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'Very high' levels of air pollution plagues east Kent
10 April 2015People with respiratory problems may be affected by dangerous levels of air pollution in east Kent today.
Secretary of State addresses lorry issues
09 April 2015The Secretary of State for Transport, Patrick McLoughin, has addressed lorry issues in Sandwich after a visit last week.
Sandwich named runner-up in best market towns
09 April 2015Sandwich has been named number two in the top nine market towns in the country.
Fears of a cut in number of sexual health nurses
08 April 2015Fears have been raised by the leader of a youth centre in Sandwich over possible changes to sexual health services in Kent.
Council reject application for new porch
08 April 2015Objections have been raised to an extension in Sandwich after plans were first submitted as a porch.
Council clamp down on littering offences
06 April 2015Three people have been prosecuted for littering offences as Dover District Council continues to clamp down on the issue
Leaked documents reveal staff cuts
03 April 2015Five members of staff are being made redundant at Sandwich Technology School, documents leaked to the Mercury have revealed.
Jobs surge as firm plants new orchard
02 April 2015An apple and pear producer is looking for 500 full time workers for this year's harvest, having planted the largest pear orchard in Kent for decades.
‘Litter problem will be election issue’
01 April 2015Charlie Elphicke has joined a Deal couple in their campaign to fight against the “totally unacceptable” issue of litter in Kent.
A weekend of beer, bakes and blues
31 March 2015There's a feast of food and drink events lined up for Easter across the county - with two of the biggest taking place in Thanet
New country park ‘would boost tourism and firms’
29 March 2015A presentation on the Betteshanger Sustainable Park project was given to Deal Town Council in a bid to gain its support
Walmer lifeboat rescues dingy
28 March 2015Walmer lifeboat rescues a dingy in busy shipping lanes near Dover
Action taken over lorries
27 March 2015Action is being taken on traffic issues in Sandwich after a lorry became stuck in the town for 15 hours.
Magna Carta will return to Sandwich in autumn
26 March 2015The first step has been made in bringing the Magna Carta back to the people of Sandwich and boosting tourism for the town.
New international tax boss
26 March 2015An accountants has hired an international tax structuring expert to head its corporate dealings.
Venomtech will appear on BBC Four
25 March 2015A company which sells venom to drugs research firms will be featured in a programme aired on BBC Four tonight.
Bogus 'water board' men target elderly
25 March 2015Two men claiming to be from the water board have been gaining access to homes in the Dover district claiming there has been leak.
Enough is enough: couple demand action on litter
25 March 2015A couple from Deal are campaigning to combat the problem of litter in Kent, which they say is “totally unacceptable” and “impossible to ignore”.
Enterprise Zone could be extended to airport site
25 March 2015A government policy which gives tax breaks to companies in certain areas could be extended to the former Manston airport site.
"Bespoke" library services
24 March 2015Residents in Sandwich have been told a charitable trust would enable libraries to get rid of “one size fits all” policies.
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