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Theatre boss fears doors could shut 'for good'

Theatre boss fears doors could shut 'for good'

18 March 2020

A theatre boss fearful over the future of his business has made a plea for donations after the PM advised Britons not to attend public outlets.

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Teen's death could have been a 'joke gone wrong’

Teen's death could have been a 'joke gone wrong’

16 March 2020

The death of boxing-mad teenager could have been a practical joke gone wrong, an inquest heard.

How is Coronavirus hitting Deal Dover and Sandwich?

How is Coronavirus hitting Deal Dover and Sandwich?

16 March 2020

As we anticipate a lock down for the elderly over COVID-19 here's a run down of what's happening with services, shops and events across the district

Organisers of The Open are 'monitoring the situation'

Organisers of The Open are 'monitoring the situation'

13 March 2020

Organisers of a major golf championship - set to be staged in Kent this summer - say they are monitoring the ongoing coronavirus situation.

Ex-plant nursery planning battle lost

Ex-plant nursery planning battle lost

13 March 2020

Residents who fear for the road safety of schoolchildren have lost in their long campaign to stop dozens of houses being built.

 Lucas' death 'was an accident'

Lucas' death 'was an accident'

12 March 2020

A coroner has concluded that the death of a boy who fell in a river and sparked a five day search, was a tragic accident

More flooding fears for South Coast

More flooding fears for South Coast

12 March 2020

A second flood warning in 24 hours has been issued for Kent, with the Environment Agency's concerns shifting to the county's north east coast

Double crash - police need witnesses

Double crash - police need witnesses

11 March 2020

Two road collisions happened 10 minutes apart and officers now believe that they are connected.

Eco projects boost from £52.5k legacy from The Open

Eco projects boost from £52.5k legacy from The Open

09 March 2020

Sustainable and environmentally friendly projects can get off the ground thanks to a legacy cash boost from The Open golf championship organisers

Volunteering scheme for The Open 'gives new skills for CV'

Volunteering scheme for The Open 'gives new skills for CV'

06 March 2020

A volunteering scheme for when The Open returns to Sandwich will mimic the success of the 2012 Olympic Markers scheme and help people boost their CVs

School welcomes royal visitor

School welcomes royal visitor

04 March 2020

Pupils at a secondary school were delighted at the Earl of Wessex, Prince Edward.

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Dover and Deal schools taking part in My Mum

Dover and Deal schools taking part in My Mum

03 March 2020

Did your child draw a picture for our keepsake Mother's Day supplements? Find out here.

New council tax charge

New council tax charge

02 March 2020

Figures show how much local tax people on average will pay in one Kent district from April

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Driver saves girl after taxi goes up in flames

Driver saves girl after taxi goes up in flames

28 February 2020

A taxi firm has praised the quick thinking of one of its drivers after his vehicle caught fire while taking her school.

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Work to begin on A256 ending commuter chaos

Work to begin on A256 ending commuter chaos

28 February 2020

The end is in sight for commuters experiencing long delays on the A256 with road re-instatement works set to begin this week.

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Children given all-clear amid virus scare

Children given all-clear amid virus scare

27 February 2020

Three pupils sent home from a secondary school after returning from Italy do not have the killer bug, say officials.

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Carpet van containing tools 'stolen' in broad daylight

Carpet van containing tools 'stolen' in broad daylight

27 February 2020

A business owner is appealing for the public's help in tracing his reportedly stolen van.

Gogglebox stars' gardens to reopen as liquidators step in

Gogglebox stars' gardens to reopen as liquidators step in

27 February 2020

Two Gogglebox stars have announced gardens at their famous property will reopen as they continue their bid to save the B&B.

Three pupils sent home amid virus alert

Three pupils sent home amid virus alert

26 February 2020

A secondary school has told three children who recently returned from Italy to stay at home after they reported flu-like symptoms.

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'We have all become desensitised'

'We have all become desensitised'

25 February 2020

Another hair salons is boycotting gossip magazines following the death of former Love Island presenter Caroline Flack

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