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New train timetable will cause platform chaos for Sandwich school kids

10 December 2014
New train timetable will cause platform chaos for Sandwich school kids

Changes to the train timetable, with up to 300 children crammed on to one platform, is an “accident waiting to happen”, a headteacher has warned

Deal High Street welcomes new funky hairdressing salon Linea

09 December 2014
Deal High Street welcomes new funky hairdressing salon Linea

A funky hairdressing salon that doubles up as a 70s retro clothes and accessories boutique has opened its doors in Deal High Street

Gentle Luke was telling Yemeni story

08 December 2014
Gentle Luke was telling Yemeni story

The Kent-based step-mother of the American photojournalist killed by Yemani al-Qaeda militants has described a gentle and sweet man.

Arson probe after fire at sleeping OAP's home

06 December 2014
Arson probe after fire at sleeping OAP's home

Fire crews believe a blaze last night was started by something posted through the letterbox of an 81-year-old woman's home as she slept.

Flood-risk trees face axe

03 December 2014
 Flood-risk trees face axe

Trees that hamper the flow of water along the Great Stour will be removed or pruned by the Environment Agency.

Men in court over metal theft charges

30 November 2014
Men in court over metal theft charges

Two suspected metal thieves will appear before magistrates accused of theft by finding.

X Factor's Stereo Kicks kicked out by audience

30 November 2014
X Factor's Stereo Kicks kicked out by audience

It was tears for X Factor hopefuls Stereo Kicks when their bid to win a place in the semi-finals was dashed - losing out in the sing off.

Artists open homes as galleries

29 November 2014
Artists open homes as galleries

Members of SEAS (South East Artists) will be opening their houses and studios again for the popular Winter Open Studio event.

Council supports school rebuild proposal

28 November 2014
Council supports school rebuild proposal

Plans to demolish a building and build a replacement two-storey science block at a technology school have taken a step closer to being agreed.

Tributes to ex-head teacher crushed in lorry tragedy

27 November 2014
Tributes to ex-head teacher crushed in lorry tragedy

Tributes have poured in after a popular ex-head teacher died when a load coming off a lorry crushed him.

It’s safe to cycle again as potholes are repaired

27 November 2014
 It’s safe to cycle again as potholes are repaired

Despairing cyclists using Golf Road between North Deal and Sandwich need fear the route no longer now that resurfacing work has started.

Carol concert brings spirit of Christmas

26 November 2014
Carol concert brings spirit of Christmas

The spirit of Christmas will be felt and heard on Walmer Green next Saturday, December 6, as the town gathers for Carols at the Bandstand.

Man hurt in fall from scaffolding

26 November 2014
Man hurt in fall from scaffolding

A man in his 50s suffered back and abdominal pain when he fell from scaffolding onto a garage roof.

Pie, ale and music at new restaurant

25 November 2014
Pie, ale and music at new restaurant

Pie, ale and music has become a regular attraction at a new Sandwich restaurant called the Hop & Huffkin.

Railway needs vote for steam and training cash

24 November 2014
Railway needs vote for steam and training cash

East Kent Railway Trust said £50,000 People's Millions cash would be life changing for the charity which was part of a televised vote yesterday

Summer camp volunteer’s bid to keep tradition alive

22 November 2014
 Summer camp volunteer’s bid to keep tradition alive

Children’s summer camp volunteer Elspeth Penfold is raising cash for a marquee for next year's United Reformed Churches camp.

Station names put Roy on right track for his first novel

21 November 2014
 Station names put Roy on right track for his first novel

The inspiration from train station names on a map were used in later life by Roy Chisholm, in his first book which he published aged 87.

Power cut after cable breaks

20 November 2014
Power cut after cable breaks

Power has been down in parts of Deal since 10am after a cable was damaged at St Andrew's Church.

'Self defence' man not guilty of assault

19 November 2014
'Self defence' man not guilty of assault

A deal man who was accused of assaulting his elderly next-door neighbour has spoken of his relief after being found not guilty last week.

'Ghost bike' shrine to cyclist killed in crash

14 November 2014
'Ghost bike' shrine to cyclist killed in crash

The family of a cyclist killed in a crash have installed a "ghost bike" memorial at the spot where he died to remind drivers to think bike.

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