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Library roof repairs are delayed by nesting gulls

Library roof repairs are delayed by nesting gulls

Sandwich Library will not be re-opening today as planned due to nesting seagulls delaying roof repairs.

Kind gardeners dig in to grow veggies for elderly

Kind gardeners dig in to grow veggies for elderly

A kind volunteer is appealing for gardening equipment after taking on an allotment to grow produce for Age Concern.

Why map says Tannery Lane is ‘crime hotspot’

Why map says Tannery Lane is ‘crime hotspot’

Police have shed light on why figures show that certain areas of Sandwich have the highest levels of crime.

Costa petition gains 200 supporters

Costa petition gains 200 supporters

A petition against Costa Coffee opening up in a medieval town in Kent has gained 200 signatures.

MP sorry for incorrect fracking licence claims

MP sorry for incorrect fracking licence claims

Sandwich MP Craig Mackinlay apologises for claims he made that there was still a licence for fracking in Woodnesborough.

Filming success at the Empire Cinema

Filming success at the Empire Cinema

A Sandwich-based film company has thanked all the extras who helped to make a promotional video for the Empire.

Coffee shop delayed after changes made to signage

Coffee shop delayed after changes made to signage

Costa has delayed its opening date after plans for signs were refused.

Crime figures for Sandwich reveal worst areas

Crime figures for Sandwich reveal worst areas

Crime statistics for Sandwich has revealed that The Butts area has the highest level of crime for 2015.

Town is ready for a weekend of folk and ale

Town is ready for a weekend of folk and ale

Sandwich is set to come alive this weekend for the Folk and Ale Festival.

Homes in Sandwich and Worth without power

Homes in Sandwich and Worth without power

Homes in Sandwich and Worth have been without power today (Sunday) due to

Playground gets investment

 Playground gets investment

Children are enjoying the new-look play area at The Butts in Sandwich after £13,000 investment.

Tennis club defends expansion bid

Tennis club defends expansion bid

Sandwich Lawn Tennis Club has defended its bid to expand amidst tension with allotment holders.

Village hall delays blamed on council ‘incompetence’

Village hall delays blamed on council ‘incompetence’

The new Woodnesborough Village Hall has seen a six-month delay due to planning "incompetence" at Dover District Council.

Water leak forces road closure

Water leak forces road closure

New Street in Sandwich has been temporarily closed so that Southern Water can repair a burst water main which has been flooding the area.

Leisure Centre in Sandwich set for £160k refurbishment

Leisure Centre in Sandwich set for £160k refurbishment

Sandwich Sports and Leisure Centre will be transformed by a £160,000 refurbishment.

Progress made on Magna Carta studies

Progress made on Magna Carta studies

Sandwich's Magna Carta is undergoing conservation work and assessment before treatment can take place.

Boys’ bid to set touch rugby world record

Boys’ bid to set touch rugby world record

Pupils at Sir Roger Manwood's have been breaking records and raising money for charity.

Red panda babies born at Wingham

Red panda babies born at Wingham

Keepers at Wingham Wildlife Park found two very cute surprises when they uncovered red panda babies.

Discovery Park becomes Turner gallery patron

Discovery Park becomes Turner gallery patron

Discovery Park in Sandwich and the Turner Contemporary in Margate is helping to form links between science and art.

Helpers needed for Magna Carta exhibition

Helpers needed for Magna Carta exhibition

Sandwich is looking for volunteers to help steward the Magna Carta Rediscovered exhibition in September.

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