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Thanet Stripped Bare

Written by Matt B · first published 31/08/2008
Local Star of Thanet Peter Checksfield has started a new (non MySpace) blog at nakedinthanet.blogspot.com (NSFW).
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Yahoo?

Written by Matt B · first published 29/08/2008
The Yahoo directory for Thanet seems almost entirely empty. Shall we fix that?
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Sand Castle Season

Written by Matt B · first published 28/08/2008
Sand Castle
Congratulations to whoever built this castle. I spotted it as I cycled for my evening exercise a few days ago. Moments later it was decimated by joyful children.
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Poverty - let's fight it

Written by Matt B · first published 25/08/2008
Did you know has a fair trade group? It's called Thanet Fair Trade.
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Bananananananna...

Written by Matt B · first published 24/08/2008
What do you know, a blogger from Manston - Read Crunchy Nanas for more.
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Something Rotten

Written by Matt B · first published 22/08/2008
Local Government Ombudsman issues advice to councils on how to silence 'difficult' complainants
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Getting things Fixed

Written by Matt B · first published 21/08/2008
If you live in a property you rent from the council there are free phone numbers where a board Mears rep will take the details directly (rather than via relay whispers from TDC) read more here
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Thanet Poloytunnels Not Well Named or Something

Written by Matt B · first published 20/08/2008
Can anyone tell me how this polytunnels project was any different to Thanet Earth (aside from lacking a snazzy name.

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Taken the pledge yet?

Written by Matt B · first published 16/08/2008

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Councils Seek Cash in Rubbish

Written by Matt B · first published 15/08/2008
Eric Pickles, the shadow local government spokesman, has accused the councils of seeking to turn rubbish collection into a cash cow by creating trivial offences. from: timesonline.co.uk
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Over 96% sad he had!

Written by Matt B · first published 13/08/2008
Before it vanishes into archives here are the results of the poll. We asked: "Has Sandy Ezekiel brought his office or authority into disrepute" and 30 people responded. 96.6% (29) people indicated that they thought he had. This is possbly the highest level of agreement I have witnessed on a topic yet.
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Improve your website

Written by Matt B · first published 13/08/2008
Learn how to make your business website more profitable with this SEO Guide.
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Free adverts

Written by Matt B · first published 11/08/2008
When spending £10 or more on adverts with Thanet Star first time customrs can get 1,000 impressions for free. Just use the cupon code freeadverts08 when you pay on line.
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Simon Day

Written by Matt B · first published 07/08/2008
I have been informed that The Simon Day application was taken to the local government ombudsman who found no fault with the decision. Apparently this report might be available to the public. Anyone know anything?
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KMFM to go?

Written by Matt B · first published 06/08/2008
Ofcom is inviting anyone interested in applying for the licence currently held by KMFM Thanet to submit a declaration of intent... read more
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Top 10 Traffic

Written by Matt B · first published 03/08/2008

According to google the top 10 sources of traffic to Thanet Star have been (in the last few months)

  1. stumbleupon.com
  2. eastcliffrichard.blogspot.com
  3. thanetonline.blogspot.com
  4. thanetbloglist.co.uk
  5. thanetonline.com
  6. blogmad.net
  7. nakedinthanet.com
  8. bignewsmargate.blogspot.com
  9. google.co.uk
  10. villeviews.blogspot.com
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