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More police jobs could be on line
19 June 2013Hundreds more Kent Police officers could lose their jobs under public sector cuts, the county's crime commissioner has warned today.
Vandals damage replica Bronze Age boat
19 June 2013A replica Bronze Age boat made using traditional tools has been moved to a secure location after it was attacked by vandals in Dover.
Dramatic moment lightning strikes off Kent
19 June 2013This is the spectacular sight of lightning striking off the shores of Kent this morning... ahead of what's predicted as the hottest day of the year.
Kent crashes out of culture contest
19 June 2013East Kent's bid to be crowned UK City of Culture 2017 has failed, with the area not making a shortlist announced today.
Firm fined more than £250k after worker's 'tragic' skylight death plunge
18 June 2013A spirits firm has been ordered to pay more than £250,000 after a worker plunged to his death in a 'sickening' warehouse fall.
Supercars head for Dover this weekend en route to Le Mans
18 June 2013Car enthusiasts should watch out for some of the most exotic supercars on the planet heading for Dover docks this weekend as they head for Le Mans.
Charity events mark store's 25th anniversary
17 June 2013Staff at Tesco’s store at Whitfield are celebrating its 25th anniversary this weekend with a range of activities which charity fund-raising.
Drinkers and drug addicts will be targeted, says police chief
17 June 2013Dover’s new police chief says his officers will target the areas where they are most needed to deal with problems caused by alcohol and drug abuse.
Jail for bungling armed raiders
17 June 2013Two members of a team branded the Fraggle Rock gang for a bungled raid on a jewellers have today been locked up for a total of 17 years.
Neil Stuke backing Father's Day campaign
15 June 2013A new film due to be broadcast tomorrow (Sunday) to raise awareness of prostate cancer stars Deal's homegrown talent Neil Stuke
Police officer injured in road smash
15 June 2013Kent Police are appealing for witnesses after a serious road smash when an officer was injured.
Missing girl found in London, man arrested
14 June 2013An alert at the port of Dover for a 14-year-old girl who was missing from Doncaster has been called off after she was found in London.
Government may decide redevelopment plan
14 June 2013A public inquiry may be held into the plans to build on an historic site in Dover, which councillors approved last night.
This week's Dover Mercury
12 June 2013MP Charlie Elphicke calls for more severe action to be taken against human traffickers after eight illegal immigrants were rescued from the Channel.
KCC ditches companies... at £190k loss
12 June 2013The plug has been pulled on a string of trading companies set up to make money for Kent County Council - at a £191,000 loss.
Council's wind turbine "too expensive" to keep
12 June 2013The wind turbine at the district council offices at Whitfield, fitted in 2007, is to be scrapped.
Dad's drugs in home he shares with boy, 9
12 June 2013A father has been given a last-chance warning after admitting having drugs worth up to £12,000 in the home he shares with his nine-year-old son.
MP calls for halt to "evil trade"
11 June 2013MP Charlie Elphicke is calling for severe action to be taken against human traffickers after eight illegal immigrants were rescued from the Channel.
Criminals hit hard by cash seizures
11 June 2013The largest amount of cash seized from criminals in Kent during the past 10 years was at Dover, it has been revealed this week.
Italian market planned for Dover
11 June 2013A four-day Italian market will be held in Dover this summer. It is being planned by the Town Team which already runs a Tuesday market in the town.
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