last Thursday, after waking up on a beach suffering head pains and amnesia.
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Police have issued a photograph of man, who claims to have no memory. The man walked into a hospital unit in Deal last Thursday, after waking up on a beach suffering head pains and amnesia.
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23-Aug-11 08:08
Thanet District Council and Kent Police are inviting local people to the latest ‘Community Safety Open Forum’.
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Thanet District Council and Kent Police are inviting local people to the latest ‘Community Safety Open Forum’.
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23-Aug-11 08:04
Kent County Council has been heavily criticised, after it was discovered nearly £24m has been invested in four tobacco firms, as part of its pension fund portfolio.
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Kent County Council has been heavily criticised, after it was discovered nearly £24m has been invested in four tobacco firms, as part of its pension fund portfolio.
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22-Aug-11 08:19
A neon sign reading "More Passion", has been installed inside Number 10 Downing Street, by Tracey Emin.
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A neon sign reading "More Passion", has been installed inside Number 10 Downing Street, by Tracey Emin.
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22-Aug-11 06:57
Thanet District Council and Volleyball England are proud to unveil a brand new sports court on Margate beach.
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Thanet District Council and Volleyball England are proud to unveil a brand new sports court on Margate beach.
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22-Aug-11 06:54
New figures have shown that home repossessions in the county are at their lowest for 6 years.
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New figures have shown that home repossessions in the county are at their lowest for 6 years.
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22-Aug-11 06:49
Kent County Council’s regeneration chief has expressed disappointment at a £10 million government grant to improve broadband speeds, especially in rural areas.
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Kent County Council’s regeneration chief has expressed disappointment at a £10 million government grant to improve broadband speeds, especially in rural areas.
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19-Aug-11 09:58
The Nelson Park riding centre in Birchington is hoping to raise money for charity by holding an open day on Bank Holiday Monday, August 29.
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The Nelson Park riding centre in Birchington is hoping to raise money for charity by holding an open day on Bank Holiday Monday, August 29.
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19-Aug-11 09:54
A casting agency is looking for paid extras to appear in a series of short films to be filmed in Margate.
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A casting agency is looking for paid extras to appear in a series of short films to be filmed in Margate.
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19-Aug-11 09:49
Thanet District Council planning committee rejected plans for a five-storey building along Marina Esplanade because it’s not in keeping with other surrounding buildings.
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Thanet District Council planning committee rejected plans for a five-storey building along Marina Esplanade because it’s not in keeping with other surrounding buildings.
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19-Aug-11 09:45
A Ramsgate school joins in the celebration as students across the isle celebrated their A-level results.
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A Ramsgate school joins in the celebration as students across the isle celebrated their A-level results.
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19-Aug-11 09:40
Record numbers of boat owners are using the facility at Ramsgate’s Royal Harbour Marina.
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Record numbers of boat owners are using the facility at Ramsgate’s Royal Harbour Marina.
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19-Aug-11 09:25
The chief executive of Kent International Airport Charles Buchanan said Manston airport could shut down if it is not allowed to operate more night flights.
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The chief executive of Kent International Airport Charles Buchanan said Manston airport could shut down if it is not allowed to operate more night flights.
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18-Aug-11 09:19
Tracey Emin will be featured in the last episode of the documentary series Who Do You Think You Are where it shows celebrities on a journey to trace their family trees.
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Tracey Emin will be featured in the last episode of the documentary series Who Do You Think You Are where it shows celebrities on a journey to trace their family trees.
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18-Aug-11 09:12
Public toilets in Minnis Bay have quickly been brought back into use, following vandalism in two days.
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Public toilets in Minnis Bay have quickly been brought back into use, following vandalism in two days.
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18-Aug-11 08:59
The Government has turned down a request by Thanet District Council to implement a maximum journey time for livestock.
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The Government has turned down a request by Thanet District Council to implement a maximum journey time for livestock.
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18-Aug-11 08:46
The former Pfizer site in Sandwich, now known as Discovery Park, has been declared enterprise zone after a successful bid to the government.
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The former Pfizer site in Sandwich, now known as Discovery Park, has been declared enterprise zone after a successful bid to the government.
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17-Aug-11 09:49
There’s Seaside fun and games for all the family in Broadstairs today, at the towns annual water gala.
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There’s Seaside fun and games for all the family in Broadstairs today, at the towns annual water gala.
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17-Aug-11 09:42
A teenager from Westgate has reached the bootcamp stage of TV talent show the X Factor, after making through the first rounds of auditions.
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A teenager from Westgate has reached the bootcamp stage of TV talent show the X Factor, after making through the first rounds of auditions.
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17-Aug-11 09:19
A teenager is in a serious condition in hospital, after falling from his mini moto bike.
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A teenager is in a serious condition in hospital, after falling from his mini moto bike.
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17-Aug-11 09:15
Rail passengers across Kent are reeling, after another huge hike in fares was announced yesterday. Season tickets will go up by another 8 per cent in January 2012.
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Rail passengers across Kent are reeling, after another huge hike in fares was announced yesterday. Season tickets will go up by another 8 per cent in January 2012.
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16-Aug-11 09:18
Kent police have announced that five times more cannabis farms have been found in Kent, compared with two years ago.
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Kent police have announced that five times more cannabis farms have been found in Kent, compared with two years ago.
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16-Aug-11 09:10
It’s been revealed that most of Thanet councils CCTV cameras are trained on cars and drivers entering Mill Lane car park in Margate.
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It’s been revealed that most of Thanet councils CCTV cameras are trained on cars and drivers entering Mill Lane car park in Margate.
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16-Aug-11 08:04
A daredevil hair stylist has raised more than £1,300, after leaping out of a plane, for a 12,000ft sky dive.
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A daredevil hair stylist has raised more than £1,300, after leaping out of a plane, for a 12,000ft sky dive.
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15-Aug-11 08:51
Mike Whiting of Kent County Council - has said that more town and parish councils should be formed in Kent, so everyone can benefit from local decision-making.
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Mike Whiting of Kent County Council - has said that more town and parish councils should be formed in Kent, so everyone can benefit from local decision-making.
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15-Aug-11 08:26
New Research has revealed that more than 110,000 people in Kent, don’t have any qualifications.
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New Research has revealed that more than 110,000 people in Kent, don’t have any qualifications.
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15-Aug-11 08:17
Chairman of the Kent Police Federation, Ian Pointon, has warned the Government that its programme of spending cuts will make it more difficult police to respond to widespread social disorder.
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Chairman of the Kent Police Federation, Ian Pointon, has warned the Government that its programme of spending cuts will make it more difficult police to respond to widespread social disorder.
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12-Aug-11 09:43
It’s been reported that raw sewage has been seeping onto a popular Broadstairs beach since last Friday. The leak appeared at the base of steps leading to Stone Bay last week.
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It’s been reported that raw sewage has been seeping onto a popular Broadstairs beach since last Friday. The leak appeared at the base of steps leading to Stone Bay last week.
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12-Aug-11 08:23
RSPCA shops around the Isle of Thanet are calling for residents to clear out their wardrobes.
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RSPCA shops around the Isle of Thanet are calling for residents to clear out their wardrobes.
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12-Aug-11 08:09
Hundreds of people are expected at a mass demonstration in Ramsgate this weekend. The rally is to protest against live animal exports through the port of Ramsgate.
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Hundreds of people are expected at a mass demonstration in Ramsgate this weekend. The rally is to protest against live animal exports through the port of Ramsgate.
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12-Aug-11 08:03
A total of 25 abandoned and untaxed vehicles have been removed from the streets of Thanet as part of the latest Operation Cubit.
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A total of 25 abandoned and untaxed vehicles have been removed from the streets of Thanet as part of the latest Operation Cubit.
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12-Aug-11 07:58
A 17-year-old youth has been arrested by police in Kent on suspicion of inciting a riot in Margate.
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A 17-year-old youth has been arrested by police in Kent on suspicion of inciting a riot in Margate.
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12-Aug-11 07:51
A unique collection of historic cathedral models have gone on display in Margate for the first time in 30 years.
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A unique collection of historic cathedral models have gone on display in Margate for the first time in 30 years.
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11-Aug-11 09:18
Newington fish bar’s Charlie White and Nigel Derrett are preparing to cycle from Lands End to John O’Groats to raise funds for the Alfie Appeal.
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Newington fish bar’s Charlie White and Nigel Derrett are preparing to cycle from Lands End to John O’Groats to raise funds for the Alfie Appeal.
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11-Aug-11 08:19
Drivers and cyclists in Thanet have been warned to look out for holes in the road, after the theft of nearly 200 manhole covers across Kent, in recent weeks.
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Drivers and cyclists in Thanet have been warned to look out for holes in the road, after the theft of nearly 200 manhole covers across Kent, in recent weeks.
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11-Aug-11 08:12
Kent Police say there was no “significant damage or disorder” overnight - though there were a number of arrests.
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Kent Police say there was no “significant damage or disorder” overnight - though there were a number of arrests.
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11-Aug-11 07:54
More than 100 dogs and their owners took part in a canine charity event, Pooches on the Prom in Ramsgate at the weekend.
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More than 100 dogs and their owners took part in a canine charity event, Pooches on the Prom in Ramsgate at the weekend.
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10-Aug-11 09:19
Thanet District Council has written to the government, calling on them to press the European Commission for a maximum journey time of eight hours for live animal shipments.
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Thanet District Council has written to the government, calling on them to press the European Commission for a maximum journey time of eight hours for live animal shipments.
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10-Aug-11 09:19
New Government figures have revealed that a staggering number of pupils were temporarily excluded, from Kent schools last year.
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New Government figures have revealed that a staggering number of pupils were temporarily excluded, from Kent schools last year.
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10-Aug-11 09:12
Parents are being urged to make sure they know where their children are in the evenings, after some incidents of vandalism across Kent.
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Parents are being urged to make sure they know where their children are in the evenings, after some incidents of vandalism across Kent.
