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Don't text and drive

Don't text and drive

The Mercury is preparing to launch its car sticker campaign reminding drivers not to text and drive - we ask the question: Why risk it?

Man in van follows girl

Man in van follows girl

A primary school has sent out a warning message to parents after a suspicious man followed a young girl.

While away hours at Deal Maritime and Local History Museum

While away hours at Deal Maritime and Local History Museum

A simulated First World War trench is among the exhibits worth a peek at Deal Maritime and Local History Museum this Bank Holiday.

Why couldn’t beach repair work wait for the winter?

Why couldn’t beach repair work wait for the winter?

The Environment Agency’s decision to complete flood defence work on the beach at this time of year has been widely condemned.

Princess Anne to visit Kent yacht club today

Princess Anne to visit Kent yacht club today

The sun has come out in Kent for a Royal visit by yachting enthusiast Princess Anne today.

Woman cut free after pile-up

Woman cut free after pile-up

A woman has been cut free after a crash involving two cars and a van, which closed a busy road.

Flasher follows female jogger

Flasher follows female jogger

A woman out for a Sunday morning run took refuge in a shop after a flasher exposed himself then followed her down the road.

Police dismiss Facebook claims of Blenheim Road assault

Police dismiss Facebook claims of Blenheim Road assault

A woman who was alleged to be found badly beaten in Deal has told police she was not assaulted.

Family feel ‘violated’ after theft

Family feel ‘violated’ after theft

The victims of a burglary in Deal’s Davis Avenue have said they feel scared and violated.

Flood work on Deal beach starts again

Flood work on Deal beach starts again

Flood defence work has restarted on Deal beach to ensure all parts of it are performing to standard.

Care home closed after litany of failings

Care home closed after litany of failings

Care home staff left a wheel-bound resident facing a wall for seven hours during a CQC inspection.

Tributes to mum who loved football

Tributes to mum who loved football

Heartfelt tributes have been made to a Deal mum who “lived and breathed football” after she died suddenly last Friday.

Networking night seeks to bring Deal businesses together

Networking night seeks to bring Deal businesses together

Following the success of its inaugural event, The Lane and Astor Theatre have announced a second networking night in Deal

Three drivers escape injury

Three drivers escape injury

Three drivers escaped injury yesterday after a collision on the A258 near Ringwould

Crazy golf to be removed

Crazy golf to be removed

Walmer’s neglected crazy golf course will be removed by the end of the month but a Sholden resident has other plans

It’s all for onesie in a worthy cause

It’s all for onesie in a worthy cause

Onesie was the word at Sandown and Warden House primary schools as they raised cash the National Autistic Society

Penny's pub garden wins awards

Penny's pub garden wins awards

The colourful English cottage style garden of pub owner Penny Barnes has won awards in recent years.

Avid knitter re-creates politicians

Avid knitter re-creates politicians

A Kent knitter has caused a stir with her woolly versions of politicians including parliamentary candidates standing in the county.

Popular club still doing the rounds

 Popular club still doing the rounds

The fitness instruction, competitions, and top class coaching are just some of the reasons Sandwich Amateur Boxing Club goes from strength to strength

John continues to collect stamps for animals

John continues to collect stamps for animals

After 30 years of collecting stamps for charity, 92-year-old John Howard is showing no signs of slowing down

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