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Inquiry may force closure of dog-boarding business
09 December 2014A dog lover from Worth may be forced to give up her business if planning permission is once again refused at a public inquiry on Wednesday.
Family speak of loss after Al-Qaeda kill Luke
08 December 2014The Kentish family of a British-born journalist, killed by Yemeni Al-Qaeda militants in a failed US rescue bid, have spoken of their loss.
Council suspends parking fees in run-up to Christmas
06 December 2014Residents can head into town and park their cars for free today as part of a national Small Business Saturday initiative.
Driver says thanks to people who helped him after crash
06 December 2014A man who could have drowned after his car plunged into a dyke on the Deal to Sandwich Road has thanked the people who helped him.
Chin chin! Gogglebox stars welcome Farage
05 December 2014Steph and Dom from hit programme Gogglebox welcomed Ukip's Nigel Farage to their Kent home for a drinking session ahead of filming for a TV special.
Investment to improve flood defences in district
04 December 2014The government has announced millions of pounds of funding for flood defences in the Dover district.
Flood-risk trees face axe
03 December 2014Trees that hamper the flow of water along the Great Stour will be removed or pruned by the Environment Agency.
Gills snap up young footballer
03 December 2014A nine-year-old footballer from Deal is living every young boy’s dream after being signed to Gillingham Football Club
KCC: 'Manston unlikely to be an airport again'
02 December 2014Kent County Council leader Cllr Paul Carter says the new owners of Manston have exciting plans to redevelop site - but not as an airport.
East Kent Railway Trust land £50,000 bonus prize grant
02 December 2014After missing out on a grant from the Big Lottery and The People's Millions, the trust was elated to win the bonus prize for the same amount
Fantastic 'taches on show for Movember
30 November 2014Fundraisers across the county celebrate the culmination of their top lip topiary today as Movember draws to end.
Give hope to guinea pigs this Christmas
30 November 2014Spare a thought to all the unwanted guinea pigs at April Lodge Guinea Pig Rescue in Eastry, this Christmas
Sandwich Technology students eager to help battle cancer
29 November 2014Pupils at Sandwich Technology School have jumped at the chance to raise cash for Breakthrough Breast Cancer, after an inspirational assembly
Leaked document reveals new fracking proposals in Tilmanstone
28 November 2014A letter revealing controversial plans for exploratory drilling in Tilmanstone has been leaked to a member of East Kent Against Fracking
Council supports school rebuild proposal
28 November 2014Plans to demolish a building and build a replacement two-storey science block at a technology school have taken a step closer to being agreed.
It’s safe to cycle again as potholes are repaired
27 November 2014Despairing cyclists using Golf Road between North Deal and Sandwich need fear the route no longer now that resurfacing work has started.
Discovery Park secures 100th tenant
26 November 2014An American company that manufactures sensors worn by asthma sufferers is the latest tenant to join Discovery Park - creating 20 more jobs.
Pie, ale and music at new restaurant
25 November 2014Pie, ale and music has become a regular attraction at a new Sandwich restaurant called the Hop & Huffkin.
Railway needs vote for steam and training cash
24 November 2014East Kent Railway Trust said £50,000 People's Millions cash would be life changing for the charity which was part of a televised vote yesterday
Station names put Roy on right track for his first novel
21 November 2014The inspiration from train station names on a map were used in later life by Roy Chisholm, in his first book which he published aged 87.
