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District honours the fallen
15 November 2021A group of Kent towns did their bit in remembering the sacrifices of servicemen and women during events at the weekend and on Armistice Day.
MP criticised for second job following Marcus Rashford comment
12 November 2021A Kent MP has been criticised for comments over Marcus Rashford sticking to his day job, after it was revealed she has a second job.
Probe on ferry firms' deal by watchdog
12 November 2021An investigation has been launched into an agreement between two rival firms over sharing lorry space on their vessels.
Pub flushed with success following loo award
12 November 2021A Kent pub has had its toilets rated as 'platinum' by inspectors from the Loo of the Year Awards 2021.
Three missing after Channel kayak bid
12 November 2021Three people are missing after attempting to cross the Channel in a kayak.
Last respects for Mike the Bike
11 November 2021The funeral for a popular ex-Marine who later became known in his town as a bicycle repair man takes place within a fortnight.
Unique ceremony at memorial for The Few
11 November 2021An event for fallen heroes, involving a memorial torch, has taken place in England for the first time, on a clifftop.
Nearly 700 asylum seekers stopped getting to Kent
11 November 2021UK authorities have rescued or intercepted a total of 695 people on small boats in one day, with more stopped by the French.
Quarter of council resign in one week
10 November 2021Three more councillors have resigned from a town council resulting in a total of four departures in one week.
New 50mph speed limit enforced after biker's death
10 November 2021A reduced 50mph speed limit is to be introduced by Kent County Council following a fatality.
Supermarket which gives struggling families £20 worth of food for £4
10 November 2021A new food initiative aimed at feeding families struggling to afford supermarket prices will continue after a successful pilot.
Swimmer's bid to help combat sewage pollution
09 November 2021A former GB triathlete will swim the length of the White Cliffs to highlight the environmental crisis.
Protests show people are 'at last' waking up to climate crisis
09 November 2021Bonfire night served an ideal opportunity for climate change protestors to spread their message across one Kent district.
Grants available for public events
09 November 2021Organisers can apply for district council financial help for town centre occasions this year and next year.
MP backs star in menopause campaign
09 November 2021A politician has joined a Davina McCall in a move for better help for women suffering from menopause.
Woman assaulted near railway station
08 November 2021Witnesses are sought after a woman needed medical attention following an assault in or near a pub close to a railway station.
Councillor resigns over 'serious differences with leadership group’
08 November 2021A Labour councillor has resigned from Sandwich Town Council following ‘serious differences' with opposition members.
'So many people pulled together'
08 November 2021A memorial bench has been dedicated to a teenager whose battle to survive cancer inspired a huge fundraising response.
Auction will help pay for town's Christmas lights
08 November 2021A 5kg turkey, an overnight stay and a guided cathedral tour are among the lots on offer at an auction to help pay for a town's Christmas lights.
Starbucks drive-thru opens
08 November 2021Coffee fans can now enjoy a beverage at a new sit-in coffee shop with a drive thru after it opened at a business park.
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