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Tragedy of three brothers

Tragedy of three brothers

26 October 2015

The tragic story of a heroin addict who stabbed his brother to death and watched another die from drug abuse has been revealed at an inquest.

Landscaping waste blaze sparks numerous 999 calls

Landscaping waste blaze sparks numerous 999 calls

26 October 2015

The fire brigade received a number of calls overnight from residents who could see flames and smoke billowing from grassland in Dover.

Missing teenager found safe

Missing teenager found safe

26 October 2015

A teenager who went missing from her home, sparking a police search, has been found safe and well.

Eurovision star starts stage school

Eurovision star starts stage school

25 October 2015

Growing up, Cheryl Baker’s parents couldn’t afford stage school but now the singer is hoping to give young people the opportunities she never had.

Wrong turn lorry stuck in mud

Wrong turn lorry stuck in mud

25 October 2015

Residents turned out early today to try and help a lorry driver who took a wrong turning and got stuck in mud in a cul-de-sac.

Leaders deny rate war between the boroughs

Leaders deny rate war between the boroughs

25 October 2015

The leaders of neighbouring councils have denied they are squabbling over a windfall worth millions.

New bid for 450 homes in valley

New bid for 450 homes in valley

25 October 2015

A controversial planning application to build 450 homes in Capstone Valley has been put to the council for a second time.

New pub proposed for busy city road

New pub proposed for busy city road

25 October 2015

There are plans for a two-storey Marston's pub and restaurant just outside of the city, offering 50 new jobs.

Chorus of approval greets musical comeback

Chorus of approval greets musical comeback

25 October 2015

A town's only music shop wants to attract people to enjoy instruments at its new and improved premises.

Firefighters turn medics in a bid to save lives

Firefighters turn medics in a bid to save lives

25 October 2015

A new scheme is being trialed, which will see fire crews responding to medical emergencies.

'If you haven't got a poo bag.. get a fine'

'If you haven't got a poo bag.. get a fine'

25 October 2015

A councillor has called for dog walkers to be fined if they leave the house without a poo bag.

'I'm a survivor!'

'I'm a survivor!'

25 October 2015

A motorcyclist is thanking his lucky stars - after surviving this high-speed crash on the day he was given the all-clear from cancer.

Kieran drums up confidence thanks to Diversity tours

Kieran drums up confidence thanks to Diversity tours

25 October 2015

A Kent teenager is embarking on his third tour with Britain's Got Talent winners Diversity.

Siege lights up Rochester Castle

Siege lights up Rochester Castle

25 October 2015

Hundreds of people braved the cold and the heavy sudden downpours to watch the siege at Rochester Castle come to life.

Ted’s call for servicemen to join Legion

Ted’s call for servicemen to join Legion

25 October 2015

Ex-serviceman Ted Smith is appealing for more members to join a newly formed branch of the Royal British Legion.

Community campaigner shines a light on children's safety

Community campaigner shines a light on children's safety

24 October 2015

A woman is appealing for 300 school children to be given high-visibility clothing to help them avoid accidents on the road.

Vegan activists protest in city centre

Vegan activists protest in city centre

24 October 2015

Campaigners who oppose a takeaway having a pig carcass on display marched through the city today, comparing the cafe to Auschwitz.

Pupils reap rewards of school focus on farming

Pupils reap rewards of school focus on farming

24 October 2015

A school hoped to nurture the country's next generation of farmers by introducing children to bread-making and some farmyard friends.

Rollerskating memories on market floor

Rollerskating memories on market floor

24 October 2015

A 96-year-old grandmother has fond teenage memories of whizzing around the floor of a busy borough market.

Care home pledges action over catalogue of failings

Care home pledges action over catalogue of failings

24 October 2015

A Herne Bay care home has been branded unclean and unsafe in a shock health report.

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