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Laughter, up front and personal

02 June 2015
Laughter, up front and personal

Alternative comedy is coming to the Ramsgate Music Hall, with stars including Lee Nelson, Milton Jones and Alun Cochrane.

An unexpected encounter...

17 April 2015
An unexpected encounter...

Here's what happened when political rivals Diane Abbott and Iain Duncan Smith unexpectedly bumped into each other on the campaign trail in Kent today.

Theresa May on campaign trail in Kent

15 April 2015
Theresa May on campaign trail in Kent

The Home Secretary Theresa May has been on the campaign trail in Kent today as polls continue to show there is no frontrunner in the battle for votes.

Explosion causes town centre blackout

15 April 2015
Explosion causes town centre blackout

A small explosion at a substation in the centre of Ramsgate caused a blackout for more than 1,500 businesses and homes earlier today.

Woman knocked to ground in alleyway robbery

15 April 2015
Woman knocked to ground in alleyway robbery

Police want witnesses after a woman was knocked to the floor and had her purse snatched by two robbers in an alleyway.

Dealers jailed after raids uncover £65k of class A drugs

26 March 2015
Dealers jailed after raids uncover £65k of class A drugs

Seven drug dealers have been jailed for a total of 15 years after a series of police raids uncovered cocaine, heroin and crack worth £65,000.

Consultants PwC appointed for Manston Airport review

19 March 2015
Consultants PwC appointed for Manston Airport review

Consultancy firm PwC has been appointed to review the process so far on decisions about the future of Manston Airport.

Airport decisions under review

05 March 2015
Airport decisions under review

The government is to appoint a consultant to review decisions taken so far about the future of Manston Airport.

Jail for man who burgled Broadstairs shops and Margate home

04 March 2015
Jail for man who burgled Broadstairs shops and Margate home

A serial burglar has been jailed for two years after his blood was found at the scene of a crime.

Bravery awards for pair in sea rescue

10 February 2015
Bravery awards for pair in sea rescue

An RNLI lifeguard and Kent Police PCSO have been given bravery awards for the dramatic rescue of a man swept out to sea at Broadstairs.

Where’s Wally? Where isn’t he!

10 February 2015
 Where’s Wally? Where isn’t he!

There were wall to wall Wallys as a primary school celebrated National Storytelling Week.

Four arrests after drugs raids

07 February 2015
Four arrests after drugs raids

Drugs with an estimated street value of up to £100,000 have been seized from houses in Ramsgate.

Margate Post Office to close

04 February 2015
Margate Post Office to close

Margate’s Post Office will leave its home in Cecil Square next month.

Give Connor your support

21 January 2015
Give Connor your support

Caring for Connor is Thanet Extra’s Charity of the Year for 2015.

Review: Peter Pan Goes Wrong at the Marlowe Theatre

14 January 2015
Review: Peter Pan Goes Wrong at the Marlowe Theatre

Masses of mayhem in chaotic tale of pantomime woe

Explorer Felicity honoured with MBE

31 December 2014
Explorer Felicity honoured with MBE

An intrepid explorer who became the first woman to ski solo across Antarctica has been recognised in the New Year Honours.

Jet emergency proves need for airport at Manston, says MP

30 December 2014
Jet emergency proves need for airport at Manston, says MP

The Virgin Atlantic jet emergency at Gatwick yesterday has proved the need to reinstate Manston Airport, according to Thanet North MP Sir Roger Gale.

Further £20,000 fine for landlord

19 December 2014
Further £20,000 fine for landlord

A landlord previously fined £15,000 for failing to comply with selective licencing has received a further £20,000 penalty.

Jailed drugs kingpin's fundraising plea

17 December 2014
Jailed drugs kingpin's fundraising plea

A member of a gang jailed after a £5 million cocaine haul was at the centre of a fundraising campaign last year, it has emerged.

Rabbit found squashed in guinea pig cage in alley

16 December 2014
Rabbit found squashed in guinea pig cage in alley

RSPCA appeal for a home for Ethel after she was found squashed into a guinea pig cage and abandoned in an alleyway.

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