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26-hour fire highlights fly-tipping issue

26-hour fire highlights fly-tipping issue

A fire that took over a day to extinguish at Beers Yard in Sandwich has raised concerns over fly-tipping and planning issues.

Police stats show crime hotspots

 Police stats show crime hotspots

Figures show The Butts is the worst area for crime and anti-social behaviour in Sandwich, and councillors say a lack of street lighting is responsible

Gogglebox pair in own chat show

Gogglebox pair in own chat show

Gogglebox star Dom Parker may have fallen at the first hurdle on The Jump but it's not all bad as the posh couple are set to host their own chat show.

Sandwich win Kent indoor cricket title

Sandwich win Kent indoor cricket title

Sandwich Town beat Canterbury to claim Kent indoor cricket title and move another step closer to playing at Lord's.

Two day fire in Sandwich

Two day fire in Sandwich

A bonfire at Beers Yard in Moat Sole was finally extinguished yesterday evening after firefighters tackled the blaze for two days

Meeting on power lines plan

 Meeting on power lines plan

The public consultation for the Richborough Connection project will start on Tuesday, February 10.

‘Insult’ of £2 compensation for 36 days without phone

 ‘Insult’ of £2 compensation for 36 days without phone

After five weeks without a landline, a BT customer in Sandwich has said she is insulted to have been offered a mere £2 in compensation from the firm.

Hundreds set off balloons in memory of Mara

Hundreds set off balloons in memory of Mara

Family and friends of teenager Mara Nunes have set off hundreds of balloons on a beach in her memory.

Ukip leaflets distributed in wrong constituency

 Ukip leaflets distributed in wrong constituency

Leaflets from Nigel Farage to his potential constituents have caused a stir after more than 100 were delivered to homes outside Thanet South.

Pensioners devastated after dog killed in hit and run

Pensioners devastated after dog killed in hit and run

An elderly couple have been left devastated after their dog was hit and killed by a van, whose driver did not stop.

Gogglebox star injured in ski crash

Gogglebox star injured in ski crash

Gogglebox star Dom Parker has suffered a suspected concussion after being injured in a crash on a ski course while filming reality show The Jump.

Deal Road in Worth has re-opened after crash

Deal Road in Worth has re-opened after crash

The A258 Deal Road near Worth has re-opened in both directions after accident involving a lorry.

Sick pensioner jailed 30 years after sex crimes

Sick pensioner jailed 30 years after sex crimes

An elderly man faces dying in prison after being jailed for 14 years - more than 30 years after a devastating string of sex attacks on a young girl.

Phone misery continues as BT digs deep to fix fault

 Phone misery continues as BT digs deep to fix fault

Residents in Sandwich and Woodnesborough continue to have problems with their phone line due to a BT cable fault.

Pupils gear up for competition

Pupils gear up for competition

Pupils at Sir Roger Manwood’s School have been given words of advice on how to build the perfect 4x4 to enter into a competition.

Residents fear historical steps are a safety hazard

 Residents fear historical steps are a safety hazard

The district council is looking into issues over a set of historical steps in Sandwich after residents complained they were “lethal.”

Chemist knighted for major services

 Chemist knighted for major services

A former Deal man and chemist at Pfizer in Sandwich has been knighted in the New Year Honours list for services to chemistry.

Back to Back to the Future

Back to Back to the Future

The DeLorean time machine has travelled to Kent for a remake of 80s cult classic Back to the Future.

Rope Walk fears after crimes

Rope Walk fears after crimes

Concerns have been raised that a lack of policing and street lights in Sandwich has led to the Rope Walk becoming a dangerous place to walk at night.

Head thanks rail company for extra trains for pupils

 Head thanks rail company for extra trains for pupils

The head teacher of a Sandwich school has issued a thank-you to Southeastern for putting on extra trains for pupils.

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