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Pictured: Downey Jr filming new Avengers movie in Kent

Pictured: Downey Jr filming new Avengers movie in Kent

Hollywood A-lister Robert Downey Jr has been spotted shooting a new Avengers film in Kent along with a host of other stars.

Aycliffe set to get brand new play park

Aycliffe set to get brand new play park

The council has agreed to invest in a new play area for Aycliffe residents.

Swindling loan agent caught... by own loan

Swindling loan agent caught... by own loan

A loan agent who stole thousands from her bosses was caught years later... when she applied to them for a loan.

Missing man found in Dover

Missing man found in Dover

A 37-year-old deemed to be at "high risk" was found in Dover last night after he was reported missing about seven hours earlier.

Police investigate criminal damage to Scout hut

Police investigate criminal damage to Scout hut

A group of three teenagers allegedly threw stones at a Scout hut in Minnis Lane on June 7, which has since probed a police investigation.

Sue’s selling her seafood stall

Sue’s selling her seafood stall

Sue’s Seafood stall, located on the harbour is up for sale, and only to a Dover buyer, the Mercury can reveal.

DTIZ petitioners invited to unite at coffee meeting

DTIZ petitioners invited to unite at coffee meeting

DTIZ petitioners have been invited to a coffee meeting in Dover tomorrow to create a united front and encourage more people to come on-board.

Sterling set for Dover return

Sterling set for Dover return

Dover manager Chris Kinnear is set to bring defender Tyrone Sterling back to Crabble from relegated Dartford. Sterling played for Whites in 2012-13.

College links up with race track

College links up with race track

East Kent College has linked up with Lydden Hill race circuit to ensure students get a better educational experience.

Dover in safe hands with Walker

Dover in safe hands with Walker

Dover goalkeeper Mitch Walker can be excused for giving his talented hands a well earned rest. It has been a long, hard season for the 22-year-old.

Woman badly injured after being hit by car near crossing

Woman badly injured after being hit by car near crossing

A woman has been taken to hospital with serious injuries after being struck by a car on a busy road.

Extended Aldi store to reopen

Extended Aldi store to reopen

The Cherry Tree Avenue has opened its doors and has created 15 more job opportunities to cope with its expansion.

'Oxfam playing politics over poverty campaign'

'Oxfam playing politics over poverty campaign'

A Kent MP has joined criticism of an Oxfam poverty campaign, saying it represents a political attack.

Teens rescued after getting cut off by tide

Teens rescued after getting cut off by tide

Four teenagers have been rescued after getting cut off by the tide.

A20 gridlocked after two vehicle smash

A20 gridlocked after two vehicle smash

A collision between a car and a lorry caused traffic tail backs as far as Samphire Hoe on Monday evening.

Couple sentenced over drug smuggling at Port of Dover

Couple sentenced over drug smuggling at Port of Dover

Around two and a half kilos of Cocaine worth £234,000 was seized from a couple after they attempted to smuggle it through the Port of Dover.

Lorry driver found dead on P&O ferry

Lorry driver found dead on P&O ferry

P&O cross-Channel crossings have been cancelled after an HGV driver died from a suspected heart attack on a ferry.

Lucky escapes after VW Transporter tips onto side

Lucky escapes after VW Transporter tips onto side

The passengers of a Volkswagen Transporter were left unhurt after the vehicle tipped onto its side on the A258.

'To see White Cliffs was like a miracle'

'To see White Cliffs was like a miracle'

The White Cliffs of Dover were a symbol of hope and salvation for former war veteran Harry Garrett, who has expressed his feelings through poetry.

Mongolian asylum seeker still in the hands of the police

Mongolian asylum seeker still in the hands of the police

A Mongolian asylum seeker, who was rescued from a blue rubber dinghy by Dover Lifeboat on Friday is thought to still be in police custody.

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