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High winds mean ferry delays possible

High winds mean ferry delays possible

28 February 2015

Delayed ferry sailings are possible from the Port of Dover tonight and into the morning because of gale force winds.

Stolen wooden blocks could be laced with poison

Stolen wooden blocks could be laced with poison

28 February 2015

Thieves who targeted a Victorian wooden road have been warned not to put their haul on the fire.

Wolf Hall extras filmed at Castle

Wolf Hall extras filmed at Castle

28 February 2015

On Wednesday, film extra Stuart Jaenicke watched himself and friend Nadine Lawson on BBC's Wolf Hall, which was filmed at Dover Castle

Body discovered in woodland

Body discovered in woodland

27 February 2015

Police were called following the discovery of a man's body in woodland.

Judges hardly spoilt for choice

Judges hardly spoilt for choice

27 February 2015

Only one person showed up at the final singing audition to find the country's next music superstar despite a trip to LA being up for grabs.

Sculpture turns heads

Sculpture turns heads

27 February 2015

A new horse's head sculpture by a renowned artist has been installed at a Maidstone shopping centre.

'Bright and devoted' mum-of-two dies of stroke at 26

'Bright and devoted' mum-of-two dies of stroke at 26

27 February 2015

Loved ones of tragic Amie Baker who collapsed and died of a stroke aged just 26 have paid a touching tribute to the "bright and devoted" mum-of-two.

Last day for Lincoln Furniture Warehouse

Last day for Lincoln Furniture Warehouse

27 February 2015

Lincoln Furniture Warehouse, which has been in Maidstone for 16 years, will close its doors for the last time today.

We want skipper stopped, says drowned crewman’s brother

We want skipper stopped, says drowned crewman’s brother

27 February 2015

The brother of a man lost at sea said his family will never get over the tragedy and want to see the skipper responsible for his death stopped.

Former school teacher crushed to death by horses

Former school teacher crushed to death by horses

27 February 2015

A husband has paid tribute to his much-loved wife after an inquest into her death heard that she was crushed by her two horses.

Eye-tracker needed to help toddler with rare disability

Eye-tracker needed to help toddler with rare disability

27 February 2015

A family is fundraising for a device that will help a physically disabled toddler with Rett Syndrome communicate with her eyes.

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.

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