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Cadet's dedication wins him a Diana Award

02 July 2020
Cadet's dedication wins him a Diana Award

Stars like Prince Harry and Liam Payne heard how this Kent cadet showed maturity and leadership to keep his unit going through tough challenges

Meals on the Hill will feed less well off

02 July 2020
Meals on the Hill will feed less well off

When Covid started to bite communities, a welfare club banded together to form a group that will feed people who are struggling financially

Ferry firm DFDS announces 650 redundancies

01 July 2020
Ferry firm DFDS announces 650 redundancies

Ferry operator DFDS has announced job cuts across its business as it focuses on freight but the company can't confirm how Dover will be affected.

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Cash strapped theatre needs urgent funding

30 June 2020
Cash strapped theatre needs urgent funding

A theatre boss who asked a council for emergency funding says 'this is serious - we're in danger of closing'

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Heritage railway hit by spate of vandalism

29 June 2020
Heritage railway hit by spate of vandalism

Vandals have attacked a heritage railway which was already suffering financially because of the enforced Covid closure.

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The grandparents who promised to build their grandaughter a park

29 June 2020
The grandparents who promised to build their grandaughter a park

When a couple asked the local council to install play equipment at their local park they were told they could do it themselves, so they did.

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Flats and retail plans at bike shop

26 June 2020
Flats and retail plans at bike shop

The owner of a motorbike shop has plans to renew the site for residential and retail use as he winds down for retirement.

Cocaine worth £3.7m found under bunk bed

25 June 2020
Cocaine worth £3.7m found under bunk bed

A lorry driver has appeared in court following the discovery of 37 kilos of cocaine under his mattress.

Police join hunt for migrants at beach

25 June 2020
Police join hunt for migrants at beach

Police and Border Force have been searching for suspected migrants in the streets near a beach this morning.

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P&O's voluntary redundancies are a 'step in the right direction'

24 June 2020
P&O's voluntary redundancies are a 'step in the right direction'

Voluntary redundancy scheme announced as part of a raft of copromises amid a ferry company's plans to cut 614 jobs on ferries at a Kent port

"Wonderful fire service was there in minutes"

24 June 2020
"Wonderful fire service was there in minutes"

An early morning walker has praised fire crews from Kent Fire and Rescue Service after seeing a recycling bin alight

Grammar girls need votes for tech prize

24 June 2020
Grammar girls need votes for tech prize

They call themselves the Tech Sisters and their design has won them a place in the finals of an awards programme that finds solutions to common issues

Application for tanning salon at retail park

23 June 2020
Application for tanning salon at retail park

Plans have been submitted to turn a vacant unit at a new retail complex into a tanning salon

'It's a joy to offer people the opportunity to bring their prayers before God'

23 June 2020
'It's a joy to offer people the opportunity to bring their prayers before God'

News that private prayers and funerals are now allowed in churches has been welcomed by a Kent vicar

Orchestra's stunning online recital

22 June 2020
Orchestra's stunning online recital

They haven't been able to perform together but this Kent string orchestra found they could still delight an ever expanding audience from home.

Book in memory of mum will nurture cooking in kids

22 June 2020
Book in memory of mum will nurture cooking in kids

A story book for children includes funny tales and recipes that will help inspire youngsters to learn to cook

Art raffle will support struggling theatre

19 June 2020
Art raffle will support struggling theatre

Colourful and original paintings can be won in a series of 12 weekly raffles to raise money for a theatre struggling to open under covid rules

Covid pedestrianisation 'does not solve crowding'

18 June 2020
Covid pedestrianisation 'does not solve crowding'

Plans to ban cars from a town centre do not address crowding problems in the precinct and don't even provide the manpower needed to put up barriers.

Hostel puts up foreign nurses working amid Covid battle

17 June 2020
Hostel puts up foreign nurses working amid Covid battle

A pub and hostel owner has opened up his dormitories for agency nurses who are coming to Kent to cover for NHS nurses who are off sick

Migrants were bolted into 'coffin-like' concealment

17 June 2020
Migrants were bolted into 'coffin-like' concealment

A lorry driver has been jailed after bringing migrants into the country bolted into a tight void in his truck, with no means for escape

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