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Careless driver left me for dead

03 January 2014
 Careless driver left me for dead

An 84-year-old Whitfield man has called for drivers to be more careful of vulnerable road users after he was knocked off his mobility scooter and left

Pet electrocuted by broken cable

02 January 2014
Pet electrocuted by broken cable

A much loved family dog was electrocuted and killed instantly on Boxing Day after UK Power Networks failed to heed warnings that a loose power cable w

'Pay the £45k pay-out yourself ' says MP

01 January 2014
'Pay the £45k pay-out yourself ' says MP

MP Charlie Elphicke has called for councillors embroiled in a bullying and sexism dispute to fork out for the £45k pay-off.

Lifesaver Eric Stokes awarded MBE in New Year honours

31 December 2013
Lifesaver Eric Stokes awarded MBE in New Year honours

More than 50 years of lifesaving in Kent started for Eric Stokes when he realised there were badges to be won!

Icy waters for Boxing Day dippers

27 December 2013
Icy waters for Boxing Day dippers

Swimmers charged into the sea and were met with icy cold waves during this year's Deal Boxing Day swim.

The A2 between Whitfield and Lydden has reopened following two crashes this morning

23 December 2013
The A2 between Whitfield and Lydden has reopened following two crashes this morning

Motorists are advised to avoid using the A2 between Whitfield and Lydden after two crashes involving five cars.

All day high speed trains victory for Deal

17 December 2013
All day high speed trains victory for Deal

Deal and Sandwich has claimed victory in the campaign for all day High Speed Trains, it has been announced today.

Police appeal for witnesses after attempted break-in

17 December 2013
Police appeal for witnesses after attempted break-in

Police in Deal are appealing for witnesses and information about an attempted break-in at the Co-Op in Hamilton Road just after 3am this morning.

Inquiry will decide Coldblow's fate.

12 December 2013
Inquiry will decide Coldblow's fate.

A public inquiry will be held to decide whether Coldblow Woods will be designated a village green, protecting it from future development.

Services will not be lost - but tell us what you want

11 December 2013
Services will not be lost - but tell us what you want

The NHS cannot threaten the future of Deal Hospital if it withdraws most of its services, the people of Deal have been promised.

Tidal surge latest: Residents evacuated, buildings ruined and more to come this afternoon in the district

06 December 2013
Tidal surge latest: Residents evacuated, buildings ruined and more to come this afternoon in the district

Buildings were flooded, residents evacuated from houses and thousands of pounds of damage has been reported during the worst sea surge in 60 years

Residents evacuated in Sandwich because of flood risk

05 December 2013
Residents evacuated in Sandwich because of flood risk

Homes are being evacuated in Sandwich amid an honourable community effort to save properties when the tidal surge hits at midnight .

Ferry firm claims 'victory for consumers' in competition appeal

04 December 2013
Ferry firm claims 'victory for consumers' in competition appeal

Eurotunnel-backed My Ferry Link has today claimed victory after a tribunal quashed a ruling that it would have to stop its cross-Channel ferries.

Murder accused blames friend for DJ's death

03 December 2013
Murder accused blames friend for DJ's death

One of the women accused of murdering a DJ in a country lane sobbed as she blamed her friend for the horrific knife attack.

Puppy farmers warning top hopeful owners

03 December 2013
Puppy farmers warning top hopeful owners

Be cautious of dealers when buying puppies as presents, a re-homing organisation from Deal has warned while appealing for new homes for these dogs.

Lib Dems choose Russ Timpson to stand for Thanet seat in Parliament

01 December 2013
Lib Dems choose Russ Timpson to stand for Thanet seat in Parliament

Russ Timpson, from Ash, has been selected as the Liberal Democrats' candidate for the Thanet South constituency, which Laura Sandys MP (Tory) holds.

Sarah Smith is the Lib Dem Parliamentary hopeful for Dover and Deal

01 December 2013
Sarah Smith is the Lib Dem Parliamentary hopeful for Dover and Deal

The Liberal Democrats have selected Sarah Smith as prospective Parliamentary candidate for Dover and Deal.

DFDS is leading ferry operator

30 November 2013
DFDS is leading ferry operator

DFDS Seaways has been named World’s Leading Ferry Operator at the World Travel Awards for the third year in a row.

Couple die on Dunkirk road after taking ferry from Dover

30 November 2013
Couple die on Dunkirk road after taking ferry from Dover

A British couple have been killed after their car was crushed between two trucks on a road leading from a ferry port in Dunkirk.

Chimney fore sparks safety reminder

27 November 2013
Chimney fore sparks safety reminder

Firefighters have warned residents to get chimneys swept before lighting fires after a blaze broke out in Liverpool Road on Tuesday.

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