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Hornby opens archive to visitors in Margate

Written by Matt B · first published 30/06/2010

BBC News - Hornby opens archive to visitors in Margate

Model-maker Hornby is opening its doors to the public with a visitor centre that will contain nearly a century of toys and models.

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Rain, crashes and the big event

Written by Matt B · first published 19/06/2010

Buses are enjoying some minor disruption due to a crash near the double roundabouts near the pub that used to be called the wheatshief. I understand that no one was hurt but people trying to get somewhere dry might have have wondered where the bus was.

But despite crashes and rain the red arrows still showed up to the big event. As did the usual collection of loop-the-loop aerobatics.

Revelers where showing up as early as 8am to the shelterless cliff tops. There to be rained upon and face cold winds.

Not exactly my idea of fun.

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The Big Event 2010

Written by Matt B · first published 19/06/2010

Well it is here again - Margate's "Big Event" which, after last years overpriced disappointment, I am in two minds about attending. Sure the air-show element is great and my children love it but other than that I really don't fancy queueing for the rip off food prices, cheap yet costly beer or other "amenities".

I have to say that I did not actually enjoy the event last year although for reasons I am not going to go into I am unlikely to ever forget it.

In terms of value for money I seem to recall that the Big Event 2009 cost over £100k to put on. I also reported that the Lark in the Park vs The Big Event showed up just how expensive the big event was and is.

I remain to be convinced.

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Designer hired for Thanet-sponsored theme park

Written by Matt B · first published 18/06/2010

Designer hired for Thanet-sponsored theme park | Public Property UK

Thanet District Council and Margate Town Centre Regeneration Company (MTCRC) have appointed Whitelaw Turkington as architects to design the world's first

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Councillor Iris Johnston to start in Harry Potter Spoof

Written by Matt B · first published 15/06/2010

In case you missed the plot - there is none. Let's see what you can do with this in another Thanet Star caption contest.

Thanet schools angry over 'dumped' foster children

Written by Matt B · first published 14/06/2010

BBC News - Thanet schools angry over 'dumped' foster children

Head teachers in Thanet call for urgent action to stop large numbers of fostered children from outside Kent being

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Titillating Poster Conflict

Written by Matt B · first published 09/06/2010

A hairdresser from Ramsgate has been ordered by Thanet District Council to take down a billboard poster of his wife because it shows "so much cleavage".

Mr Marino said: "It's my wife, she's beautiful, and why not?"

He added: "With the recession, everybody's struggling and it's just nice having something more lively and modern."

But apparently the Ramsgate Society think differently. As Mr Marino did not get planning permission for the poster Thanet District Council have (of course) up held the complaint.

Jocelyn McCarthy, of the Ramsgate Society, said it was distasteful to show "so much cleavage on a public building".

Maybe Peter Checksfield should do a photo shoot there!

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Port Ramsgate Web Cam

Written by Matt B · first published 05/06/2010

This was the view yesterday from the Port Ramsgate Web Cam. Which is my way of introducing those that didn't know about it to our local web cam.

Singapore calling

Written by Matt B · first published 04/06/2010

The chances of just one person from Singapore wanting to read and comment on a blog about Thanet seems fairly remote. The odds, then, of five or six people from the same ISP in Singapore wanting to read the blog and posting comments while paying no attention to things like this sites preference for names (or second choice names and brand even if those names are "handles" - that is: not your "real life" name) seem even more remote.

So the chances are that when I ban the entire address block from commenting I am not going to block any real readers from posting their thoughts on Thanet topics. If I have blocked you and you want to be unblocked just drop me a line via twitter @ThanetStar or via the

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