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Power link a step closer

Power link a step closer

02 March 2015

A project in Kent to swap electricity between the UK and Europe is edging closer after the National Grid signed a deal with Belgian energy company.

Five free days of dramatic fun...

Five free days of dramatic fun...

02 March 2015

Performing arts teacher Lizzie Chittenden is gearing up to teach Deal's youngsters the art of drama thanks to new funding

Solar farm wins town support

Solar farm wins town support

01 March 2015

Farmland could be home to a solar panel project if planning permission is given.

Sport fund to help young people with disabilities

Sport fund to help young people with disabilities

28 February 2015

Baypoint in Sandwich has received £5,000 as part of the Sportivate Awards helping young people with disabilities to get involved in sports.

Woman arrested at anti-Ukip protest

Woman arrested at anti-Ukip protest

28 February 2015

An incident involving a camera being pointed at a woman saw her arrested for common assault protests at Ukip's spring conference in a Kent town.

Car theft prompts appeal

Car theft prompts appeal

28 February 2015

UPDATE: Stolen Audi A4 has been found - owner thanks readers for their help

Rape charges against Border Force officer dropped

Rape charges against Border Force officer dropped

27 February 2015

A Border Force officer accused of raping a woman at a notorious dogging spot will not have to face a third trial after 11 charges were dropped.

Warning for diabetics over forms and stinging fines

Warning for diabetics over forms and stinging fines

27 February 2015

A diabetic mother-of-two is warning others who are entitled to free prescriptions to make sure they have a medical exemption certificate.

Investment with added bite

Investment with added bite

27 February 2015

A science firm which sells venom from poisonous animals is looking for investors to help it raise half a million pounds.

Six clinics from Deal Hospital will be lost to Dover

Six clinics from Deal Hospital will be lost to Dover

27 February 2015

Six clinics from Deal Hospital will be transferred to Dover, it has been announced.

Long-standing shop to close

Long-standing shop to close

26 February 2015

A town centre store which sells ladieswear and linen is to close after 45 years, blaming a lack of business.

Concern over library future

Concern over library future

26 February 2015

Residents in Sandwich say they are being asked to vote blindly on a consultation to offload library services to a charitable trust.

Communities secretary praises Discovery Park

Communities secretary praises Discovery Park

24 February 2015

Communities secretary Eric Pickles has praised the growth of Britain's Enterprise Zones as job figures released.

Business and skills boost in Dover

Business and skills boost in Dover

24 February 2015

Employment training in Dover will be boosted after East Kent College bid for a share in funds from the South East Local Enterprise Partnership.

Vintage crockery lover starts new business

Vintage crockery lover starts new business

22 February 2015

A woman from Sholden has followed her heart and started a new business, offering vintage crockery for hire

Magna Carta will return to Sandwich

Magna Carta will return to Sandwich

19 February 2015

The Magna Carta will be coming back to the people of Sandwich, the town council has confirmed.

Farage addresses issues in Sandwich

Farage addresses issues in Sandwich

19 February 2015

Nigel Farage visited Sandwich market today to talk to traders and residents about some of the issues affecting them.

Man arrested after dog 'attacks springer spaniel'

Man arrested after dog 'attacks springer spaniel'

19 February 2015

A man has been arrested on suspicion of assaulting a police officer and owning a dangerous dog after a fatal attack on a springer spaniel.

Find out more about the £40m transformation of former colliery

Find out more about the £40m transformation of former colliery

18 February 2015

Two public meetings will be held next month over the £40m Betteshanger Sustainable Parks Project

Guildhall cobbles repairs announced

Guildhall cobbles repairs announced

18 February 2015

Plans for maintenance work on the Guildhall Forecourt in Sandwich have finally been announced but are yet to be agreed.

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