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Deal boy sees message in a bottle returned

Deal boy sees message in a bottle returned

17 January 2015

A seven-year-old from Deal was delighted when his message in a bottle was returned after travelling all the way to Denmark.

Colonic inspiration? Father has irrigation for charity

Colonic inspiration? Father has irrigation for charity

16 January 2015

A throwaway remark in the work canteen led to a father-of-four undergoing colonic irrigation and raising money for charity in the process.

From Tory to Ukip: Another defection welcomed

From Tory to Ukip: Another defection welcomed

16 January 2015

As Dover plans to welcome Tory defector Mark Reckless, another defection means a new coup for Ukip - former DDC councillor Andrew Richardson

Wine and soft drinks stolen from shed

Wine and soft drinks stolen from shed

16 January 2015

Around £400 worth of wine and soft drinks have been reportedly stolen from a shed in Durban Crescent, Dover.

New year gets off to the perfect start for young mum

New year gets off to the perfect start for young mum

10 January 2015

While some people were celebrating the new year, one proud mother was in labour, delivering a baby girl early on New Year’s Day.

Back to Back to the Future

Back to Back to the Future

09 January 2015

The DeLorean time machine has travelled to Kent for a remake of 80s cult classic Back to the Future.

Dog and owner safe at home after mud rescue ordeal

Dog and owner safe at home after mud rescue ordeal

08 January 2015

The owner of a dog who had to be rescued after falling into a harbour has vowed to keep his pet on a lead from now on.

Je suis Charlie: Charlie supports magazine

Je suis Charlie: Charlie supports magazine

08 January 2015

It is a picture that shows a play on words with the sombrest poignancy: Our MP holding the slogan Je suis Charlie after yesterday's massacre in Paris

Pirates panto goes down a treat

Pirates panto goes down a treat

07 January 2015

The panto opening night was a swash-buckling one that included local gags, innuendo and finely toned legs in tights - oooh Aargh!

Rust in peace? Memorial arch falls into disrepair

Rust in peace? Memorial arch falls into disrepair

07 January 2015

Just six months after it was unveiled by Prince Harry, a memorial arch marking the centenary of the outbreak of the First World War is rusting.

Gingerbread castle to be auctioned for charity

Gingerbread castle to be auctioned for charity

06 January 2015

Bidding is open for a replica of Leeds Castle, in aid of Demelza House Hospice.

How to drive an instructor round the bend...

How to drive an instructor round the bend...

05 January 2015

As a learner car enters a roundabout, all the lessons in the world can't prepare for what happens next.

Hypnotist Paul McKenna's holiday treat

Hypnotist Paul McKenna's holiday treat

05 January 2015

World-renowned hypnotist Paul McKenna will be at Bluewater tomorrow with the first ever Holiday Hypnosis service.

Beach gold rush still on

Beach gold rush still on

30 December 2014

A gold rush as part of a Kent arts festival in the summer is not over, as organisers say they believe treasure is still buried beneath the sand.

Boxing Day dippers brave sea despite weather warning

Boxing Day dippers brave sea despite weather warning

27 December 2014

Hundreds of people descended on a beach on Boxing Day for the annual dip in the name of charity.

Glowing praise for residents who shine in annual contest

 Glowing praise for residents who shine in annual contest

25 December 2014

Walmer is aglow with beautiful festive lights and the best displays have been judged by the parish council.

Merry Christmas from the Mercury

Merry Christmas from the Mercury

25 December 2014

On this very special day we'd like to wish all our readers a very happy Christmas

Runaway horses cause traffic chaos for Christmas shoppers

Runaway horses cause traffic chaos for Christmas shoppers

24 December 2014

Motorists have reported being held up by two unlikely Christmas shoppers on the road - heading towards the Running Horse roundabout!

Ho ho Holly Lane - Kent has second most festively named roads in UK

Ho ho Holly Lane - Kent has second most festively named roads in UK

24 December 2014

Sleigh Road, Holly Lane and Cracker Court - Kent has the second most festive street names in the UK.

I could be stuck in hospital for Christmas

 I could be stuck in hospital for Christmas

23 December 2014

A motorcyclist who was knocked from his bike and airlifted to hospital will have to spend Christmas there unless he can borrow a motorised wheelchair

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