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More migrants rescued from dinghy

A full scale rescue in the air and sea was launched to save a group of migrants bound for the UK in the channel off Dunkirk.

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Two new diners for leisure and retail park

More businesses are moving to a new complex by the spring.

Step out this winter with these walks

Want to burn off those pre or post Christmas calories? Try our guide to some winter walks across the county.

Dare to try a Boxing Day dip?

Dive in - or just go and watch the spectacle - as Kent towns stage Boxing Day dips this year.

It's true - second series of Liar filmed in Kent

Filming for the second series of TV thriller Liar has taken place today after a production team descended on a seaside town.

A sproutacular record attempt

Staff at a vegetable firm will try to break the world record for the most Brussels sprouts eaten in one minute.

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.

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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.

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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

Billings chosen for Lions tour

Kent captain Sam Billings named in England Lions squads for tour to India this winter.

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Dekker to coach Kent Women

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

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.

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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.

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M&S seeks 150 staff for Christmas

Women lead surge in dole claimants

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