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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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