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Why Paul's paintings are so full of rubbish

Why Paul's paintings are so full of rubbish

An artist has painted Medway's picturesque landscapes - but included the reality of dumped shopping trolleys and litter to highlight the problem.

Work starts on £8m trade park

Work starts on £8m trade park

Work has started on a multi-million pounds trade park... but the owners are keeping the new retailers a mystery.

Happy Easter!

Happy Easter!

The Messenger wishes all our readers and advertisers a happy Easter - don't forget Thursday's paper for all the wonderful pictures from this weekend.

Reaching out to help people cope with the added stress

Reaching out to help people cope with the added stress

New therapy and exercise classes are helping boost the physical and psychological strength of people who are terminally ill.

Jack’s pride as he is given top honour for part in D-Day

Jack’s pride as he is given top honour for part in D-Day

A Gravesend man has been awarded France’s highest honour for his part in towing a floating harbour to Normandy’s war-torn coast on D-Day.

Two people rescued after house fire

Two people rescued after house fire

Firefighters led a man and a woman to safety after a blaze in a bedroom.

Listener grabs a grand

Listener grabs a grand

Kmfm listener Sarah is set for a great trip to Holland after bagging £1,000 in a competition.

Boy's head shave to support brave cousin with cancer

Boy's head shave to support brave cousin with cancer

A 10-year-old boy is shaving his head as a show of solidarity to his cousin, who lost his hair while undergoing cancer treatment.

Row over 'split down the middle' seafront home

Row over 'split down the middle' seafront home

An 89-year-old has been caught up in an extraordinary legal battle - which has seen his seafront home split in half.

TV's Ross Kemp opens superstore

TV's Ross Kemp opens superstore

Returning EastEnders tough guy and award-winning investigative journalist Ross Kemp has opened a new Kent superstore.

Warning as strong winds lash Kent

Warning as strong winds lash Kent

A severe weather warning for strong winds has been issued, as Kent is battered by a swathe of gusts and heavy rain.

Grenade and catapult claims unfounded

Grenade and catapult claims unfounded

Reports that a grenade had been let off in Aylesham are unfounded, police have confirmed.

40 dogs and cats seized after raid on house

40 dogs and cats seized after raid on house

Police and RSPCA officers raided a property over animal welfare concerns and have launched an investigation after removing dogs, cats and a parrot.

People left without water

People left without water

Suspected main burst: Southern Water investigate leak after complaints of low water pressure.

Eurostar delays

Eurostar delays

There is disruption on all Eurostar trains into Kent because of a track fault in France.

The Friday News Quiz

The Friday News Quiz

What unusual object did Kent artist Tracey Emin marry this week? And can you name the creepy creature spotted on a roof? Take our weekly news quiz.

Police release man held over pensioner's death

Police release man held over pensioner's death

A man arrested during a police murder investigation into the death of Roy Blackman has been released on bail.

Hatched today - new Dinosaur Park

Hatched today - new Dinosaur Park

Port Lympne's eagerly-anticipated new dinosaur attraction is now open.

Kent walk first in UK to be captured on Google Trekker

Kent walk first in UK to be captured on Google Trekker

People can now enjoy this famous Kent trail virtually as it becomes the UK's first to be captured using Google's Street View-style Trekker.

Off-duty firefighter saves neighbour from blaze

Off-duty firefighter saves neighbour from blaze

An off-duty firefighter has been hailed a hero after rescuing a pensioner from his burning house.

Rolling Stones paint Saatchi black

Rolling Stones paint Saatchi black

One of Kent's greatest exports will paint the Saatchi Gallery black in a new exhibition dedicated to The Rolling Stones.

VIDEO: Out of the mouths of youngsters...

VIDEO: Out of the mouths of youngsters...

Whether it's marking a religious festival... or just tucking into mounds of choccy ... we asked these pupils what Easter means to them.

Ferry delays at Port

Ferry delays at Port

Delays on ferry services at the the Port of Dover are anticipated after it is reported P&O ferries are running about 45 minutes behind schedule.

Severe congestion on coastbound A20

Severe congestion on coastbound A20

Holdups from M20 Junction 13 at Folkestone.

M25 lanes reopen after multi-vehicle crash

M25 lanes reopen after multi-vehicle crash

Drivers have been suffering M25 delays after a crash involving several vehicles.

Man who robbed shop of £10,000 found guilty

Man who robbed shop of £10,000 found guilty

A man subjected a woman to a "terrifying ordeal" after storming into a shop and ordering her to open the safe.

Pedestrian taken to hospital after crash

Pedestrian taken to hospital after crash

Several police cars and an ambulance crew were called after a man was injured in a crash this afternoon.

Child's death remains unexplained

Child's death remains unexplained

The death of a two-year-old found dead in a flat next to her mother's body remains a mystery... as she's identified.

'Beach huts' on sale for nearly £500,000 each

'Beach huts' on sale for nearly £500,000 each

Huts boasting under-floor heating, floor-to-ceiling windows and a high-spec music system are set to fetch half a million.

Police descend as man held over pensioner's death

Police descend as man held over pensioner's death

Officers are searching a derelict business park today as a man is quizzed over the violent death of a 73-year-old mechanic.

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