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09-Aug-11 09:44
Free monthly advice clinics in Broadstairs are on offer for Thanet businesses.
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Free monthly advice clinics in Broadstairs are on offer for Thanet businesses.
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09-Aug-11 09:24
Plans for a Tesco on Margate seafront will go back to Thanet council after a shock legal challenge.
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Plans for a Tesco on Margate seafront will go back to Thanet council after a shock legal challenge.
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09-Aug-11 09:14
GPs could be allowed to pray with their patients without facing the threat of being suspended as the General Medical Council (GMC) is set to review its rules.
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GPs could be allowed to pray with their patients without facing the threat of being suspended as the General Medical Council (GMC) is set to review its rules.
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08-Aug-11 08:55
Thanet’s starring role is continuing, with two national TV adverts filmed locally, a documentary and visits from Canadian models and a top photographer.
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Thanet’s starring role is continuing, with two national TV adverts filmed locally, a documentary and visits from Canadian models and a top photographer.
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08-Aug-11 08:39
Agencies supplying staff to Thanet Earth have been cleared of misconduct after complaints by a trade union.
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Agencies supplying staff to Thanet Earth have been cleared of misconduct after complaints by a trade union.
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08-Aug-11 08:19
A man has been treated for smoke inhalation after being rescued from the ninth floor of a block of flats in Ramsgate.
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A man has been treated for smoke inhalation after being rescued from the ninth floor of a block of flats in Ramsgate.
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04-Aug-11 08:08
The Turner Contemporary gallery, in Margate, has announced - Late Night Live, a series of free events which will take place on the last Friday of each month, from 6pm-10pm.
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The Turner Contemporary gallery, in Margate, has announced - Late Night Live, a series of free events which will take place on the last Friday of each month, from 6pm-10pm.
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04-Aug-11 07:50
Visitors are arriving in Broadstairs for the annual Folk Festival which starts tomorrow 5th August and runs for a whole week until Friday 12th August.
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Visitors are arriving in Broadstairs for the annual Folk Festival which starts tomorrow 5th August and runs for a whole week until Friday 12th August.
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04-Aug-11 07:44
Police are appealing for witnesses, following a three vehicle collision in Margate yesterday, which left a motorcyclist with serious injuries.
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Police are appealing for witnesses, following a three vehicle collision in Margate yesterday, which left a motorcyclist with serious injuries.
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03-Aug-11 10:01
Almost 50 breakers’ yards and scrap metal dealers across Kent have been targeted, in a police operation to combat metal theft.
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Almost 50 breakers’ yards and scrap metal dealers across Kent have been targeted, in a police operation to combat metal theft.
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03-Aug-11 09:58
New high speed train services are to start a month early, thanks to funding from Kent County Council.
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New high speed train services are to start a month early, thanks to funding from Kent County Council.
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03-Aug-11 09:21
Families and businesses in Thanet are reportedly “embarrassed” by rubbish strewn streets.
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Families and businesses in Thanet are reportedly “embarrassed” by rubbish strewn streets.
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02-Aug-11 09:19
Thanet’s only community radio Academy FM is looking for sponsors to keep the station in operation.
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Thanet’s only community radio Academy FM is looking for sponsors to keep the station in operation.
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02-Aug-11 09:14
A 17-year-old from Margate has set up a petition to fight proposals by Kent County Council to cut the number of youth centres controlled by the authority in Kent and Thanet.
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A 17-year-old from Margate has set up a petition to fight proposals by Kent County Council to cut the number of youth centres controlled by the authority in Kent and Thanet.
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02-Aug-11 09:03
63-year old Derek Rosser and his daughter Nicola Rosser from Margate were sentenced for laundering thousands of cash into Euros from the proceeds of a profitable international drug trafficking plot.
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63-year old Derek Rosser and his daughter Nicola Rosser from Margate were sentenced for laundering thousands of cash into Euros from the proceeds of a profitable international drug trafficking plot.
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02-Aug-11 08:59
Police continue to hunt a pair of armed raiders who stormed a Manston driving range wearing chemical suits and armed with a machete and a handgun.
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Police continue to hunt a pair of armed raiders who stormed a Manston driving range wearing chemical suits and armed with a machete and a handgun.
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01-Aug-11 09:01
Complaints about road congestion have dropped by more than a quarter, following a groundbreaking move by Kent County Council to minimise traffic disruption.
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Complaints about road congestion have dropped by more than a quarter, following a groundbreaking move by Kent County Council to minimise traffic disruption.
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01-Aug-11 08:53
A study into top university admissions, has revealed a shocking divide between West Kent schools, and those here in East Kent.
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A study into top university admissions, has revealed a shocking divide between West Kent schools, and those here in East Kent.
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01-Aug-11 08:23
Marine experts are appealing for people in Thanet to take part in the national jellyfish survey.
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Marine experts are appealing for people in Thanet to take part in the national jellyfish survey.
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01-Aug-11 07:04
A YouTube video highlighting police spending cuts, has been launched by the Kent Police Federation - which represents rank-and-file officers in Kent.
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A YouTube video highlighting police spending cuts, has been launched by the Kent Police Federation - which represents rank-and-file officers in Kent.
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29-Jul-11 09:03
Thanet College in Broadstairs has a range of FREE summer taster sessions running through August, so if you’re still unsure of what you are doing in September, you can register your interest.
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Thanet College in Broadstairs has a range of FREE summer taster sessions running through August, so if you’re still unsure of what you are doing in September, you can register your interest.
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29-Jul-11 08:48
The people behind the record breaking ABBA themed Big Broadstairs Weekend, will be holding a ‘silent disco’ in August.
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The people behind the record breaking ABBA themed Big Broadstairs Weekend, will be holding a ‘silent disco’ in August.
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28-Jul-11 08:49
Beach goers in Broadstairs could be left without a lift for some weeks, after a major breakdown.
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Beach goers in Broadstairs could be left without a lift for some weeks, after a major breakdown.
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28-Jul-11 08:46
A dispersal order to tackle anti-social, and nuisance behaviour, is now in force in Ramsgate.
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A dispersal order to tackle anti-social, and nuisance behaviour, is now in force in Ramsgate.
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28-Jul-11 08:41
Kent County Council has finally appointed a permanent head of its struggling children’s services team.
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Kent County Council has finally appointed a permanent head of its struggling children’s services team.
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28-Jul-11 08:15
If you’re a local artist inspired by your coastline, then you could soon be showcasing your work as part of the eighth SeaART festival in Ramsgate.
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If you’re a local artist inspired by your coastline, then you could soon be showcasing your work as part of the eighth SeaART festival in Ramsgate.
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28-Jul-11 08:11
A new crackdown is underway around the Westwood Cross area to tackle the problem of illegal advertising on signs and parked vehicles.
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A new crackdown is underway around the Westwood Cross area to tackle the problem of illegal advertising on signs and parked vehicles.
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28-Jul-11 08:08
A Kent homelessness charity has said the county is facing a “crisis” with a dramatic 93 per cent rise in demand for its ‘rough sleeper’ service.
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A Kent homelessness charity has said the county is facing a “crisis” with a dramatic 93 per cent rise in demand for its ‘rough sleeper’ service.
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27-Jul-11 09:52
A springer spaniel had a lucky escape yesterday when it swam out to sea in bid to catch some seagulls.
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A springer spaniel had a lucky escape yesterday when it swam out to sea in bid to catch some seagulls.
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26-Jul-11 09:48
A day of free activities on Margate Main Sands is set to welcome the school summer holidays.
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A day of free activities on Margate Main Sands is set to welcome the school summer holidays.
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26-Jul-11 09:44
Transatlantic flights could take off from Manston airport from as early as summer next year if a fledgling operator manages to get its plans off the ground.
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Transatlantic flights could take off from Manston airport from as early as summer next year if a fledgling operator manages to get its plans off the ground.
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26-Jul-11 09:41
District councilors approved plans last Wednesday for a new Sainsbury’s supermarket.
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District councilors approved plans last Wednesday for a new Sainsbury’s supermarket.
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26-Jul-11 09:20
More than sixteen thousand people in Thanet have yet to renew their claim for tax credits.
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More than sixteen thousand people in Thanet have yet to renew their claim for tax credits.
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26-Jul-11 09:10
A leading trade union warns that controversial plans to slash almost £1 million from Kent’s youth service budget could lead to a rise in antisocial behaviour
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A leading trade union warns that controversial plans to slash almost £1 million from Kent’s youth service budget could lead to a rise in antisocial behaviour
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26-Jul-11 08:57
The hopes of Hartsdown Technology College getting a revamp have been shattered last week following the scrapping of the Government’s Building Schools for the Future scheme.
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The hopes of Hartsdown Technology College getting a revamp have been shattered last week following the scrapping of the Government’s Building Schools for the Future scheme.
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25-Jul-11 09:48
The government announced that Coastal communities across the UK will receive a multi-million pound boost each year from a new coastal communities fund.
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The government announced that Coastal communities across the UK will receive a multi-million pound boost each year from a new coastal communities fund.
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25-Jul-11 08:59
New plans for the Margate Football Club’s ground in Hartsdown Park have been passed to council officers for approval subject to a planning agreement being put in place.
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New plans for the Margate Football Club’s ground in Hartsdown Park have been passed to council officers for approval subject to a planning agreement being put in place.
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25-Jul-11 08:55
Rail campaigners have accused train operator Southeastern of slowing down mainline services by adding additional stops in a bid to make High Speed 1 more appealing.
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Rail campaigners have accused train operator Southeastern of slowing down mainline services by adding additional stops in a bid to make High Speed 1 more appealing.
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22-Jul-11 08:54
Everyones invited to the Ramsgate Town Carnival, taking place this weekend.
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Everyones invited to the Ramsgate Town Carnival, taking place this weekend.
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22-Jul-11 08:50
A review of Kent Police’s £50 million savings plan has concluded the force is better prepared than most to cope with the financial challenges ahead.
