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Litter guzzling bins sited at seafront

Litter guzzling bins sited at seafront

They were inundated with complaints about rubbish spilling from seafront bins, and now a council has forked out for solar powered compactor bins

Huge crowds expected at annual sea dip

Huge crowds expected at annual sea dip

The chilly sea will be braved this morning for the annual Boxing Day Dip.

Suspected migrants rescued off coast

Suspected migrants rescued off coast

More than a dozen suspected migrants were picked up in the early hours.

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Fat dog slim

Fat dog slim

An ex-porky pooch has lost a quarter of his bodyweight in a diet.

Paedophile ex-fireman jailed after preying on child

Paedophile ex-fireman jailed after preying on child

A former fireman and musician lost his job after admitting having sexual activity with a child he had met at a concert.

'Let's help them in their hour of need'

'Let's help them in their hour of need'

A fundraiser has been launched for a family whose home was devastated by fire just days before Christmas.

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Fire rips through house

Fire rips through house

A man had to be treated by paramedics as firefighters tackled a blaze at a house.

Crews fight flames in house fire

Crews fight flames in house fire

Scores of emergency services personnel are at the scene of a house blaze where firefighters are battling to put the flames out

ACE service reaches landmark

ACE service reaches landmark

A charity providing Boxing Day lunches is on its 30th anniversary.

Come and praise this Christmas

Come and praise this Christmas

Aside from the presents, turkey lunch and rich pudding, Christmas is a time for reflection. Here's a list of the local services in Deal and Sandwich

All generations helping needy

All generations helping needy

Young and old have contributed to a town's food bank for Christmas.

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Success of mental health café

Success of mental health café

A centre is getting a new grant after crisis calls to police fell by three-quarters after its opening.

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Arrest in rape investigation

Arrest in rape investigation

A man has been arrested in a residential area following an alleged sex attack.

Ex-high street of the year given 'amateurish' paint job

Ex-high street of the year given 'amateurish' paint job

Councillors say they are disappointed after a former high street of the year was scrawled with an "amateurish" paint job telling people not to cycle.

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Theatre grants will lead to cinema experience

Theatre grants will lead to cinema experience

A theatre could start screening cinema nights from April if funding is approved for more equipment including a £4,000 screen and 150 chairs.

It's true - second series of Liar filmed in Kent

It's true - second series of Liar filmed in Kent

Filming for the second series of TV thriller Liar has taken place today after a production team descended on a seaside town.

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A sproutacular record attempt

A sproutacular record attempt

Staff at a vegetable firm will try to break the world record for the most Brussels sprouts eaten in one minute.

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Donkeys visit Christmas party

Donkeys visit Christmas party

Residents at a care home were greeted by four-legged guests dressed in festive coats.

Having a wookie merry Christmas

Having a wookie merry Christmas

Move over Father Christmas! Furry Star Wars favourite Chewbacca was the main festive attraction in a town today.

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MOD to erect danger signs after dad's death at sea

MOD to erect danger signs after dad's death at sea

A daughter's plea for safety signs at an out of bounds coastal area has been heard and the MOD has stepped into action

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