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Gym members unite for Tough Mudder

Gym members unite for Tough Mudder

It dubs itself the 'toughest event on the planet' and these fitness enthusiasts are determined to complete it for Meningitis Now

Mayor accused of ‘stonewalling’ over traffic measures

Mayor accused of ‘stonewalling’ over traffic measures

A quest has been abandoned that asked for firm evidence to support a town’s proposed traffic management improvements

Dad's anger at no free travel for grammar students

Dad's anger at no free travel for grammar students

A father of two has hit out at a "nonsense" policy which prohibits free transport for grammar school pupils.

Magna Carta to be brought home after £100k grant

Magna Carta to be brought home after £100k grant

A £100,000 cash boost from the Heritage Lottery Fund means Sandwich’s Magna Carta will be brought home to stay.

Green claims national honour

Green claims national honour

Sandwich bowler Simon Green remained modest despite writing his name into Kent bowling history by claiming the National Four-Wood Singles title.

Tennis club serves up new clubhouse after 102 years

Tennis club serves up new clubhouse after 102 years

After 102 years of waiting, a tennis club's new clubhouse has officially opened

Age simulation suit tried out in Kent

Age simulation suit tried out in Kent

An age simulation suit which mimics some of the troubles faced by elderly people has been tried out by the community for the first time in Kent

Call for curfew bell to sound over town again

Call for curfew bell to sound over town again

Residents and councillors are calling for the chimes of a historic clock and bell to ring out again.

GCSE results in east Kent

GCSE results in east Kent

Pupils from schools in Dover, Deal and Sandwich, have today received their GCSE results.

Man cut free after crash near Sandwich

Man cut free after crash near Sandwich

A man has been cut free by firefighters after a car crashed into a ditch near a busy Kent road.

Arms firm protest

Arms firm protest

Activists have threatened they will hold a Kent business park accountable if arms company Instro Precision moves there.

Campaigners call for another site for masts

Campaigners call for another site for masts

A countryside campaign group is calling for other sites to be considered as part of its objections to proposals for two communications masts

Residents call for evidence to support traffic plans

Residents call for evidence to support traffic plans

A group of residents are still calling for firm evidence to support proposed traffic management measures set to be introduced in a Kent town

Play offers a chance to give your verdict on king

Play offers a chance to give your verdict on king

Tickets are now on sale for the Quayside Players’ inaugural production about the trial of Charles I

Thieves release animals from pens

Thieves release animals from pens

Police are investigating after thieves stole tools and released a donkey and other animals from their pens beside a busy road.

Fears plan to split road could restrict emergency access

Fears plan to split road could restrict emergency access

A new access road for a Kent holiday park has caused a flurry of objections.

Fewer large lorries are entering town

Fewer large lorries are entering town

A Kent town’s recently adopted weight restriction is effectively reducing the number of lorries entering it, new figures suggest.

Spectacular tower tour opens

Spectacular tower tour opens

A church tower tour offering ‘an unparalleled view of the most complete medieval town in England’ has officially opened

Term ends on a high note with outstanding grading

Term ends on a high note with outstanding grading

Pupils’ love of learning, a creative curriculum and the head teacher’s clear vision helped Ofsted rate a Kent school outstanding in all areas

Grimy cellar at Gogglebox stars' posh B&B

Grimy cellar at Gogglebox stars' posh B&B

Gruesome pictures reveal an oven black with grease, blocked sinks, and dripping lamb in a fridge - at Steph and Dom's luxurious B&B.

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