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Sandwich Arts Week kicks off this weekend

Sandwich Arts Week kicks off this weekend

This new event will see an exciting artist trail around the historic town.

New head teacher at Sandwich Technology School

New head teacher at Sandwich Technology School

Tracey Savage has been appointed as new head teacher at the school in Sandwich.

New Quay unveiled

New Quay unveiled

The new Quay was officially unveiled this morning at an opening ceremony.

Sandwich shortlisted for award

Sandwich shortlisted for award

The Sandwich Town Tidal Defence scheme has been shortlisted for the Kent Design and Development awards

Alarm at pub bid

Alarm at pub bid

A plan for a micropub in King Street in Sandwich has sparked fears that it could be “a rowdy bar”.

Crash on the A256 near Sandwich

Crash on the A256 near Sandwich

Two vehicles have been involved in a crash on the A256 causing delays.

Sandwich Quay opening ceremony

Sandwich Quay opening ceremony

A large anchor will be unveiled at a ceremony to mark the completion of flood defences at the Quay.

MPs go pink for Breast Cancer Campaign

MPs go pink for Breast Cancer Campaign

Wacky pink glasses and a fuscia tie made up the attire of two MPs supporting the Breast Cancer Campaign Wear it Pink Day.

Approval of supermarkets showed no "backbone"

Approval of supermarkets showed no "backbone"

Planners who approved two supermarkets in Sandwich have come under fire by a Sandwich resident.

Church collection money stolen

 Church collection money stolen

Vandals stole up to £200 from a church in Sandwich

Benefits cheat 'unable to work after crash' runs scrap metal firm

Benefits cheat 'unable to work after crash' runs scrap metal firm

A fraudster who claimed he was unable to work after a bike crash ripped off nearly £40,000 in benefits... while running a scrap metal firm.

Taxis on the move over building work

Taxis on the move over building work

Sandwich Cars will get bigger and better, the owner has said after a planning application got approval which means the firm will have to move

Pfizer taking active role in dementia campaign

Pfizer taking active role in dementia campaign

Nearly 900 people, including employees at Pfizer in Sandwich, have become Dementia Friends since the initiative launched earlier this year.

Supermarket sweep

Supermarket sweep

A town could be getting two supermarkets after planning authorities gave the green light to applications from two different chains.

Co-op donates cash to help youth club

Co-op donates cash to help youth club

The Co-op in Sandwich has donated £300 to the Phoenix Centre after choosing it as one of its charities of the year.

MP Laura Sandys celebrates new term at East Kent College

MP Laura Sandys celebrates new term at East Kent College

MP Laura Sandys celebrated the partnership between East Kent College and Discovery Park by planting a special tree.

Final decision due in supermarkets war

Final decision due in supermarkets war

A town-centre Waitrose store could be given the green light if plans for a Sainsbury's at an out-of-town business park are rejected by councillors.

Richborough Connection feedback

Richborough Connection feedback

National Grid has thanked residents for their feedback on the Richborough Connection project and will now decide which pylons to use.

UKIP Farage selection unpopular

UKIP Farage selection unpopular

Some say he's a character and 'characters can be good'. Another said she'll give up voting if he gets in. Tell us in our poll: Would you vote Farage?

Sandwich danced the night away

Sandwich danced the night away

Last night's barn dance in Sandwich was a great success.

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