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Ukip councillor apologises for 'anyone but a Muslim' remark

Ukip councillor apologises for 'anyone but a Muslim' remark

A Ukip councillor in Thanet has apologised after saying voters in London should elect "anyone but a Muslim" in Mayoral race

Boy battling leukaemia wants to help others too

Boy battling leukaemia wants to help others too

A selfless schoolboy is determined to help poorly youngsters - despite undergoing gruelling treatment for leukaemia himself.

Garden to remember loved ones who died too soon

Garden to remember loved ones who died too soon

A group of mums who have lost loved ones are creating a seafront memorial garden for the bereaved to remember those who "died before their time".

Princess: 'My life is like Darling Buds and Downton Abbey'

Princess: 'My life is like Darling Buds and Downton Abbey'

Did you know a Russian princess lives here in Kent? Olga Romanoff is to reveal secrets of the palace and explore her family tree in a tell-all book.

Storm Katie blows in with 70mph gales causing travel delays and power failures

Storm Katie blows in with 70mph gales causing travel delays and power failures

Gales have left a trail of havoc with numerous trees down and thousands without electricity.

Three 'missing' children found by police helicopter

Three 'missing' children found by police helicopter

Three "wet and cold" children have been found in a field in Sandwich after getting lost

Trail of damage left in the wake of Storm Katie

Trail of damage left in the wake of Storm Katie

Calm is beginning to return to the county after the Bank Holiday battering - but now comes the clearing up operation.

Woman hurt in house fire

Woman hurt in house fire

A woman suffered from burns and was treated for breathing smoke during a fire at a terraced house.

Storm Katie set to tear through county

Storm Katie set to tear through county

The Met Office has upgraded its severe weather warning for strong winds and heavy rain ahead of the arrival of Storm Katie.

Tragic Connor's parents mark his birthday

Tragic Connor's parents mark his birthday

The parents of a boy who died after being swept out to sea have thanked well-wishers for their support on what would have been his 10th birthday.

Why Paul's paintings are so full of rubbish

Why Paul's paintings are so full of rubbish

An artist has painted Medway's picturesque landscapes - but included the reality of dumped shopping trolleys and litter to highlight the problem.

Work starts on £8m trade park

Work starts on £8m trade park

Work has started on a multi-million pounds trade park... but the owners are keeping the new retailers a mystery.

Happy Easter!

Happy Easter!

The Messenger wishes all our readers and advertisers a happy Easter - don't forget Thursday's paper for all the wonderful pictures from this weekend.

Reaching out to help people cope with the added stress

Reaching out to help people cope with the added stress

New therapy and exercise classes are helping boost the physical and psychological strength of people who are terminally ill.

Jack’s pride as he is given top honour for part in D-Day

Jack’s pride as he is given top honour for part in D-Day

A Gravesend man has been awarded France’s highest honour for his part in towing a floating harbour to Normandy’s war-torn coast on D-Day.

Two people rescued after house fire

Two people rescued after house fire

Firefighters led a man and a woman to safety after a blaze in a bedroom.

Listener grabs a grand

Listener grabs a grand

Kmfm listener Sarah is set for a great trip to Holland after bagging £1,000 in a competition.

Boy's head shave to support brave cousin with cancer

Boy's head shave to support brave cousin with cancer

A 10-year-old boy is shaving his head as a show of solidarity to his cousin, who lost his hair while undergoing cancer treatment.

Row over 'split down the middle' seafront home

Row over 'split down the middle' seafront home

An 89-year-old has been caught up in an extraordinary legal battle - which has seen his seafront home split in half.

TV's Ross Kemp opens superstore

TV's Ross Kemp opens superstore

Returning EastEnders tough guy and award-winning investigative journalist Ross Kemp has opened a new Kent superstore.

Warning as strong winds lash Kent

Warning as strong winds lash Kent

A severe weather warning for strong winds has been issued, as Kent is battered by a swathe of gusts and heavy rain.

Grenade and catapult claims unfounded

Grenade and catapult claims unfounded

Reports that a grenade had been let off in Aylesham are unfounded, police have confirmed.

40 dogs and cats seized after raid on house

40 dogs and cats seized after raid on house

Police and RSPCA officers raided a property over animal welfare concerns and have launched an investigation after removing dogs, cats and a parrot.

People left without water

People left without water

Suspected main burst: Southern Water investigate leak after complaints of low water pressure.

Eurostar delays

Eurostar delays

There is disruption on all Eurostar trains into Kent because of a track fault in France.

The Friday News Quiz

The Friday News Quiz

What unusual object did Kent artist Tracey Emin marry this week? And can you name the creepy creature spotted on a roof? Take our weekly news quiz.

Police release man held over pensioner's death

Police release man held over pensioner's death

A man arrested during a police murder investigation into the death of Roy Blackman has been released on bail.

Hatched today - new Dinosaur Park

Hatched today - new Dinosaur Park

Port Lympne's eagerly-anticipated new dinosaur attraction is now open.

Kent walk first in UK to be captured on Google Trekker

Kent walk first in UK to be captured on Google Trekker

People can now enjoy this famous Kent trail virtually as it becomes the UK's first to be captured using Google's Street View-style Trekker.

Off-duty firefighter saves neighbour from blaze

Off-duty firefighter saves neighbour from blaze

An off-duty firefighter has been hailed a hero after rescuing a pensioner from his burning house.

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