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Report called as police 999 calls are ‘too slow’

 Report called as police 999 calls are ‘too slow’

A councillor in Sandwich says he has lost faith in police after response times for urgent calls have not been quick enough.

Teens from Sandwich accept awards at Buckingham Palace

Teens from Sandwich accept awards at Buckingham Palace

Three teenagers from Sandwich have been given royal treatment at Buckingham Palace by Prince Andrew.

Fallen tree on Sandwich Road blocks traffic

Fallen tree on Sandwich Road blocks traffic

Recent storms has seen a fallen tree blocking Sandwich Road, Eastry this afternoon.

Volunteers hope to save lives in Ash

Volunteers hope to save lives in Ash

Life saving equipment will now be held at Ash Sports Pavilion and members of the community have been learning how they could help in an emergency.

Physio has just made me worse, says crash victim

 Physio has just made me worse, says crash victim

A Sandwich woman who fractured her back in a car accident is concerned care at an east Kent hospital has left her worse than before.

Parked cars cause traffic chaos in Sandwich

Parked cars cause traffic chaos in Sandwich

The owner of Sandwich Leisure Holiday Park claims parked cars are blocking deliveries and causing traffic chaos for motorists.

A 22-year-old's cancer battle inspires Sandwich Leisure Centre's fun day fundraiser

A 22-year-old's cancer battle inspires Sandwich Leisure Centre's fun day fundraiser

A 22-year-old man’s story of testicular cancer has inspired Sandwich Leisure Centre to raise money and awareness for Cancer Research UK today

Car on its roof in Sandwich

Car on its roof in Sandwich

Kent Police called to the A256 Sandwich last night after a car was reported on its roof with a man trapped inside.

Power cut brings Sandwich to a stand still

Power cut brings Sandwich to a stand still

Shops, pubs and other businesses have been forced to close after being left without power in Sandwich.

Traffic in town ‘a nightmare’

 Traffic in town ‘a nightmare’

The landlord of a shop in Sandwich is outraged after a driver denied causing damage to his premises.

Guitar festival boosts school

 Guitar festival boosts school

Sandwich Guitar Festival is supporting music education at Great Oaks Small School in Minster.

Students celebrate film success

Students celebrate film success

Pupils at Sandwich Technology School are celebrating after winning two awards at the Kent Film Festival last weekend.

Artists showcase their work around the town

 Artists showcase their work around the town

Sandwich Arts Week continues this weekend with exhibitions around the town.

Council criticises land allocation document

Council criticises land allocation document

A document has been criticised by the town council for proposing houses on “unsuitable” sites in Sandwich.

Support for micropub in Sandwich

Support for micropub in Sandwich

Supporters for a micropub in Sandwich have spoken out after the proposed venture was criticised by the council and other businesses.

Vintage treats at Sandwich fair this weekend

Vintage treats at Sandwich fair this weekend

It's that time again to indulge in all things retro and vintage at Sandwich's very own Vintage Fair this Sunday.

Women may be voted in by golf club

 Women may be voted in by golf club

Following the news that St Andrews voted to accept female members, Sandwich's Royal St George's will take the vote next year.

Appeal for artists

Appeal for artists

Simply Gifted in Sandwich is appealing for artists to showcase their work and designs in the shop.

Police issues in Sandwich

Police issues in Sandwich

Police are conducting speed checks in Sandwich after complaints but the council believes there needs to be more of a presence.

Cobbles will stay - for now

Cobbles will stay - for now

The proposal to tarmac the cobbles outside Sandwich Guildhall has been put on hold for now.

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