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First pictures of revamped and extended village pub

19 October 2020
First pictures of revamped and extended village pub

Locals have supped their first pints in a village's only pub after a two-month refit turned into an eight-month closure because of Covid-19.

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Support for Astor Theatre through film nights

16 October 2020
Support for Astor Theatre through film nights

A theatre, recovering from its latest financial set back urges people to support its socially distanced film nights

Bella Italia to open at Leaf hotel

16 October 2020
Bella Italia to open at Leaf hotel

An Italian restaurant chain is to open its doors on Monday at a popular Dover hotel.

Bungling burglar now jailed for drug dealing

16 October 2020
Bungling burglar now jailed for drug dealing

A man with a history of burglaries and theft has been jailed for dealing cocaine and heroin

Soldier climbs 6342 floors in 24-hour endurance challenge

16 October 2020
Soldier climbs 6342 floors in 24-hour endurance challenge

When the going gets tough for servicemen a charity is there to help, that's why Simon Irving was determined to finish his hardest endurance challenge

P&O targets shore staff in latest redundancies

15 October 2020
P&O targets shore staff in latest redundancies

Shore-side workers for P&O have today learned jobs are at threat and 36 sea-going roles are under review despite the firm already cutting 1100 jobs

Threat of more redundancies at P&O Ferries

15 October 2020
Threat of more redundancies at P&O Ferries

Dover to Calais ferry giant P&O Ferries is planning to cut more crew jobs after already making 1,100 redundant in the summer

New Co-op opens at former mill

13 October 2020
New Co-op opens at former mill

A new food store has opened as part of a scheme that has turned a disused mill into a housing estate

Riverside homes at old mill need permission

10 October 2020
Riverside homes at old mill need permission

Planning permission has been requested for a development scheme that would create 135 new homes at a former paper mill

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Paul O'Grady aboard 'for the love of seals'

10 October 2020
Paul O'Grady aboard 'for the love of seals'

TV and radio star Paul O'Grady chose the English Channel, the White Cliffs of Dover and the River Stour as scene setters for his new TV show

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Socially distanced Macbeth at former church

09 October 2020
Socially distanced Macbeth at former church

'Fair is foul, and foul is fair' - Shakespeare's tragedy Macbeth is to be performed at the former church St Mary's Arts Centre

Emerging talent in gallery's Pop-Up Week

08 October 2020
Emerging talent in gallery's Pop-Up Week

Work inspired by the sea, magazines and the thrifty use of materials make up the latest exhibition at a revered gallery on the coast

Blooming colourful gardens pick up awards

05 October 2020
Blooming colourful gardens pick up awards

Blooms of every hue impressed judges in the 2020 Walmer in Bloom competition and the winners have just been announced.

'Apprenticeships really do work!'

03 October 2020
'Apprenticeships really do work!'

He started as a trainee but now this qualified tradesman is becoming a trainer of apprentices at his boss's painting and decorating firm

MP wife of 'naughty Tory' paid £25k to 'tell-all'

01 October 2020
MP wife of 'naughty Tory' paid £25k to 'tell-all'

After her husband was convicted of sex attacks, MP Natalie Elphicke revealed all in two articles in The Sun - for which she received payment of £25k.

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Teacher wins gong for commitment to pupils

01 October 2020
Teacher wins gong for commitment to pupils

There were socially distanced elbow bumps at a surprise tea party for a teacher who won an award for her outstanding achievements in the classroom

Boxing Day Dip cancelled

30 September 2020
Boxing Day Dip cancelled

There will be no crazy charging across the shingle this year, with organisers blaming Covid uncertainty for having to pull a festive tradition.

Your chance to win photo competition

30 September 2020
Your chance to win photo competition

The Mercury Photo Competition has returned with the winning entry to go on the front page of the popular Mercury calendar.

Delayed Dunkirk exhibition opens

28 September 2020
Delayed Dunkirk exhibition opens

Tin hats, air masks, and a rifle are among relics from allied soldiers rescued from the beach of Dunkirk which have gone on show at a new exhibition

White Cliffs sold for £75k

25 September 2020
White Cliffs sold for £75k

A section of the White Cliffs of Dover has been sold to the highest bidder at an auction.

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