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Village hall delays blamed on council ‘incompetence’
03 July 2015The new Woodnesborough Village Hall has seen a six-month delay due to planning "incompetence" at Dover District Council.
Victims of Tunisia massacre remembered
03 July 2015People from across the Dover district today fell silent from midday to remember the 30 British people who were murdered in the Tunisian massacre.
Water leak forces road closure
03 July 2015New Street in Sandwich has been temporarily closed so that Southern Water can repair a burst water main which has been flooding the area.
Leisure Centre in Sandwich set for £160k refurbishment
02 July 2015Sandwich Sports and Leisure Centre will be transformed by a £160,000 refurbishment.
Progress made on Magna Carta studies
02 July 2015Sandwich's Magna Carta is undergoing conservation work and assessment before treatment can take place.
Enjoy all that's great about Summer at Quex prom
02 July 2015It'll be picnic blankets, bottles of fizz and union flag waving on Sunday at this year's summer evening prom set in the stunning Quex Park Gardens
Our town welcomes autistic people
02 July 2015The Dover district is soon become an autism-friendly district thanks to a new campaign that could bring tourism benefits to east Kent
Boys’ bid to set touch rugby world record
01 July 2015Pupils at Sir Roger Manwood's have been breaking records and raising money for charity.
Red panda babies born at Wingham
30 June 2015Keepers at Wingham Wildlife Park found two very cute surprises when they uncovered red panda babies.
Discovery Park becomes Turner gallery patron
28 June 2015Discovery Park in Sandwich and the Turner Contemporary in Margate is helping to form links between science and art.
Helpers needed for Magna Carta exhibition
27 June 2015Sandwich is looking for volunteers to help steward the Magna Carta Rediscovered exhibition in September.
Sandwich MP speaks out over lorry issues
26 June 2015The Sandwich MP, Craig Mackinlay says he will push KCC Highways for signs to stop lorries becoming stuck in the town.
Costa remain undeterred by objections
25 June 2015Costa Coffee has confirmed a rejection of its signs will not deter the chain from opening in Sandwich.
Eureka! Science network launched
24 June 2015Scores of nutty professors and laboratory whizz kids came together for the launch of a new network of science firms linking with global players.
Great response to appeal by shop manager after wine theft
24 June 2015Strand Wines in Sandwich has thanked people for responding to an appeal after wine was stolen.
Gogglebox's Steph and Dom to host summer prom
21 June 2015Steph and Dom from Channel 4's Gogglebox are set to host the Sandwich Prom in aid of Martha Trust.
Sandwich MP praises drop in Jobseeker claimants
20 June 2015The MP for Sandwich Craig Mackinlay has welcomed a 43% drop in those claiming Jobseeker's Allowance in South Thanet - since 2010.
Harrison will be celebrating against the odds
19 June 2015A baby from Deal is set to celebrate his 1st birthday next week after being born with only half a functioning heart.
Early morning shed fire in Worth
19 June 2015Two pumps attended Jubilee Road just before 4am, after a shed together with surrounding grass and undergrowth caught alight
Hornby back in black
18 June 2015The model maker has raised £15 million after issuing new shares and returned to underlying profits.