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Ten new dog bag dispensers

Ten new dog bag dispensers

30 June 2021

There are now a total 25 stations providing bags to pick up dog mess, with all locations listed here.

Aquapark and watersports lake given the go ahead

Aquapark and watersports lake given the go ahead

29 June 2021

Plans to build a water park on a field may have divided opinion in the community but developers won permission.

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'Deafening diggers and dust is driving us up the wall'

'Deafening diggers and dust is driving us up the wall'

27 June 2021

Residents living next to a building site have no respite from the noise and mess where developers are using the site on Sundays and public holidays.

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'I rubbed his tiny little hand, willing warmth and life back into it'

'I rubbed his tiny little hand, willing warmth and life back into it'

26 June 2021

A grief-stricken mother has written a heartbreaking blog about the death of her baby and how she and her husband coped in the aftermath.

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These stunning pictures showcase the best of Dover - and they're taken by kids!

These stunning pictures showcase the best of Dover - and they're taken by kids!

25 June 2021

Young photographers have been out and about in the district taking pictures of what makes them proud of where they live - here's the result.

Heritage harbour status awarded to medieval port

Heritage harbour status awarded to medieval port

24 June 2021

With a history spanning back to medieval times and being a founding Cinque Port, this harbour has earned itself a prestigious title.

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Helicopter lands to launch Lifejacket Library in memory of Lucas

Helicopter lands to launch Lifejacket Library in memory of Lucas

23 June 2021

A six year-old boy who drowned in a river has left a lifesaving legacy as his dad launched a lifejacket library scheme at his school.

Show homes the next step in progress

Show homes the next step in progress

22 June 2021

Two three bedroomed houses are available for public viewing as a development of 264 homes presses on.

Time is running out to apply to stay

Time is running out to apply to stay

22 June 2021

European citizens living in Kent have just over a week left to apply to stay in Britain with full rights after Brexit.

Helicopter dismantles huge old pylons in the air

Helicopter dismantles huge old pylons in the air

22 June 2021

A helicopter moved old pylons through the sky for the final stages of a project that passes high voltage electricity between Kent and Belgium.

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Decision time for aqua park

Decision time for aqua park

21 June 2021

District councillors will this week vote on whether to give planning permission for a water sports and inflatable aqua park.

Will council say 'I do' to wedding venue?

Will council say 'I do' to wedding venue?

21 June 2021

The owners of an 18th century property have applied to hold 30 weddings there a year.

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Face masks - the new litter

Face masks - the new litter

21 June 2021

Discarded face masks have become increasingly common during the pandemic and one group of volunteers found 117 during a rubbish clear-up.

Image released over plane wreckage theft

Image released over plane wreckage theft

20 June 2021

Police have released an image of a man they want to speak to following a reported theft of items from a protected aeroplane wreckage.

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Kids picture competition dazzles Countryfile's Richard Taylor-Jones

Kids picture competition dazzles Countryfile's Richard Taylor-Jones

16 June 2021

Lockdown brought about a reconnection with nature for these kids who took part in a picture competition which wowed a wildlife TV personality.

Early appeal for cash for Christmas lights upgrades

Early appeal for cash for Christmas lights upgrades

16 June 2021

It might only be June, but replacement work starts in September and cash is needed to provide more efficient lights for the festive display.

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Bags of effort from litter pickers

Bags of effort from litter pickers

15 June 2021

Volunteers filled almost 100 bin liners during a two-week litter pick as part of the Great British Spring Clean.

Campaigners protest arms company

Campaigners protest arms company

12 June 2021

Protests have been held in a town centre and outside the factory of an arms company with ties to the Israeli military.

Hearts go on for Tisean

Hearts go on for Tisean

12 June 2021

A school student has won in a music contest after singing Celine Dion's theme number from the film Titanic.

Lifesaving legacy of tragic Lucas

Lifesaving legacy of tragic Lucas

11 June 2021

The father of a six-year-old boy who drowned has helped launch a life jacket scheme for schools in his son's memory.

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