GrowUp Farms Topping Out Ceremony Tuesday, 12 July, 2022 A topping out ceremony has been held at Discovery Park to mark the external build of the fourth vertical farm for company GrowUp – and the start of recruitment for farm operatives. The ceremony marked the handover of the building to complete the internal fit-out of the farm. GrowUp Farms has spent almost a decade perfecting products and honing growing expertise across three vertical farms, selling... Local News
Sandwich set to benefit from £100,000 investment from The Open Legacy Fund 11th February 2020 The town of Sandwich is set to benefit from a £100,000 windfall from The Open Legacy Fund, an initiative run by The R&A to leave a positive and long-lasting... Local News
Craig welcomes 24 new British-built single deck buses in Thanet 18th June 2019 Craig Mackinlay MP has welcomed the news that Stagecoach South East have launched a brand new fleet of buses in Thanet. The bus operator has invested £4 million... Local News
Craig Mackinlay MP welcomes £24,776 to clean up high streets in Thanet 18th March 2019 Craig Mackinlay MP has welcomed £24,776 to clean up high streets across Thanet, as the Government spends almost £10 million across England to improve local high... Local News
There’ll be no taxpayer cash for Seaborne Freight unless they deliver Ramsgate-Ostend ferry service, Transport Secretary assures Craig Mackinlay MP 8th January 2019 Craig Mackinlay MP has backed the Government’s contract with Seaborne Freight to charter additional ferry capacity in the event of a no-deal Brexit after the... Local News
Thanet MPs, Craig Mackinlay and Sir Roger Gale, to hold Thanet Jobs, Skills and Apprenticeships Fair 2018 18th September 2018 Thanet Jobs, Skills and Apprenticeships Fair Friday, 5 October, 10am – 3.30pm ‘The Hall By The Sea’ within Dreamland, Margate Thanet’s MPs, Craig Mackinlay and... Local News
Record low number of children in workless households means more security for families in South Thanet 31st August 2018 Craig Mackinlay MP has welcomed new figures showing that there are 47,330 fewer children in workless households in the South East since 2010. The number of... Local News
Craig visits the Hornby Margate Site in anticipation of world class locomotive museum 1st June 2018 South Thanet’s Member of Parliament, Craig Mackinlay MP, has enjoyed a tour of the Hornby Visitor Centre in Margate in anticipation of the opening of a world... Local News
Craig Mackinlay MP presents cheque to Oasis, charity for victims of domestic violence 4th April 2018 South Thanet MP Craig Mackinlay visited the Oasis charity shop in Northdown Road, Cliftonville today to present a cheque for £1,010 to Oasis CEO Deborah... Local News
Craig Mackinlay welcomes ban on ivory sales 3rd April 2018 Today, Environment Secretary Michael Gove confirmed that the UK will introduce a ban on ivory sales. The proposed ban will be the toughest in Europe and amongst... Local News
The Prime Minister's Update: Tackling the Coronavirus 30th April 2020 The Prime Minister's latest update on April 30 on tackling Coronavirus. National News
We’re extending coronavirus testing to meet our 100,000 tests a day target 30th April 2020 From today, Coronavirus testing has been extended further to protect our most vulnerable and keep people safe. National News
How our Bounce Back Loans will boost small businesses affected by coronavirus 28th April 2020 Small businesses will benefit from a new fast-track finance scheme providing loans with a 100% government-backed guarantee for lenders, the Chancellor announced... National News
Boris Johnson: If we keep going, we will beat coronavirus together 27th April 2020 The Prime Minister has returned to Downing Street to lead the country in tackling coronavirus. He lays out the five tests for when we are moving to phase two of... National News
Coronavirus testing available to all essential workers 24th April 2020 All essential workers in England and members of their households who are showing symptoms of coronavirus will now be able to get tested. National News
Our Future Fund for supporting innovative British businesses 21st April 2020 We’re supporting start-ups by delivering £250m of new government funding to innovative businesses across the United Kingdom. National News