Deal14 Dec 2024Former Royal Marine rescued in rowing challengeAndy Merry, from Deal, is part of a four-man crew made up of injured ex-servicemen. 14 Dec 2024Kent8 Dec 2024Field shelter blown on to road by Storm DarraghThe county council says a number of roads are closed due to trees hanging across cables.8 Dec 2024Kent24 Nov 2024Chris Packham picks up festive penguin exhibitionThe naturalist and Springwatch presenter celebrates his love for the birds with 18 original photos.24 Nov 202423 Nov 2024Festive events and travel hit due to winds in Kent Train services are hit between Ramsgate and Dover and Canterbury due to a fallen tree. 23 Nov 2024Kent18 Nov 2024Drink driver jailed for fatal collision in Deal Jack Nixon, 27, had spent the night drinking in Canterbury before deciding to drive home. 18 Nov 2024Kent5 Nov 2024Cancer survivor sends care packages to help othersJo Knight, who survived breast cancer, is on a mission to support fellow cancer patients. 5 Nov 2024Kent30 Oct 2024New Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports takes officeAdmiral Sir George Zambellas is installed in the 1,000-year-old role at a ceremony in Dover.30 Oct 2024England28 Oct 2024Crew rescued as yacht runs aground on sandbank The vessel started taking in water off Deal, Kent, in the area known as "the great ship swallower".28 Oct 202427 Oct 2024Repair works start on pier beams and stepsRepairs will be made to the concrete beams and to the steps to the lower deck on Deal Pier.27 Oct 2024