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Christmas set to be busiest yet for foodbank

Christmas set to be busiest yet for foodbank

This year the Medway Messenger has chosen to support its local foodbank as it gets set for the busiest Christmas yet.

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Oliver spreads Christmas joy in brother's memory

Oliver spreads Christmas joy in brother's memory

A six-year-old boy has been carrying out random acts of kindness this festive season in memory of his brother.

Baby unit enjoys festive makeover

Baby unit enjoys festive makeover

What started out as a work-based fundraising drive spiralled into a thousand-pound feat for one Co-op staff member.

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'If Carlsberg did Christmas presents this would be their best ever'

'If Carlsberg did Christmas presents this would be their best ever'

A man wept with joy after being given the best Christmas present ever - the all clear from cancer.

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Kent panto stars from years gone by

Kent panto stars from years gone by

Kent has certainly seen plenty of big names tread the boards over the years. We take a look at some of the most memorable.

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Information you need to know this Christmas

Information you need to know this Christmas

Find out when your bin will be collected and when shopping centres will be opening again this Christmas.

Mum gives the greatest gift of all this Christmas

Mum gives the greatest gift of all this Christmas

A mum-of-four has given a total stranger a potentially life-saving gift this Christmas - her kidney.

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Meet the man who fills the city with sounds of Christmas

Meet the man who fills the city with sounds of Christmas

A city centre would not be the same at Christmas without the familiar, festive sound of the Salvation Army band, led by the same man for 35 years.

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Animal lover's mission to save Xmas turkeys

Animal lover's mission to save Xmas turkeys

A few lucky turkeys will spend Christmas Day alive rather than on a dinner plate thanks to the efforts of a poultry protector buying them from farms.

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Children made homeless by fire inundated with Christmas gifts

Children made homeless by fire inundated with Christmas gifts

Children who lost their Christmas presents when fire ripped through their homes have been inundated with gifts.

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Couple's joy as stolen Christmas tree replaced

Couple's joy as stolen Christmas tree replaced

A community rallied to replace a stolen Christmas tree after thieves swiped the decoration from a couple's front garden.

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Top festive films to watch this holidays

Top festive films to watch this holidays

From Bond to rom com Love Actually and Star Wars to the gritty Revenant, here's our guide to some of the top films to watch this holiday on TV.

Production company from Midlands needs a venue for free panto

Production company from Midlands needs a venue for free panto

The search is on to find a venue willing to open its doors for a free panto to cheer up disappointed families.

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Free tickets for panto offered to disappointed Snow White ticket-holders

Free tickets for panto offered to disappointed Snow White ticket-holders

A panto company has offered free tickets to cheer up families left disappointed after the closure of Snow White.

Twelve treats to take you to New Year

Twelve treats to take you to New Year

From circus excitement to a steamy weekend, there's loads going on across the county to take you through to the New Year. Here's our guide:

Dare to try a Boxing Day dip?

Dare to try a Boxing Day dip?

Dive in - or just go and watch the spectacle - as Kent towns stage Boxing Day dips this year.

Step out this winter with these walks

Step out this winter with these walks

Want to burn off those pre or post Christmas calories? Try our guide to some winter walks across the county.

Busy mum gets Christmas surprise from kmfm

Busy mum gets Christmas surprise from kmfm

A mum-of-four who devotes her time to helping others has received a special Christmas present.

Sweet singing in the choir

Sweet singing in the choir

Get your carol on this weekend with some festive services across the county.

Uni security officer gets surprise Christmas call

Uni security officer gets surprise Christmas call

A security officer known as 'Mummy Kik' has received the latest present from kmfm's Make Someone's Christmas.

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