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Lower Thames Crossing meeting announced

Lower Thames Crossing meeting announced

11 October 2013

A public meeting, hosted by a lobby group and Gravesham MP Adam Holloway, will be held next week to discuss the latest on the Lower Thames Crossing.

Why Medine's hair-raising experience is inspirational

Why Medine's hair-raising experience is inspirational

10 October 2013

Losing her own beautiful hair to help others has left young Medine Bilgen light-headed and inspired on a mission to help others.

Police lost property auction helps cancer charity expand

Police lost property auction helps cancer charity expand

10 October 2013

A drop-in cancer centre in Tunbridge Wells has benefited from the sale of unclaimed lost property handed into the police.

Woman finds 'bug' in birthday brunch

Woman finds 'bug' in birthday brunch

10 October 2013

A woman has been given £50 as an apology after finding an "insect" in her food while enjoying a birthday brunch at a department store.

Hard times for Dickens World investors

Hard times for Dickens World investors

10 October 2013

Years of huge losses led to investors losing £32m after the original firm which ran Dickens World went bust, it's been revealed.

Teen minutes from death... after taking legal high

Teen minutes from death... after taking legal high

10 October 2013

A 17-year-old boy suffered a heart attack and was foaming at the mouth after taking a drug that is legal to buy in shops.

Wake up and smell the coffee!

Wake up and smell the coffee!

10 October 2013

Costa Coffee wants to open a cafe at the Warren Retail Park.

'At risk' site is up to 250,000 years old

'At risk' site is up to 250,000 years old

10 October 2013

A site which was home to Neanderthal man and dates back to Palaeolithic times has been put on a national 'at risk' register.

Consultation closes on housing scheme

Consultation closes on housing scheme

10 October 2013

A public consultation on a controversial housing scheme for Sheppey closed on Friday as campaigners stepped up their opposition to the development.

Top award for commitment to life saving

Top award for commitment to life saving

10 October 2013

A grandad has been recognised for his hard work and dedication to life saving and swimming.

Tragic teen's mum: 'Don't treat cyclists like scum of earth'

Tragic teen's mum: 'Don't treat cyclists like scum of earth'

10 October 2013

The mother of a teenager who died after a crash with a van is aiming to become the figurehead of a campaign to get more respect for cyclists.

Wedding day crisis for unlucky couple

Wedding day crisis for unlucky couple

10 October 2013

A couple who have suffered a series of setbacks ahead of their wedding might be the unluckiest in Kent after a last-minute catering crisis.

DIY SOS success to be screened

DIY SOS success to be screened

10 October 2013

A community effort to give an ex-serviceman the adapted home he needed will be aired next week

More housing for Gravesham

More housing for Gravesham

10 October 2013

More housing than predicted will need to be built in Gravesham, after latest migration figures were reveled.

Pensioners’ dismay at post office closure

 Pensioners’ dismay at post office closure

10 October 2013

Customers are angry after their post office closed.

People choose Mote Park as one of the best

People choose Mote Park as one of the best

10 October 2013

Mote Park, in Maidstone, has been named as one of the top three open spaces in the county

Setbacks in plans to revamp former pole dance club

Setbacks in plans to revamp former pole dance club

10 October 2013

A businessman's dream of opening a country pub is still on the cards, despite several delays.

Tannery Lane to close for gas main works

Tannery Lane to close for gas main works

09 October 2013

Visitors to Civic Centre are being advised of the temporary closure of Tannery Lane next week.

Lower rail fare hikes for Kent passengers

Lower rail fare hikes for Kent passengers

09 October 2013

Ticket prices for the Kent rail network will not rise by as much as expected next year after the government announced a cap to protect passengers.

Craft fair organisers delighted with turnout

Craft fair organisers delighted with turnout

09 October 2013

More than 300 people flocked through the doors at an annual fundraiser at the weekend.

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