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'Tornadoes' spotted over Kent

'Tornadoes' spotted over Kent

Sky-spotters were stunned to see what appeared to be several twisters forming in the skies over Kent.

Man collapsed in public toilets

Man collapsed in public toilets

The door of a public toilet cubicle in Worth was removed by fire crews last night to free a man who had collapsed.

Le Tour de Sandwich helps Phoenix Centre

Le Tour de Sandwich helps Phoenix Centre

This year’s Le Tour de Sandwich will be raising money for the Phoenix Centre.

Dave turns old items into cash

 Dave turns old items into cash

A new shop owner in Sandwich is urging residents to dust off their old items and sell them at Sold and Soon.

Manwood's will accept more pupils

Manwood's will accept more pupils

Sir Roger Manwood’s School in Sandwich will now be accepting around 30 more pupils a year after the governing body voted for a five form system.

Gogglebox stars set to appear on Celebrity Big Brother

Gogglebox stars set to appear on Celebrity Big Brother

The "tipsy, posh couple" from hit TV show Gogglebox are reportedly being lined up to appear on Celebrity Big Brother this summer.

Unexploded bomb found at Sandwich Bay

Unexploded bomb found at Sandwich Bay

A woman has spoken of the moment she discovered an unexploded bomb whilst walking at Sandwich Bay.

Head teacher calls it a day

Head teacher calls it a day

The head teacher at Sandwich Technology School has announced she is taking early retirement to travel with her husband.

MP in Sandwich Road safety talks after crash

 MP in Sandwich Road safety talks after crash

MP Laura Sandys is calling for Kent County Council to prevent the A256 from flooding after a Sandwich woman fractured her back in a crash.

Letters to America

Letters to America

As part of Sandwich’s twinning with Massachusetts, postboxes for messages have been positioned around the town.

Late night motorcycling worry

 Late night motorcycling worry

Concerns have been raised over claims that motorbikes are “racing” along the Sandwich to Deal Road late at night.

Masked orgy at Kent home of posh couple from Gogglebox

Masked orgy at Kent home of posh couple from Gogglebox

More than 60 swingers have taken part in a masked orgy at the Kent mansion where couple Dom and Steph Parker film hit TV show Gogglebox.

Eastry pub will no longer be centre for alcoholics

Eastry pub will no longer be centre for alcoholics

The Bull Inn in Eastry is no longer set to become a centre for recovering alcoholics.

AstraZeneca rejects £69bn Pfizer bid

AstraZeneca rejects £69bn Pfizer bid

A “fourth and final” offer from Pfizer has been rejected by AstraZeneca due to fears over job security.

Police call for vigilance to tackle crime

 Police call for vigilance to tackle crime

Police in Sandwich are tackling the problem of shoplifting, says PCSO Doreen Lee.

Sandwich lights safety fears

Sandwich lights safety fears

Residents and councillors in Sandwich have spoken out over fears switching street lights off could be dangerous.

MP Laura Sandys says drop in jobless is encouraging

MP Laura Sandys says drop in jobless is encouraging

MP Laura Sandys says the drop in jobless claimants in South Thanet is due to growing businesses such as Discovery Park.

Ex-pupil pays for school courses to go ahead

 Ex-pupil pays for school courses to go ahead

Parents and pupils have won their fight over funding cuts at Sir Roger Manwood’s School and it will continue to run Chinese courses.

Sandwich Food Fayre was great success

Sandwich Food Fayre was great success

The Sandwich Food Fayre was a great success over the weekend with lots of visitors and lots of tasty treats.

Poetry and art marks centenary

 Poetry and art marks centenary

A book of war poetry by a Sandwich poet has been illustrated by local artists and photographers in the area.

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