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Gogglebox's Steph and Dom to host summer prom

Gogglebox's Steph and Dom to host summer prom

Steph and Dom from Channel 4's Gogglebox are set to host the Sandwich Prom in aid of Martha Trust.

Sandwich MP praises drop in Jobseeker claimants

Sandwich MP praises drop in Jobseeker claimants

The MP for Sandwich Craig Mackinlay has welcomed a 43% drop in those claiming Jobseeker's Allowance in South Thanet - since 2010.

Early morning shed fire in Worth

Early morning shed fire in Worth

Two pumps attended Jubilee Road just before 4am, after a shed together with surrounding grass and undergrowth caught alight

Youth group highlight safety fears for skate park users

Youth group highlight safety fears for skate park users

Teens from the Phoenix Youth Project highlight maintenance issues at Sandwich Skate Park.

Work to preserve historic documents is under way

 Work to preserve historic documents is under way

Conservation work has started on Sandwich's Magna Carta as it marks its 800th anniversary this week.

Lorry causes traffic chaos

Lorry causes traffic chaos

Traffic in Sandwich is at a stand-still after a lorry has become stuck near Strand Street.

Leisure centre tumbles into administration

Leisure centre tumbles into administration

A sports club has been put up for sale after a lack of membership put it in financial difficulties.

Speed Watch volunteers wanted

Speed Watch volunteers wanted

Eastry is in need of volunters to sign-up to a Speed Watch scheme.

Warning on broken glass at skate park

Warning on broken glass at skate park

A good Samaritan in Sandwich has cleared up broken glass which was scattered around the town’s skate park.

George and Dragon repair work will take place soon

George and Dragon repair work will take place soon

Scaffolding around the George and Dragon pub in Sandwich will finally come down later this summer.

Fears for leisure centre future

Fears for leisure centre future

The Baypoint Club in Sandwich could be going into administration.

Town Team plan on traffic unveiled

Town Team plan on traffic unveiled

Sandwich Town Team has released its traffic strategy to clamp down on lorries.

Curfew bell to ring to mark signing of Magna Carta

Curfew bell to ring to mark signing of Magna Carta

Sandwich and Dover will mark the anniversary of the Magna Carta this Sunday with the ringing of church bells.

Traffic chaos fears over flats’ plan

Traffic chaos fears over flats’ plan

Plans for 10 flats in Dover Road, Sandwich have been refused by the town council

Work could worsen lorry problem

Work could worsen lorry problem

Repair works to Sandwich bypass could worsen the lorry problem, says council

Costa plan ‘may not need approval from the council’

Costa plan ‘may not need approval from the council’

Sandwich may have lost its voice on the Costa Coffee plans after deferring any decision

Anti-social behaviour issues in Eastry

Anti-social behaviour issues in Eastry

Police have stepped up patrols in Eastry after nine incidents of anti-social behaviour.

Safe stolen in sandwich shop raid

Safe stolen in sandwich shop raid

Police and forensics officers have been at the scene of a raid on a sandwich shop, in which a safe containing £650 was stolen.

Solar farm plan wins approval

Solar farm plan wins approval

A solar farm that could power up to 1,500 homes was given the go-ahead by district planners last week.

Cobbles need repairs

Cobbles need repairs

Parts of the Guildhall Forecourt have been cordoned off this week for repairs to the cobbles

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