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A review of Kent Police’s £50 million savings plan has concluded the force is better prepared than most to cope with the financial challenges ahead.
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22-Jul-11 08:45
Former Kent County Council chief executive Peter Gilroy has paid back a controversial £18,000-plus payment to himself, that was “not permitted in law”.
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Former Kent County Council chief executive Peter Gilroy has paid back a controversial £18,000-plus payment to himself, that was “not permitted in law”.
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22-Jul-11 06:55
Police officers in East Kent are searching for a man who grabbed an eight-year-old girl, as she played with her two cousins in Dane Park, Margate.
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Police officers in East Kent are searching for a man who grabbed an eight-year-old girl, as she played with her two cousins in Dane Park, Margate.
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21-Jul-11 08:00
Margate Football Club are rocking their way into the season with Captain Craig Cloke sealing the season’s first player sponsorship for the coming season.
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Margate Football Club are rocking their way into the season with Captain Craig Cloke sealing the season’s first player sponsorship for the coming season.
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21-Jul-11 07:58
Ramsgate Sailing Week takes to the waves from Monday, July the 25th, until Saturday, July the 30th with a special guest.
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Ramsgate Sailing Week takes to the waves from Monday, July the 25th, until Saturday, July the 30th with a special guest.
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21-Jul-11 07:56
A groundbreaking new version of the respected International Baccalaureate combining academic subjects with vocational study is to be trialled in three Kent schools.
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A groundbreaking new version of the respected International Baccalaureate combining academic subjects with vocational study is to be trialled in three Kent schools.
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20-Jul-11 09:51
Contractors have begun shifting rotting seaweed from Thanets beaches, as residents warn it will damage tourism.
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Contractors have begun shifting rotting seaweed from Thanets beaches, as residents warn it will damage tourism.
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20-Jul-11 09:26
The Turner Contemporary Gallery in Margate, is celebrating after surpassing its 12 month target of visitors, in just 3 months.
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The Turner Contemporary Gallery in Margate, is celebrating after surpassing its 12 month target of visitors, in just 3 months.
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20-Jul-11 08:42
Police in Thanet are appealing for witnesses following a robbery at the Greensoles golf range, in Manston Road, Manston, on Sunday night, 17 July.
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Police in Thanet are appealing for witnesses following a robbery at the Greensoles golf range, in Manston Road, Manston, on Sunday night, 17 July.
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19-Jul-11 11:28
Tracey Emin has supported a charity postcard auction at Margate Harbour Arm by donating three pieces of work in aid of Pilgrims Hospices.
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Tracey Emin has supported a charity postcard auction at Margate Harbour Arm by donating three pieces of work in aid of Pilgrims Hospices.
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19-Jul-11 11:24
A 5 year old girl from Westgate has been signed up by a top modelling agency in London.
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A 5 year old girl from Westgate has been signed up by a top modelling agency in London.
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19-Jul-11 10:57
Fundraisers at QEQM Hospital are aiming to collect more than £1,500 towards a new Ultrasound scanner.
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Fundraisers at QEQM Hospital are aiming to collect more than £1,500 towards a new Ultrasound scanner.
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19-Jul-11 10:40
Campaigners calling for lower train fares are due to launch a petition at Margate train station.
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Campaigners calling for lower train fares are due to launch a petition at Margate train station.
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19-Jul-11 10:38
Chief Superintendent Mark Nottage has been named by Kent Police as the commander for the newly created East Kent division.
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Chief Superintendent Mark Nottage has been named by Kent Police as the commander for the newly created East Kent division.
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19-Jul-11 10:32
Residents in North Avenue, Ramsgate were woken up in the early hours of Friday morning after joyriders flipped a car on its roof and wedged it between two parked cars.
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Residents in North Avenue, Ramsgate were woken up in the early hours of Friday morning after joyriders flipped a car on its roof and wedged it between two parked cars.
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19-Jul-11 10:25
Around 50 protesters gathered at Thanet council last Thursday to campaign for an end to live animal exports from the port of Ramsgate.
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Around 50 protesters gathered at Thanet council last Thursday to campaign for an end to live animal exports from the port of Ramsgate.
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18-Jul-11 10:15
Following a successful tournament last week, Royal St George’s will remain on the exclusive list of Open Championship hosts and can look forward to receiving another invitation within the next decade.
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Following a successful tournament last week, Royal St George’s will remain on the exclusive list of Open Championship hosts and can look forward to receiving another invitation within the next decade.
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18-Jul-11 10:04
Flybe has enjoyed record business on their Manston flights as golfers and fans descend on Kent for the Open Championship.
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Flybe has enjoyed record business on their Manston flights as golfers and fans descend on Kent for the Open Championship.
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18-Jul-11 09:56
Unite union prepares a major campaign of action against fresh produce labour practices. The union claims Fresca Group, the company behind Thanet Earth, operates like a “sweatshop” because it uses casual labour supplied by agencies.
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Unite union prepares a major campaign of action against fresh produce labour practices. The union claims Fresca Group, the company behind Thanet Earth, operates like a “sweatshop” because it uses casual labour supplied by agencies.
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18-Jul-11 09:52
Kent County Council is proposing a major restructure of its youth services which could result in the closure of youth centres throughout the county.
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Kent County Council is proposing a major restructure of its youth services which could result in the closure of youth centres throughout the county.
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18-Jul-11 09:38
Police have shutdown a crack den in Ramsgate after a decade of drug-fuelled disturbances.
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Police have shutdown a crack den in Ramsgate after a decade of drug-fuelled disturbances.
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15-Jul-11 09:55
Fundraisers at QEQM Hospital are aiming to collect more than £1,500 towards a new Ultrasound scanner.
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Fundraisers at QEQM Hospital are aiming to collect more than £1,500 towards a new Ultrasound scanner.
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15-Jul-11 07:58
More than 20,000 trees are to be made available, to community groups, schools, parish councils and charities across Kent, to help improve their green spaces.
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More than 20,000 trees are to be made available, to community groups, schools, parish councils and charities across Kent, to help improve their green spaces.
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15-Jul-11 07:42
Violent crime in Kent has dropped to its lowest level for four years, according to new Home Office figures.
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Violent crime in Kent has dropped to its lowest level for four years, according to new Home Office figures.
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14-Jul-11 09:19
Margate's Scenic Railway has had its listing upgraded to a Grade II* - placing it in the top six percent of listed buildings.
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Margate's Scenic Railway has had its listing upgraded to a Grade II* - placing it in the top six percent of listed buildings.
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14-Jul-11 09:07
The eyes of the world are on East Kent as the Open Golf tees off - and it's hoped that some of the 180,000 visitors will stop off in Thanet.
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The eyes of the world are on East Kent as the Open Golf tees off - and it's hoped that some of the 180,000 visitors will stop off in Thanet.
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14-Jul-11 09:07
A relationship charity is moving back into Broadstairs, one year after it left the town.
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A relationship charity is moving back into Broadstairs, one year after it left the town.
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12-Jul-11 08:16
Thanet Labour group is putting forward a motion to prevent night time flying from Manston airport.
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Thanet Labour group is putting forward a motion to prevent night time flying from Manston airport.
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12-Jul-11 08:16
A 5 year old girl from Westgate has been signed up by a top modelling agency in London.
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A 5 year old girl from Westgate has been signed up by a top modelling agency in London.
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12-Jul-11 08:12
A freedom of information act request has revealed that Thanet police officers suffer the third highest rate of assaults in Kent.
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A freedom of information act request has revealed that Thanet police officers suffer the third highest rate of assaults in Kent.
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12-Jul-11 07:57
Hundreds of spectators turned out over the weekend to watch top international players compete at the Hornby Margate Masters beach volleyball tournament.
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Hundreds of spectators turned out over the weekend to watch top international players compete at the Hornby Margate Masters beach volleyball tournament.
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12-Jul-11 07:53
A teenager was charged with the killing of a 25 year old man in an incident outside a Margate night club.
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A teenager was charged with the killing of a 25 year old man in an incident outside a Margate night club.
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11-Jul-11 08:29
A Cliftonville landlord has been fined for operating a house in multiple occupation (HMO) without a licence.
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A Cliftonville landlord has been fined for operating a house in multiple occupation (HMO) without a licence.
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11-Jul-11 08:25
A request under the Freedom of Information Act shows that THANET council netted nearly £300,000 in parking fines .
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A request under the Freedom of Information Act shows that THANET council netted nearly £300,000 in parking fines .
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11-Jul-11 08:14
The government has passed back to Thanet District Council the decision on controversial plans to build a new retail superstore near Arlington House in Margate
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The government has passed back to Thanet District Council the decision on controversial plans to build a new retail superstore near Arlington House in Margate
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11-Jul-11 08:09
The royal St.George Golf Club in Sandwich is playing host to the Open Golf Championship from 14th to 17th of July .
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The royal St.George Golf Club in Sandwich is playing host to the Open Golf Championship from 14th to 17th of July .
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08-Jul-11 09:01
Road safety campaigners have hit out at Kent’s highways authority for its “outdated” and “offensive” position on county-wide 20mph zones.
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Road safety campaigners have hit out at Kent’s highways authority for its “outdated” and “offensive” position on county-wide 20mph zones.
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08-Jul-11 08:58
One of Thanets beaches has taken a starring role in a major new TV commercial.
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One of Thanets beaches has taken a starring role in a major new TV commercial.
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08-Jul-11 08:51
Margate and Cliftonville are the latest areas being targeted for an environmental crackdown during the council’s Operation Cleansweep.
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Margate and Cliftonville are the latest areas being targeted for an environmental crackdown during the council’s Operation Cleansweep.
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08-Jul-11 08:45
A Ramsgate flat that was used as a crack house has been closed down, following a string of complaints from residents in St Mildreds Road.
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A Ramsgate flat that was used as a crack house has been closed down, following a string of complaints from residents in St Mildreds Road.
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07-Jul-11 09:52
Artefacts from three Dickens collections, including one in Broadstairs, are on show in Boulogne.
