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Bones, coins and pottery unearthed at church dig
12 March 2017A moment of respectful silence over bones uncovered in an archaeological dig have concluded a potentially “game changing” project in a Kent town
Fight for East Kent hospital services
11 March 2017Hundreds of people attended a public meeting over the future of hospital services in East Kent.
Adding power to cancer campaign
11 March 2017A fundraiser’s tour of Dungeness Power Station marked the beginning of a new partnership between Breast Cancer Now and EDF Energy.
Self-employed accuse Tories of breaking manifesto promises
08 March 2017Traders have criticised the Chancellor for increasing national insurance contributions for the self-employed, allegedly breaking a manifesto pledge.
Great news! Now you can get your Mercury even earlier
08 March 2017They say the early bird gets the worm and you'll be even more up to date with all the news, sport and what's on from today.
Cauliflower tears for farmers competing against foreign produce
08 March 2017A Kent farmer has warned that producers in the area could be wiped out if supermarkets continue to import goods from overseas.
Firms celebrate apprenticeship success
06 March 2017Businesses and young people are praising apprenticeships as a route to a career as part of National Apprenticeship Week.
Amateur hopgrowers give beer project a great start
05 March 2017A Kent hop-growing project is brewing nicely with more than 100 gardens, allotment holders, community gardens and spaces signed up.
Election expenses probe to be completed in two months
04 March 2017Kent's police chief says an investigation about Conservative election spending in South Thanet will be completed within the next two months.
Financial fears for troubled hospital Trust
02 March 2017East Kent's troubled hospital trust has been partially lifted out of special measures but bosses still have serious financial concerns.
MP's aide charged with rape
02 March 2017An aide to a Kent MP has been charged with raping a woman in the House of Commons.
Man kicked to the ground in robbery bid
02 March 2017A man was injured when he was kicked to the ground and repeatedly booted by three robbers in a cemetery.
New Leisure Centre a step closer
01 March 2017A new and improved £26m leisure centre for the district has taken one step closer to fruition
Service will remember Herald tragedy
28 February 2017Families and friends of the 193 victims of the Herald of Free Enterprise disaster will gather at a service on the 30th anniversary on Monday.
New funding prompts relaunch of mental health support group
24 February 2017The relaunch of a daytime mental health peer support group in Kent is hoped to alert more people to the service.
Dover riots - two more in prison
23 February 2017Two more men have been sentenced after a town was gripped by rioting
Reaction swings both ways to golf tournament’s return
23 February 2017Hotels may already be fully booked but some residents and businesses are sceptical about the return of The Open to Sandwich
Kent lashed by Storm Doris
23 February 2017The county is being battered by fierce gusts as Storm Doris sweeps across the country - with two bridges shut.
Black tie boost for Kelly fundraising
22 February 2017A formal-dress night has raised another £1,000 for cancer teenager Kelly Turner
Love letters inspire young film director's screenplay
22 February 2017An aspiring film director who created a short film based on his late great-grandparents’ love letters needs your votes to help him win an award.
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