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Toilets will not be open until next year after councillors decide to re-advertise tender
01 October 2013Town councillors have today re-advertised the tender for running the toilets and shop concession on Dover seafront.
Kent buses and trains could get Oyster-style cards
30 September 2013County transport chiefs are trying out a pay-as-you-go card for buses and trains that might be rolled out across Kent and Medway.
Bitter jilted lover breaks into ex-girlfriend's home... to steal her condoms
30 September 2013A young man broke into his ex-partner's home and stole her condoms in a bid to prevent her from having sex with anyone else after he was dumped.
Sssurprise! House-warming shock as couple find python in boiler
27 September 2013A couple got the shock of their lives when they found a python wrapped around the boiler of their new home.
Doctor faces disciplinary action over smoking interview
26 September 2013A public health specialist who criticised Kent County Council's pension investments in tobacco companies is now facing disciplinary action.
'Brad Pitt? I don't know who you are...'
26 September 2013A tank veteran met superstar Brad Pitt to help him with his role in a new film after a personal invite... but admitted he had no idea who he was.
Film star Depp 'staying in Kent hotel'
26 September 2013Superstar Johnny Depp has reportedly checked into a small hotel as he prepares to start filming his new movie in the county.
Six-screen multiplex cinema is coming to Dover
25 September 2013Dover District Council has announced that a contract has been signed to bring a multiplex cinema to the town.
Ferry staff suspended over alleged breach of alcohol and drugs rules
25 September 2013Five P&O workers have been suspended and an investigation launched after allegations alcohol and drugs rules have been breached.
Petition demands action to stop congestion outside school
25 September 2013River parish councillors are presenting a 600-signature petition calling for action against motorists who cause congestion outside the village school.
Lane markings changed at roundabout after Mercury highlights dangers
25 September 2013Markings on a roundabout which caused vehicles to change lanes at the last minute have been altered after the Dover Mercury highlighted the dangers.
Choirmaster at the helm of cross channel ferries
25 September 2013Staff from P&O Ferries in Dover are among those coming under the baton of choirmaster Gareth Malone in th next series of his television programmes.
Anti-fracking campaigners claim not enough done to consult public
25 September 2013Kent County Council is facing criticism that too little has been done to consult the public over applications to explore for gas in east Kent.
Armed man to council worker: 'I'll shoot off your kneecaps'
25 September 2013A delusional man armed with a knife and crossbow frogmarched a council worker to his flat before subjecting him to a terrifying 30-minute ordeal.
Firefighters strike for first time in decade
25 September 2013Kent's first firefighter strike in a decade has come to an end after crews walked out for four hours in a row over pensions.
Filming begins in Kent for new Depp film
24 September 2013Shooting of scenes for a new film starring Hollywood heart-throb Johnny Depp is starting at Dover Castle.
Fire crew honoured for their help for car-jack victim
24 September 2013Four Dover fire-fighters who went to the aid of a motorist at the centre of an armed car-jacking incident have been given awards for their work.
Taxi driver charged over death of boy aged 13 in road crash
23 September 2013Police investigating a crash near Dover which killed a 13-year-old boy have charged a taxi driver with causing death by careless driving.
Fire crews tackle oven fire at Dover shop
23 September 2013Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus have tackled an oven fire at a shop in Dover.
Car and lorry crash at Whitfield
23 September 2013Firefighters removed the roof of a car to free a woman driver after her car was involved in a crash with a lorry at Whitfield this afternoon.
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