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Now’s your chance to try out new gym
07 January 2016A new gym and fitness studio has opened in Deal offering its services free of charge for the first week.
Mobile phone users without signal over festive period
07 January 2016Mobile phone users in Sandwich have been left without signal due to a problem with a mast.
Plans for mast 'taller than The Shard'
06 January 2016Plans have been revealed to build a mast in Kent that would be taller than The Shard - Europe's largest building.
'My husband tried to rape me'
06 January 2016The wife of a man accused of murder told a friend her husband had tried to rape her, a court's heard.
New year but same old lorry problem in town
06 January 2016A lorry caused yet more traffic chaos in Sandwich on Monday when it became stuck in Strand Street.
Trade mark attorneys launch practice
05 January 2016One of Europe’s largest patent law firms has opened an office in Kent.
Trial resumes into husband accused of murdering wife
04 January 2016The trial of Jon Cudworth, accused of murdering his 36-year-old wife Mika, is set to resume today (Monday)
Help Syrian refugees says mayor
02 January 2016Sandwich is encouraging residents to donate to help support Syrian refugee families coming to the Dover district.
Plan to raise parking charges ‘short-sighted'
02 January 2016Labour’s Dover district councillors are opposing the increase in car parking charges, approved by cabinet last month.
Villagers fight to save historic pub
01 January 2016Villagers in Ash are fighting to save a historic pub from plans which could see it turned into housing.
Drink sensibly and avoid A&E this New Year's Eve
31 December 2015GPs in Deal and Dover are warning New Year party revellers to go easy on alcohol in case they end up in a hospital’s accident and emergency department
Ready, steady, splash!
26 December 2015These brave characters blew away the cobwebs this morning with a plunge into the sea for charity.
Happy Christmas from The Mercury
25 December 2015From everyone in the Mercury office, we would like to wish our readers and advertisers a very happy Christmas.
Miniature donkeys visit care home
24 December 2015Donkeys, presents and Father Christmas helped to spread the festive cheer at Wayfarers Christmas Party in Sandwich.
Drink-driver banned from the road for 38 months
22 December 2015A female drink-driver from Sandwich has been banned from driving for more than three years.
Nativity special: Can you spot your child?
22 December 2015This week's Mercury is jam-packed with nativity pictures, which are available for you to buy.
Support mounting for town transport strategy
20 December 2015The transport strategy for Sandwich has gained great momentum since the Town Team put it forward.
Work on medieval town gate is delayed for longer road closure
19 December 2015Repair work to Barbican delayed for longer road closure.
New beer is supped
17 December 2015A micro brewery has launched a new beer inspired the landlord of a nearby pub.
'Neighbours heard couple arguing before man killed wife'
16 December 2015A man accused of murdering his wife was seen arguing with her shortly before she went missing, a court heard.
