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Postcard protest campaign launched against arms firm

Postcard protest campaign launched against arms firm

A business park is denying claims it has been sent more than 200 protest cards from campaigners against the planned relocation of an arms company.

Royal British Legion branch re-established after Facebook campaign

Royal British Legion branch re-established after Facebook campaign

The Royal British Legion Sandwich branch has been re-established thanks to the perseverance of a long-standing supporter.

Giant pumpkins up for grabs

Giant pumpkins up for grabs

A giant pumpkin sitting in the window of a Kent grocery shop will be won by the person who correctly guesses its weight

Lottery cash to fund war 'heroes’ book project

Lottery cash to fund war 'heroes’ book project

The Fallen from Sandwich will be remembered in a lasting display thanks to a £9,138 cash boost from the Heritage Lottery Fund

Friends’ new beauty business

Friends’ new beauty business

Two schools friends are hoping they can bank on the support of people to ensure their new beauty salon business is a success.

Gogglebox couple in B&B plan shock

Gogglebox couple in B&B plan shock

TV's Gogglebox "posh couple" have never had planning permission to run their swanky B&B, it's been revealed.

Crushed bollard to finally be replaced

Crushed bollard to finally be replaced

A crushed bollard in a Kent town will finally be replaced months after it was first damaged

Council welcomes youngest member in recent history

Council welcomes youngest member in recent history

Winning with almost two thirds of the vote, a town council in Kent has welcomed one of its youngest councillors in recent history.

Decision day for voters in town council by-election

Decision day for voters in town council by-election

People in Sandwich will today head to the Phoenix Centre to have their say on who will replace the late Joe Trussler on the town council.

MP is urged to withdraw his backing for arms firm

MP is urged to withdraw his backing for arms firm

Activists against the work of an arms company are calling for the Sandwich MP to retract his support of the firm.

Man jailed after setting up cannabis factory

Man jailed after setting up cannabis factory

A man who had set up a cannabis factory in his Kent home has been jailed.

Fatal crash sparks road safety calls

Fatal crash sparks road safety calls

Fresh calls to improve the safety of a Kent road have been made following the death of a woman after a head-on collision

Fire crews called to smoking tumble dryer

Fire crews called to smoking tumble dryer

The incident in Woodnesborough, Sandwich happened just after 7pm last night.

Rail firm says school train will continue

Rail firm says school train will continue

Fears that a school rush-hour train service would be cancelled have been allayed after a computer glitch was blamed for the scare.

They want your vote

They want your vote

A dad of two and a retired teacher will be canvassing for votes at the town’s by-election to replace the late Cllr Joe Trussler.

Woman dies after three-car crash

Woman dies after three-car crash

A 53-year-old woman has died of her injuries after a horror three-car crash.

Surprise party marks 25 years for vicar

Surprise party marks 25 years for vicar

The Rector of Sandwich reflected on the “great privilege” of serving the town for 25 years at a surprise party

New design for town revealed

New design for town revealed

A preview into what designers hope will make a Kent town a better place to live and visit is now available

Heavens above! Woman stunned by 'angel' cloud

Heavens above! Woman stunned by 'angel' cloud

A holidaymaker was astonished to see a cloud in the shape of The Angel of the North.

Man still in hospital two days after crash

Man still in hospital two days after crash

A man remains in hospital after a crash involving two cars on a Kent road on Wednesday

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