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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.

Musician is inspiration for Martha fundraiser

Musician is inspiration for Martha fundraiser

The connection between a musician who regularly performs in a Sandwich pub and local charity Martha Trust has inspired the owner to host a fundraiser

Seat in their sights

Seat in their sights

Three candidates will go up against each other to gain a seat on Sandwich Town Council, in May

Bigger and better food fayre will really whet your appetite

Bigger and better food fayre will really whet your appetite

A market is set to make its return next month with more stalls than ever.

Chance to see beavers

Chance to see beavers

The chance to see a community of beavers in their natural setting at Ham Fen Nature Reserve, near Sandwich, is being offered by Kent Wildlife Trust.

Approval is given for new wine bar

Approval is given for new wine bar

A new wine bar could open in Sandwich as soon as June after Dover District Council granted a licence for it to sell alcohol

Car flips on main road

Car flips on main road

Two people were treated for minor injuries after car overturned on the A256 Sandwich Bypass, today.

Mast firm pledges tech school windfall

Mast firm pledges tech school windfall

Sandwich Technology School will benefit from new phones, better broadband and savings on its communications bill from Vigilant Global UK

Just look how they’ve grown!

Just look how they’ve grown!

Purple crocuses planted in schools in Sandwich have helped children learn about polio

Tickets going fast for charity prom with Steph and Dom

Tickets going fast for charity prom with Steph and Dom

Tickets are already selling fast for a prom event at the home of Googlebox's Steph and Dom Parker, which raises money for people with disabilities.

History brought bang up to date

History brought bang up to date

The new curator at Sandwich Guildhall Museum plans to make a precious medieval document one of the stars of a display alongside the town’s Magna Carta

Don’t worry – my donkey is fine

Don’t worry – my donkey is fine

A woman who rehomed a neglected donkey has set the record straight after she was reported to the RSPCA for giving it insufficient shelter.

MP fights ‘cheap’ sat nav menace

MP fights ‘cheap’ sat nav menace

Cases of damage to historic listed buildings in Sandwich have prompted MP Craig Mackinlay to fight the issue of inappropriate use of sat navs by HGVs

Council backs leisure-centre expansion

Council backs leisure-centre expansion

Sandwich Town Council will write a general letter of support for Sandwich Sports and Leisure Centre Trust’s outline proposals to expand its premises

Villagers to form special company to help get pub back

Villagers to form special company to help get pub back

Residents believe forming a community interest company will give them the best chance to return their local pub to its former glory.

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