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Metal detector finds huge saxon haul
22 February 2014A group of artefact hunters are celebrating after Anglo-Saxon jewellery worth more than £40,000 was found near a main road.
Indonesian boy is recovering in Walmer after life saving operation
22 February 2014John Scott from Indonesia has undergone a life saving operation thanks to the charity Willing and Abel, set up by a former Sir Roger Manwood's pupil.
Driver denies causing death crash which killed boy, 13
21 February 2014A taxi driver faces a trial after denying causing the death of a 13-year-old rugby-loving schoolboy in a crash.
Deal girl competes to become The Face Of The Globe
21 February 2014Deal girl Kerys Squire has been selected as a finalist in the international beauty pageant Face Of The Globe.
Dover man finds flaw in off-peak rail offer
21 February 2014Rail campaigner, Alan Sencicle, has vowed not to relax until Southeastern implement cheaper fares connecting London to the east Kent corner.
Environment Agency is working on funding sea defences in Kingsdown
21 February 2014The Environment Agency has allocated £1.5 million of funding to repair Kingsdown’s battered coastline but requires more funding to reach the target.
Owner’s distress as dog launches attack
21 February 2014Calls have been made for dog owners to control their animals after a Jack Russell was attacked by another dog.
Police investigate a spate of car vandalism in Sandwich
21 February 2014Kent Police is appealing for information after eight cars were vandalised across Sandwich on Monday night.
Store plans face strong opposition
20 February 2014Plans for a Waitrose store on Dover Road in Sandwich have been recommended for refusal by the town council.
Army is called in to aid severe flooding in Eastry
20 February 2014The army has been called in to aid the flooded village of Eastry as army vehicles were spotted driving down Brook Street.
Family's hospital fury
20 February 2014Siblings will sue the NHS over hospital blunders that include sending their terminally mum home with injectable morphine - without dosage guidance
Heartache inspires Andy in gruelling marathon bid
20 February 2014Andy Warman is sizing up hills and hitting the streets on long distance runs to support Bliss, the premature baby charity that helped his sister.
Passion of teen retailer secures planners’ U-turn
20 February 2014A young entrepreneur has won her appeal and been granted planning permission for her business in Sandwich.
Top stories in this week's East Kent Mercury and Dover Mercury
19 February 2014Some of the top stories and features in this week's East Kent Mercury and Dover Mercury - super value at only 95p.
Concern over lack of police presence in Sandwich
19 February 2014Kent's Police and Crime Commissioner Ann Barnes is being urged to address a lack of policing in Sandwich.
Tonight's the night for Gentlemen of Few
19 February 2014East Kent band Gentlemen of Few are heading to London’s Royal Albert Hall for tonight's final of the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards.
Man accused of shop worker stabbing sent to mental health unit
18 February 2014A man charged with knifing a 21-year-old woman in the back at a shop has been transferred to a mental hospital while psychiatric reports are prepared.
Allstars band back in action
17 February 2014Former Royal Marine musicians will perform next month at the Winter Gardens in Margate, marking 25 years of the annual event
Politicians get rattled over 'baby tax'
17 February 2014Two contenders for the Dover and Deal parliamentary seat are at loggerheads over plans to increase maternity pay.
Kingsdown actor Patrick takes unexpected lead in London show
16 February 2014Kingsdown understudy Patrick Cremin is standing in as the lead male in Fortune's Fool at the Old Vic Theatre.
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