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Artefacts from three Dickens collections, including one in Broadstairs, are on show in Boulogne.
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07-Jul-11 09:50
Legal team advise the council that they have no legal right to ban live animal exports.
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Legal team advise the council that they have no legal right to ban live animal exports.
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06-Jul-11 09:00
Local residents have complained to the Council about weeds taking over the streets in some areas of Thanet.
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Local residents have complained to the Council about weeds taking over the streets in some areas of Thanet.
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06-Jul-11 08:12
A photography exhibition showing 5 decades of surfing from East Kent, will be at The Old Lookout Gallery, on Broadstairs harbour, from July 15th-20th.
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A photography exhibition showing 5 decades of surfing from East Kent, will be at The Old Lookout Gallery, on Broadstairs harbour, from July 15th-20th.
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06-Jul-11 08:07
Kent Police are launching a campaign to reduce burglary over the summer, following more than 1,000 offences already this year.
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Kent Police are launching a campaign to reduce burglary over the summer, following more than 1,000 offences already this year.
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06-Jul-11 08:04
Three teenagers have been arrested following an incident at Westgate on Sea train station last Monday afternoon.
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Three teenagers have been arrested following an incident at Westgate on Sea train station last Monday afternoon.
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05-Jul-11 10:22
A man who plunged 80 feet from a clifftop in Ramsgate survived the fall on Thursday 30th of June.
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A man who plunged 80 feet from a clifftop in Ramsgate survived the fall on Thursday 30th of June.
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05-Jul-11 10:18
A significant move to get rid of poor parking in the streets of Thanet is under way.
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A significant move to get rid of poor parking in the streets of Thanet is under way.
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05-Jul-11 10:06
Broadstairs Information Kiosk is calling for volunteers with local knowledge to help out give advice to visitors.
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Broadstairs Information Kiosk is calling for volunteers with local knowledge to help out give advice to visitors.
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05-Jul-11 10:00
Councillors ask for your views on issues that affect you and local services at the Thanet Local Board meeting.
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Councillors ask for your views on issues that affect you and local services at the Thanet Local Board meeting.
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05-Jul-11 09:54
Kent Probation hopes to stop criminals in Thanet from re-offending by sending them back to school.
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Kent Probation hopes to stop criminals in Thanet from re-offending by sending them back to school.
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04-Jul-11 09:45
Images of attractions in Kent such as Botany Bay in Broadstairs, the Historic Dockyard Chatham and Hever Castle taken by the French photographer Jean Luc Benard are featured in London tube and rail stations.
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Images of attractions in Kent such as Botany Bay in Broadstairs, the Historic Dockyard Chatham and Hever Castle taken by the French photographer Jean Luc Benard are featured in London tube and rail stations.
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04-Jul-11 09:40
Kent Police are trying to get hold of a couple who chased after a man for snatching a handbag from a pensioner in Ramsgate.
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Kent Police are trying to get hold of a couple who chased after a man for snatching a handbag from a pensioner in Ramsgate.
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04-Jul-11 09:33
Education chiefs say they are going ahead with plans for concessionary bus travel for Kent's over-16 students.
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Education chiefs say they are going ahead with plans for concessionary bus travel for Kent's over-16 students.
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01-Jul-11 09:04
Another group of tourism champions have been trained to help promote what Thanet has to offer visitors.
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Another group of tourism champions have been trained to help promote what Thanet has to offer visitors.
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01-Jul-11 08:58
PE teacher Dan O’Neill, at the Marlowe Academy in Ramsgate, has helped to raise more than £8,000 for the Teenage Cancer Trust.
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PE teacher Dan O’Neill, at the Marlowe Academy in Ramsgate, has helped to raise more than £8,000 for the Teenage Cancer Trust.
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01-Jul-11 08:54
An unidentified man was airlifted to a London hospital yesterday afternoon, after falling from a clifftop in Ramsgate.
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An unidentified man was airlifted to a London hospital yesterday afternoon, after falling from a clifftop in Ramsgate.
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01-Jul-11 08:23
A second project in Thanet is celebrating this morning, after being awarded a cheque for nearly £60,000, from the Jubilee Millions project.
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A second project in Thanet is celebrating this morning, after being awarded a cheque for nearly £60,000, from the Jubilee Millions project.
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29-Jun-11 09:20
The team behind the project to reopen the Ramsgate tunnels is celebrating, after being awarded a cheque for £53,000.
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The team behind the project to reopen the Ramsgate tunnels is celebrating, after being awarded a cheque for £53,000.
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29-Jun-11 08:18
Major improvements have been made to a play area in Ramsgate, thanks to a community effort to raise the money required.
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Major improvements have been made to a play area in Ramsgate, thanks to a community effort to raise the money required.
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29-Jun-11 08:09
Kent Fire and Rescue Service says it received hundreds of calls yesterday afternoon, as storms swept across Kent.
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Kent Fire and Rescue Service says it received hundreds of calls yesterday afternoon, as storms swept across Kent.
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29-Jun-11 08:00
It’s been revealed that a teenager was stabbed with a screwdriver on Monday afternoon, after a fight got out of hand at Westgate-On-Sea train station.
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It’s been revealed that a teenager was stabbed with a screwdriver on Monday afternoon, after a fight got out of hand at Westgate-On-Sea train station.
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28-Jun-11 07:37
A teenager has been arrested yesterday on suspicion of murdering a man in an unprovoked attack outside Kabuki bar last Saturday.
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A teenager has been arrested yesterday on suspicion of murdering a man in an unprovoked attack outside Kabuki bar last Saturday.
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28-Jun-11 07:29
Retail jobs in Kent are at risk after clothing chain Jane Norman went into administration yesterday. Around 90 stores in the UK including the branch in Westwood Cross is affected.
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Retail jobs in Kent are at risk after clothing chain Jane Norman went into administration yesterday. Around 90 stores in the UK including the branch in Westwood Cross is affected.
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28-Jun-11 07:27
Rail campaigners have accused train operator Southeastern of slowing down mainline services by adding additional stops in a bid to make High Speed 1 more appealing.
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Rail campaigners have accused train operator Southeastern of slowing down mainline services by adding additional stops in a bid to make High Speed 1 more appealing.
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28-Jun-11 07:25
A man suffers burns to his hands after carrying a burning mattress out of his house in the early hours.
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A man suffers burns to his hands after carrying a burning mattress out of his house in the early hours.
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27-Jun-11 09:35
People in Thanet are urged to vote today for Ramsgate Tunnels to help reopen it as an all weather heritage attraction and educational resource.
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People in Thanet are urged to vote today for Ramsgate Tunnels to help reopen it as an all weather heritage attraction and educational resource.
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27-Jun-11 08:04
Margate band Two Wounded Birds played at Glastonbury for the first time this year
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Margate band Two Wounded Birds played at Glastonbury for the first time this year
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27-Jun-11 08:01
EU budget cuts could force some animal species into extinction in Kent. The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) is worried the scrapping of EU payments to farmers will have catastrophic effects on some species like the grey partridge, the lapwing and the tree sparrow.
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EU budget cuts could force some animal species into extinction in Kent. The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) is worried the scrapping of EU payments to farmers will have catastrophic effects on some species like the grey partridge, the lapwing and the tree sparrow.
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27-Jun-11 07:55
Critics of government scheme Work Programme say it will most likely fail in severely deprived areas such as Thanet. The scheme is aimed at helping people back into work. Approved providers, mostly private companies, will try to find employment for benefit claimants .
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Critics of government scheme Work Programme say it will most likely fail in severely deprived areas such as Thanet. The scheme is aimed at helping people back into work. Approved providers, mostly private companies, will try to find employment for benefit claimants .
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27-Jun-11 07:49
Police have started a murder investigation after the death of a man who was assaulted outside a bar in Margate.
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Police have started a murder investigation after the death of a man who was assaulted outside a bar in Margate.
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24-Jun-11 09:19
Tracey Emin has been chosen as one of five British artists to design the official posters for the 2012 Olympics.
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Tracey Emin has been chosen as one of five British artists to design the official posters for the 2012 Olympics.
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24-Jun-11 08:24
Work is underway on urgently needed repairs to save the Dreamland Cinema, in Margate.
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Work is underway on urgently needed repairs to save the Dreamland Cinema, in Margate.
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24-Jun-11 08:18
Pfizer has announced that it will retain about 350 jobs in its ‘pharmaceutical sciences’ operations at Sandwich.
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Pfizer has announced that it will retain about 350 jobs in its ‘pharmaceutical sciences’ operations at Sandwich.
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24-Jun-11 08:05
Kent County Council has signed a new long-term contract for road maintenance, with the aim of providing better value for taxpayers.
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Kent County Council has signed a new long-term contract for road maintenance, with the aim of providing better value for taxpayers.
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24-Jun-11 07:59
A mother and her two young children were saved by their smoke alarm, after a blaze took hold at their home in Sandwich last Thursday.
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A mother and her two young children were saved by their smoke alarm, after a blaze took hold at their home in Sandwich last Thursday.
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23-Jun-11 09:45
A pub landlady may have to ban her pet parrot from the bar - because he keeps swearing at the customers.
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A pub landlady may have to ban her pet parrot from the bar - because he keeps swearing at the customers.
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23-Jun-11 09:24
Online directory for people affected by domestic violence receives praise for its effectiveness.
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Online directory for people affected by domestic violence receives praise for its effectiveness.
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23-Jun-11 09:21
Oasis Domestic Abuse Service has been shortlisted for a National Lottery Award.
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Oasis Domestic Abuse Service has been shortlisted for a National Lottery Award.
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22-Jun-11 09:40
Rail company - Southeastern is to announce plans that will make it easier for passengers to claim money back if trains are late.
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Rail company - Southeastern is to announce plans that will make it easier for passengers to claim money back if trains are late.
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22-Jun-11 09:37
If you’re keen on sport, and you want to see some of the teams who may be taking part in next year’s Olympics, then you could be the perfect person to lend a hand at this year’s ‘Margate Masters’ – Beach Volleyball Tournament.
