East Kent's health trust has been ordered to cut patient A&E waiting times and a spiraling £37million deficit.

A chief of a trust which runs five hospitals in east Kent has spoken of tough decisions ahead as it faces a near £40m deficit.

Despite no objections raised to Costa's new plans for the shop in Sandwich, developers are now appealing against the previous refusal.

Wandering horses spotted around Sandwich have now been moved after they escaped and caused havoc in the town.

Entrepreneurs looking for their first office can get discounts on a hotdesk sitting with other business owners at a commercial property site.

Concerns have been raised that police may no longer attend burglaries in Sandwich - despite it having 43 incidents this year.

Sandwich Technology School celebrates after receiving good Ofsted rating in all categories.

An elderly man gave a mum and two children a surprise when he was spotted walking along a public path completely naked.

A woman was rescued after her car became wedged between two trees on a steep embankment - just yards from a 10ft drop.

Wet weather did not dampen the community spirit of Deal at the Castles Raft Race today.

The most nominated person in kmfm and Kent Reliance's search for Kent Heroes was schoolgirl Victoria Day.

Sandwich Library will not be re-opening today as planned due to nesting seagulls delaying roof repairs.

This year's regatta week is bursting with events making it the most exciting ever.

Footballers in the district have been giving their support to the Mercury's Why Risk It? campaign in memory of Daniel Squire.

A kind volunteer is appealing for gardening equipment after taking on an allotment to grow produce for Age Concern.

Kent Miners' Festival is looking for health volunteers.

Police have shed light on why figures show that certain areas of Sandwich have the highest levels of crime.

A petition against Costa Coffee opening up in a medieval town in Kent has gained 200 signatures.

An artist has been forced to remove her 'smutty' mannequin exhibit from a Kent art emporium after complaints it was too suggestive.

Sympathy messages have been left on Facebook following the death of 44-year-old biker who crashed into a central reservation.