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Which way forward for medieval town?

Which way forward for medieval town?

Important decisions on preserving a medieval town and solving its traffic issues are about to be made.

Nine suspected migrants found

Nine suspected migrants found

Nine suspected migrants have been discovered in the back of a lorry.

Prime Minister accepts invitation to Discovery Park

Prime Minister accepts invitation to Discovery Park

South Thanet MP Craig Mackinlay invited the Prime Minister to visit Discovery Park during Prime Minister's Questions.

Toll bridge closure has seen "disastrous" loss of trade

Toll bridge closure has seen "disastrous" loss of trade

The temporary closure of Sandwich’s toll bridge has seen a “disastrous” loss of trade, it is claimed.

Firefighters tackle blaze at animal feed store

Firefighters tackle blaze at animal feed store

Firefighters from Deal tackled a blaze at an animal feed store in Wingham yesterday (Friday).

Fury at 'ludicrous' garden homes bid

Fury at 'ludicrous' garden homes bid

A planning application for two houses in the medieval town of Sandwich has been called the most controversial in years.

Cat gets fish supper...

Cat gets fish supper...

This daring cat nabbed a free fish supper after being spotted with his mouth full of stolen booty.

Road shut as fire crews tackle lorry blaze

Road shut as fire crews tackle lorry blaze

A road was shut for a while as firefighters tackled a fire in an articulated lorry.

Developer unveils £20m village homes blueprint

Developer unveils £20m village homes blueprint

A development of 112 homes, a nursery and offices could rise up from a field in Sandwich Road, Ash.

Fire breaks out at industrial estate

Fire breaks out at industrial estate

Three cars have been destroyed in a fire which has spread to an office block and a horse box.

Roads close for work on historic building

Roads close for work on historic building

Urgent repairs to a historic building in Sandwich will cause road closures for up to six weeks.

Jeffery’s back, by a whisker

Jeffery’s back, by a whisker

Sandwich’s longest serving councillor Jeffery Sneller has regained his seat on the town council following a by-election.

Ducklings stuck in drain rescued

Ducklings stuck in drain rescued

Two ducklings which had fallen into a storm drain were reunited with their mother thanks to the RSPCA and firefighters.

Plenty of tasty treats with even more stalls

Plenty of tasty treats with even more stalls

Tasty treats and even more stalls will be on offer at this weekend's Sandwich Food Fayre.

Shop celebrations as boutique turns five

Shop celebrations as boutique turns five

The Mayor of Sandwich helped a popular clothes store mark a milestone in its young life.

Delays caused by lane closure

Delays caused by lane closure

The northbound lane between the A256 Richborough Way and Ramsgate Road has re-opened.

Boss on trial after fitter killed by exploding tyre

Boss on trial after fitter killed by exploding tyre

A company boss has gone on trial over the death 10 years ago of a 21-year-old fitter, who died when an exploding tyre threw him 30ft.

Cards from one Elizabeth to another

Cards from one Elizabeth to another

A four-year-old who shares her name with The Queen was thrilled to receive a letter from the Monarch in front of her whole school on her 90th birthday

Bombs found on beach

Bombs found on beach

Explosives experts missed their chance to recover five wartime shells from Sandwich Bay and will have to wait another week.

Relax and workout at The Retreat

Relax and workout at The Retreat

Tucked away in a quiet steet is a new wellness centre offering older people or those with mobility problems the chance to work out.

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