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Garden bowled over by numbers

Garden bowled over by numbers

10 August 2015

A record number of visitors made their way to Great Comp Garden for its annual summer show on the weekend.

They must be barking mad

They must be barking mad

10 August 2015

A number of people - including a pet dog - got a soaking in the stocks as part of a fundraiser for Kent Air Ambulance.

From ship-making to movie set

From ship-making to movie set

10 August 2015

Once a thriving shipyard, Chatham Dockyard has transformed into a film set attracting the makers of popular TV series and Hollywood blockbusters.

Shop set to be 1st in town to sell booze until midnight

Shop set to be 1st in town to sell booze until midnight

10 August 2015

A decision will be made tomorrow whether a new off-licence can sell alcohol until midnight, amid calls it will encourage anti-social behaviour.

Former RAF Lance Corporal killed in Canada

Former RAF Lance Corporal killed in Canada

10 August 2015

He survived two tours of Afghanistan and when he left the RAF Chris Pollitt was starting a new chapter in Canada...

Paralympic gold winner to swap slopes for ocean waves

Paralympic gold winner to swap slopes for ocean waves

10 August 2015

She is known for flying down a ski slope at a rate of knots, but now skier Charlotte Evans is heading for the high seas.

Aldi reopens after mouse infestation

Aldi reopens after mouse infestation

10 August 2015

A budget supermarket has reopened after a widespread mouse infestation was discovered in the bakery aisle.

Fun in the sun at annual event

Fun in the sun at annual event

10 August 2015

Members of Minster Rotary Club are toasting the success of this year's beer festival.

'It was service personified'

'It was service personified'

10 August 2015

The man in charge of a seaside hotel for 40 years has revealed how the owner of the Hilton chain inspired the way he does business.

Man in life threatening condition after cardiac arrest in park

Man in life threatening condition after cardiac arrest in park

10 August 2015

A man is fighting for his life in hospital after collapsing with heart problems in a suburban park.

Praise for boy, 6, who helped save dad’s life

Praise for boy, 6, who helped save dad’s life

10 August 2015

A six-year-old boy has been commemorated for his quick-thinking actions which helped save his dad’s life when he collapsed at home.

Songs mark group's 70th anniversary

Songs mark group's 70th anniversary

09 August 2015

A society set up in the 1940s has kept some members for more than 40 years.

Costa appeal for rejected shop signs

Costa appeal for rejected shop signs

09 August 2015

Despite no objections raised to Costa's new plans for the shop in Sandwich, developers are now appealing against the previous refusal.

Freezer fire spreads to garage

Freezer fire spreads to garage

09 August 2015

A freezer went from one extreme to another this morning when it overheated and erupted in flames.

Pub to become Co-op

Pub to become Co-op

09 August 2015

An historic boozer is set to become a Co-op after councillors agreed to allow changes to the 17th century building.

Young businessman bidding for glory

Young businessman bidding for glory

09 August 2015

An entrepreneur is in the running to win £50,000 for his business as part of a regional competition.

More than 40% of hospital trust staff bullied at work

More than 40% of hospital trust staff bullied at work

09 August 2015

Almost half of the workforce at a Kent hospital trust have reported bullying.

Robber jailed for bottle attack

Robber jailed for bottle attack

09 August 2015

A 23-year-old has been jailed for robbing a man and attacking him with a glass bottle, as the victim's daughters watched on in horror.

Donor’s kind gift of cash to help disabled girl

Donor’s kind gift of cash to help disabled girl

09 August 2015

An anonymous donor has pledged £3,500 to help a disabled child get the specialist wheelchair she needs.

Man jailed after trying to give mum pint with pill in

Man jailed after trying to give mum pint with pill in

08 August 2015

A mum-of-four’s drink was spiked with a hallucinogenic drug as she danced in a bar.

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