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Government wins backing, but two Kent MPs vote against air strikes
02 December 2015Two Kent MPs have voted against military action in Syria but the government has wons backing for air strikes.
Services for child asylum seekers at breaking point
02 December 2015The influx of unaccompanied children seeking asylum in Kent has pushed the county's social services to breaking point.
Alleged arsonist 'started £5m store blaze out of boredom'
02 December 2015The trial of an alleged arsonist accused of starting a huge shop blaze which caused £5m in damage has heard he may have done it "out of boredom".
'Santa's sleigh' visible on Xmas Eve
01 December 2015A bright light travelling over the UK will be visible the night before Christmas
Appeal for flood wardens ahead of wet winter
01 December 2015Nearly two years on from flooding which devastated parts of Kent, a group of flood wardens are appealing for more volunteers.
Storage firm out in the cold
30 November 2015A family-owned cold storage builder watched operating profits melt by nearly £1 million last year as margins were squeezed.
Huge fire at garage on A20
29 November 2015The A20 is currently shut while firefighters deal with a large fire
Chimney blaze prompts warning
29 November 2015Firefighters used a fog spike to extinguish flames in a house's chimney.
Car plunges into tree
28 November 2015A man had to be cut free by firefighters after his vehicle hit a tree.
Elderly pedestrian killed in road crash named
28 November 2015Police are appealing for witnesses to an accident in which a pedestrian was killed yesterday.
Appeal to help animal sanctuary after owner's accident
27 November 2015A fundraising appeal has been set up to help an animal sanctuary boss who is in a critical condition in hospital.
The Friday News Quiz
27 November 2015Why was a school closed this week, and what do campaigners want Canterbury West station to be renamed? Take the Friday News Quiz...
Young father's death remains a mystery
26 November 2015The death of a young father who was found lying in the middle of a busy road remains a mystery.
Dementia awareness group gains members
26 November 2015A dementia awareness group is celebrating success after increasing its numbers through a campaign.
Warning as tumble dryers are recalled due to fire risk
25 November 2015Have you bought a tumble dryer in the past 11 years? It could pose a threat to your home, as thousands are recalled due to a risk of catching fire.
Man jailed for driving offences
25 November 2015A man has been jailed and banned from the roads for several years after being caught driving over the limit and while disqualified.
Government's £250m fund to solve Operation Stack
25 November 2015Chancellor George Osborne has revealed new measures to tackle the problems caused on Kent's roads by Operation Stack.
Kent mother opens new shop with help from Olympic athlete
25 November 2015A Kent mum has opened a French-themed shop after receiving a helping hand from Dame Kelly Holmes.
Dozens of arrests made in police campaign
23 November 2015Officers have arrested dozens of people since a campaign against burglary in west Kent began.
Caring breast cancer nurse is our Hospital Hero
23 November 2015A nurse who provides care, compassion and help to terminally ill patients has triumphed as the Kent Messenger's Hospital Hero.
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