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Mobile library service faces cuts

Mobile library service faces cuts

Kent County Council (KCC) is proposing to withdraw more than half of its mobile libraries – including those that stop in Deal, Walmer and Sandwich.

Caravans destroyed in fire

Caravans destroyed in fire

Firefighters tackled a blaze where two caravans were burned out and a power line was damaged

Body found floating in sea

Body found floating in sea

The body of a man, found floating in the water at Kingsdown, has been identified.

Road reopens after serious crash

Road reopens after serious crash

A road has been reopened after a serious accident this morning.

Ex-head teacher starts up independent school

Ex-head teacher starts up independent school

A former Deal head teacher has made his dream of setting up a drama school a reality in the space of two months.

Funeral announced for past mayor

Funeral announced for past mayor

Former mayor Deryck Murray, who died while on holiday in Thailand, will be remembered fondly at his funeral

Rush hour delays caused by mini-bus break down

Rush hour delays caused by mini-bus break down

Motorists heading for the town centre in Deal this morning were caught up in delays after a Bayliss mini-bus broke down and obstructed the route.

First female Chelsea Pensioner dies

First female Chelsea Pensioner dies

The first ever female Chelsea Pensioner to be accepted at the Royal Hospital Chelsea, who once lived in Deal, has died.

‘Broken fence is putting children’s safety at risk’

‘Broken fence is putting children’s safety at risk’

A father fears for the safety of his children after the collapse of a fence which leaves his garden open to his neighbour’s five dogs.

Appeal for information after car damaged

Appeal for information after car damaged

A man from Deal is appealing for information after his car was hit leaving £200 worth of damage.

Man in his 80s found dead at home

Man in his 80s found dead at home

Emergency services were called to a flat in Deal last night following reports of concern for the welfare of a man in his 80s.

Work to re-design South Street in Deal begins

Work to re-design South Street in Deal begins

Three flowering cherry trees and five planters will feature in the redesign of Deal’s South Street.

Starbucks has its sights on Deal

Starbucks has its sights on Deal

International coffee shop chain Starbucks could be coming to Deal, taking over the former Shoe Zone premises.

Bench tribute plan for popular dustman Robert

Bench tribute plan for popular dustman Robert

A well-liked dustman, who had a smile for everyone, is set to have a memorial bench in his name funded by the community in which he served.

Barber shows razor-sharp skills

Barber shows razor-sharp skills

He is the best around, and now a wet shaving expert from Deal can be seen in action in our video here

Meet the ten-year-old busker who's already wowing crowds

Meet the ten-year-old busker who's already wowing crowds

Most Saturdays Charlie Salustro-Smart can be found impressing crowds with his skills - and he's still only ten.

Four car smash prompts road closure

Four car smash prompts road closure

A four-vehicle smash caused Golf Road in Deal to temporarily close last night

A really tight squeeze in residential road

A really tight squeeze in residential road

Lorries passing through Middle Deal Road between parked cars have just “inches to spare” and are causing misery for people who live there.

Drivers become dementia friendly

Drivers become dementia friendly

Staff at a taxi firm in Walmer are the first in the area to undergo training in becoming aware of dementia and the symptoms it may cause.

Flood alert no longer in force for Deal and Sandwich

Flood alert no longer in force for Deal and Sandwich

The flood alert from Pegwell Bay to Deal is no longer in force.

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