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21 convictions at just 20 years old - yet ‘idiot’ thief walks free again

21 convictions at just 20 years old - yet ‘idiot’ thief walks free again

A brazen thief who resorted to crime within 72 hours of being spared jail has once again been given a chance to "prove himself".

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Council u-turns on nine-month closure of popular leisure centre

Council u-turns on nine-month closure of popular leisure centre

A council has u-turned on plans to shut all facilities at a leisure centre for nine months, sparking joy among sports groups.

‘Our street already smells - this will make it a lot worse’

‘Our street already smells - this will make it a lot worse’

Neighbours who say their street already smells are worried it will only get worse if plans for more homes nearby are approved.

Full steam ahead for the Hoops, insists King

Full steam ahead for the Hoops, insists King

Boss Steve King is determined to ensure Deal’s season doesn’t peter out.

‘It’s the only pub in the village - they can’t turn it into a house!’

‘It’s the only pub in the village - they can’t turn it into a house!’

A head teacher is among those calling for a former pub to be saved after plans were lodged to turn it into a house.

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‘Obsessed’ patient stalked gynaecologist with gifts and love letters in Kent hospitals

‘Obsessed’ patient stalked gynaecologist with gifts and love letters in Kent hospitals

An “obsessed” patient launched a sustained stalking campaign against her gynaecologist by lavishing him with gifts - and leaving him with nightmares.

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'The wife's pleased we're closing the shop - I've got mixed feelings'

'The wife's pleased we're closing the shop - I've got mixed feelings'

A married couple have taken the difficult decision to close their much-loved high street business, which they have run for the past 14 years.

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Manager’s faith in youth

Manager’s faith in youth

Steve King will have no qualms about throwing some of Deal’s youth-team players into the first-team spotlight on a more regular basis.

‘It must stay open!’ Nine-month closure of leisure centre to be reviewed next week

‘It must stay open!’ Nine-month closure of leisure centre to be reviewed next week

A nine-month closure of a leisure centre will be reviewed next week after a council heard of the “devastating” impact it could have on residents.

Convicted wife murderer facing fresh charges

Convicted wife murderer facing fresh charges

A man who murdered his pregnant wife more than 25 years ago is facing fresh charges related to her death.

Kent enterpreneur, 23, to star in The Apprentice

Kent enterpreneur, 23, to star in The Apprentice

A man who started a tutoring business at university will battle it out to win Lord Alan Sugar’s favour in the new season of The Apprentice.

‘Our family will never get over her death - people need to know the symptoms of sepsis’

‘Our family will never get over her death - people need to know the symptoms of sepsis’

A grandad has shared the heartbreak of losing his granddaughter to sepsis and says it is something the family will “never get over”.

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Gymnastics club will be homeless if leisure centre closure approved

Gymnastics club will be homeless if leisure centre closure approved

A gymnastics club based in a popular leisure centre for more than 20 years will be made homeless if plans to close the site go ahead.

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King says safety line in sight for Hoops

King says safety line in sight for Hoops

Manager Steve King is optimistic Deal can confirm their Isthmian South East status for next season in the near future.

‘My phone died so I couldn’t charge my vehicle - then I was hit with a fine’

‘My phone died so I couldn’t charge my vehicle - then I was hit with a fine’

An electric car owner has been left bemused by a council’s reluctance to accept his reasoning why he shouldn’t be fined for charging his car.

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‘Unnecessary’ closure of leisure centre to be reviewed after backlash

‘Unnecessary’ closure of leisure centre to be reviewed after backlash

A “baffling” decision to shut a leisure centre months before a £20m renovation project is to be reviewed following huge backlash.

Betteshanger’s identity refresh

Betteshanger’s identity refresh

A big Betteshanger milestone has been reached as the club have revealed a comprehensive rebrand.

Multi-vehicle crash on busy main road

Multi-vehicle crash on busy main road

Drivers have been facing delays on a main road through the county following a multi-vehicle crash.

‘It’s a hidden gem with great value for money - just remember to bring your own booze!’

‘It’s a hidden gem with great value for money - just remember to bring your own booze!’

With three people fed for about £50, this family-run Polish restaurant offers amazing value - and delicious food.

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A whole new ball game for Chapman!

A whole new ball game for Chapman!

Top scorer Tom Chapman admits the standard of Isthmian South East football is much higher than when he last played at the level - even as Deal thrive.

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