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Office auction is end of era for Mercury newspaper

Office auction is end of era for Mercury newspaper

For decades its rooms have been a news hub for the Deal area, but next week the Mercury newspaper's office goes under the hammer, marking a new era

In memory of Liam

In memory of Liam

A bench has been placed in time for the first anniversary of the accidental death of a 14-year-old boy.

Making sure walkers continue to feel welcome

Making sure walkers continue to feel welcome

Walkers have always flocked to Deal - more so since it gained Walkers are Welcome status. Now a steering group is working to make sure that continues

On-site testing identifies more cases at Salad factory

On-site testing identifies more cases at Salad factory

A food factory where two workers died after testing positive for Covid has found another 46 employees have the virus during on-site testing measures

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Boxing club's new home is a knock-out

Boxing club's new home is a knock-out

A thriving boxing and fitness gym can continue to go from strength to strength now it has moved to a new venue

Timeball Tower gets £80k boost for repairs

Timeball Tower gets £80k boost for repairs

An iconic maritime landmark will be given £80,000 to repair its time mechanism which has told men at sea the time for more than a century

Don't miss out - pick up your free calendar

Don't miss out - pick up your free calendar

Did you miss getting your Free Mercury calendar last week? No problem! Here's where you can pick one up...

No answers for family of man, 26, found dead in home

No answers for family of man, 26, found dead in home

A coroner was unable to determine the cause of death of a young man who was found dead in his home weeks after he'd last been seen.

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'Beautiful' vigil remembers 'true gent' Poundland worker Daren

'Beautiful' vigil remembers 'true gent' Poundland worker Daren

Candles were lovingly laid out to spell the name of a treasured shop worker who died suddenly

Vase win right up there for Del

Vase win right up there for Del

Manager Derek Hares says Deal Town’s FA Vase second-round win at Saltdean is right up there with the best results they’ve had.

Santa really does save Christmas... with virtual panto

Santa really does save Christmas... with virtual panto

A panto that was cancelled because of Tier 3 restrictions can now be watched from the comfort of your home.

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Why are we playing?

Why are we playing?

Deal manager Derek Hares has questioned why this weekend’s FA Vase matches are going ahead.

'I'm honestly scared to go to work at the moment...'

'I'm honestly scared to go to work at the moment...'

A union demands workers get sick pay at a salad factory if they catch Covid while staff say they are scared to go to work after two people died.

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Second Covid death linked with salad factory

Second Covid death linked with salad factory

A second worker from a Covid-hit factory is reported to have died as the business prepares for on-site testing next week.

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Fundraising campaign to bridge £6k donation shortfall for Guide Dogs branch

Fundraising campaign to bridge £6k donation shortfall for Guide Dogs branch

Volunteers who have seen a decline in funds through the pandemic are hoping readers will back their 12 Guide Dogs of Christmas campaign

Fun and informative history talks to go live online

Fun and informative history talks to go live online

A history group that has already made a name for itself at its community workshops will hold online talks about east Kent's colourful past

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Missing man found

Missing man found

A man reported missing has now been traced, police now report.

Council's woodland 'counter plan' to stop new homes development

Council's woodland 'counter plan' to stop new homes development

Land that has failed go get planning permission for 100 new homes has attracted the interest of a council that wants to create a community woodland

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Tier 3 casts 'limbo' frustration on theatre

Tier 3 casts 'limbo' frustration on theatre

New Covid restrictions are just another blow for a theatre that was working on a festive filled December schedule that now can't happen

'It’s amazing to win an award for simply doing what you love...'

'It’s amazing to win an award for simply doing what you love...'

A teacher was told on live TV that she's won a top award after being talent spotted when she was a teaching assistant

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