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Firefighters battle flames in shed blaze

19 September 2015
Firefighters battle flames in shed blaze

Crews from four fire engines are battling flames in a large blaze in Spring Vale, Greenhithe

Man bailed after multiple crash

19 September 2015
Man bailed after multiple crash

A 21-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving, dangerous driving and driving without insurance, after crashing into parked cars

School teams up with Gillingham FC

18 September 2015
School teams up with Gillingham FC

Castle Community College’s football academy has pulled off an exciting coup, after linking with Gillingham Football Club’s apprenticeship programme.

Thieves steal cigarettes from Co-op

18 September 2015
Thieves steal cigarettes from Co-op

Police officers are investigating after the Co-operative store in Mill Road, Deal, was burgled in the early hours

Help Sam get treatment for rare and painful disease

17 September 2015
Help Sam get treatment for rare and painful disease

Samantha Tregunno's bone condition is so rare she's the third person in the world to have it - help her raise cash for life changing treatment

Fashion designer’s illustrations on show

12 September 2015
Fashion designer’s illustrations on show

The illustrations of international fashion designer Linda Warren will go on show at one of Deal’s trendy bars

Enjoy tea and cakes at fundraiser in memory of Sarah

10 September 2015
Enjoy tea and cakes at fundraiser in memory of Sarah

The family of a school nurse from Deal, who died suddenly, is making sure her memory stays alive by holding a fundraising English tea party on Sunday

Plans brewing for a big coffee morning success

01 September 2015
 Plans brewing for a big coffee morning success

Deal’s most successful annual coffee morning in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support will be held again on Saturday, September 5, this time at a new venue

Ice cream company scoops food award

31 August 2015
 Ice cream company scoops food award

We always knew Solley’s Ice Cream was something to shout about, and now the firm has won another gong proving just that.

Disease so rare doctors had to Google it

30 August 2015
Disease so rare doctors had to Google it

A 32-year-old mum fell ill on holiday with an extremely rare bone disease.

It’s Hamlet…but not as we know it

30 August 2015
 It’s Hamlet…but not as we know it

Shakespeare's Hamlet has been re-written to music with a special happy ending twist in aid of Macmillan Cancer Care support club

Gareth's casts take off with kids

29 August 2015
Gareth's casts take off with kids

Try something new this summer and have a cast made of your hands and feet for a unique ornament or wall hanging

Mine of fun at the festival

27 August 2015
Mine of fun at the festival

Kent Miners Festival is gearing up for its next event at its new home Betteshanger Community Park, at the site of the former pit

Tributes to Chris as driver charged with hit and run

27 August 2015
Tributes to Chris as driver charged with hit and run

A man has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving after a 23-year-old father was killed in an alleged hit and run.

It's top notch grub in The Dog's House

26 August 2015
It's top notch grub in The Dog's House

Deal's newest restaurant - selling gourmet hot dogs - has opened its doors and the Mercury has gone to have a peek...

Warm-hearted Iceland staff raise cash for kids

25 August 2015
Warm-hearted Iceland staff raise cash for kids

Staff at Iceland in Deal have all pulled together in a bid to raise cash for three charities.

Fundraising day for Sam

23 August 2015
Fundraising day for Sam

Samantha Tregunno's bone condition is so rare, doctors don't know how to treat it - she is fundraising to pay for a consultation to find out more

Climb aboard at country park

21 August 2015
 Climb aboard at country park

A new play area has opened at Betteshanger Country Park just in time for the last week of the summer holidays.

Fresh idea for motorists in anti-text-and-drive plea

20 August 2015
 Fresh idea for motorists in anti-text-and-drive plea

Air fresheners displaying a reminder not to text and drive are now being given away in the second wave of the Mercury’s Why Risk It? campaign.

Funeral announced for mum after rail tragedy

20 August 2015
Funeral announced for mum after rail tragedy

The family of a mum-of-three who died after being hit by a train has announced details of her funeral.

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