Deal & Sandwich News
News from Deal and Sandwich, the historic coastal towns in the Dover district of east Kent. We cover Dover District Council decisions affecting the towns, planning and conservation, the seafront and Sandwich’s medieval town centre, court cases, and fire and rescue incidents.
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Local News Kent bus fares cut to £2 and £5 for summer days out
Kent County Council is backing discounted Stagecoach fares and extra Go Bus journeys across the county from August to early September 2026…
31 July 2026 -
Council Updates Dover District Council asks residents to help decide future of local play areas
Families across Dover, Deal, Walmer and Sandwich are being asked to shape how the council spends money on children’s play spaces, with…
23 July 2026 -
Investigations How Kent’s MPs voted on a national grooming-gangs inquiry
When the Commons voted on a national statutory inquiry into grooming gangs on 8 January 2025, ten of Kent’s eighteen MPs voted against and…
10 July 2026 -
Health UK-US Trade Deal Could More Than Double NHS Drug Costs, BMJ Analysis Warns
A new trade agreement between the UK and the United States is set to markedly increase what the NHS pays for new medicines, according to an…
8 July 2026 -
Council Updates Sturry Link Road: £61 Million Canterbury Relief Scheme Begins Construction After Homes England Deal
Kent County Council secured a £48.5 million funding agreement with Homes England, confirmed in early 2026, unlocking construction of a new…
6 July 2026 -
Council Updates Ashford Food and Drink Festival Returns for Third Year on 27 June 2026
Ashford Food and Drink Festival Returns for Third Year on 27 June 2026 View tweet from @sojanuk Ashford Borough Council’s one-day showcase…
29 June 2026 -
Council Updates Dover District Council approves 2.98% council tax rise for 2026/27 budget
Band D households will pay an extra £6.57 annually for district services as Dover maintains lowest council tax rate in East Kent. The…
6 June 2026 -
Council Updates Construction Begins on £20m Deal Leisure Centre
Dover District Council breaks ground on new swimming and fitness hub set to replace ageing Tides facility by summer 2027. Dover District…
4 June 2026 -
Council Updates Kearsney Abbey Play Area Gets £155k Makeover with Wheelchair-Accessible Equipment
Dover District Council confirms work will begin in May with completion targeted for summer holidays, following National Lottery funding…
3 June 2026 -
Crime & Justice Deal Man Jailed for Child Sexual Abuse Offences
Deal Man Jailed for Child Sexual Abuse Offences View tweet from @kent_police Kent Police confirm a Deal resident has been sentenced to…
12 May 2026 -
Health UK-US Pharmaceutical Deal Sparks NHS Spending Debate
Labour government commits to higher medicines spending and reduced rebates in trade arrangement that eliminates US tariffs on British drug…
26 April 2026 -
Local Health St George’s Day Delight in Kent: Families Across the County Gear Up for Dragon-Slaying Fun and Traditional Celebrations!
Kent celebrates St George’s Day 2026 with parades in Dartford and Gravesend today, plus family festivals in Sheerness and Sandwich this…
23 April 2026