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Village’s link to Abraham Lincoln

Village’s link to Abraham Lincoln

17 February 2015

An unlikely link between an assassinated US president and a Kent village has been uncovered.

Farage says fear prompted C4 programme

Farage says fear prompted C4 programme

17 February 2015

Nigel Farage hit out at a Channel 4 documentary spoofing the first 100 days of a Ukip government... before it aired.

Folding bike stolen from house

Folding bike stolen from house

17 February 2015

Police are appealing for information following the burglary of a house in Clarendon Road, Dover, where a Brompton folding bicycle was taken.

Licence to thrill for Fifty Shades fans

Licence to thrill for Fifty Shades fans

17 February 2015

A sex shop boss has put up a sign for kinky customers to stock up on their own red room of pain.

Raising cash for neglected Romanian dogs

Raising cash for neglected Romanian dogs

17 February 2015

A family of dog lovers from Dover has pledged to raise cash for an eastern European shelter and a volunteer who seeks homes for the neglected animals.

Valentine proposal leaves couple over the moon

Valentine proposal leaves couple over the moon

17 February 2015

Mechanic Richard Giles popped the question to now fiance Melanie Gordon 100ft off the ground on board the Emirates Air Line this Valentine's Day.

Is this the UK's best bus driver?

Is this the UK's best bus driver?

16 February 2015

Swale passengers have selected a "regional superhero" for a national award.

New acts join festival line-up

New acts join festival line-up

16 February 2015

Maidstone's newest rock festival Ramblin' Man has announced further acts for this summer in Mote Park.

Housing need figure "cannot be relied on"

Housing need figure "cannot be relied on"

16 February 2015

Maidstone council's housing needs figure is too high by around 4,000 homes, a new assessment has determined.

Lifeboat crews rescue five sailors lost in fog

Lifeboat crews rescue five sailors lost in fog

16 February 2015

Five sailors stranded in thick fog were rescued after lifeboat crews were scrambled off the Kent coast.

Governors vote no to academy takeover

Governors vote no to academy takeover

16 February 2015

Parents have won their fight to prevent an academy trust taking over their children's primary school after the governors voted against the trust.

Homeless dog breeder fights for stake in £750,000 business

Homeless dog breeder fights for stake in £750,000 business

16 February 2015

A woman left with only one of her beloved dogs after splitting from her partner of more than 30 years is now suing for a stake in his kennel business.

Houses proposed for former garden centre

Houses proposed for former garden centre

16 February 2015

A 'new village' could be built on a slice of brownfield land along a busy road.

Major investment to freight services at port

Major investment to freight services at port

16 February 2015

A shipping company is spending £1 million to develop its site in the Port of Dover and to create employment opportunities.

New discount store to create jobs

New discount store to create jobs

16 February 2015

A new town centre discount store is due to open, creating 20 jobs.

Bus driver’s skydive tribute to Hannah

Bus driver’s skydive tribute to Hannah

16 February 2015

A bus driver helped raise thousands of pounds in memory of a mate's granddaughter who died of cancer aged just 23.

Residents fuming over organic waste plan

Residents fuming over organic waste plan

16 February 2015

Planning permission is being sought to build a £30 million power plant less than a mile from a similar facility.

Charity gives grieving parents photo memory

Charity gives grieving parents photo memory

16 February 2015

Bereaved parents can get a professional photo to remember babies who die near birth thanks to a new charity.

Council asks company to share path costs

Council asks company to share path costs

16 February 2015

Supermarket giant Aldi has received key backing for its proposed £50 million south-east distribution centre and HQ.

Mini library will 'create a sense of community'

Mini library will 'create a sense of community'

16 February 2015

Bookworms wanting to pick up a novel on the run can now borrow one... from this bird box-sized library!

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