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If you’re keen on sport, and you want to see some of the teams who may be taking part in next year’s Olympics, then you could be the perfect person to lend a hand at this year’s ‘Margate Masters’ – Beach Volleyball Tournament.
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22-Jun-11 08:58
Kidney researchers are looking for local people aged 80 or older to take part in an important study.
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Kidney researchers are looking for local people aged 80 or older to take part in an important study.
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21-Jun-11 17:17
107.8 Academy FM Afternoon Show presenter Maeve Stankiste needs your vote in a national competition.
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107.8 Academy FM Afternoon Show presenter Maeve Stankiste needs your vote in a national competition.
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21-Jun-11 08:34
Kent International Airport bosses have called on the government to implement a 'congestion charge' on busy London airports.
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Kent International Airport bosses have called on the government to implement a 'congestion charge' on busy London airports.
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21-Jun-11 08:28
People of Thanet are being warned of a door-to-door recycling collection service called ‘Air Ambulance Service’.
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People of Thanet are being warned of a door-to-door recycling collection service called ‘Air Ambulance Service’.
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21-Jun-11 08:24
. A new hotel has opened in Ramsgate creating 15 jobs. Ramsgate Travelodge has opened after a £2million refit and Managing director Paul Harvey says it won’t be the last one in Thanet.
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. A new hotel has opened in Ramsgate creating 15 jobs. Ramsgate Travelodge has opened after a £2million refit and Managing director Paul Harvey says it won’t be the last one in Thanet.
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20-Jun-11 09:04
Following on from the success of the new you resolutions employment fair organised by employ thanet, a second has been proposed.
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Following on from the success of the new you resolutions employment fair organised by employ thanet, a second has been proposed.
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20-Jun-11 08:57
Tuesday the 28th of June sees your chance to learn more about what’s being done in Thanet to tackle crime and anti-social behaviour at an open forum in Broadstairs.
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Tuesday the 28th of June sees your chance to learn more about what’s being done in Thanet to tackle crime and anti-social behaviour at an open forum in Broadstairs.
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20-Jun-11 08:48
A campaign aimed at cutting dangerous driving at level crossings has exposed Kent as one of the worst counties for offences.
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A campaign aimed at cutting dangerous driving at level crossings has exposed Kent as one of the worst counties for offences.
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20-Jun-11 08:42
The huge Pfizer site at Sandwich could be used for housing and shops and leisure despite hopes from some of saving some of the thousands of jobs through continued use of the development and research facilities.
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The huge Pfizer site at Sandwich could be used for housing and shops and leisure despite hopes from some of saving some of the thousands of jobs through continued use of the development and research facilities.
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17-Jun-11 09:24
A dispersal order to tackle anti-social behaviour is to come into force in Broadstairs for the summer.
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A dispersal order to tackle anti-social behaviour is to come into force in Broadstairs for the summer.
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17-Jun-11 08:14
The controversial Arlington House Tesco superstore, moved a step closer on Wednesday night, as Thanet council referred the proposal to the Secretary of State.
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The controversial Arlington House Tesco superstore, moved a step closer on Wednesday night, as Thanet council referred the proposal to the Secretary of State.
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17-Jun-11 08:02
A geologist has warned that "fracking" for gas could lead to contamination of Thanet's drinking water supply.
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A geologist has warned that "fracking" for gas could lead to contamination of Thanet's drinking water supply.
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17-Jun-11 07:50
A female student was sexually assaulted in Cliftonville, on Wednesday morning, June 15.
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A female student was sexually assaulted in Cliftonville, on Wednesday morning, June 15.
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16-Jun-11 09:47
A Ramsgate nursery is trying to track down as many former pupils as possible - to invite them to a party.
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A Ramsgate nursery is trying to track down as many former pupils as possible - to invite them to a party.
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16-Jun-11 09:43
There’s just a few days left to support a Thanet charity in the National Lottery Awards.
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There’s just a few days left to support a Thanet charity in the National Lottery Awards.
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16-Jun-11 09:39
A leading animal rights group is holding a protest meeting in Ramsgate tomorrow in response to the live export of sheep and calves from the port.
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A leading animal rights group is holding a protest meeting in Ramsgate tomorrow in response to the live export of sheep and calves from the port.
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16-Jun-11 09:02
Margate serial killer Peter Tobin is receiving sick pay because he can't work in jail, according to newspaper reports.
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Margate serial killer Peter Tobin is receiving sick pay because he can't work in jail, according to newspaper reports.
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15-Jun-11 09:38
A Ramsgate swimming pool is calling for anyone who fancies swimming the English Channel - without having to dodge the ferries, to help them raise cash for charity.
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A Ramsgate swimming pool is calling for anyone who fancies swimming the English Channel - without having to dodge the ferries, to help them raise cash for charity.
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15-Jun-11 09:07
A block of flats, which dominates the Margate skyline could be transformed this week as plans go before council chiefs.
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A block of flats, which dominates the Margate skyline could be transformed this week as plans go before council chiefs.
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15-Jun-11 09:02
Pfizer's base at Sandwich has officially been put on the market after the pharmaceutical giant announced the site would close in February.
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Pfizer's base at Sandwich has officially been put on the market after the pharmaceutical giant announced the site would close in February.
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15-Jun-11 08:37
Parts of Dover's Eastern Docks are to be flattened to make space for 250 lorries to park.
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Parts of Dover's Eastern Docks are to be flattened to make space for 250 lorries to park.
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14-Jun-11 09:08
A fire has broken out at the former pub the Southwood Tavern in Southwood road Ramsgate.
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A fire has broken out at the former pub the Southwood Tavern in Southwood road Ramsgate.
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14-Jun-11 08:04
The last remaining airborne Vulcan and the Red Arrows display team will headline Margate’s Big Event featuring the Airfix Air Show this weekend.
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The last remaining airborne Vulcan and the Red Arrows display team will headline Margate’s Big Event featuring the Airfix Air Show this weekend.
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14-Jun-11 07:39
Police were called to the Louisa Bay on the Western Esplanade Broadstairs at 4.30pm yesterday following reports that a man had been found unconscious.
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Police were called to the Louisa Bay on the Western Esplanade Broadstairs at 4.30pm yesterday following reports that a man had been found unconscious.
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13-Jun-11 07:42
A project aimed at restoring a series of wartime tunnels beneath Ramsgate is among six battling it out for lottery funding.
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A project aimed at restoring a series of wartime tunnels beneath Ramsgate is among six battling it out for lottery funding.
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13-Jun-11 07:39
People are being urged to go online and vote for Broadstairs in ‘The great British beach awards’.
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People are being urged to go online and vote for Broadstairs in ‘The great British beach awards’.
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10-Jun-11 08:51
Thanet girl-group 'One Step Beyond', have made it through to the national finals of a talent competition.
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Thanet girl-group 'One Step Beyond', have made it through to the national finals of a talent competition.
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10-Jun-11 08:22
A dedicated police operation set up to examine the activities of serial killer Peter Tobin is to be wound down.
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A dedicated police operation set up to examine the activities of serial killer Peter Tobin is to be wound down.
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10-Jun-11 07:52
Jo Meredith, head chef at the Marlowe Academy in Ramsgate, has been awarded a bronze medal by healthy eating charity 'Food for Life'.
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Jo Meredith, head chef at the Marlowe Academy in Ramsgate, has been awarded a bronze medal by healthy eating charity 'Food for Life'.
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09-Jun-11 08:25
Website gives readers chance to vote for the local politician they find the most attractive.
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Website gives readers chance to vote for the local politician they find the most attractive.
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09-Jun-11 08:25
Kent County Council is proposing a major restructure of its youth services which could result in the closure of youth centres throughout the county.
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Kent County Council is proposing a major restructure of its youth services which could result in the closure of youth centres throughout the county.
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09-Jun-11 08:20
A spate of graffiti in Thanet may have been in response to a music video on the internet.
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A spate of graffiti in Thanet may have been in response to a music video on the internet.
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09-Jun-11 08:17
The Environment Agency has pledged £6m to help protect Margate from flooding.
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The Environment Agency has pledged £6m to help protect Margate from flooding.
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08-Jun-11 09:22
Margate’s longest serving volunteer RNLI lifeboatman has hung up his boots.
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Margate’s longest serving volunteer RNLI lifeboatman has hung up his boots.
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08-Jun-11 09:16
An internet revolution could still come to Kent, despite the county council missing out on an ambitious £43 million government funding bid.
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An internet revolution could still come to Kent, despite the county council missing out on an ambitious £43 million government funding bid.
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08-Jun-11 09:10
Women in Kent have been urged to attend their screening appointment to protect themselves against cervical cancer.
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Women in Kent have been urged to attend their screening appointment to protect themselves against cervical cancer.
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06-Jun-11 10:02
Ramsgate will feature in a brand new series of The Restaurant Inspector tonight!
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Ramsgate will feature in a brand new series of The Restaurant Inspector tonight!
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06-Jun-11 08:04
Ramsgate is being targeted as part of the council’s latest Operation Cleansweep.
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Ramsgate is being targeted as part of the council’s latest Operation Cleansweep.
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03-Jun-11 09:13
The Turner Contemporary continues to smash all expectations, with the news that 100,000 people have visited the gallery in its first six weeks.
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The Turner Contemporary continues to smash all expectations, with the news that 100,000 people have visited the gallery in its first six weeks.
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03-Jun-11 08:24
The owners of the Dreamland site in Margate have been served with a compulsory purchase order by Thanet council.
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The owners of the Dreamland site in Margate have been served with a compulsory purchase order by Thanet council.
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02-Jun-11 09:00
The latest series of BBCs Springwatch programme features footage of the sperm whale which became stranded off the Thanet coast in March.
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The latest series of BBCs Springwatch programme features footage of the sperm whale which became stranded off the Thanet coast in March.
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02-Jun-11 08:43
Thanet’s visitor information team will be out and about this summer, for the third year running.
