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More than 150 migrants in eight boats arrive

03 June 2020
More than 150 migrants in eight boats arrive

Eight boats estimated to be carrying more than 150 migrants have been brought to the Kent coast today by Border Force.

Deal Hospital fete cancelled

03 June 2020
Deal Hospital fete cancelled

A traditional fete which raises money for a community hospital has been cancelled because of social distancing regulations amid the Covid-19 pandemic

Mask making gran supports Martha Trust

03 June 2020
Mask making gran supports Martha Trust

A gran has been making fabric masks to raise crucial funds for a local charity and has raised over £1500 so far

George Floyd banners appear as death is declared homicide

02 June 2020
George Floyd banners appear as death is declared homicide

Banners demanding justice for police choking victim George Floyd appear over a flypast as his death is announced as a homicide

Village dairy to go under the hammer

02 June 2020
Village dairy to go under the hammer

A former dairy building which has permission to be converted into a three bedroom house, is among the lots at a property auction.

School announces plans to close boarding option

02 June 2020
School announces plans to close boarding option

Coronavirus has contributed to a perfect financial storm at a grammar school which could force closure of its boarding accommodation

Charity says thanks this Volunteers' Week

01 June 2020
Charity says thanks this Volunteers' Week

A charity care home has thanked its team on the first day of national Volunteers' Week

Braderie cancelled over Covid-19

01 June 2020
Braderie cancelled over Covid-19

A popular outdoor shopping fiesta has been cancelled over social-distancing regulations.

'Infamy, infamy, someone's got it in for me'

29 May 2020
'Infamy, infamy, someone's got it in for me'

Could time soon be up for the famous four wandering peacocks of Deal as a villager calls for them to be confiscated on safety grounds?

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P&O to replace 60 UK workers with Filipino agency staff

29 May 2020
P&O to replace 60 UK workers with Filipino agency staff

P&O Ferries has been accused of abusing the Covid-19 crisis by replacing UK crew with Filipino crew instead of keeping them furloughed

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Council's £2.5m fund to beat virus impact

29 May 2020
Council's £2.5m fund to beat virus impact

Plans to launch a £2.5million high street regeneration fund will be discussed by a council to help town centres recover after Covid-19.

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Petition launched to save P&O jobs

28 May 2020
Petition launched to save P&O jobs

The RMT has launched a petition to help save seafaring jobs as struggling P&O Ferries moves to make 1,100 people redundant

RNLI's musical fundrasier cancelled over Covid-19

28 May 2020
RNLI's musical fundrasier cancelled over Covid-19

A live music benefit for the RNLI may be cancelled but organisers are still holding a raffle with a holiday and meals out as prizes

Police send letters in hammer attack investigation

28 May 2020
Police send letters in hammer attack investigation

Police are appealing for CCTV footage that shows a lone male carrying a hammer or similar tool after an attack in a private residence

Flags fill bandstand's funding gap

28 May 2020
Flags fill bandstand's funding gap

The sale of surplus flags for VE Day celebrations has helped bridge a bandstand's funding gap after this year's Royal Marines concert was cancelled

Carnival cancelled over Covid-19

27 May 2020
Carnival cancelled over Covid-19

A seaside town's bursting schedule of summertime events suffered a brutal blow from Coronavirus with the cancellation of the town's carnival.

Sam's walk smashes fundraising target

26 May 2020
Sam's walk smashes fundraising target

A disabled man, who has completed 2,600 metres on his walking frame for the NHS, has more than doubled the money raised in a week

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Drive-thru donations event for food bank

23 May 2020
Drive-thru donations event for food bank

Food bank volunteers will be ensuring social distancing is upheld at a special drive-thru donations event at a supermarket

Pensioner found after search and rescue operation

23 May 2020
Pensioner found after search and rescue operation

A vulnerable pensioner has been found safe and well after he went missing on Thursday following a search and rescue operation at a school

Plans for 88 homes and 4G pitch granted

22 May 2020
Plans for 88 homes and 4G pitch granted

Planners have allowed a new homes scheme to go ahead featuring 88 houses, a 4G pitch and two storey club house at a former school sports ground

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