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Rockin' all over the castle

Rockin' all over the castle

14 July 2016

A Status Quo fan from Australia was among the crowd at Rochester Castle last night to see his heroes perform.

Traveller site plan

Traveller site plan

14 July 2016

Hundreds of people are opposing a proposal to turn a field into a permanent site for travellers.

'Child abuse staff need to be prosecuted'

'Child abuse staff need to be prosecuted'

14 July 2016

Staff who drugged or abused girls at a Church of England children's home should be prosecuted, according to one of its former residents.

Community pledges to repair benches

Community pledges to repair benches

14 July 2016

A Kent community has come together to raise cash after a number of memorial benches were vandalised.

Goodwin Sands campaign gains momentum

Goodwin Sands campaign gains momentum

14 July 2016

A host of celebrities have joined a campaign to stop dredging plans around a sandbank off the coast of Kent as part of a port expansion.

Have you seen Douglas Harris?

Have you seen Douglas Harris?

14 July 2016

Officers from Kent Police are appealing for information to help find a 53-year-old man from Hoo who has been reported missing.

Out of nappies and onto the football field

Out of nappies and onto the football field

14 July 2016

Football hero Sir Geoff Hurst thinks children should be playing sport as soon as they get out of nappies.

'The smile on her face said everything'

'The smile on her face said everything'

14 July 2016

Lilly-Ann Robertson has a genetic disorder so rare she's the first in the world diagnosed with it - here's how donations gave her a new lease of life.

Tragic death of husband run down by his own car

Tragic death of husband run down by his own car

14 July 2016

A former police officer was run over by his own car in front of his wife after he failed to put the handbrake on, an inquest has been told.

MP still waiting for maiden cricket win

MP still waiting for maiden cricket win

14 July 2016

Dartford MP Gareth Johnson helped raise cash and smiles at his annual charity match.

Self-employed artist’s fine eye for business success

Self-employed artist’s fine eye for business success

14 July 2016

The entries are coming in for the Dartford and Gravesham Business Awards. Here’s another contender.

Ten roads targeted in widespread criminal damage act

Ten roads targeted in widespread criminal damage act

14 July 2016

A total of 10 roads in a small town were targeted in a spate of criminal damage earlier this week where vehicles and houses had objects thrown at them

'This report makes for harrowing reading'

'This report makes for harrowing reading'

14 July 2016

The NSPCC has responded to the findings of a report into historic abuse at a church-run children's home in Kent.

Troll jailed for taunting murdered toddler's mother online

Troll jailed for taunting murdered toddler's mother online

14 July 2016

A troll who sent vile messages on Twitter to the mother of murdered toddler Jamie Bulger in an act of "breathtaking cruelty" has been locked up.

Thieves steal thousands from Apprentice candidate's centre

Thieves steal thousands from Apprentice candidate's centre

13 July 2016

Heartless thugs smashed their way into an indoor play centre owned by a former Apprentice contestant, vandalising the building and stealing cash.

From A-levels to rally car racing in a single day

From A-levels to rally car racing in a single day

13 July 2016

A Kent College student handed in her A-level biology paper and dashed out the classroom to qualify for the European Rally Championship.

Ex-gang member and stab victim's mum speak out

Ex-gang member and stab victim's mum speak out

13 July 2016

School pupils were taught about the dangers of getting involved with criminal gangs and knives by two people who experienced the effects first-hand.

Disturbing legacy of CofE children's home

Disturbing legacy of CofE children's home

13 July 2016

Overdoses, suicide attempts and mental health problems... the horrific legacy of Kendall House lives with former residents to this day.

Embarrassed supermarket chain offers free cuppa

Embarrassed supermarket chain offers free cuppa

13 July 2016

The Co-op has promised to serve a free cup of tea to residents after a leaflet included 10 spelling blunders of the town name.

Family forging new links by reopening 15th century pub

Family forging new links by reopening 15th century pub

13 July 2016

A village pub has reopened after nearly two years, complete with outside pizza oven - and a resident blacksmith!

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