Thanet Strife

Diversity , What Diversity? - Following a recent meeting of councillors who represent the northern communities of Thanet (we are talking Parking here!) It was interesting to note that...

Thanet GCSE School Results 2011 - The Thanet Gazette carried a report on our local schools GCSE results today but my feeling was that it was delivered slightly out of context and so for cla...

BBC Judge and Jury? - Chris Huhne resigns, having no choice following allegations, as I understand by his ex-wife, who suddenly if I've got this right, confessed to having take...

What's been going on at Ramsgate Arts?! - We've been a bit quiet on the publicity front since A Summer Squall last summer, but you can bet your life we've not been idle! *The new year means it's...

Night-time flying policy for Manston Airport Public consultation is now open until Friday 2 March 2012 - Thanet District Council has some information about how to take part in this consultation at http://www.thanet.gov.uk/council__democracy/consultation/night...

Feed the birds - I often post about feeding the birds, with the weather set at cold and heading for even colder I aim to put more food out than usual and I ask you all to ...

The sea defence works - recent finds (01/12) - It is going to take at least a week before the tide will go out far enough to allow any reasonable exploration around the square head and the north wall of...

Cancer coppers and cancer councillors and cancer civil servants - Kent on Sunday letter:Tim Collins writes eloquently on the potential for reform at Kent Police as elected Commissioner. Aside from a Most Wanted, or removing...

Leeches. - Engage grumpy mode I have decided not watch the news anymore as I get so angry and frustrated at the stories they run and the attitude they take. The sad s...

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Child Poverty in Thanet hits 25% - *Another dubious honour as Thanet tops the list of poorest areas in Kent.* When it comes to child poverty Thanet is well ahead of the pack with a quarter o...

I have added Ville Views and Will Scobie to the select bunch of blogs here. -

The airport stays silent......... - ......well it makes a pleasant change from having dangerous ageing freight crates overhead in the dead of the night! But I'm not talking about the planes. ...

Guardian 5th August 2011 - Ramsgate is the most foodie of the Thanet towns, and with its royal marina and water-facing alfresco cafes, flirts successfully with that semi-mythical b...

Should Thanet Councillors Have Free Food and Drinks? - My previous story on Conservative Thanet District councillors receiving free alcohol and food after Council meetings has attracted a lot of comment. I rai...

Home Gym and Steam Room - After facebook discussions on a COPD group as promised a piccie of the shed I used to use as home gym. I built a cubicle across one corner as a steam r...

Hi De Hi Clampers - I talked to a lorry driver this week who was absolutely livid, he'd allegedly just been clamped and charged £ 250.00 for release at the Co-op/Somerfield pe...

Tobin Tax - Robin Hood tax - Same sort of thing: a terrific video: http://robinhoodtax.org.uk/ As they say though: very complex. Almost impossible. Complex. Impossible. Original pos...

New Edinburgh Route from KIA - SCHEDULED flights will return to Manston airport in May with a new route between Thanet and Edinburgh. Owner Infratil and airline Flybe announced a deal to...

WELCOME! ITS BEEN 12 PLANTING SEASONS SO FAR! - Trees for Thanet Projects Map . (Click on map and all photographs for enlarged detail) What it's all for! A one year old hedge with a 6m headland full of in...

Archbishop a "Commie B*****d" - THE STONE HALLS and precincts of Canterbury and Rochester Cathedrals are echoing to hushed, urgent gossip this evening, as it was revealed that an aide ...

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