The outcome of a robbery at Simmond's the jewellers, in Deal High Street, is outlined on the front page of this week's East Kent Mercury.

Inside the 60-page edition, on sale now, are updates on a serious smash on the Eastry bypass, involving a police car, plans for the Discovery Park at Sandwich and a warning about power cuts in Deal.

Midwife Sal Higgins talks of her charity work in Africa, there are results from the Walmer Horse and Dog Show, and stories about a Deal school's special anniversary.

On page three music lovers are offered discounted tickets to see Richard III at Dover Castle, presented as part of the Deal Music Festival.