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Thanet’s visitor information team will be out and about this summer, for the third year running.
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02-Jun-11 08:38
A run down property in Ramsgate town centre has become an unwelcome tourist attraction, according to neighbours.
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A run down property in Ramsgate town centre has become an unwelcome tourist attraction, according to neighbours.
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02-Jun-11 08:23
More than 13,000 jobs could be lost across East Kent by 2018, according to an assessment of the area's economy.
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More than 13,000 jobs could be lost across East Kent by 2018, according to an assessment of the area's economy.
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01-Jun-11 09:42
Family, friends and teachers have been paying tribute to teenager Jordan Murray, who died after he was hit by a high speed train, just yards from Broadstairs station.
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Family, friends and teachers have been paying tribute to teenager Jordan Murray, who died after he was hit by a high speed train, just yards from Broadstairs station.
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01-Jun-11 09:04
Potential Olympic competitors will be heading to Margate this summer to take part in the ‘Margate Masters - National Beach Volleyball’ tournament.
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Potential Olympic competitors will be heading to Margate this summer to take part in the ‘Margate Masters - National Beach Volleyball’ tournament.
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01-Jun-11 08:58
A new website asking users to rank MPs in terms of sexiness is facing criticism for demeaning politicians.
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A new website asking users to rank MPs in terms of sexiness is facing criticism for demeaning politicians.
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01-Jun-11 08:47
A Margate woman has been jailed for a year, after it emerged she claimed over £30,000 of benefits she wasn’t entitled to.
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A Margate woman has been jailed for a year, after it emerged she claimed over £30,000 of benefits she wasn’t entitled to.
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31-May-11 08:07
Police were called to an incident at 8am on Saturday the 28th of May at Nethercourt Hill, Ramsgate.
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Police were called to an incident at 8am on Saturday the 28th of May at Nethercourt Hill, Ramsgate.
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31-May-11 08:06
Toilets at West Bay have suffered their third spate of vandalism and the second arson attack this year.
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Toilets at West Bay have suffered their third spate of vandalism and the second arson attack this year.
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31-May-11 08:04
Plans for a major flood protection scheme for Margate have been passed to council officers to approve.
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Plans for a major flood protection scheme for Margate have been passed to council officers to approve.
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27-May-11 09:13
Jackie Lawson, landlady at the Wrotham Arms in Broadstairs, is launching her own ‘blues and rock’ festival this Bank Holiday Weekend.
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Jackie Lawson, landlady at the Wrotham Arms in Broadstairs, is launching her own ‘blues and rock’ festival this Bank Holiday Weekend.
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27-May-11 07:56
After months of heats the ‘Battle of the Bands' Final is happening at the Westcoast Bar in Margate tomorrow night.
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After months of heats the ‘Battle of the Bands' Final is happening at the Westcoast Bar in Margate tomorrow night.
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27-May-11 07:51
Kent police have warned anyone who is thinking of organising illegal raves this summer, that they will take a ‘zero tolerance’ approach to the events.
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Kent police have warned anyone who is thinking of organising illegal raves this summer, that they will take a ‘zero tolerance’ approach to the events.
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27-May-11 07:48
A series of new waste collection services for 3,000 more homes in Thanet, are set to start next week.
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A series of new waste collection services for 3,000 more homes in Thanet, are set to start next week.
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26-May-11 09:26
If you can capture the view that inspired JMW Turner, you could win yourself a prize in a new competition.
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If you can capture the view that inspired JMW Turner, you could win yourself a prize in a new competition.
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26-May-11 08:58
A new route from Manston to Northern Ireland takes off today - volcanic ash permitting.
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A new route from Manston to Northern Ireland takes off today - volcanic ash permitting.
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25-May-11 08:50
A private jet carrying two people was forced to make an emergency landing at Manston Airport yesterday.
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A private jet carrying two people was forced to make an emergency landing at Manston Airport yesterday.
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25-May-11 08:45
Scores of passengers at Manston Airport had their flights cancelled yesterday (24th May) due to the volcanic ash cloud.
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Scores of passengers at Manston Airport had their flights cancelled yesterday (24th May) due to the volcanic ash cloud.
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20-May-11 10:15
The Big Broadstairs Weekend is celebrating the music of ABBA this weekend, ending in a World Record attempt on Sunday.
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The Big Broadstairs Weekend is celebrating the music of ABBA this weekend, ending in a World Record attempt on Sunday.
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20-May-11 08:12
The Walpole Bay Hotel will be giving guests the celebrity treatment, as they pick up visitors at Margate train station in a gold 1983 Rolls Royce ‘Silver Spirit’.
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The Walpole Bay Hotel will be giving guests the celebrity treatment, as they pick up visitors at Margate train station in a gold 1983 Rolls Royce ‘Silver Spirit’.
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20-May-11 08:05
The Kent Green Party has called on Thanet Council to ‘find’ ways to oppose live animal exports from Ramsgate port.
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The Kent Green Party has called on Thanet Council to ‘find’ ways to oppose live animal exports from Ramsgate port.
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20-May-11 07:55
Decisions have been made about who leads Thanet District Council at the authority's annual meeting, after no one party took overall control at the recent elections.
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Decisions have been made about who leads Thanet District Council at the authority's annual meeting, after no one party took overall control at the recent elections.
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19-May-11 09:12
A national beach volleyball tournament is coming to Margate in July - and you could be involved.
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A national beach volleyball tournament is coming to Margate in July - and you could be involved.
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19-May-11 09:02
Police are trying to find out if a wooden cross recovered while during an arrest has been stolen from someone's grave.
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Police are trying to find out if a wooden cross recovered while during an arrest has been stolen from someone's grave.
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19-May-11 08:55
One of Thanet's worst kept secrets has been confirmed - Primark are coming to Westwood Cross.
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One of Thanet's worst kept secrets has been confirmed - Primark are coming to Westwood Cross.
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19-May-11 08:20
Police are appealing for a witness to come forward after a woman was sexually assaulted in a Ramsgate street after a night out.
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Police are appealing for a witness to come forward after a woman was sexually assaulted in a Ramsgate street after a night out.
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18-May-11 10:25
Thanet College student Anthony Fahy, has won an 'Outstanding South-East Learner' award.
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Thanet College student Anthony Fahy, has won an 'Outstanding South-East Learner' award.
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18-May-11 10:21
Shipments of live animals are to pass through the Port of Ramsgate, despite opposition from the port's owners and animal rights groups.
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Shipments of live animals are to pass through the Port of Ramsgate, despite opposition from the port's owners and animal rights groups.
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18-May-11 10:11
Thousands of Sky customers in Ramsgate and Broadstairs have at last had their broadband restored after a cable fault lasting over 48 hours.
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Thousands of Sky customers in Ramsgate and Broadstairs have at last had their broadband restored after a cable fault lasting over 48 hours.
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17-May-11 09:00
Boats auctioned at Ramsgate harbour this weekend raised over £36,000 for Thanet council.
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Boats auctioned at Ramsgate harbour this weekend raised over £36,000 for Thanet council.
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17-May-11 08:58
Nearly £2 million of lottery funding is coming into Thanet to help improve historic buildings in Cliftonville.
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Nearly £2 million of lottery funding is coming into Thanet to help improve historic buildings in Cliftonville.
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17-May-11 08:56
New legislation has been used for the first time in Thanet to close down a home in Ramsgate.
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New legislation has been used for the first time in Thanet to close down a home in Ramsgate.
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16-May-11 08:56
The Eastern Docks ferry terminal in Dover is to undergo major improvements as part of £85 million pound proposals to improve the port.
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The Eastern Docks ferry terminal in Dover is to undergo major improvements as part of £85 million pound proposals to improve the port.
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16-May-11 08:55
A 17-year-old boy has been arrested following an attempted armed robbery in Ramsgate.
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A 17-year-old boy has been arrested following an attempted armed robbery in Ramsgate.
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16-May-11 08:53
More than 60 firefighters have tackled a fire at Westgate-on-Sea over the weekend.
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More than 60 firefighters have tackled a fire at Westgate-on-Sea over the weekend.
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13-May-11 09:15
The balance of political power in Thanet district, now rests with three independent councillors after last Thursday's elections.
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The balance of political power in Thanet district, now rests with three independent councillors after last Thursday's elections.
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13-May-11 08:15
Thanet College in Broadstairs is hosting the ‘7th National Junior Chef Competition’ today.
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Thanet College in Broadstairs is hosting the ‘7th National Junior Chef Competition’ today.
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13-May-11 07:48
Motorists are being warned that the M20 at Ashford will close this weekend.
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Motorists are being warned that the M20 at Ashford will close this weekend.
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13-May-11 07:43
A group of MPs has called on the Government to overhaul the much maligned ‘third rail’ network in Kent.
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A group of MPs has called on the Government to overhaul the much maligned ‘third rail’ network in Kent.
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12-May-11 09:26
Parts of Thanet that suffer from poor television reception will see an end to the problem next June.
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Parts of Thanet that suffer from poor television reception will see an end to the problem next June.
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12-May-11 08:39
One of the world's best known sculptures, The Kiss by Rodin is on its way to Margate.
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One of the world's best known sculptures, The Kiss by Rodin is on its way to Margate.
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12-May-11 08:11
Two paintings showing Ramsgate harbour as it was 200 years ago are to be auctioned in London later this year.
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Two paintings showing Ramsgate harbour as it was 200 years ago are to be auctioned in London later this year.
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12-May-11 08:01
A Ramsgate charity shop was so popular on its opening day that shoppers queued round the block to get in.
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A Ramsgate charity shop was so popular on its opening day that shoppers queued round the block to get in.
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12-May-11 07:45
Lord Heseltine is visiting Margate today to advise businesses on how to apply for a share in a Governement fund worth almost £1 billion.
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Lord Heseltine is visiting Margate today to advise businesses on how to apply for a share in a Governement fund worth almost £1 billion.
