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Blooming colourful gardens pick up awards
05 October 2020Blooms of every hue impressed judges in the 2020 Walmer in Bloom competition and the winners have just been announced.
'Narrow escape' as car crashes into restaurant
04 October 2020Staff had a "narrow escape" after a car left the road and crashed through the front of their restaurant.
Gallery's expansion plans will reveal Grade II listed wine vaults
03 October 2020Plans for an art gallery to expand its studio to reveal Grade II listed wine vaults have received overwhelming support.
Nursery worker paralysed abroad takes first assisted steps
02 October 2020A woman left paralysed from a virus while working abroad has described feeling "overwhelmed" after taking her first assisted steps on a treadmill.
New parish office plans require 11% precept rise
02 October 2020A new office for council staff would be an investment for residents at the cost of an increase in tax, it has been warned.
£17k grant will pay for specialist beds at Martha Trust
02 October 2020A generous five-figure grant will pay for 14 new specialist beds to accommodate the needs of disabled residents living at Martha Trust.
Backlash prompts council to keep toilets open
02 October 2020Backlash from residents has prompted a town council to find extra funds to keep its public toilets open throughout the autumn.
'Don't shrug it off, go and see your doctor'
01 October 2020A mum living with incurable breast cancer is advising women not to "shrug off" abnormalities this October Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
MP wife of 'naughty Tory' paid £25k to 'tell-all'
01 October 2020After her husband was convicted of sex attacks, MP Natalie Elphicke revealed all in two articles in The Sun - for which she received payment of £25k.
Surgeon fears rise in cancer deaths due to Covid concerns
01 October 2020A Kent surgeon fears a rise in cancer deaths as shocking figures reveal there have been 4,000 fewer referrals at one hospital trust amid the pandemic.
Recycled uniform project to continue following 'huge' demand
01 October 2020A charity's uniform recycling project has been so successful, its founder has pledged to continue it throughout the year.
Teacher wins gong for commitment to pupils
01 October 2020There were socially distanced elbow bumps at a surprise tea party for a teacher who won an award for her outstanding achievements in the classroom
Channel crossings 'here for a while'
30 September 2020The top border control agency has admitted crossings will continue long-term, despite successful operations.
Boxing Day Dip cancelled
30 September 2020There will be no crazy charging across the shingle this year, with organisers blaming Covid uncertainty for having to pull a festive tradition.
Council put on the spot about motorhome parking
30 September 2020Pressure is mounting for a council to find a suitable overnight parking spot for motorhomes after residents fight to have them banned.
Your chance to win photo competition
30 September 2020The Mercury Photo Competition has returned with the winning entry to go on the front page of the popular Mercury calendar.
Runners gear up for virtual London Marathon
30 September 2020Four runners will be raising money for Martha Trust as they take part in the virtual 2020 Virgin Money London Marathon on Sunday.
Air ambulance lands at park in response to 'medical incident'
29 September 2020Emergency services were called to a park to help deal with a medical incident.
'Why didn't Kent Highways plan for cyclists?'
29 September 2020A cyclist forced to take a four-mile detour alongside 60 mph lorries due to a tollbridge closure has slammed an authority for its lack of planning.
Kent's former MPs: Where are they now?
29 September 2020Just what happened to some of the county's most high profile politicians when they stepped down from the House of Commons? We find out...
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Air ambulance lands after head-on smash between bus and car
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’Everything is being ripped out’: Pub undergoing £100k revamp
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Man found with seven bags of street drug spice in high street
