Sandwich News

Shock as town’s 400-year-old pub announces closure

A pub landlord has called time at the bar quoting music legend Bob Dylan to announce the closure of the town centre boozer.

Green energy battery storage site can remain despite fears of ‘threat to life’

An energy storage facility has been given the green light despite fears it could “threaten the lives and health of residents”.

Police called as factory covered in red paint

Police have been called after protesters stormed into a business park, blocking roads and painting buildings red.

'It's not fair': Head hits back as school plagued by issues rated inadequate

A head teacher has dismissed claims pupils are not "prepared for life in modern Britain" following a damning Ofsted report.

How the tragic death of a schoolgirl has inspired an extraordinary legacy

The death of a 13-year-old has inspired a remarkable legacy, raising £300,000 and helping to train more than 100 medical staff in paediatric care.

CCTV image released after protestors stormed weapons factory

A CCTV image has been released of a woman police would like to speak to after pro-Palestine protestors stormed a weapons factory.

‘Not my job, mate!’ Residents mock gas company over ‘petty’ paint job

A half-finished paint job on a Kent road has been described as a perfect example of “not my job, mate” culture.

'Our farm shop is falling down so we need to build a new one'

A family who sold their own home to buy a farm shop are now planning to replace it and add a new cafe.

Towe’s on top of the world

Betteshanger Colliery Welfare CC all-rounder Derek Towe hit the winning runs for England in their Over-70s Cricket World Cup final seven-wicket win.

Retired GP died from gunshot wound and wife had fatal dose of chemical

A retired GP died from a gunshot wound and his wife had fatal levels of potassium cyanide, an inquest has heard.

Sadness as fish and chip shop closing after 43 years

A much-loved fish and chip shop will close at the end of the month as its long-time owners are retiring after 43 years at the helm.

Arrests after reports of car break-ins and drugs found

Police have arrested two men following reports of vehicle-related thefts.

Town on the up in tight league

Captain Tom Chapman thinks there will still be plenty more twists and turns during the rest of Sandwich Town’s season - despite back-to-back wins.

Chinook helicopter seen flying ‘very low’ in ‘terrifying’ video clip

A dramatic video has captured the moment a huge RAF aircraft flew close to the Kent coastline.

‘It should be an interesting few weeks!’

Skipper Tom Chapman is predicting an interesting few weeks as Sandwich Town - along with the rest of the division - adapt to some key changes.

Police remain at scene after two pensioners found dead

Officers continue to investigate at the scene after a man and woman in their 90s were found dead at a town centre address.

Town centre street cordoned off after two people found dead

Police have cordoned off a town centre street after a man and a woman were found dead.

Captain Chapman aware of opponents’ big guns

Sandwich Town skipper Tom Chapman expects visitors Bexley to be a much-strengthened force this Saturday.

Town hope the only way is up

Sandwich Town go into this weekend’s Kent Cricket League Premier Division clash at Canterbury heading in the right direction.

CCTV released after activists storm weapons factory

Police are looking for a man after activists stormed a weapons factory.

Millionaire golf pro torched own house to spite estranged wife

A golfer who set fire to his own home following the break-up of his marriage later told emergency crews: “I didn’t want the b***h to have everything.”

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