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Everything you need to know about The Open

02 July 2021
Everything you need to know about The Open

As thousands prepare to descend on Sandwich for The Open golf, here's what you need to know if you're going along or living nearby.

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Would you help survey pollution-busting effects of Deal's trees?

01 July 2021
Would you help survey pollution-busting effects of Deal's trees?

Volunteers are sought to undertake training and survey how much pollution and C02 is absorbed by trees in Deal.

Councillor who was former deputy mayor resigns from town and district

01 July 2021
Councillor who was former deputy mayor resigns from town and district

A prominent town councillor and portfolio holder for the district has resigned with immediate effect having served since 2015.

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Jazz legend to be celebrated at namesake pub 50 years after his death

30 June 2021
Jazz legend to be celebrated at namesake pub 50 years after his death

A pub named after the musical legend will be celebrating his life in the only way it knows how - through jazz

Show must go on for music and arts festival

30 June 2021
Show must go on for music and arts festival

A Kent music and arts festival attracting performers of international renown is bravely pressing ahead with its 16 day programme from tomorrow

Aquapark and watersports lake given the go ahead

29 June 2021
Aquapark and watersports lake given the go ahead

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

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Airfield protesters report 'theft' of placards

28 June 2021
Airfield protesters report 'theft' of placards

Opponents of a proposed airfield say they will put out even more protest signs after reporting the theft of placards and banners.

Interest in community garden blooms after TV show

28 June 2021
Interest in community garden blooms after TV show

Volunteers who have beautified a ruined Tudor castle with flowers told how the community garden has not only helped the view, it's improved lives.

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

27 June 2021
'Deafening diggers and dust is driving us up the wall'

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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Bins chaos caused by mystery rubbish dumper

25 June 2021
Bins chaos caused by mystery rubbish dumper

Refuse workers won't take away an overflowing communal recycling bin because it is being 'contaminated' by a mystery rubbish dumper.

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

25 June 2021
These stunning pictures showcase the best of Dover - and they're taken by kids!

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

24 June 2021
Heritage harbour status awarded to medieval port

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

23 June 2021
Helicopter lands to launch Lifejacket Library in memory of Lucas

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.

Cocaine worth £240,000 found in fridge

23 June 2021
Cocaine worth £240,000 found in fridge

A lorry driver who was paid £2,000 to smuggle six kilos of drugs is now behind bars for six years after being caught at a Kent port.

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Helicopter dismantles huge old pylons in the air

22 June 2021
Helicopter dismantles huge old pylons in the air

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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£3m campaign for Dame Vera Lynn statue on White Cliffs

18 June 2021
£3m campaign for Dame Vera Lynn statue on White Cliffs

A £3million fundraising appeal has been launched to pay for a lasting memorial to Dame Vera Lynn on the White Cliffs of Dover.

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Dame Vera Lynn's name memorialised at White Cliffs

18 June 2021
Dame Vera Lynn's name memorialised at White Cliffs

The forces sweetheart now has two parts of the White Cliffs of Dover named after her to mark the first anniversary of her death.

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The weekend's must see art work in Open Studios event

17 June 2021
The weekend's must see art work in Open Studios event

Pottery, paintings, prints and mosaics are among the pieces on show by 37 artists in their own creative spaces this weekend and next.

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The best storm pictures from last night

17 June 2021
The best storm pictures from last night

If thunder and lightning kept you up last night, these stunning photos show you what was going on in the sky.

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For new bike routes follow the map

17 June 2021
For new bike routes follow the map

A project to encourage more cycle tourism has produced maps to show people how to get around on foot and bike.

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