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Was The Open the best or worst thing to happen to Sandwich?
20 July 2021Long hailed as a driver for tourism, we look at how The Open has affected Sandwich.
Shoppers reach for masks despite Freedom Day
19 July 2021Covid wary shoppers heeded warnings that the Pandemic isn't over by wearing face coverings on Freedom Day.
Car transporter stuck in medieval streets
19 July 2021Worried shop owners looked on as a heavy goods vehicle got stuck in the narrow streets of a medieval town centre.
More needed to join marathon
17 July 2021A charity for the profoundly disabled needs four more people to run for it in this year's Virtual London Marathon.
Eight ways to get your golf fix in Kent
17 July 2021For those not wanting The 149th Open to end, there are plenty of ways to get your golfing fix at mini-golf and adventure courses in Kent.
The Open: Traffic chaos on first day included broken down bus
16 July 2021Tired spectators at The Open were stuck in gridlock after the first day of action last night which was added to by a broken down bus.
Summer activity play scheme to serve free lunches
16 July 2021There will be fitness and sports coaching, workshops and a satisfying meal for eligible kids.
One Direction star in Kent
15 July 2021One Direction singer Niall Horan was seen at the world famous 149th Open golf championships today.
Golf workers' £8,000 boost for hospital
15 July 2021Caddies at the venue for the 149th Open have raised £8,000 for a hospital.
More than 60 years of clean travel
13 July 2021Electric trains replaced steam trains, which had been fuelled by coal, in the 1960s.
Town set for biggest week in a decade
13 July 2021Just days away from one of the biggest sporting events in the calendar, we find out how Sandwich is preparing for The Open.
Crowds of 30,000 expected at Kent's biggest sporting event
12 July 2021Crowds of more than 30,000 are expected on each day of an upcoming tournament in Kent.
Roar to victory! Lions backing England for Euros triumph
11 July 2021Big cats, a cathedral choir and an ice cream parlour are among those offering support to the England squad ahead of tonight's Euros final.
Tesco and Co-op to shut early on Sunday
10 July 2021Dozens of supermarkets in Kent will be shutting early tomorrow evening ahead of England's clash with Italy in the Euro final.
Police officer admits murdering Sarah Everard
09 July 2021A serving police officer is facing life in prison after he pleaded guilty to the murder of Sarah Everard.
Fundraiser's gruelling 41-mile swim
08 July 2021A former triathlete will this Saturday swim around one of the Channel Islands to raise money to help disadvantaged youngsters.
Everything you need to know about The Open
02 July 2021As thousands prepare to descend on Sandwich for The Open golf, here's what you need to know if you're going along or living nearby.
Anyone for tennis? Times three
01 July 2021A trio of courts have opened at a Kent park as tennis fever takes hold during the Wimbledon Championships.
Councillor who was former deputy mayor resigns from town and district
01 July 2021A prominent town councillor and portfolio holder for the district has resigned with immediate effect having served since 2015.
Show must go on for music and arts festival
30 June 2021A Kent music and arts festival attracting performers of international renown is bravely pressing ahead with its 16 day programme from tomorrow
