Home   Categories   Grid

MP Charlie Elphicke visits Deal delivery office

MP Charlie Elphicke visits Deal delivery office

13 December 2014

MP Charlie Elphicke visited Royal Mail’s Deal delivery office to pass on Christmas wishes and encouragement to workers at their busiest time of year.

New train timetable will cause platform chaos for Sandwich school kids

New train timetable will cause platform chaos for Sandwich school kids

10 December 2014

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

Inquiry may force closure of dog-boarding business

 Inquiry may force closure of dog-boarding business

09 December 2014

A dog lover from Worth may be forced to give up her business if planning permission is once again refused at a public inquiry on Wednesday.

Family speak of loss after Al-Qaeda kill Luke

Family speak of loss after Al-Qaeda kill Luke

08 December 2014

The Kentish family of a British-born journalist, killed by Yemeni Al-Qaeda militants in a failed US rescue bid, have spoken of their loss.

Council suspends parking fees in run-up to Christmas

Council suspends parking fees in run-up to Christmas

06 December 2014

Residents can head into town and park their cars for free today as part of a national Small Business Saturday initiative.

Driver says thanks to people who helped him after crash

Driver says thanks to people who helped him after crash

06 December 2014

A man who could have drowned after his car plunged into a dyke on the Deal to Sandwich Road has thanked the people who helped him.

Chin chin! Gogglebox stars welcome Farage

Chin chin! Gogglebox stars welcome Farage

05 December 2014

Steph and Dom from hit programme Gogglebox welcomed Ukip's Nigel Farage to their Kent home for a drinking session ahead of filming for a TV special.

Investment to improve flood defences in district

Investment to improve flood defences in district

04 December 2014

The government has announced millions of pounds of funding for flood defences in the Dover district.

Flood-risk trees face axe

 Flood-risk trees face axe

03 December 2014

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

Gills snap up young footballer

Gills snap up young footballer

03 December 2014

A nine-year-old footballer from Deal is living every young boy’s dream after being signed to Gillingham Football Club

KCC: 'Manston unlikely to be an airport again'

KCC: 'Manston unlikely to be an airport again'

02 December 2014

Kent County Council leader Cllr Paul Carter says the new owners of Manston have exciting plans to redevelop site - but not as an airport.

East Kent Railway Trust land £50,000 bonus prize grant

East Kent Railway Trust land £50,000 bonus prize grant

02 December 2014

After missing out on a grant from the Big Lottery and The People's Millions, the trust was elated to win the bonus prize for the same amount

Fantastic 'taches on show for Movember

Fantastic 'taches on show for Movember

30 November 2014

Fundraisers across the county celebrate the culmination of their top lip topiary today as Movember draws to end.

Give hope to guinea pigs this Christmas

Give hope to guinea pigs this Christmas

30 November 2014

Spare a thought to all the unwanted guinea pigs at April Lodge Guinea Pig Rescue in Eastry, this Christmas

Sandwich Technology students eager to help battle cancer

Sandwich Technology students eager to help battle cancer

29 November 2014

Pupils at Sandwich Technology School have jumped at the chance to raise cash for Breakthrough Breast Cancer, after an inspirational assembly

Leaked document reveals new fracking proposals in Tilmanstone

Leaked document reveals new fracking proposals in Tilmanstone

28 November 2014

A letter revealing controversial plans for exploratory drilling in Tilmanstone has been leaked to a member of East Kent Against Fracking

Council supports school rebuild proposal

Council supports school rebuild proposal

28 November 2014

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.

It’s safe to cycle again as potholes are repaired

 It’s safe to cycle again as potholes are repaired

27 November 2014

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

Discovery Park secures 100th tenant

Discovery Park secures 100th tenant

26 November 2014

An American company that manufactures sensors worn by asthma sufferers is the latest tenant to join Discovery Park - creating 20 more jobs.

Pie, ale and music at new restaurant

Pie, ale and music at new restaurant

25 November 2014

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

Close This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies.Learn More