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Warning for diabetics over forms and stinging fines

Warning for diabetics over forms and stinging fines

27 February 2015

A diabetic mother-of-two is warning others who are entitled to free prescriptions to make sure they have a medical exemption certificate.

Artists let loose in town museum

Artists let loose in town museum

27 February 2015

A creative session was held at a heritage centre which has ambitious plans for its future.

Chinese New Year a roaring success

Chinese New Year a roaring success

27 February 2015

Crowds gathered to the enjoy the cultural vibrancy of the town's Chinese New Year parade

Councillors to get iPads

Councillors to get iPads

27 February 2015

Gravesham council will buy a consignment of 44 iPad Air 2 tablets to cut down on printing costs

CPO news means progress for St James's site

CPO news means progress for St James's site

27 February 2015

A Compulsory Purchase Order has today been confirmed that will make way for the long-awaited redevelopment of the St James's area in Dover.

Future of town centre in balance

Future of town centre in balance

27 February 2015

A High Court ruling which could decide the future of a town centre is due to be made on Monday.

Second crash in city centre causes long delays

Second crash in city centre causes long delays

27 February 2015

Drivers are stuck in gridlock traffic this afternoon after a crash blocked a busy road in both directions.

Firms team up for ice cream venture

Firms team up for ice cream venture

26 February 2015

Two firms, based just 250m apart, are joining forces for a tasty new business venture.

DfE using "bully boy tactics" in academy takeover

DfE using "bully boy tactics" in academy takeover

26 February 2015

Parents of primary school pupils have accused the Department for Education of bullying the governing body in to accepting an unwanted academy trust.

DFLs are bad for business

DFLs are bad for business

26 February 2015

The rising popularity of Londoners buying second homes in a Kent town is hurting trade in the High Street, according to business bosses.

Lengthy debate leads to budget agreement

Lengthy debate leads to budget agreement

26 February 2015

Maidstone council's budget for the next year was approved - with some added extras.

New cars parked on former mill land

New cars parked on former mill land

26 February 2015

Following the end of a legal wrangle, Peel Ports has begun storing imported cars on the former Thamesteel site.

Station car park plan cut by half

Station car park plan cut by half

26 February 2015

Plans for a 500-space car park at Dover Priory Station have been dropped due to "planning and funding issues" according to Network Rail.

Charity bank to move into bigger Kent headquarters

Charity bank to move into bigger Kent headquarters

26 February 2015

A bank that specialises in supporting charities and social enterprises is moving to a bigger headquarters in Kent.

Tributes pour in for talented engineer killed in crash

Tributes pour in for talented engineer killed in crash

26 February 2015

Loved ones of a former Kent schoolboy have paid tribute to him after he was tragically killed in a car crash - just three months before his wedding.

Restaurant fined £50k after immigration raid

Restaurant fined £50k after immigration raid

26 February 2015

The owner of an Indian restaurant has been fined after a raid which found he was employing illegal workers.

'Savile drugged me, strapped me to a chair and abused me'

'Savile drugged me, strapped me to a chair and abused me'

26 February 2015

A man has alleged he was sexually assaulted by paedophile presenter Jimmy Savile while a patient at a Kent hospital.

Lonely goat's hornless plea

Lonely goat's hornless plea

26 February 2015

Lonely Sevenoaks goat is looking for love in a hornless form.

New figures show you are never more than two miles from a sex offender

New figures show you are never more than two miles from a sex offender

26 February 2015

A Freedom of Information request has revealed just how many are living in the borough.

Long-standing shop to close

Long-standing shop to close

26 February 2015

A town centre store which sells ladieswear and linen is to close after 45 years, blaming a lack of business.

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