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Man who died after 'falling through floorboards' named

14 May 2014
Man who died after 'falling through floorboards' named

A man who's thought to have fallen to his death through floorboards at his home was a respected former museum curator.

Meet the Margate moggy called Charlie

08 May 2014
Meet the Margate moggy called Charlie

After we featured a Ramsgate cat with a passing resemblance to Adolf Hitler (Thanet Extra - April 30), an owner has come forward with a picture of her

Man dies after 'falling through rotten floorboards'

07 May 2014
Man dies after 'falling through rotten floorboards'

A man has died despite a major rescue operation after he was believed to have fallen through rotten floorboards at a rundown house.

Thanet head speaks of special needs despair

30 April 2014
Thanet head speaks of special needs despair

A tearful Thanet head teacher has spoken on national radio of his despair over the treatment of pupils in special-needs education.

Mine's a pint!

22 April 2014
Mine's a pint!

Thousands of pints were pulled and downed by real-ale enthusiasts at a beer festival last weekend.

Blaze destroys shed

20 March 2014
Blaze destroys shed

Firefighters in Margate are renewing calls for residents to heed vital safety warnings.

Lee Evans coming to Kent

10 March 2014
Lee Evans coming to Kent

Comedian Lee Evans has fixed a date for an appearance at the Theatre Royal in Margate.

MP proposes waterfront scheme for Ramsgate

24 February 2014
MP proposes waterfront scheme for Ramsgate

A major action plan could breathe new life in to Ramsgate’s waterfront.

Soap star has plenty of heart

21 February 2014
 Soap star has plenty of heart

Coronation Street star Antony Cotton proved that he’s a heartbreaker after scoring a direct hit during a celebration.

Parties clash over future of town’s police station

12 February 2014
 Parties clash over future of town’s police station

Ramsgate MP Laura Sandys has dismissed local Labour party claims that the town’s police station is at risk of closure in the next 12 months.

Thanet Colts FC changing room mural

10 February 2014
Thanet Colts FC changing room mural

Volunteers at a Margate football school made it their goal to add a splash of colour to their surroundings.

Tributes paid to Thanet football coach

05 February 2014
Tributes paid to Thanet football coach

Tributes have been paid to Thanet football coach Colin Hill, who died last week

Dispersal order to help with trouble-makers

03 February 2014
Dispersal order to help with trouble-makers

Uniformed officers, including PCSOs, will have added powers to disperse groups congregating in the designated area causing intimidation, alarm or dist

New honour for Emin’s art achievement

28 January 2014
 New honour for Emin’s art achievement

Margate artist Tracey Emin has yet another accolade to add to her collection of awards and honours.

Crowds gather for Blessing of the Seas

13 January 2014
Crowds gather for Blessing of the Seas

THE annual Blessing of the Seas by the Greek Orthodox Church community took place near the Nayland Rock at Margate main sands yesterday.

Freer family Christmas lights

12 December 2013
Freer family Christmas lights

One of the main roads into and out of Ramsgate is a blaze of light in the evenings now that the Freer family have turned on their Christmas decoration

Girl fights for life after harbour fall

26 November 2013
Girl fights for life after harbour fall

A 17-year-old girl is in a critical condition in hospital with head injuries today after falling into a harbour.

Laura Sandys and Victoria Pomery meet Thanet pupils

25 November 2013
Laura Sandys and Victoria Pomery meet Thanet pupils

Politics and democracy were part of lessons for Thanet pupils last week with Thanet South MP Laura Sandys.

Christmas lights go on at Westwood Cross

19 November 2013
Christmas lights go on at Westwood Cross

Christmas arrived in Thanet with a special celebration at the Westwood Cross shopping centre.

Inspiration of Paralympian set to shine at awards ceremony

19 November 2013
 Inspiration of Paralympian set to shine at awards ceremony

The spotlight will shine on a range of achievements at this year’s Thanet Sports Awards at Margate’s Winter Gardens on Friday

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