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11-May-11 09:09
A passion for dance has handed Ramsgate's Bernadette Ridge the chance to be chosen as 'Teen Queen UK'.
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A passion for dance has handed Ramsgate's Bernadette Ridge the chance to be chosen as 'Teen Queen UK'.
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11-May-11 09:06
Toilets at West Bay have had to be closed again, after they were targeted by vandals for a second time this year.
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Toilets at West Bay have had to be closed again, after they were targeted by vandals for a second time this year.
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11-May-11 09:02
More than 5,000 people across the county who receive care at home could have to start paying towards its cost.
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More than 5,000 people across the county who receive care at home could have to start paying towards its cost.
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10-May-11 07:52
Pfizer bosses have brought in a specialist property firm to help draw in businesses to the east Kent site.
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Pfizer bosses have brought in a specialist property firm to help draw in businesses to the east Kent site.
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10-May-11 07:50
A Ramsgate man faces jail after the police caught him trying to sell items taken from an unattended car.
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A Ramsgate man faces jail after the police caught him trying to sell items taken from an unattended car.
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10-May-11 07:48
Manston airport is ready for a busy summer season with a record number of flights to the sun scheduled.
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Manston airport is ready for a busy summer season with a record number of flights to the sun scheduled.
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09-May-11 08:09
Rail passengers could face more turmoil on their daily grind to London as tube strikes take place over the next two months.
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Rail passengers could face more turmoil on their daily grind to London as tube strikes take place over the next two months.
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09-May-11 08:07
Boats, owned by bad debtors, who owe the council significant sums in mooring fees, are to be sold at auction later this month.
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Boats, owned by bad debtors, who owe the council significant sums in mooring fees, are to be sold at auction later this month.
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09-May-11 08:03
If you would like to play your part in getting Thanet’s coastline ready for Spring why not go along to the Sea Garden - Spring Task.
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If you would like to play your part in getting Thanet’s coastline ready for Spring why not go along to the Sea Garden - Spring Task.
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06-May-11 10:40
All the results have been declared in the 2011 Thanet District Council elections, with no party gaining overall control of the council.
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All the results have been declared in the 2011 Thanet District Council elections, with no party gaining overall control of the council.
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05-May-11 09:44
Ambitious plans to cut crime and anti-social behaviour in Thanet, have been agreed by Thanet District Council.
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Ambitious plans to cut crime and anti-social behaviour in Thanet, have been agreed by Thanet District Council.
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05-May-11 09:22
More jobs could be at risk in Thanet, after another national chain said it plans to go into administration.
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More jobs could be at risk in Thanet, after another national chain said it plans to go into administration.
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04-May-11 09:52
32 abandoned and untaxed vehicles have been removed from the streets of Thanet, in the latest Operation Cubit.
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32 abandoned and untaxed vehicles have been removed from the streets of Thanet, in the latest Operation Cubit.
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04-May-11 09:47
A council election candidate, who said girls in Thanet were ‘sluts’, has admitted his comments were stupid and immature.
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A council election candidate, who said girls in Thanet were ‘sluts’, has admitted his comments were stupid and immature.
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04-May-11 09:20
A compulsory purchase order is to be served on the disused Dreamland theme park in Margate.
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A compulsory purchase order is to be served on the disused Dreamland theme park in Margate.
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03-May-11 07:49
Thanet’s crematorium team have been presented with a silver award in the Charter for the Bereaved assessment process for both the crematorium and cemetery services.
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Thanet’s crematorium team have been presented with a silver award in the Charter for the Bereaved assessment process for both the crematorium and cemetery services.
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03-May-11 07:46
Vandalism in Broadstairs has left people disgusted this week as beach huts were burnt and vandalised in two separate attacks.
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Vandalism in Broadstairs has left people disgusted this week as beach huts were burnt and vandalised in two separate attacks.
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29-Apr-11 08:10
Thousands of people will take part in street parties across Kent, to mark the Royal Wedding later today.
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Thousands of people will take part in street parties across Kent, to mark the Royal Wedding later today.
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29-Apr-11 07:59
Fire crews were called to a blaze at the former Conservative club in Hawley Square, Margate yesterday afternoon.
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Fire crews were called to a blaze at the former Conservative club in Hawley Square, Margate yesterday afternoon.
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28-Apr-11 09:11
The youngest candidate in Thanet council elections has resigned from the Conservative party after calling local girls “sluts” on his Facebook page.
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The youngest candidate in Thanet council elections has resigned from the Conservative party after calling local girls “sluts” on his Facebook page.
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28-Apr-11 08:48
The funeral of a former Ramsgate schoolboy who died in a head-on car crash will be held this afternoon. (Thursday 28th April).
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The funeral of a former Ramsgate schoolboy who died in a head-on car crash will be held this afternoon. (Thursday 28th April).
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28-Apr-11 08:26
The funeral of a 20-year-old former Ramsgate schoolboy killed in a road accident is being held this afternoon (Thursday 28th).
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The funeral of a 20-year-old former Ramsgate schoolboy killed in a road accident is being held this afternoon (Thursday 28th).
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27-Apr-11 09:02
More than 45,000 people have visited Margate's new Turner Contemporary art gallery in the first 10 days since it opened.
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More than 45,000 people have visited Margate's new Turner Contemporary art gallery in the first 10 days since it opened.
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27-Apr-11 08:57
A husband accused of stabbing his wife to death at their Broadstairs home last month, made a brief appearance at Maidstone Crown Court yesterday.
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A husband accused of stabbing his wife to death at their Broadstairs home last month, made a brief appearance at Maidstone Crown Court yesterday.
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26-Apr-11 09:00
A local man was sentenced to 20 months in prison yesterday, for possessing hundreds of indecent images of children.
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A local man was sentenced to 20 months in prison yesterday, for possessing hundreds of indecent images of children.
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26-Apr-11 07:55
Thanet enjoyed higher temperatures than Spain this Bank Holiday weekend with a record high of 24.1 degrees centigrade being recorded in Broadstairs.
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Thanet enjoyed higher temperatures than Spain this Bank Holiday weekend with a record high of 24.1 degrees centigrade being recorded in Broadstairs.
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26-Apr-11 07:54
There are fears that There are fears that extra traffic caused by a new Tesco at Arlington in Margate will cause queuing back to Cecil Square.
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There are fears that There are fears that extra traffic caused by a new Tesco at Arlington in Margate will cause queuing back to Cecil Square.
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26-Apr-11 07:52
This Friday will see parties taking place across Thanet as people get into the spirit and celebrate the Royal Wedding.
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This Friday will see parties taking place across Thanet as people get into the spirit and celebrate the Royal Wedding.
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25-Apr-11 08:05
A woman was rushed to hospital yesterday after flipping her car on the Thanet Way.
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A woman was rushed to hospital yesterday after flipping her car on the Thanet Way.
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25-Apr-11 08:03
A green energy park could be built at the former Richborough power station site creating 60 full-time jobs and hundreds during construction.
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A green energy park could be built at the former Richborough power station site creating 60 full-time jobs and hundreds during construction.
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25-Apr-11 08:00
Golf fans keen to see Tiger Woods and his fellow stars in The Open at Sandwich could have their travel made a lot easier if plans for a temporary high speed rail service go ahead.
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Golf fans keen to see Tiger Woods and his fellow stars in The Open at Sandwich could have their travel made a lot easier if plans for a temporary high speed rail service go ahead.
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22-Apr-11 08:22
Eleven people were arrested in Ramsgate on Thursday, as part of a continuing crackdown on antisocial behaviour in the town.
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Eleven people were arrested in Ramsgate on Thursday, as part of a continuing crackdown on antisocial behaviour in the town.
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22-Apr-11 08:14
The first stage of conservation works have been completed at Margate’s world famous Shell Grotto.
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The first stage of conservation works have been completed at Margate’s world famous Shell Grotto.
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22-Apr-11 08:02
Thanet teens are on their way to Wembley, after competing in the National Street Soccer Showdown in Ramsgate.
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Thanet teens are on their way to Wembley, after competing in the National Street Soccer Showdown in Ramsgate.
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20-Apr-11 09:11
The volunteer crew of Margate's RNLI lifeboats moved back to their permanent home on Monday, following the opening of The Turner Contemporary.
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The volunteer crew of Margate's RNLI lifeboats moved back to their permanent home on Monday, following the opening of The Turner Contemporary.
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20-Apr-11 09:05
Local businesses are invited to pitch for work, created by a proposed extension of the Kent Flats wind farm at an event to be held in Canterbury.
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Local businesses are invited to pitch for work, created by a proposed extension of the Kent Flats wind farm at an event to be held in Canterbury.
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20-Apr-11 08:49
The NHS is urging local people to to take care, over the forthcoming Bank Holiday Weekends.
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The NHS is urging local people to to take care, over the forthcoming Bank Holiday Weekends.
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19-Apr-11 09:25
The 2011 mini-golf association has made its way to Margate with the BMGA British Masters miniature golf competition teeing off at the strokes adventure golf course.
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The 2011 mini-golf association has made its way to Margate with the BMGA British Masters miniature golf competition teeing off at the strokes adventure golf course.
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19-Apr-11 09:22
A £300,000 pound catamaran that was in danger of sinking has been helped by Ramsgate RNLI’s all-weather lifeboat.
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A £300,000 pound catamaran that was in danger of sinking has been helped by Ramsgate RNLI’s all-weather lifeboat.
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19-Apr-11 09:02
Thousands of people enjoyed free events and entertainment put on across the Old Town and Harbour Arm.
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Thousands of people enjoyed free events and entertainment put on across the Old Town and Harbour Arm.
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15-Apr-11 10:20
Practice sessions for the ABBA themed event take place at Broadstairs Bandstand this weekend.
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Practice sessions for the ABBA themed event take place at Broadstairs Bandstand this weekend.
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15-Apr-11 10:14
Kent County Council has announced that all 97 of its ‘Sure Start’ children's centres will remain open.
