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Sit, watch the world go by and remember Robert

30 June 2016
Sit, watch the world go by and remember Robert

Here's what happens when the community bands together - bin man Robert Wand is remembered at the dedication of his bench, paid for by townsfolk

Weather warning for Kent

26 June 2016
Weather warning for Kent

Dozens of homes evacuated and one man hospitalised as flooding continues to cause chaos in Kent.

Tomorrow brings love for Annie

06 June 2016
Tomorrow brings love for Annie

A hard knock life turned from grime to glamour in Nikolai Foster’s up tempo production of Annie.

Developer unveils £20m village homes blueprint

23 May 2016
Developer unveils £20m village homes blueprint

A development of 112 homes, a nursery and offices could rise up from a field in Sandwich Road, Ash.

Coach firm teams up with Deal Town FC

22 May 2016
Coach firm teams up with Deal Town FC

With the news that Bayliss Executive Travel has become Deal Town Football Club’s main sponsor, Kevin Redsull chats to the main man Alistair Bayliss

100 litres of foam used to put out van inferno

22 May 2016
100 litres of foam used to put out van inferno

A driver was forced to flee as flames engulfed his van

Missing man found safe after search

18 May 2016
Missing man found safe after search

Lifeboats from Dover and Walmer and the Coastguard helicopter were launched this evening in search for a missing man.

Barber closing in on glory in national competition

03 May 2016
 Barber closing in on glory in national competition

Efe is closer to being crowned Britain's Best Wet Shave Barber after winning the regional heats of a national competition

Garage flats plan rejected

02 May 2016
Garage flats plan rejected

An overbearing, ugly and “greedy” development of 17 flats was rejected by the district’s planners - protesters are braced for a longer battle.

Day of bands at Stevefest

30 April 2016
Day of bands at Stevefest

A day-long festival of music will keep alive the memory of a Deal drumming student.

New lifeboat and training area at Walmer

29 April 2016
New lifeboat and training area at Walmer

Changes to the interior of Walmer Lifeboat station have coincided with the delivery of a brand new inflatable inshore lifeboat

Fleeting visit for Harvey

28 April 2016
Fleeting visit for Harvey

Rally cars arrived in convoy for the birthday surprise of a six-year-old 'petrol head' whose dad died suddenly

On your marks..get set...

24 April 2016
On your marks..get set...

Runners from across the district have set off to complete a grueling 26.5 mile course at the London Marathon.

Celebration of Shakespeare's life and work

23 April 2016
Celebration of Shakespeare's life and work

A gallery in Deal is celebrating William Shakespeare's birthday today, while the rest of Britain marks the 400th anniversary of his death

Starbucks steams ahead with high street shop

22 April 2016
Starbucks steams ahead with high street shop

The coffee chain Starbucks will take over a Shoe Zone store on a high street despite strong objection from residents.

Singer Carolyn is inspired by mum and dad’s letters

17 April 2016
Singer Carolyn is inspired by mum and dad’s letters

She has been turning heads in Deal as the Mercury’s advertising executive, but Carolyn Moore’s singing pursuits mean the same is happening in Thanet.

91 homes plan for former school playing field

15 April 2016
91 homes plan for former school playing field

A new housing estate containing 91 homes, a play area, two football pitches and changing rooms is planned for a former school playing field

Written from the heart

10 April 2016
Written from the heart

A former deputy head turned author has published a short story in an anthology in aid of the War Child charity

Panto theme revealed for 2017

07 April 2016
Panto theme revealed for 2017

Don’t panic! The writer of the Sergeant’s Mess panto has been busy at work devising the plot for next year’s production, Dad’s Barmy.

Jolly good start to Paramour Pie Club

05 April 2016
Jolly good start to Paramour Pie Club

A food venture serving award-winning and locally sourced pies got off to an impressive start when it opened its new premises.

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