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Press and media coverage of interest to Newington, Ramsgate and Thanet residents and businesses.

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Thanet Parkway: 300 passengers a day for £35m?

September 9, 2023September 11, 2023 admin

Thanet Parkway station only has 300 users per day. I have long maintained that this station is quite simply in the wrong location and that Thanet didn’t need yet another station.

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Seeing Red: If you think it is bad now…

July 6, 2023July 18, 2023 admin

Seeing Red is my regular column in The Isle of Thanet News. This opinion piece was first published on December 6, 2022.

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Marking the 75th birthday of our NHS

July 5, 2023July 20, 2023 admin

Today we celebrate something important, something that we all share in common. It’s the 75th birthday of our NHS. Happy birthday!

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Seeing Red: Manston excess food pile – what a waste

June 12, 2023July 18, 2023 admin

Seeing Red is my regular column in The Isle of Thanet News. This opinion piece was first published on December 6, 2022.

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Seeing Red: Water, waste collection and the right to strike demand

May 28, 2023July 18, 2023 admin

Seeing Red is my regular column in The Isle of Thanet News. This opinion piece was first published on December 6, 2022.

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Catching up on Academy FM

December 17, 2022December 17, 2022 admin

This weekend I was the guest on Academy FM, aiming to keep it bright and breezy, despite the weather, the strikes and the cost of living crisis.

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Seeing Red: Turning to Christmas and food bank demand

December 13, 2022December 13, 2022 admin

Seeing Red is my regular column in The Isle of Thanet News. This opinion piece was first published on December 6, 2022.

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NHS crisis: who’s to blame?

December 10, 2022December 10, 2022 admin

Craig Mackinlay hasn’t got a clue about our NHS. The Tories have stripped it out and ignored research and advice presented to them.

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“Of course there’s poverty, but is there destitution?”

December 6, 2022December 6, 2022 admin

South Thanet MP, Craig Mackinlay has come in for heavy criticism after our head-to-head on Politics South East last weekend. Watch here and make your own decision.

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Seeing Red: Isn’t it time for positive change?

November 14, 2022December 13, 2022 admin

Seeing Red is my regular column in The Isle of Thanet News. This opinion piece was first published on November 7, 2022.

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  • Thanet Parkway: 300 passengers a day for £35m? September 9, 2023
  • Thanet Parkway Station. A dangerous white elephant. July 31, 2023
  • Seeing Red: If you think it is bad now… July 6, 2023
  • Marking the 75th birthday of our NHS July 5, 2023
  • Seeing Red: Manston excess food pile – what a waste June 12, 2023
  • Seeing Red: Water, waste collection and the right to strike demand May 28, 2023

Kent County Council Meetings

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Information for Ramsgate Residents and Businesses

Hello, I'm Karen Constantine. As your Kent County Councillor for Ramsgate, I want to do all that I can do to simplify getting in contact with myself. I also want to ensure that you can contact other services if you need to. Here is a list of useful contact details for services and organisations providing a range of advice and guidance.

Thanet Citizens’ Advice Bureau

01843 225973 for general advice.

Thanet Gateway Plus

01843 577000 for housing and benefit advice.

Shelter

0808 800 4444 help with housing issues.

Money Advice Service

0300 5005000 help to help you understand money and deal with debt.

Thanet Volunteer Bureau

01843 590935 they can assist you to work out what volunteering you want to do.

Thanet Community Support Partnership

01843 597115 whether it is odd jobs, help around the house or someone to talk to, they will help.

NHS 111 service

111 is the NHS non-emergency number. Fast and free.

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Karen.Constantine@kent.gov.uk

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