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Man crashes after medical episode
22 May 2015A man was taken to hospital after suffering a "medical episode" at the wheel in Deal Road in Worth.
Man in his 60s seriously injured in assault
22 May 2015A man in his 60s was airlifted to hospital after an assault left him with serious head injuries.
Councillor’s death a loss to town
21 May 2015Town pays tribute to hardworking Sandwich town councillor, Sue Laslett, who died last week.
Costa to open
21 May 2015Costa Coffee is planning to open a town centre cafe this summer, creating up to 10 jobs.
Silver cyclists launch charity ride
20 May 2015Grab your bike and head on over to Deal Pier to help raise vital funds for PSA Kent.
Student secures latest port bursary
17 May 2015Dover Harbour Board has awarded a student from Sir Roger Manwood's school with a bursary to help him kick start a port related career.
Taxi firm pleased by move to new offices
17 May 2015Sandwich Cars has thanked its customers, drivers and town councillors for their support.
Share your experiences of East Kent Hospitals
17 May 2015Healthwatch in Kent is asking residents in Deal and Dover to tell them about their experiences at East Kent Hospitals
Ash resident to meet Queen
16 May 2015Ash resident Nigel Beevor has been invited to the Queen's Garden Party next week
Whites of Kent closed
15 May 2015The Whites of Kent in Sandwich officially shut up shop for the final time last Saturday.
Join our 'Why Risk It?' sticker campaign
15 May 2015The Mercury has now formally launched its anti text/driving car sticker campaign, with free stickers available in numerous outlets in the district
Dog charity "not welcome" at festival
14 May 2015Dog lovers in Sandwich claim a canine rescue charity was “not welcome” at Sandwich Food Fayre.
Pupils injured in bus crash
14 May 2015Pupils were showered in glass after two buses collided near Sandwich Junior School on Thursday afternoon.
Police say no evidence of electoral fraud
13 May 2015Police investigating allegations of election fraud at the all-important South Thanet count say they have found no evidence.
Music teacher jailed after grooming young victims
12 May 2015A teacher who used his male model looks to lure girls as young as 13 into secret relationships has been jailed.
Christmas present thief jailed
11 May 2015A heartless thief who stole Christmas presents from homes in east Kent has been jailed for more than seven years.
New faces on Sandwich Town Council
11 May 2015There will be some new faces on Sandwich Town Council now that the results of the election have been announced.
Update on tidal defences in Sandwich
10 May 2015The Environment Agency will update residents on flood defences in Sandwich at a drop-in session this month.
Woman freed from crash
10 May 2015A woman was cut free from her vehicle after a single-car crash .
Proud to celebrate historic link to sandwich
09 May 2015A new town sign will be unveiled at the Sandwich Food Fayre this weekend to mark the three towns that celebrate National Sandwich Week.