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
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications 21st April 2020 The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications – and will provide support for millions of businesses and employees across the UK. National News
Why we’re extending the Coronavirus lockdown 17th April 2020 The Government announced that the social distancing measures currently in place to tackle the coronavirus will continue for at least the next three weeks. National News
Our £750 million support package for charities during the Coronavirus outbreak 9th April 2020 This Government’s announced an unprecedented £750 million package of support for charities – ensuring they can continue their vital work during the coronavirus... National News
Business Secretary Alok Sharma: we'll tackle Coronavirus together 6th April 2020 The Business Secretary, Alok Sharma, wrote for The Sun on Sunday thanking workers and businesses for their support during the coronavirus pandemic. National News
Read the Queen's Coronavirus address in full 6th April 2020 The Queen speaks to the nation about the challenges we are facing as a country in the weeks ahead. National News
Boris Johnson invites Party leaders to come together to tackle Coronavirus 4th April 2020 Boris Johnson has written to all leaders of opposition parties to invite them to work together at this moment of national emergency. National News