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The latest from the Isle of Thanet
Photos: Thousands attend Ellington Park May Fayre 2026
This year’s Ellington Park May Fayre was another smashing success with huge crowds attending and more than 130 stalls for
Crew attends report of fire at Margate waste and recycling centre
Kent Fire and Rescue Service was called at 2.45pm today (17 May) to reports of a fire at the Margate
Plan for Manston Road Lidl store returns to planning committee with disagreement over site’s ‘allocation for housing’
Proposals for a Lidl store off Manston Road in Ramsgate return to Thanet council’s planning committee next week after being
Community: Paddle Out, Civic Society, St Ethelbert’s, Rotary, St Nicholas Friends, Sunken Garden, life skills, Wayside and biodiversity consultation
Paddle Out Protest Fifty people gathered together yesterday afternoon (May 16) on Viking Bay for a Surfers Against Sewage protest.
Ramsgate’s Sam Battle – aka Look Mum No Computer – upbeat despite last place at Eurovision
Ramsgate’s Sam Battle – aka Look Mum No Computer- may only have gained one point at last night’s Eurovision final
New series of monthly events launches for Thanet start-ups and small businesses
Following a sell-out Seaside Summit and Seaside CEO publication release in March, Ramsgate resident and small business expert, Emma Jones
Tree planting at St Gregory’s Primary to support nature
Environmental awareness is a positive initiative that runs throughout life at St Gregory’s Catholic Primary in Margate. In the latest
Stunning Dynamo: Spirit of Ramsgate projection and soundtrack returns for Dunkirk operation 86th anniversary event
Stunning projections and a soundtrack will tell the story of the Little Ships and the WWII rescue of British and
Scheme to tackle under-age drinking rolled out to Margate
A national initiative designed to tackle under-age drinking is being rolled out in a second Thanet town. A network of
Priory pupils explore careers in Big Me Day
Priory Infant School pupils have swapped their uniforms for scrubs, suits and safety helmets as part of a special “Big
First summer season for Smiths Townhouse in Broadstairs to be marked with launch of new courtyard bar
Smiths Townhouse boss Emma Smith is looking forward to the first summer season at the Belvedere Road boutique hotel, coffee
Jolly Boys Outing tours heading to Margate
Jolly Boys Outings are heading to Margate with a whistlestop tour of famous spots from the 1989 Only Fools and
How Margate volunteers transformed ‘moonscape’ into ‘wildlife haven’
By Anna Patton A community woodland in Margate is set to hit 1,600 volunteering hours this year – double the
Margate’s Clockwork Cocktail Company announces closure – and Clarey’s Chocolates shutting Broadstairs venue
An award-winning Margate cocktail bar will close this weekend due to ‘rising costs and debts.’ The Clockwork Cocktail Company is a
Things to see and do in Thanet, May 15-17
The Notebook’ – Cliftonville Outdoor Cinema 15th May. The Oval Bandstand and Lawns 7:30pm Doors open (drinks and snacks available) with
Thanet achieves four Blue Flags and 12 Seaside Awards for beaches and bays
Keep Britain Tidy has today (May 15) announced the winners of the Blue Flag and Seaside Awards for summer 2026-
Christine Tongue: London on wheels
Like many disabled friends I find it easier staying at home than trying to get anywhere on public transport. And
Family call for improvements to post-mortem process following unanswered questions over synthetic opioids in death of ‘kind’ Ramsgate man Antony Irvin
The family of a ‘kind’ and ‘cheerful’ Ramsgate man, despite the many challenges he faced in life, have questioned whether
Thanet council due to sign lease for new Spitfire Way base for vehicle fleet
Thanet council is expected to sign a lease next month to move its 113 vehicle fleet – which includes 41
St Ethelbert’s mission to create nursery garden transformation
Since September, nursery staff and children at St Ethelbert’s Catholic Primary and Nursery in Ramsgate have been on a mission
Woman injured and driver arrested following van and car crash in Manston
A woman has been taken to hospital after a collision in Manston involving a van and a car. Police were
Fire service on scene for 12 hours at tyre blaze in Ramsgate field
Kent Fire and Rescue Service has tackled a blaze with tyres alight on land off Grinsell Hill in Ramsgate, near
Newington Primary street party to celebrate Sir David Attenborough’s 100th birthday
Newington Community Primary united in style to celebrate the 100th birthday of wildlife champion and environmentalist Sir David Attenborough. Centrepiece
First silhouettes installed for 338: Ramsgate Remembers
The first silhouettes have been installed in Ramsgate for a powerful and moving tribute honouring the extraordinary courage and sacrifice
Approval given for new build and refurbishment for QEQM Hospital maternity unit
Planning permission has been approved for a three storey, new build extension and refurbishment of the Maternity Unit at QEQM
Expansion of Laleham Gap School in Ramsgate welcomed by county councillors
By Local Democracy Reporter Simon Finlay The expansion of a special needs school in Ramsgate has been welcomed as a
Cliftonville celebrates first Jewish Culture Month with Jewish Heritage in East Kent Project
For the UK’s first annual Jewish Culture Month (16 May to 15 June) ARK, Cliftonville’s Cultural Space, launches “Jewish Heritage
Appeal hearing set to take place over revoked permit for Reclamet in Birchington
An appeal against the revocation of an environmental permit at vehicle recycling business Reclamet in Birchington will be heard next
Priory Infant School celebrates Thrive Ambassador Awards
Priory Infant School in Ramsgate has been recognised for its outstanding commitment to children’s emotional wellbeing after achieving the Thrive
Gathering of artists and community group members to say goodbye to The Shop Front Community Gallery and Studio
A community ‘window gallery’ and studio in Cliftonville has closed after 10 years of providing a platform for isle artists.