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Village hall delays blamed on council ‘incompetence’

Village hall delays blamed on council ‘incompetence’

03 July 2015

The new Woodnesborough Village Hall has seen a six-month delay due to planning "incompetence" at Dover District Council.

Victims of Tunisia massacre remembered

Victims of Tunisia massacre remembered

03 July 2015

People 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

Water leak forces road closure

03 July 2015

New 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

Leisure Centre in Sandwich set for £160k refurbishment

02 July 2015

Sandwich Sports and Leisure Centre will be transformed by a £160,000 refurbishment.

Progress made on Magna Carta studies

Progress made on Magna Carta studies

02 July 2015

Sandwich's Magna Carta is undergoing conservation work and assessment before treatment can take place.

Enjoy all that's great about Summer at Quex prom

Enjoy all that's great about Summer at Quex prom

02 July 2015

It'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

Our town welcomes autistic people

02 July 2015

The 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

Boys’ bid to set touch rugby world record

01 July 2015

Pupils at Sir Roger Manwood's have been breaking records and raising money for charity.

Red panda babies born at Wingham

Red panda babies born at Wingham

30 June 2015

Keepers at Wingham Wildlife Park found two very cute surprises when they uncovered red panda babies.

Discovery Park becomes Turner gallery patron

Discovery Park becomes Turner gallery patron

28 June 2015

Discovery Park in Sandwich and the Turner Contemporary in Margate is helping to form links between science and art.

Helpers needed for Magna Carta exhibition

Helpers needed for Magna Carta exhibition

27 June 2015

Sandwich is looking for volunteers to help steward the Magna Carta Rediscovered exhibition in September.

Sandwich MP speaks out over lorry issues

Sandwich MP speaks out over lorry issues

26 June 2015

The 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

Costa remain undeterred by objections

25 June 2015

Costa Coffee has confirmed a rejection of its signs will not deter the chain from opening in Sandwich.

Eureka! Science network launched

Eureka! Science network launched

24 June 2015

Scores 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

Great response to appeal by shop manager after wine theft

24 June 2015

Strand Wines in Sandwich has thanked people for responding to an appeal after wine was stolen.

Gogglebox's Steph and Dom to host summer prom

Gogglebox's Steph and Dom to host summer prom

21 June 2015

Steph 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

Sandwich MP praises drop in Jobseeker claimants

20 June 2015

The 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

Harrison will be celebrating against the odds

19 June 2015

A 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

Early morning shed fire in Worth

19 June 2015

Two pumps attended Jubilee Road just before 4am, after a shed together with surrounding grass and undergrowth caught alight

Hornby back in black

Hornby back in black

18 June 2015

The model maker has raised £15 million after issuing new shares and returned to underlying profits.

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