Home   Thanet   Archive

Thanet news

Person injured in house fire

Person injured in house fire

A householder has been taken to hospital after breathing in thick smoke when their home caught alight.

Police investigation into cause of fire

Police investigation into cause of fire

Police are investigating the cause of a cellar blaze after fire crews found evidence the area had been used to grow cannabis.

Thousands turn out for Christmas lights switch-on

Thousands turn out for Christmas lights switch-on

With celebrity guests, dance groups, bands and kmfm presenters, thousands packed out this shopping centre's Christmas lights switch-on.

1

Waterfall fills with foam after prank

Waterfall fills with foam after prank

Pranksters have again targeted a waterfall by adding detergent to the water, causing it to fill with foam.

3

Armed police swoop on residential street

Armed police swoop on residential street

Officers were called after reports of a gun being held at an address and cordoned off the area.

Local artist's work chosen to appear in top exhibition

Local artist's work chosen to appear in top exhibition

An oil painting by a local artist has been selected from than 1,800 entries to appear alongside paintings by some of Britain’s leading oil painters.

2

Event organiser prosecuted following festival injuries

Event organiser prosecuted following festival injuries

The council has successfully prosecuted an event organiser after a scaffolding pole fell and injured three people.

Teens, 14 and 16, arrested after police chase

Teens, 14 and 16, arrested after police chase

A 14-year-old girl and 16-year-old boy have been arrested on suspicion of stealing a car following a police chase.

Government could intervene in council's house building plans

Government could intervene in council's house building plans

The government has told the council it could intervene house-building plans, saying it is not doing enough to tackle the housing shortage.

10

Two arrested after being called to park

Two arrested after being called to park

Officers were called to a park this morning after residents were concerned about a woman in the early hours.

Four held on suspicion of drugs offences

Four held on suspicion of drugs offences

Three men and a 15-year-old boy are in custody following early-morning raid.

It's almost time for the big switch-on!

It's almost time for the big switch-on!

The Christmas countdown is on as shopping centre prepares to shine.

Injured fisherman rescued 15 miles off coast

Injured fisherman rescued 15 miles off coast

The lifeboat and coastguard were called in to rescue an injured fisherman stranded at sea.

Driver caught after police chase

Driver caught after police chase

A teenager is in custody after running away from the scene of a crash having reportedly failed to stop.

Police call for bar's licence review after crime increase

Police call for bar's licence review after crime increase

A seafront bar will have its licence reviewed following a dramatic increase in crimes at, or linked to, the venue.

1

Police warning following bogus caller report

Police warning following bogus caller report

Police are warning residents to stay alert after a bogus caller targeted a house, claiming to be an undercover police officer.

Award winning cake donated to charity raffle

Award winning cake donated to charity raffle

An award-winning Christmas cake has been donated to Pilgrims Hospice Thanet for their raffle, as a thank you.

1

Dad's dip to thank charity after hospital emergency

Dad's dip to thank charity after hospital emergency

Following a hospital emergency with his nine-week old baby three years ago, one dad will be taking an icy dip to fundraise for charity.

Council search for fly-tipping culprits

Council search for fly-tipping culprits

The council is searching for fly-tipping culprits after a large load of waste, including asbestos sheets which need specialist disposal, was dumped.

1

Trophy uncertainty not helping Gate

Trophy uncertainty not helping Gate

Steve Watt described the postponement of Saturday’s home FA Trophy game against Bowers & Pitsea as far from ideal.

Close This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies.Learn More