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Kent County Council has announced that all 97 of its ‘Sure Start’ children's centres will remain open.
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15-Apr-11 10:01
Years of planning, building and preparation finally come to fruition tomorrow, as the Turner Contemporary Gallery in Margate, opens it’s doors to the public.
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Years of planning, building and preparation finally come to fruition tomorrow, as the Turner Contemporary Gallery in Margate, opens it’s doors to the public.
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13-Apr-11 10:02
An appeal is being made for dancing queens to come to Broadstairs and get involved in an ABBA themed weekend.
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An appeal is being made for dancing queens to come to Broadstairs and get involved in an ABBA themed weekend.
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13-Apr-11 09:50
The Turner Contemporary gallery has been given the royal seal of approval, ahead of it’s opening this Saturday, in Margate.
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The Turner Contemporary gallery has been given the royal seal of approval, ahead of it’s opening this Saturday, in Margate.
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13-Apr-11 09:44
900 staff have been told their jobs are ‘at risk’, at the doomed Pfizer research site in Sandwich.
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900 staff have been told their jobs are ‘at risk’, at the doomed Pfizer research site in Sandwich.
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12-Apr-11 09:23
Police Are investigating after a woman’s body was found floating in shallow water in Broadstairs.
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Police Are investigating after a woman’s body was found floating in shallow water in Broadstairs.
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08-Apr-11 08:34
Two Broadstairs men have each been sentenced to 200 hours community service after admitting burglary and theft in Ramsgate.
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Two Broadstairs men have each been sentenced to 200 hours community service after admitting burglary and theft in Ramsgate.
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06-Apr-11 11:39
The University of Kent - which has a campus in Broadstairs - has revealed it will be increasing tuition fees to the maximum amount of £9,000.
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The University of Kent - which has a campus in Broadstairs - has revealed it will be increasing tuition fees to the maximum amount of £9,000.
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06-Apr-11 11:15
Staff and pupils at Hartsdown Technology College in Margate, are celebrating being awarded academy status. After the heartbreak of having the rebuilding of their campus cancelled.
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Staff and pupils at Hartsdown Technology College in Margate, are celebrating being awarded academy status. After the heartbreak of having the rebuilding of their campus cancelled.
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04-Apr-11 19:29
At the beginning of last week they launched a vehicle crime initiative involving officers across the county who are taking extra steps in order to tackle vehicle crime over the next few weeks.
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At the beginning of last week they launched a vehicle crime initiative involving officers across the county who are taking extra steps in order to tackle vehicle crime over the next few weeks.
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04-Apr-11 19:27
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A deal has been signed to move forward with plans to regenerate part of Ramsgate’s Newington estate. The plans will see the Centre demolished and replaced with 21 brand new family houses and six apartments.
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04-Apr-11 19:26
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It’s been announced that the historic Thanet Press, is to close with the loss of 90 jobs.
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04-Apr-11 19:24
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A new hit squad is helping to transform life in Cliftonville and Margate, using a radical new approach to tackle major problems that matter to local people, such as poor housing and anti-social behaviour.
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04-Apr-11 19:17
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Two pupils from the Wellesley House School in Broadstairs will be taking part in a charity bike ride.
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11-Mar-11 14:43
Margate holds its first big event of the year this weekend, with the fifth annual ‘Beach Cross Championship’ on the Main Sands.
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Margate holds its first big event of the year this weekend, with the fifth annual ‘Beach Cross Championship’ on the Main Sands.
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11-Mar-11 14:42
If you’re a fan of the alternative music scene in Thanet, Noise Dolls III is on at the Westcoast Bar, Margate, on Saturday night.
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If you’re a fan of the alternative music scene in Thanet, Noise Dolls III is on at the Westcoast Bar, Margate, on Saturday night.
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11-Mar-11 14:41
If you fancy a trip to the theatre this weekend, Opening Night Productions presents RENT - THE MUSICAL.
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If you fancy a trip to the theatre this weekend, Opening Night Productions presents RENT - THE MUSICAL.
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11-Mar-11 14:36
Seafront shelters around Thanet’s coastline have been given a new lease of life.
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Seafront shelters around Thanet’s coastline have been given a new lease of life.
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11-Mar-11 14:35
Kent's civilian police are set to be given more powers to tackle crime, in a move that's angered frontline officers.
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Kent's civilian police are set to be given more powers to tackle crime, in a move that's angered frontline officers.
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11-Mar-11 14:35
Doctors, nurses, managers and other NHS health professionals in east Kent, have been awarded an official certificate, naming them ‘trust of the year’.
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Doctors, nurses, managers and other NHS health professionals in east Kent, have been awarded an official certificate, naming them ‘trust of the year’.
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11-Mar-11 14:32
Pfizer has said it is in talks with more than 10 companies about taking over its Sandwich site.
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Pfizer has said it is in talks with more than 10 companies about taking over its Sandwich site.
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11-Mar-11 14:31
Questionnaires for the 2011 Census are set to be delivered to every home in Thanet.
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Questionnaires for the 2011 Census are set to be delivered to every home in Thanet.
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11-Mar-11 14:29
A thanet film maker is searching for a woman who burst into tears when she saw her mum on film.
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A thanet film maker is searching for a woman who burst into tears when she saw her mum on film.
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11-Mar-11 14:26
Motorists in Thanet can now pay for their parking using just a mobile phone, and a debit or credit card.
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Motorists in Thanet can now pay for their parking using just a mobile phone, and a debit or credit card.
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11-Mar-11 14:23
Laura Sandys, Tory MP for South Thanet, has urged the government to push drugs giant Pfizer to defer redundancies at its Sandwich plant.
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Laura Sandys, Tory MP for South Thanet, has urged the government to push drugs giant Pfizer to defer redundancies at its Sandwich plant.
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11-Mar-11 14:17
Thanet residents are being reminded that they need to act now, if they want to have their say at the local elections, which take place on Thursday 5 May.
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Thanet residents are being reminded that they need to act now, if they want to have their say at the local elections, which take place on Thursday 5 May.
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11-Mar-11 14:11
Margate has been ranked number three in the independent newspapers list of cultural hotspots!
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Margate has been ranked number three in the independent newspapers list of cultural hotspots!
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11-Mar-11 14:10
Police are asking drivers or those walking in the Hereson Road area of Ramsgate to remember back to the evening of Saturday the 12th of February 2011.
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Police are asking drivers or those walking in the Hereson Road area of Ramsgate to remember back to the evening of Saturday the 12th of February 2011.
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11-Mar-11 14:09
Tourism based businesses in Thanet have been given an exclusive sneak preview of Margate’s newest visitor attraction.
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Tourism based businesses in Thanet have been given an exclusive sneak preview of Margate’s newest visitor attraction.
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11-Mar-11 13:59
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after police were called to a house in Broadstairs following reports of an injured woman.
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A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after police were called to a house in Broadstairs following reports of an injured woman.
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11-Mar-11 13:57
Water companies have been given the green light to raise charges resulting in even further expense for households struggling to cope with the effects of the downturn.
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Water companies have been given the green light to raise charges resulting in even further expense for households struggling to cope with the effects of the downturn.
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11-Mar-11 13:56
The remains of the whale, washed ashore at Pegwell Bay, have now been removed by the council from the coastline.
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The remains of the whale, washed ashore at Pegwell Bay, have now been removed by the council from the coastline.
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11-Mar-11 13:54
Premiership footballers, John Terry and Ashley Cole have made a secret trip to Ramsgate, to view property in the new Royal Sands development.
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Premiership footballers, John Terry and Ashley Cole have made a secret trip to Ramsgate, to view property in the new Royal Sands development.
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11-Mar-11 13:53
Yesterday, saw the official launch of Kent Crisps. A range of premium crisps reflecting the flavours and landscapes of Kent.
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Yesterday, saw the official launch of Kent Crisps. A range of premium crisps reflecting the flavours and landscapes of Kent.
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11-Mar-11 13:52
A 45ft whale has died, after becoming stranded on the beach, at Pegwell Bay, near Ramsgate.
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A 45ft whale has died, after becoming stranded on the beach, at Pegwell Bay, near Ramsgate.
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11-Mar-11 13:50
PLANS by Colonel Gaddafi, to get nearly £1 billion of cash out of the UK, were foiled, after his men were misleadingly told to go to Manston airport.
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PLANS by Colonel Gaddafi, to get nearly £1 billion of cash out of the UK, were foiled, after his men were misleadingly told to go to Manston airport.
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11-Mar-11 13:49
A new initiative, run by Thanet District Council, is aiming to get adults in Thanet back into sport.
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A new initiative, run by Thanet District Council, is aiming to get adults in Thanet back into sport.
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11-Mar-11 13:47
The Turner Contemporary has announced a 10 day programme of events and activities, to celebrate the opening of the new gallery in Margate.
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The Turner Contemporary has announced a 10 day programme of events and activities, to celebrate the opening of the new gallery in Margate.
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11-Mar-11 13:46
Confusion has arisen over exactly when Pfizer chiefs knew they intended to close their Sandwich plant.
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Confusion has arisen over exactly when Pfizer chiefs knew they intended to close their Sandwich plant.
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11-Mar-11 13:45
More than 5,000 Thanet youngsters will be learning a new lesson about water safety over the next couple of weeks.
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More than 5,000 Thanet youngsters will be learning a new lesson about water safety over the next couple of weeks.
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11-Mar-11 13:43
Members of Broadstairs Business association have been given provisional permission for an abba tribute festival!
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Members of Broadstairs Business association have been given provisional permission for an abba tribute festival!
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11-Mar-11 13:41
Plans that will see a new organisation take over the management of council housing in Thanet has been given the final go-ahead.
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Plans that will see a new organisation take over the management of council housing in Thanet has been given the final go-ahead.
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04-Feb-11 14:43
We have made a few small changes to our website. We now have presenter pages, more detailed shows, and everyone has their own little blog.
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We have made a few small changes to our website. We now have presenter pages, more detailed shows, and everyone has their own little blog.
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