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News

News Blast: Ramsgate's Discovery Planet receives royal award and more

King awards Ramsgate educational organisation, councils sell off community buildings, and the Thanet street named one of the coolest in the world

23 Nov 2025
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Things to do in Thanet and beyond

Incoming: Screaming Alley, National Tree Week, Olby's 25th birthday

Lots of dates for your diary in the coming weeks and months, with all sorts of things to do in Thanet and beyond

18 Nov 2025
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Things to do in Thanet and beyond

Family-friendly Christmas events: Pantomimes, illuminations, Santa's grotto

Kids and family events in Margate, Ramsgate and Broadstairs this Christmas

17 Nov 2025
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Things to do in Thanet and beyond

Christmas nights out: Parties, comedy, theatre, live music

The festive party season is here. Check out our guide to getting out in Margate, Ramsgate and Broadstairs as we head towards Christmas

17 Nov 2025
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Things to do in Thanet and beyond

Things to do in Thanet and beyond this week (November 17-23)

The best things to do in Margate, Ramsgate, Broadstairs and further afield this week, including wine tasting, tree walks and live music

17 Nov 2025
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News

News Blast: CAMP calls for support and more

This week's creative and cultural news from Thanet, including CAMP, Mama To Mama, photography, art and more

16 Nov 2025
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Things to do in Thanet and beyond

Incoming: Kesha, wine tasting, Christmas

Things to do in the run up to the festive season and next summer, including live music, comedy, festive fun and more

11 Nov 2025
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Things to do in Thanet and beyond this week (November 10-16)

Nights out, workshops and more fun to be had in Margate, Ramsgate, Broadstairs and further afield this week

10 Nov 2025
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News

News Blast: Opening date for V&A East Museum and more

Creative and cultural news, including the V&A East Museum opening and new food and drink spots in Margate

09 Nov 2025
Building Stories: Bringing narratives to life

Interviews

Building Stories: Bringing narratives to life

Listen to our recent panel discussion on storytelling as part of this year's Margate Bookie literary festival

08 Nov 2025
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Things to do in Thanet and beyond

Incoming: The Nightingales, LOW Crawl, Making More Waves

Cult music, wine tasting, drag workshops, and arts festival and more. Get these upcoming events in Thanet and beyond in your diary

04 Nov 2025
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Things to do in Thanet and beyond

Things to do in Thanet and beyond this week (November 3-9)

Our pick of what's on in Thanet and beyond this week, including fireworks, film discussion, spoken word, live music and more

03 Nov 2025
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