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Margate cyclist's 1242 mile fundraising journey from Canterbury to Rome for Parkinson's UK
3+ hour, 23+ min ago (381+ words) July 2, 2026 Kathy Bailes News 0 A cyclist from Margate has set off on a ride of more than 1, 242 miles from Canterbury to Rome to raise money for Parkinson's UK in support of his mother Vivienne, who lives with the condition. John…...
Builder who lied about having cancer to customers and court is jailed for conning thousands of pounds from victims
20+ hour, 43+ min ago (663+ words) July 1, 2026 Kathy Bailes News 1 A fraudulent builder from Sandwich has been jailed after conning victims out of thousands of pounds and trying to avoid court by claiming he had cancer. An investigation by Kent Police into Michael Rylands revealed that…...
Warning of domestic abuse rise during World Cup with Thanet already suffering highest rates of domestic violence in Kent
20+ hour, 59+ min ago (522+ words) July 1, 2026 Kathy Bailes News 0 Oasis Domestic Abuse Service is warning of the rise of domestic violence incidents which can increase by up to 38% during major football tournaments. The charity says that as the World Cup fever rises, demand for its…...
Dreamland cuts ride prices for 2026
23+ hour, 23+ min ago (307+ words) July 1, 2026 Kathy Bailes Events 0 Dreamland Margate has cut its prices for this year's summer season. Added to the freeze to last year's prices, there has now also been a 15% reduction. Running through until 1 September, Tiny tots wristbands, covering smaller rides…...
Cycle safety sessions for St Nicholas at Wade school leavers
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (337+ words) July 1, 2026 Kathy Bailes Education 0 With secondary education on the horizon, Year 6 children at St Nicholas at Wade CE Primary are reinforcing essential cycling skills in their last few weeks at school. Safety on two wheels is the key message for…...
St Mildred's infant pupils bring creativity and colour to Chartwell House
23+ hour, 13+ min ago (277+ words) July 1, 2026 Kathy Bailes Community 0 Residents at Chartwell House Care Home in Broadstairs spent a morning painting pebbles, swapping garden stories and making new friends when six Year 2 children from St Mildred's Primary Infant School came through their doors. The activity…...
Cliftonville Hockey Club nets win over Ashford Sharks
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (396+ words) June 30, 2026 Kathy Bailes Sport 0 Goalscorers: Dan Mees (2), Tinashe Muchemwa. Cliftonville's second mixed fixture saw them take on the Ashford Sharks in warm conditions that offered fewer hydration breaks than a FIFA World Cup. With several weeks without training, it was…...
Canoes, campfires and confidence " all gained at Laleham Gap overnight camp " The Isle of Thanet News
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (405+ words) June 30, 2026 Kathy Bailes Education 0 As another highly successful year for Laleham Gap Post 16 nears its end students took part in the annual camp at Nethergong campsite near Canterbury. During the overnight camp the youngsters got involved in putting up tents…...
Margate RNLI marks six decades of lifesaving by its D class inshore lifeboats and crews " The Isle of Thanet News
3+ day, 1+ hour ago (575+ words) June 29, 2026 Kathy Bailes News 0 Margate RNLI's lifeboat volunteers are marking a special anniversary in 2026, looking back on 60 years of lifesaving with their D class inshore lifeboats. Margate's first D class lifeboat, (then called Inshore Rescue Boats) entered service on 3 June…...
Upton children's action-packed activity week across Kent
3+ day, 4+ hour ago (397+ words) June 29, 2026 Kathy Bailes Education 0 Unforgettable " that's the verdict of Year 6 Upton Junior schoolchildren after a high energy week of adventure, challenge and fun. It gave 129 pupils a fantastic opportunity to experience a wide range of outdoor and team-building activities at…...