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Banksy's mural and triple tragedy on the White Cliffs

Banksy's mural and triple tragedy on the White Cliffs

30 December 2017

A review of the year 2017, Dover district, from January to June.

Country park issues appeal for stolen bikes

Country park issues appeal for stolen bikes

29 December 2017

A Kent country park has released a picture showing the make and model of the bikes which were stolen during a burglary.

Millions raked in from hospital parking charges

Millions raked in from hospital parking charges

28 December 2017

Staff, visitors and patients have been forced to pay millions in parking fees at hospitals in Kent in just one year, it has emerged.

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Festive activities cancelled after country park break-in

Festive activities cancelled after country park break-in

28 December 2017

A Kent country park has been forced to cancel its festive activities after a break-in overnight.

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Health trust's secret plan to scrap 100 hospital beds

Health trust's secret plan to scrap 100 hospital beds

25 December 2017

Health chiefs have scrapped controversial cost-cutting plans to slash up to 100 beds at hospitals which are already close to capacity.

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Enjoy yourselves but stay alert

Enjoy yourselves but stay alert

23 December 2017

Police have given advice to keep thieves away during the festive holiday.

Date changes for bin collections

Date changes for bin collections

23 December 2017

Most dustcarts are coming a day later during Christmas week.

Gay priest and male model go separate ways

Gay priest and male model go separate ways

22 December 2017

A gay vicar has separated from his male model husband, who is more than 50 years younger than him, after just months married.

Firm closes after a century's trading

Firm closes after a century's trading

22 December 2017

One of a Kent town's oldest businesses, set up just after the First World War, shuts down today.

Kent criminals on the naughty list

Kent criminals on the naughty list

21 December 2017

A violent thug, bicycle thief and workplace fraudster are among those on the naughty list after appearing at Kent's magistrates courts.

Kent MP's aide cleared of rape charges

Kent MP's aide cleared of rape charges

21 December 2017

An aide to Thanet MP Craig Mackinlay has been cleared of rape and sex assault charges after a trial.

Council says sorry for lease blunder

Council says sorry for lease blunder

21 December 2017

A district council has apologised after granting a lease to a limited company instead of a trust causing a boatbuilding project to stall.

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Close call inspiration behind fire safety poem

Close call inspiration behind fire safety poem

20 December 2017

A seasonal reminder to practice fire safety – particularly with Christmas lights and candles – has been given by a poet who escaped a blaze

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Dreaming of a white Christmas?

Dreaming of a white Christmas?

19 December 2017

Meteorologists have revealed the likelihood of snow falling in Kent on Christmas Day.

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Man sent vile messages for naked teen pictures

Man sent vile messages for naked teen pictures

18 December 2017

A jobless mechanic bombarded a teenage girl with sex messages urging her to take pictures of herself.

Early present of free parking for Christmas street party

Early present of free parking for Christmas street party

16 December 2017

There will be snow today in Sandwich as well as magic, fire juggling, Rock Choir music and mulled wine at a Christmas themed street party

Miniature donkeys visit care home

Miniature donkeys visit care home

15 December 2017

It’s a calendar highlight and also a tell-tale sign of Christmas when miniature donkeys pay a visit to a Kent care home.

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MP tells rape trial aide was like his son

MP tells rape trial aide was like his son

14 December 2017

A Kent MP has told a jury he had a father and son relationship with his aide, who is accused of raping a woman in the politician's Westminster office.

Poetic tribute to former teacher

Poetic tribute to former teacher

14 December 2017

Poems written by a retired teacher will not be left unread after his wife has pledged to publish them in his memory.

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Alleged victim gave 'Tory aide rape' story to press

Alleged victim gave 'Tory aide rape' story to press

13 December 2017

A woman allegedly raped by a Tory aide in a Kent MP's Westminster office spoke to the press hours after the attack, a court heard.

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