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Big stink caused by muck-spreading

Big stink caused by muck-spreading

12 August 2013

The mystery of a pooey stench wafting across Medway has been solved - it's a simple farming practice.

What's in today's Medway Messenger

What's in today's Medway Messenger

12 August 2013

Today's paper has the latest news, sport and listings along with an offer to win £100 Tesco gift cards and some A-level advice.

One woman's amazing shrinking body... in pictures

One woman's amazing shrinking body... in pictures

12 August 2013

When Max Freeman decided to shed the pounds she charted her 11 stone weight loss in pictures... stone by stone.

Big Brother's Callum to skydive back into reality

Big Brother's Callum to skydive back into reality

12 August 2013

Big Brother's Callum Knell plans to celebrate freedom by jumping out of a plane in his hometown

Burglars steal antiques from 98-year-old's home

Burglars steal antiques from 98-year-old's home

12 August 2013

Burglars broke into the home of a 98-year-old disabled man and stole treasured antiques.

Get ready for Ramsgate Week

Get ready for Ramsgate Week

11 August 2013

A fleet of yachts from Thanet and beyond will descend on Ramsgate harbour this week for the town’s annual sailing regatta.

Police appeal for help in finding Faversham man

Police appeal for help in finding Faversham man

11 August 2013

Police say they are concerned for the welfare of a Faversham man who has not been seen since Wednesday and has breached bail.

Drivers' fines overturned after parking complaints

Drivers' fines overturned after parking complaints

11 August 2013

Motorists slapped with fines in temporary disabled parking bays have had their penalties cancelled after they complained about the signs.

Southcliffe: Tourism bosses plan tour

Southcliffe: Tourism bosses plan tour

11 August 2013

As the final episodes of Southcliffe are set to air on TV, tourism bosses are considering starting a tour to capitalise on the county's starring role.

Lifeboat tows stranded yacht back to Dover

Lifeboat tows stranded yacht back to Dover

10 August 2013

Dover Lifeboat went to the aid of a yacht becalmed in the busy shipping lanes in the Channel.

End of the road for donkey event

End of the road for donkey event

10 August 2013

Organisers have called time on a donkey derby which has been a regular event in Sheppey's calendar for 46 years.

Veteran councillor in hospital after 'heart attack'

Veteran councillor in hospital after 'heart attack'

10 August 2013

Former Swale mayor Adrian Crowther is being treated in a London hospital after being taken ill on Wednesday.

Celebrating a century of life in style

Celebrating a century of life in style

09 August 2013

Una Dossett celebrated her 100th birthday at a family reunion with five generations of her family

Deal Regatta helicopter ban

Deal Regatta helicopter ban

09 August 2013

Protesters complaining about helicopter flights making too much noise during Deal Regatta Week have been labelled as “party-poopers and miserable”.

Go-ahead for technical college

Go-ahead for technical college

09 August 2013

Plans for a multi-million pound technical college for up to 600 students in north Kent has been been approved.

Work set to begin on 6,000-home site

Work set to begin on 6,000-home site

09 August 2013

A long-awaited development to bring more than 6,000 homes is set to get under way soon after planning approval last night.

Equal rights activists in lather over car wash's 'sexist' offer

Equal rights activists in lather over car wash's 'sexist' offer

09 August 2013

A car wash has landed in hot water amid claims it's sexist for offering discounts to women only.

Funeral today for acclaimed artist

Funeral today for acclaimed artist

09 August 2013

Many people in Gravesend would recognise the distinctive work of internationally-known artist Anthony Blackman, without perhaps recognising his name.

Councillor sparks controversy with Twitter rant

Councillor sparks controversy with Twitter rant

09 August 2013

A Conservative councillor has caused controversy by claiming he would like to “ban equal rights fascists”.

Kidnapped child rumour floods Facebook

Kidnapped child rumour floods Facebook

09 August 2013

Social media was buzzing with reports that a three-year-old child had been kidnapped from Asda in Gravesend - but it's not true.

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