The Suburban Exorcists
The devil comes down to Broadstairs. Seb Reilly meets the people prepared to do battle with him.
A coffee for the NHS – and a splendid new addition to the family
Have you ever smelled something and had an immediate flashback to a long-forgotten memory? Occasionally, when this happens to me, I often find the recollection is just out-of-reach, like a word on the tip of my tongue; I know it’s there, but I can’t quite grasp it.
The Bloody History of Broadstairs
Described as ‘quaint,’ ‘pleasant,’ even ‘sleepy,’ the town of Broadstairs in Kent is not usually associated with the chaos and destruction of Vikings, yet the whole town leans towards Viking Bay. Much like other beaches on the Isle of Thanet, its name is intrinsically linked to its history.
Viking Bay won the Seaside Award in 2018 and is regularly listed as the chief attraction of Broadstairs. Whilst there are plenty of things to see and do in the town, thousands flock to the beach throughout t
Viking Bay won the Seaside Award in 2018 and is regularly listed as the chief attraction of Broadstairs. Whilst there are plenty of things to see and do in the town, thousands flock to the beach throughout t
Margate's Leading Lights
Seb Reilly delves into the fascinating history of E. Saunders, a family-run electrical contractors on Northdown Road that this year celebrates 100 years of keeping the lights on in Margate.
The Problem with Outsiders
There is something inbuilt in the British psyche that seems to motivate people to enjoy moaning, and is as ever-present in Thanet as it is throughout the country. Whether the complaints are about uncontrollable topics like the weather (always a popular favourite) or circumstances which are changeable, we Brits do love to moan.
To the Sea
There is a strange psychological effect on people who grew up by the sea. Not in every case; but for many, the idea of living away from an edge is something they struggle with. I definitely fall into this category.
Seaside people need the land to end. They need that boundary, a cut-off point. Rolling hills, lush forests, fields and meadows are all lovely. Cities full of people and bustle are exciting and vibrant. But we seasiders require water. We need the waves to lap against the shore of our
Seaside people need the land to end. They need that boundary, a cut-off point. Rolling hills, lush forests, fields and meadows are all lovely. Cities full of people and bustle are exciting and vibrant. But we seasiders require water. We need the waves to lap against the shore of our
All Hail Trump, Bringer Of Armageddon
When Farage ran for MP at the last General Election he did so in my home constituency of South Thanet. Even though he lost, I saw first-hand the rift created in the community; but Farage is a politician and knows how the system works. Trump is a complete outsider with zero experience, yet he is part of the very crowd he tries to oppose.
