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Bid for changes to late night busking

Bid for changes to late night busking

21 July 2013

Plans to regulate busking in Canterbury have been proposed by councillors after noise complaints.

Cut the limit for sake of children

Cut the limit for sake of children

21 July 2013

A campaign to install a pedestrian crossing outside a school is continuing – after the lollipop lady quit over safety fears.

Dog owner creates a stink over anonymous letter

Dog owner creates a stink over anonymous letter

21 July 2013

A dog owner has seen red after an anonymous letter writer accused his partner of not clearing up after his labrador.

Police probe woman’s bruises at care unit

Police probe woman’s bruises at care unit

21 July 2013

A mother has called in police after finding a huge bruise on the arm of her disabled daughter while at a care unit.

The sun and the stars all shone for Music on the Hill

The sun and the stars all shone for Music on the Hill

21 July 2013

The magnificent Music on the Hill festival finished in spectacular fashion this evening after a thrilling line-up over three days.

At last, the birth of a bouncing royal... mural!

At last, the birth of a bouncing royal... mural!

20 July 2013

The flesh and bones heir may not have surfaced yet, but a larger-than-life depiction of the nation's future monarch is already on display.

How 'our Gracie' became aunty to orphan William

How 'our Gracie' became aunty to orphan William

20 July 2013

An orphan who grew up in a Kent care home has told the incredible story of how he was 'adopted' by screen superstar Gracie Fields

Queues await new store opening

Queues await new store opening

20 July 2013

Golden envelopes were given out to the first 100 customers at the re-opening of Aldi in Gravesend.

Too pool for school

Too pool for school

20 July 2013

Olympic swimmer Chris Cook has been helping pupils improve their swimming skills.

River hero remembered

River hero remembered

20 July 2013

Balloons have been released in memory of Nathan Lane, feared drowned in the River Thames, this afternoon.

Payout for family of pregnant mum who died after hospital blunder

Payout for family of pregnant mum who died after hospital blunder

19 July 2013

Relatives of a woman who died after doctors misdiagnosed her ectopic pregnancy have been awarded a six-figure compensation sum.

Pensioner threatened over £500 gas bill... but he's not even connected

Pensioner threatened over £500 gas bill... but he's not even connected

19 July 2013

British Gas has threatened to obtain a warrant to enter a pensioner's flat over a hefty unpaid bill - despite his property never being connected.

Swimmers put lives at risk in quarry

Swimmers put lives at risk in quarry

19 July 2013

More than 100 swimmers - including babies and pensioners - are risking their lives by cooling off in a dangerous quarry, police are warning.

First port of call for a new job

First port of call for a new job

19 July 2013

The Port of London Authority hosted a careers open day at Gravesend’s navigation and marine services base for youngsters looking for a career

Maidstone's Callum faces eviction from Big Brother house

Maidstone's Callum faces eviction from Big Brother house

19 July 2013

Callum Knell, from Maidstone, could be evicted on tonight's live show

More bobbies on the Maidstone beat

More bobbies on the Maidstone beat

19 July 2013

Police shift pattern change means more officers will be out patrolling Maidstone town centre at weekends

Properties near concrete block fall 'may get warning letters'

Properties near concrete block fall 'may get warning letters'

19 July 2013

Owners on a busy street where a concrete block fell on a woman may now be sent safety letters, it's been revealed.

What's in the KM this week

What's in the KM this week

19 July 2013

A look at the stories and issues making the three editions of the Kent Messenger this week

Medway farmers struggle to keep crops alive in soaring summer temperatures

Medway farmers struggle to keep crops alive in soaring summer temperatures

18 July 2013

The soaring summer temperatures are starting to kill off crops on Medway farms.

Strictly star waltzes to Northfleet

Strictly star waltzes to Northfleet

18 July 2013

Strictly Come Dancing star Len Goodman is in Northfleet today at the Silver Song Club.

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