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The Maidstone Mela gets off to a damp but lively start

The Maidstone Mela gets off to a damp but lively start

06 September 2013

Maidstone's 11th multicultural Mela was launched by hundreds of schoolchildren in the town centre today

Tourism bus to return next year

Tourism bus to return next year

06 September 2013

Around 3,000 people used the tourism bus during its pilot – and the council plans to run it again next year.

Annual children's awards open for entries

Annual children's awards open for entries

05 September 2013

An awards scheme which recognises courageous children across Kent is open for entries.

TV comic Ben Miller films in Marden

TV comic Ben Miller films in Marden

05 September 2013

One of the most recognisable faces in TV comedy spent Sunday evening filming in Kenta scene at a filling station in Marden.

Keith prepares for karaoke marathon

Keith prepares for karaoke marathon

05 September 2013

Songster Keith Long from Ramsgate is limbering up his vocal cords in preparation for a karaoke marathon in aid of Children In Need

Homeless mum forced to sleep in tent

Homeless mum forced to sleep in tent

05 September 2013

A mother-of-five left homeless after a disagreement with her landlord has been living in a tent next to a fishing lake.

How a small team grew in just three years

How a small team grew in just three years

05 September 2013

The judges in the Dartford and Gravesham Business Awards will soon announce the winners of this year's title.

Apprentice star suffers ticket sales blow

Apprentice star suffers ticket sales blow

05 September 2013

A winner of The Apprentice was forced to swap leading jazz and soul artists for tribute acts because of poor ticket sales at an entertainment event.

Miracle boy's first day of school

Miracle boy's first day of school

05 September 2013

A little boy born 17 weeks early and weighing just 1lb 9oz starts school today - after doctors told his parents his chances were virtually zero.

Nursery worker suspended after mum's slapping claim

Nursery worker suspended after mum's slapping claim

05 September 2013

A nursery worker has been suspended amid a full-scale investigation involving police and social services after allegations a little boy was assaulted.

Respite centre benefits from fun day cash

Respite centre benefits from fun day cash

05 September 2013

Hundreds of pounds has been raised at a fun day in aid of a children’s respite centre.

Town could get a ‘Spoons

Town could get a ‘Spoons

05 September 2013

Plans for a national pub chain to set up shop in Sheerness appear to be moving forward.

Primary school could only receive fraction of cash stolen by crooked bursar

Primary school could only receive fraction of cash stolen by crooked bursar

05 September 2013

Temple Mill Primary School, which had more than £200,000 stolen by a former bursar Sandra Ross, could only receive a fraction of the money back.

Restored tug Challenger to return to home port

Restored tug Challenger to return to home port

05 September 2013

A restored tug is coming back to her home port after being restored.

We're top of the table

We're top of the table

05 September 2013

The Gravesend and Dartford Messengers are the best performing weely paid-for title in the country

Football fun activity day for Caring For Connor Campaign

Football fun activity day for Caring For Connor Campaign

04 September 2013

A family football fun day will take place on Sunday to help give a young boy a fighting chance against a crippling disease.

Sailing club buoyed by arrival of racing yachts

Sailing club buoyed by arrival of racing yachts

04 September 2013

A fleet of boats moored in Queenborough overnight ahead of a 40,000 mile race, and a Sheppey man is crewing one of them.

Flowers laid at spot where tragic cyclist knocked down by lorry

Flowers laid at spot where tragic cyclist knocked down by lorry

04 September 2013

Floral tributes have today been left at the scene of an accident in which a cyclist was hit and killed by a lorry.

Your chance to make a difference

 Your chance to make a difference

04 September 2013

People have the chance to give their ideas for improving Dover at an exhibition with a difference at the Charlton Arts Centre this month.

Hoping for a taste of success with cake trade

 Hoping for a taste of success with cake trade

04 September 2013

Judges in the Dartford and Gravesham Business Awards will be meeting soon to decide this year’s winners.

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