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A sproutacular record attempt

In homage to the many tonnes of sprouts a vegetable firms sells, employees will attempt to break the world record for the most eaten in one minute.

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Haulage boss locked up for smuggling

A freight business owner has been jailed for trying to sneak 2,000 kilos of tobacco into the UK in a bid to evade nearly half a million pounds in tax.

Migrants' memorial for those who perished

A stone for those who died trying to reach the UK has been inaugurated.

Drugs found hidden under cheese

An attempted smuggling of nearly £1.5 million in cocaine and ecstasy has been uncovered.

Donkeys visit Christmas party

Residents at a care home were greeted by four-legged guests dressed in festive coats.

Call for probe after MP's whip restored

An open letter has called for an explanation into the restoration of an MP's whip.

Having a wookie merry Christmas

Move over Father Christmas! Furry Star Wars favourite Chewbacca was the main festive attraction in a town today.

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MOD to erect danger signs after dad's death at sea

A daughter's plea for safety signs at an out of bounds coastal area has been heard and the MOD has stepped into action

Men armed with 'axes' target hotel

Two men wielding 'axes' were reported to have entered and robbed a hotel.

Kent town is fourth most sung about place in UK

Dover has featured on a map of the most sung about places in the world - and that's without Dame Vera Lynn's classic being included.

Sneak preview of new pier cafe

Demand to see a new pier cafe was so high - tickets for free sneak preview events were all gone in a matter of hours

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Local information for Deal

In your East Kent Mercury paper

'Paedophile hunter' sting leads to arrest
Second hops growing season begins for Deal Beer
New homes plan 'if folly' says councillor
Lorry driver fined over crash that left motorist with fractured spine
Plus What's On, readers' letters and sport

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Sport

Dekker to coach Kent Women

Kent have appointed ex-Zimbabwean international Mark Dekker as lead coach for the county's women's team.

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KM Football Podcast 15

The KM sports team discuss Tom Eaves' contract, Cody McDonald, Ramsgate's new manager plus much more in this week's podcast.

Team-of-the-week

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Football fixtures and results

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Darts were priced out in the summer

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Denly named in England squads

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Growing numbers on unemployment benefits

Dole queues lengthened by 640 people across Kent as unemployment increased nationally by a small margin.

Are you a skilled tradesperson? Then EKC Group may want you

M&S seeks 150 staff for Christmas

Women lead surge in dole claimants

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Shepherd Neame: Assistant Manager required at the Royal Wells Hotel, Tunbridge Wells.
Not specified: Shepherd Neame: The Royal Wells Hotel, Tunbridge Wells, is looking for an experienced Assistant Manager to support our General Manager and the day to day running of our site. Just a short walk away from the town cent Deal ...

BRITISH RED CROSS 11: Fundraising Collections Volunteer
Not specified: BRITISH RED CROSS 11: Fundraising - Collections Volunteer Location: Deal About the role This is an exciting opportunity for you to get involved by supporting our fundraising team regularly with collections in your communit Deal ...

The Big Give: Trustees Required for Deal Music and Arts
Not specified: The Big Give: Deal Music and Arts (DMA) is a charitable organisation based in Deal, bring over 200 world-class artists to present annual festival and outstanding year round programme of music and arts to over 7,000 Deal ...