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Empty Rates in Thanet

Written by Matt B · first published 31/10/2008

Thanet Businesses are currently being defended by Thanet's MPs it seems. read more

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Thanet Earth delayed

Written by Matt B · first published 31/10/2008

Thanet Earth has been delayed read more

Poetry and Art Blog

Written by Matt B · first published 27/10/2008

A New blogger joins the ranks! Say hallo to Shelley Skinner.

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Scenic Railway Saved?

Written by Matt B · first published 24/10/2008

A Ł30,000 award will go towards plans to restore the Scenic Railway destroyed by the fire back in April. read more

Are you good with a personal budget?

Written by Matt B · first published 23/10/2008

Do you think you have something to say about dealing with things in this economy? Credit Crunchies could be for you then.

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Written by Matt B · first published 22/10/2008

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Thanet and SEO

Written by Matt B · first published 18/10/2008

Advanced notice for readers who have been asking about SEO and related topics - Organic SEO for Thanet is the first of a series of articles I will be writing at a new site I am just completing.

Yob Culture - is it spoiling Thanet?

Written by Matt B · first published 17/10/2008

Stephan Toth, 34, says he might have to leave the town after his life was destroyed by an assault conviction for trying to escort the young hooligan back to his home and confront his parents. (full story here)

What's your take on Thanet yob culture?

Keep your PC safe while on the web

Written by Matt B · first published 17/10/2008

In answer to a number of questions about keeping your PC safe while on the web I can recomend that you buy the F-Secure Internet Security which is widley regarded as being a sound and effective security solution. Here's a link:

China Gateway Vote Update

Written by Matt B · first published 13/10/2008

Further information on who voted for what in the China Gateway vote can be found here in a blog post by Michael Child.

For ECR

Written by Matt B · first published 12/10/2008

ECR seems to like cynical definitions. This one is for he.

Kakistocracy n The government of a state by the worst citizens.

No more comment forms

Written by Matt B · first published 06/10/2008

If like me you hate filling out forms to comment yo may now create a Thanet Star account which will remain logged in for up to a month allowing you to fill out a form once and comment endlessly. It is not required but is available as of now.

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Thanet's Night Clubs Closing - Have Your Say Now

Written by Matt B · first published 03/10/2008

Pending an announcement from Frank Thorley Frank's nightclub in Cliftonville could be reopened. Yet with so many others closing what is the future going to be like?

Have your say about Nightclubs closing in Thanet

Credit Crunch Costs Thanet 185 Jobs

Written by Matt B · first published 02/10/2008

The credit crunch has cost Thanet 185 jobs according to kentonline.co.uk who have a story detailing how unemployment has risen.

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