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Power link a step closer

Power link a step closer

A project in Kent to swap electricity between the UK and Europe is edging closer after the National Grid signed a deal with Belgian energy company.

Sandwich blow chance to play at Lord's

Sandwich blow chance to play at Lord's

Sandwich Town crash out on contention to play in indoor finals at Lord's after losing ECB East Regional final at Canterbury.

Solar farm wins town support

Solar farm wins town support

Farmland could be home to a solar panel project if planning permission is given.

Sport fund to help young people with disabilities

Sport fund to help young people with disabilities

Baypoint in Sandwich has received £5,000 as part of the Sportivate Awards helping young people with disabilities to get involved in sports.

Long-standing shop to close

Long-standing shop to close

A town centre store which sells ladieswear and linen is to close after 45 years, blaming a lack of business.

Concern over library future

Concern over library future

Residents in Sandwich say they are being asked to vote blindly on a consultation to offload library services to a charitable trust.

Communities secretary praises Discovery Park

Communities secretary praises Discovery Park

Communities secretary Eric Pickles has praised the growth of Britain's Enterprise Zones as job figures released.

Spanton eyes return to Lord's

Spanton eyes return to Lord's

Sandwich Town captain Craig Spanton and his players are just two wins away from playing in the ECB Indoor National Club Championship finals at Lord’s.

Magna Carta will return to Sandwich

Magna Carta will return to Sandwich

The Magna Carta will be coming back to the people of Sandwich, the town council has confirmed.

Farage addresses issues in Sandwich

Farage addresses issues in Sandwich

Nigel Farage visited Sandwich market today to talk to traders and residents about some of the issues affecting them.

Guildhall cobbles repairs announced

Guildhall cobbles repairs announced

Plans for maintenance work on the Guildhall Forecourt in Sandwich have finally been announced but are yet to be agreed.

Pupils raise cash to help little girl with leukaemia

Pupils raise cash to help little girl with leukaemia

Sixth formers at Sandwich Technology School have been raising money to provide toys for three-year-old Sabine White who has leukaemia.

Gill’s close shave for good cause

Gill’s close shave for good cause

Gill Knight from Sandwich will shave her hair off to show her best friend, who has cancer, how much she cares

Holiday lodges plan for fly-tip site

 Holiday lodges plan for fly-tip site

The owner of a fly-tipping hotspot in Sandwich has revealed plans for eco-holiday lodges.

Farage's misplaced enthusiasm for Magna Carta

Farage's misplaced enthusiasm for Magna Carta

Ukip leader Nigel Farage has been accused of being one Sandwich short of a picnic... after a tweet of his placed the town in Thanet!

Neighbourhood plan agreed

Neighbourhood plan agreed

Worth Neighbourhood Development Plan has now been agreed by the district council.

Hornby moves to Discovery Park

Hornby moves to Discovery Park

Model railway company Hornby has announced its plans to relocate to Discovery Park in Sandwich.

KCC charity plan sparks fears for library’s future

KCC charity plan sparks fears for library’s future

Concerns have been raised over the future of Sandwich Library and possible cuts to services.

Despair over poor state of puppies

Despair over poor state of puppies

A rescue centre for dogs in Sandwich is struggling with the amount of unwanted pets and a shortage of homes.

School coaches could cause accident

School coaches could cause accident

A frustrated resident says issues with school coaches and parking are “an accident waiting to happen.”

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