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Ward and Partners Children's Awards 2013

Ward and Partners Children's Awards 2013

01 October 2013

Looking after Isi is a 24-hour-a-day, seven days a week vocation for her family. It demands great love, dedication and attention to detail.

Police called after wallaby stops traffic

Police called after wallaby stops traffic

01 October 2013

Traffic officers from Kent Police were called to help search for a wallaby spotted in a village road this morning.

Tests due after man's body found on heath

Tests due after man's body found on heath

01 October 2013

A post-mortem examination is due to be carried out today after a man's body was discovered on a heath.

Affordable flats plan approved

Affordable flats plan approved

01 October 2013

Plans to convert the former Inland Revenue offices in Ashford into affordable flats have been given the green light.

Abusive fans close down football forum

Abusive fans close down football forum

01 October 2013

Ebbsfleet FC was left with 'no choice' but to close its fan forum after a stream of abusive posts.

Police release CCTV in relation to a robbery in Maidstone

Police release CCTV in relation to a robbery in Maidstone

01 October 2013

Officers want to speak to a man seen on CCTV after a 24-year-old woman was robbed in Maidstone

Teenager injured in 'unprovoked assault'

Teenager injured in 'unprovoked assault'

01 October 2013

A 15-year-old boy was left with facial injuries after an "unprovoked assault" at a popular park.

Toilets will not be open until next year after councillors decide to re-advertise tender

Toilets will not be open until next year after councillors decide to re-advertise tender

01 October 2013

Town councillors have today re-advertised the tender for running the toilets and shop concession on Dover seafront.

Wheelie good news for Gravesham?

Wheelie good news for Gravesham?

01 October 2013

Wheelie bins for recycling and a bin for food waste - this is Gravesham council’s new plan to tackle poor recycling rates.

Meet the human teapot!

Meet the human teapot!

30 September 2013

When footballer Gary Hake was injured in a football match, little did he realise he'd be able to pour tea... out of his chin!

Power plant bid could affect plans for huge Paramount Park

Power plant bid could affect plans for huge Paramount Park

30 September 2013

A bid to build a power plant with a 213ft chimney is being opposed amid fears it could impact on proposals for Paramount Park nearby.

Depp 'enjoys pint' with locals at pub

Depp 'enjoys pint' with locals at pub

30 September 2013

Hollywood heart-throb Johnny Depp is said to have been spotted enjoying a drink with locals at a pub in Kent while shooting his new film.

Missing pensioner found safe

Missing pensioner found safe

30 September 2013

A pensioner missing from his Ashford home has been found safe, police said today.

Police work to identify body in pond

Police work to identify body in pond

30 September 2013

Tests are continuing today as police work to identify the body of a man found by walkers in shallow water on a nature reserve.

Buster's adventures down a rabbit hole

Buster's adventures down a rabbit hole

30 September 2013

Jack russell Buster has returned from his adventures down a hole, where he got stuck for hours after chasing a rabbit.

Decision-maker seeks views on cuts to children’s centres

Decision-maker seeks views on cuts to children’s centres

30 September 2013

Islanders have until Friday to give their views about a planned shake-up of children’s centres.

Homeless family of six living in tent beg for council house

Homeless family of six living in tent beg for council house

30 September 2013

A traveller family living in a tent are begging to be rehoused - but are refusing to move if it means being parted from four dogs and three budgies.

Last chance to have say on new parish councils

Last chance to have say on new parish councils

30 September 2013

Only 104 people in the whole borough have had their say about the possible creation of new parish and town councils.

Gravesend teen sensation has X Factor

Gravesend teen sensation has X Factor

30 September 2013

The first of this year’s X Factor semi-finalists have been revealed - including Gravesend teenager Tamera Foster.

Royal reception for apprentices

Royal reception for apprentices

30 September 2013

The gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award was given to 72 apprentices from Dartford British Gas Academy.

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