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A sproutacular record attempt

A sproutacular record attempt

17 December 2018

Staff at a vegetable firm will try to break the world record for the most Brussels sprouts eaten in one minute.

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Migrants' memorial for those who perished

Migrants' memorial for those who perished

17 December 2018

A stone for those who died trying to reach the UK has been inaugurated.

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Having a wookie merry Christmas

Having a wookie merry Christmas

14 December 2018

Move over Father Christmas! Furry Star Wars favourite Chewbacca was the main festive attraction in a town today.

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'Long haul for port if no-deal Brexit'

'Long haul for port if no-deal Brexit'

06 December 2018

The Chancellor has warned of years of infrastructure work for a Kent port if the UK crashes out of the EU.

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School celebrates pupils' achievements

School celebrates pupils' achievements

06 December 2018

Outstanding exam results, sporting achievements and a sterling contribution to school life have been celebrated at a school's awards ceremony

Broad brush

Broad brush

06 December 2018

Operation Clean Sweep, a mass community safety effort, took place in a town centre.

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Cash boost for Sands legal fight

Cash boost for Sands legal fight

05 December 2018

Campaigners fighting plans to stop shifting sands been dredged have got a council grant.

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Megger change for company

Megger change for company

05 December 2018

Engineering firm Megger has been given the go-ahead for a multi-million pound transformation at its base.

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Oasis for those fleeing violent partners

Oasis for those fleeing violent partners

04 December 2018

A domestic abuse group held its first annual meeting in a town it expanded to.

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Complete control

Complete control

03 December 2018

Topper Headon has long shunned drugs and is free of the strain of his Clash days.

Doctors say: ‘Fate of city hospital is in our hands’

Doctors say: ‘Fate of city hospital is in our hands’

03 December 2018

Leading doctors say radical changes to healthcare in Kent will not be decided by a referendum like Brexit.

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New look town square

New look town square

30 November 2018

Locals can give their views on planned town centre improvements.

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Town's VIPs to turn on lights

Town's VIPs to turn on lights

30 November 2018

Unsung heroes from a Kent town have been selected to switch on their Christmas lights.

Rubbish cleaned off county's beaches

Rubbish cleaned off county's beaches

29 November 2018

More than 15,000 items of litter were collected off 15 of the county's beaches as part of a major clean-up operation.

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Family-run village shop shortlisted for two gongs

Family-run village shop shortlisted for two gongs

28 November 2018

A family business where even the owners' four-year-old granddaughter does her bit has been shortlisted for two awards.

New leader

New leader

26 November 2018

A council's Labour group has a new head after the predecessor dramatically walked out.

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Children's attractions at new centre

Children's attractions at new centre

26 November 2018

Two major inflatables are among the the features at a new leisure centre.

Second album by top choir

Second album by top choir

26 November 2018

Singers have an album of Christmas songs - recorded during the heatwave.

Hundreds of caravans on unauthorised sites

Hundreds of caravans on unauthorised sites

23 November 2018

There are almost 300 caravans on Kent sites which did not have the required planning permission, new figures say.

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Leisure centre's plea for new trustees

Leisure centre's plea for new trustees

21 November 2018

An infusion of new energy is sought on a board of trustees to help deliver a health and fitness service for future generations.

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