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Incoming: The Love Booth, Broadstairs Pride, Frnt of House

An exhibition of photobooth pictures, Pride events, experimental sound and words, plus more upcoming events in Margate, Broadstairs and Ramsgate

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Things to do in Thanet and beyond this week (August 25-31)

Things to do this bank holiday Monday and on into the rest of the week in Margate, Broadstairs, Ramsgate and further afield

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News Blast: Gadds' saves Ramsgate's Montefiore Arms

A new chapter for a much loved pub, plus more creative and cultural news from around Thanet

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Best brunch spots around Thanet

Fancy a classic eggy breakfast, a full English or some kind of modern brunch dish concept? Here's the best brunch places in Margate, Broadstairs and Ramsgate

A black and white photo of an elderly woman dressed in black, smiling and clasping her hands together against a backdrop of polka dots.

Incoming: Bridget Riley, Max Richter, Mozart Estate

A major Bridget Riley exhibition in Margate and a sleepover to remember. These and more dates for your diary.

Things to do in Thanet and beyond this week (August 18-24)

So much happening around Thanet, East Kent and London as we move to the August bank holiday weekend. Check out our picks.

A photograph of a bar with a grey front, with a bench, tables and rubbish bin outside. The name of the bar in Daisy. There is a neon sign above the door reading 'cocktails and food'.

News Blast: Venue changes on Cliftonville's Marine Terrace

The latest creative and cultural news from Thanet and beyond, including Daisy's closure and Fusion's proper opening

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Margate band Big Woes on the town’s “personal and human” music scene

“Softcore punk band” Big Woes on a new compilation A Margate Sampler, the “amazing” energy of its launch shows, and feeling part of a musical community

A woman wearing an off the shoulder dress laughs. She has on red lipstick. She has white, yellow and red roses in her hair.

Incoming: Comedy, cider, oysters and mushrooms

Comedy, food and drink festivals, mermaid life drawing and more - upcoming events in Thanet and East Kent.

A man reaches up to the camera with a paintbrush. Behind him is a large painting featuring fish.

Things to do in Thanet and beyond this week (August 11-17)

Things to do in Thanet and London this week, including music, photography and theatre

A large grey and white creature stands in the rain with a leaf on its head. Next to it are two girls, one on the others back, with a red umbrella. There is a bus stop.

News Blast: Totoro peaks out from behind the curtain

The latest creative and cultural news from the coast to the capital, including the first official Totoro puppet image, new openings in Margate, and more

A large group of people celebrate Pride in a variety of colourful outfits.

Margate Pride guide 2025

Everything going on at this year’s Margate Pride - parties, family events, the march, and how to spend your Sunday recovery time

Incoming: Margate Bookie, Ramsgate Arts Club, Offvine

Things to do in Thanet and beyond this week (September 1-7)

News Blast: Broadstairs' Palace Cinema up for major award

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Incoming: The Love Booth, Broadstairs Pride, Frnt of House

Things to do in Thanet and beyond this week (August 25-31)

News Blast: Gadds' saves Ramsgate's Montefiore Arms

Best brunch spots around Thanet

Incoming: Bridget Riley, Max Richter, Mozart Estate

Things to do in Thanet and beyond this week (August 18-24)

News Blast: Venue changes on Cliftonville's Marine Terrace

Margate band Big Woes on the town’s “personal and human” music scene

Incoming: Comedy, cider, oysters and mushrooms

Things to do in Thanet and beyond this week (August 11-17)

News Blast: Totoro peaks out from behind the curtain

Margate Pride guide 2025