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Return of the Unknown show will mark the centenary of the end of WWI

Return of the Unknown show will mark the centenary of the end of WWI

15 October 2018

A former coastal railway station will stage a major regional contribution to next month’s Armistice centenary commemorations in shows over four days

Going down in history: Kent's shipwrecks

Going down in history: Kent's shipwrecks

13 October 2018

We take a look at the stories behind some of Kent's most prominent shipwrecks.

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Man who went into sea after dog 'could not have been saved'

Man who went into sea after dog 'could not have been saved'

12 October 2018

A five-day inquest into the death of a man who went into the sea after his dog has concluded today with a verdict of misadventure.

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UK's longest serving fireman hangs up helmet

UK's longest serving fireman hangs up helmet

12 October 2018

A man believed to be the UK’s longest serving operational whole-time firefighter is hanging up his helmet after half a century.

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Nineteen arrested in county lines crackdown

Nineteen arrested in county lines crackdown

12 October 2018

Police carried out raids in Kent and London and arrested 19 people on suspicion of drug offences.

Goodwin Sands - new crowdfunding appeal

Goodwin Sands - new crowdfunding appeal

12 October 2018

Protesters against a sands dredging scheme are raising money for a judicial review.

Crack down on county lines evil, PM urged

Crack down on county lines evil, PM urged

11 October 2018

An MP has discussed the menace of Kent drug dealing with Theresa May.

Man died trying to save his dog in sea

Man died trying to save his dog in sea

10 October 2018

Harrowing audio and the testimony of RNLI volunteers is being heard at an inquest into the death of a man who tried to save his dog in rough sea

First Class school photos arrive

First Class school photos arrive

10 October 2018

Our hugely popular First Class supplement, featuring pupils from the district's primary schools has appeared in The Mercury this week.

'I told him I didn't want to fight - he pummelled me in the face'

'I told him I didn't want to fight - he pummelled me in the face'

10 October 2018

A man who took a beating to save a woman being battered in broad daylight by her abusive partner has urged others to do the same as him.

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Remembrance service on Armistice centenary

Remembrance service on Armistice centenary

09 October 2018

A town has given details of its marking of the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War.

Bishop of Dover to retire

Bishop of Dover to retire

09 October 2018

The Bishop of Dover, who took aim at the Government's handling of Universal Credit this summer, has announced he is to retire after nine years.

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Death of much-loved arts teacher

Death of much-loved arts teacher

08 October 2018

A woman who taught at two Kent schools has passed away.

RAF veteran suffers 'hate crime'

RAF veteran suffers 'hate crime'

06 October 2018

Vandals damaged a disabled woman's car just 10 days after her new parking bay was marked out.

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New Look store to close

New Look store to close

05 October 2018

Troubled retailer New Look has announced another store closure in Kent.

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Discounts, prizes and new horizons to explore at coach firm's brochure launch

Discounts, prizes and new horizons to explore at coach firm's brochure launch

05 October 2018

From old favourite day trips to exciting new ones - with short breaks and holidays thrown in, a coach travel firm is launching its new 2019 brochure

Sailing to success

Sailing to success

05 October 2018

Five new apprentices have qualified with a ferry company.

'If there's one month of the year to support Breast Cancer Now, it's this month'

'If there's one month of the year to support Breast Cancer Now, it's this month'

05 October 2018

The entire nation is uniting in pink throughout October as the work of breast cancer charities is brought to the fore.

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Councillor suspended for using racist phrase

Councillor suspended for using racist phrase

04 October 2018

An investigation's been launched and a councillor suspended after he used a phrase including the N-word during a meeting.

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Artists auction prints in aid of cancer charity

Artists auction prints in aid of cancer charity

03 October 2018

Stunning views caught on camera and printed onto canvas will be auctioned to raise money for the Cancer Care Club.

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