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Post office to close

Post office to close

06 July 2016

A town's postal services will move into WHSmith as part of a modernisation programme.

Schools take part in Rio Olympics carnival parade

Schools take part in Rio Olympics carnival parade

06 July 2016

Vibrant colours, beating drums, animal masks and footballs were on display in a Kent school yesterday.

Huge Op Stack lorry park site confirmed

Huge Op Stack lorry park site confirmed

06 July 2016

The government has confirmed where a huge lorry park will be built to alleviate chaos caused by Operation Stack when freight cannot cross the Channel.

Firefighters pumped by new slimline fire engine

Firefighters pumped by new slimline fire engine

06 July 2016

Lighter, narrower and more manoeuvrable – a ‘mini’ fire engine has been launched into north west Kent.

Football fan wanted after disorder at match

Football fan wanted after disorder at match

06 July 2016

Officers are still looking for one fan after releasing images of nine men following disorder at a Gills match.

A summer classic

A summer classic

06 July 2016

The Leeds Castle Classical Concert, hosted by Aled Jones, will see thousands enjoy rousing music, a flypast and a fireworks finale.

Blag yourself Welsh...

Blag yourself Welsh...

06 July 2016

With just hours before Wales's biggest footy game ever... here's our handy guide to becoming Welsh for the day!

Review: Changeling Theatre tour 2016

Review: Changeling Theatre tour 2016

06 July 2016

The Changeling Theatre's two open-air summer productions are both breathtaking, hilarious and beautiful - come rain or shine.

Schoolgirl visiting dad held at airport for 12 hours

Schoolgirl visiting dad held at airport for 12 hours

06 July 2016

A child visiting for the school holidays was held at Gatwick Airport for 12 hours as her dad desperately pleaded with officials to let her go.

Starbucks is not coming to town after-all

Starbucks is not coming to town after-all

06 July 2016

Coffee giant Starbucks has ended rumours that it is setting up shop in Hythe, much to the delight of 2,000 people who signed a petition against it.

Chilcot report finds Iraq invasion was 'not last resort'

Chilcot report finds Iraq invasion was 'not last resort'

06 July 2016

The families of 179 servicemen and women killed in the Iraq War, including from Kent, have finally heard the damning findings of the Chilcot Inquiry.

Dutch vessel breaks down in busy shipping lane

Dutch vessel breaks down in busy shipping lane

06 July 2016

A Dutch sailing ship had to be rescued after it lost its wind power and its engine broke down.

Nothing found in search for people on dinghy

Nothing found in search for people on dinghy

06 July 2016

A lifeboat search was sparked by reports that two people on a dinghy had gone missing on Tuesday night.

Pool is ready for summer of fun

Pool is ready for summer of fun

06 July 2016

Swimmers gathered to clean up the Strand Pool which has had its opening hours reduced by Medway council

Six concerts for cancer teenager

Six concerts for cancer teenager

06 July 2016

Six rock and cabaret shows are being run to help a 16-year-old girl get life-saving treatment in America.

Wonky Wanda casts spell on TV show

Wonky Wanda casts spell on TV show

06 July 2016

Wanda, a cocker spaniel who was born with twisted forelegs, stole the hearts of the nation when she appeared on TV.

Flats evacuated after fireworks in bins cause fire

Flats evacuated after fireworks in bins cause fire

05 July 2016

People living near a high street had to leave their homes after a fire broke out when fireworks were reportedly lit and placed in bins in an alleyway.

Long delays expected as works overrun

Long delays expected as works overrun

05 July 2016

Major roadworks in Maidstone are expected to cause long delays tonight despite repeated assurances they would not run during rush hour.

Turner appoints new chairman

Turner appoints new chairman

05 July 2016

A director of an accountancy has become the new chairman of an art gallery which has attracted two million visitors in five years.

Rizzle Kicks' road trip back to Kent

Rizzle Kicks' road trip back to Kent

05 July 2016

Hip-hop duo Rizzle Kicks are to return to Folkestone to play later this year.

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