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Long-awaited Kent Mining Museum finally opens

Long-awaited Kent Mining Museum finally opens

02 April 2022

A new £1.7m museum honouring the county's mining heritage opens today for the first time, years after it was first proposed.

'The Falklands War was sad but the cause was just'

'The Falklands War was sad but the cause was just'

02 April 2022

Argentina invaded the Falkland Islands exactly 40 years ago as a former Royal Marine looks back on his time helping liberate them.

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Criminal investigation launched against P&O

Criminal investigation launched against P&O

01 April 2022

A formal criminal and civil investigation has been launched following the mass sacking of 800 P&O workers.

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Demands for 'P&O boycott' projected onto cliffs

Demands for 'P&O boycott' projected onto cliffs

01 April 2022

Trade unions have beamed a video onto cliffs to show their continuing anger over the mass dismissal of ferry workers.

Snow falls on Kent amid weather warning

Snow falls on Kent amid weather warning

01 April 2022

Snow is falling across Kent as a yellow weather warning remains in place.

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'Give us a kiss - for peace'

'Give us a kiss - for peace'

31 March 2022

Loved ones can be photographed kissing each other in a fundraising event to help Ukrainian war victims.

'I owe them my everything'

'I owe them my everything'

31 March 2022

A mum whose premature daughter was finally allowed home on Mother's Day has said she owes "everything" to the hospital staff who cared for her.

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P&O workers still waiting for some belongings to be returned

P&O workers still waiting for some belongings to be returned

31 March 2022

Ex-P&O staff are still waiting for some of their personal items to be returned - two weeks after they were sacked with no warning.

Brunch with a view - but expect to queue

Brunch with a view - but expect to queue

31 March 2022

We review one of Deal's eating hotspots which has 360° sea views to try out the trendy brunch menu.

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'P&O are acting like pirates of the high sea'

'P&O are acting like pirates of the high sea'

30 March 2022

The government has revealed new commitments to protect seafarers after 800 P&O workers were sacked - but union bosses are calling for more.

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Tributes to marathon runner who collapsed near finish line

Tributes to marathon runner who collapsed near finish line

30 March 2022

A marathon runner who suffered a fatal heart attack yards from the finish line has been described as 'an extraordinary man'.

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More than 500 asylum seekers intercepted

More than 500 asylum seekers intercepted

29 March 2022

French and British authorities intervened in 16 attempted Channel crossings in just one day involving hundreds of people in small boats.

'I'm in no-man's land after bolt out of the blue sacking'

'I'm in no-man's land after bolt out of the blue sacking'

29 March 2022

A sacked P&O worker who was nearing his 30th year with the firm has described the devastating impact it's had on him and his colleagues.

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Walkers tread cliffs to raise cash for breast cancer charity

Walkers tread cliffs to raise cash for breast cancer charity

29 March 2022

A sea of pink walkers will hike along cliffs to raise money for Breast Cancer Now.

Glimpse inside new modern cafe at Betteshanger Park

Glimpse inside new modern cafe at Betteshanger Park

29 March 2022

A modern cafe and a series of workshops is all part of the package as Betteshanger Park prepares to unveil its new mining museum.

Dashcam image released in search for missing man

Dashcam image released in search for missing man

28 March 2022

Police say a new dashcam image of a missing man is hoped to jog someone's memory.

'We’ve seen an outpouring of support'

'We’ve seen an outpouring of support'

28 March 2022

Offers of work prospects and training have flooded in to help P&O Ferries employees who suddenly lost their jobs.

Council to boycott P&O

Council to boycott P&O

28 March 2022

A town council has announced its boycott of a ferry company after the brutal dismissal of 800 staff.

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140-year-old pub hit by Brexit to be converted into flats

140-year-old pub hit by Brexit to be converted into flats

28 March 2022

A 140-year-old pub and hotel which closed due to Brexit and lockdown is to be converted into flats despite an outcry from local residents.

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Minimum wage plan to force P&O to rehire 800 staff

Minimum wage plan to force P&O to rehire 800 staff

28 March 2022

A plan to force ferry operators to pay minimum wage has been drawn up in an effort to make P&O rehire sacked staff.

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