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'Jools is behind him all the way'

15 December 2020
'Jools is behind him all the way'

A young racing driver has got the backing of a celebrity car fan thanks to a chance meeting down a country lane.

Spreading a little festive cheer

15 December 2020
Spreading a little festive cheer

A charity has been handing out food parcels after seeing a sharp rise in people needing help.

Fresh plans for historic pub

15 December 2020
Fresh plans for historic pub

Another bid has been made to turn an empty pub into flats.

From sword swallowing to caring for the elderly

15 December 2020
From sword swallowing to caring for the elderly

A circus entertainer is among those who has taken on a new career in care during the pandemic.

'It is not a big ask'

15 December 2020
'It is not a big ask'

The leader of Gravesham council has warned that people must follow the rules to stop the spread of Covid-19 or hospitals will be overwhelmed.

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No post for 10 days

14 December 2020
No post for 10 days

A woman who lives in a Kent town hit by Royal Mail delays says she is worried people are missing important letters.

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'He is the real article'

14 December 2020
'He is the real article'

Staff at singer HRVY's former school have spoken of their pride as he is set to compete in the Strictly Come Dancing final.

'NHS needs to break silence'

14 December 2020
'NHS needs to break silence'

A council leader has called for hospital staff to be able to speak out about the strain on the NHS caused by the second wave of Covid-19.

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Passing the baton

12 November 2020
Passing the baton

Staff at funeral homes across Kent took part in a relay challenge to raise money for a mental health charity.

Pop tarts at pop-up

02 October 2020
Pop tarts at pop-up

An award-winning chef is bringing modern ideas to old-fashioned dishes at a one-night pub pop-up.

A dream come true for Bake Off hopeful

21 September 2020
A dream come true for Bake Off hopeful

A Kent woman has revealed the highs and lows of her first week on The Great British Bake Off.

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Snap up new homes in garden city

19 September 2020
Snap up new homes in garden city

The latest phase of houses which are part of a 900-home new community, are being launched.

Bin men get thank-you note

27 March 2020
Bin men get thank-you note

A team of refuse collectors found a rainbow stuck to a wheelie bin.

Sleeping under the stars

14 March 2020
Sleeping under the stars

Fundraisers braved the cold to raise funds for the Messenger's charity of the year.

YMCA sleep rough for homeless appeal

06 March 2020
YMCA sleep rough for homeless appeal

A charity has called for people to sleep out on the streets for a night to raise awareness for homeless young people.

Florist set for battle on The Voice

29 February 2020
Florist set for battle on The Voice

A performer is hoping to impress coach Olly Murs in the next round of the ITV singing show.

Leap year celebrations

29 February 2020
Leap year celebrations

Youngsters born on February 29 get to mark their birthdays on the right day for the first time in four years.

YMCA picked as charity of the year

27 February 2020
YMCA picked as charity of the year

A well-known charity which has helped look after people in north Kent for around 130 years has been picked as charity of the year.

Burglar left blood and footprints at crime scene

22 February 2020
Burglar left blood and footprints at crime scene

An "amateurish" intruder was traced by police after inadvertently leaving several clues behind when he broke into a house.

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Safe shopping scheme marks ten year anniversary

12 February 2020
Safe shopping scheme marks ten year anniversary

The scheme assists older and vulnerable people should they become lost or confused while out shopping.

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