The Isle of Thanet News

13/11/2025

This looks good

A real ice rink returns to Quex Adventure Farm Park in Birchington this year. Set beneath the sparkling canopy of a Giant Marquee, Skate Into Quex promises an unforgettable festive experience for f…

13/11/2025

The council leader says KCC is facing 'incredible challenges'

By Local Democracy Reporter Simon Finlay Cuts to services and the maximum rise in council tax are “inevitable” in Kent, it has been warned. Opposition parties were reacting to Kent County Council …

12/11/2025

Garlinge youngsters marking Remembrance

Pupils and staff at Garlinge Primary School and Nursery have continued their annual tradition of commemorating Remembrance Day on Tuesday 11th November. In the week leading up to the day, children …

12/11/2025

Children have marked Remembrance

Children at St, Joseph’s Catholic Primary School in Broadstairs have marked Armistice Day in a variety of ways. They worked hard earlier this month making poppies for a magnificent display outside …

12/11/2025

Strike action runs from Friday to next Wednesday

The BMA resident doctors (previously known as junior doctors) in England will be taking part in industrial action from Friday (November 14). Continuous industrial action – day and night – will begi…

12/11/2025

Match report

By Darius Sarrafan Ramsgate and Cheshunt played out an entertaining 1-1 draw on a day where plenty more goals could’ve been scored. The Rams displayed great character in Lee Martin’s first match in…

12/11/2025

The school is creating a brilliant outdoor play area but needs some help with materials

Palm Bay Primary School is launching its Outdoor Play and Learning (OPAL) initiative, transforming break and lunch times into creative experiences for pupils. The school says play is fundamental to…

12/11/2025

Workshops are being held this month for anyone who would like to join in

Thanet-based artist Emily Peasgood is working with residents across the isle to create a large-scale community artwork titled This Is England — a giant England flag stitched together from reclaimed…

11/11/2025

Aspendos details reconfirmed by the Home Office, updated article to come

11/11/2025

The festival opens tomorrow

Thanet-based theatre festival Making More Waves is back, running from 12 – 16 November with five days of new performances. Making More Waves celebrates its third year of partnership between the ne…

11/11/2025

Another departure

By Local Democracy Reporter Simon Finlay Mystery surrounds the departure of a Reform UK councillor from his deputy cabinet role at the county’s largest local authority. Cllr Dean Burns, who represe…

11/11/2025

Round up for the Ville

MEN’S 1ST XI Words: Dan Mees Sutton Valence1, Away Final Score: W 6-2 Goalscorers: Isaac Dilkes (2), Josh Tutton, Dan Vinson, Harry Harrison. Cliftonville Men’s 1s were back on the road, this time …