The trial of two suspected armed robbers accused of raiding a jewellers in Deal has begun at Canterbury Crown Court. A staff worker at A. Simmonds in the High Street, told the court she thought it looked like a joke during the continuing trial.

Ex-Landmark Centre manager Paula Moorhouse has won her case for unfair dismissal at a tribunal where the judge deemed her treatment "ruthless".

Deal Mayor Cllr Marlene Burnham takes to the football pitch - with her mayoral chain, hight heels and handbag at the opening of Deal Town Rangers's new clubhouse.

Pictures gallore can be seen on pages 2 and 3 of the Braconte collectables fair on Walmer Green. The sun came out on Bank Holiday Monday for shoppers and stall holders to haggle a bargain.

These are some of the top stories in this week's East Kent Mercury - out now.