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Ten arrested at blockade protest

Police have arrested 10 people after environmental campaigners staged a protest blockade.

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Environmental protesters stage blockade at docks

Protesters have reportedly glued themselves to the road as campaign group Extinction Rebellion descended on Dover today.

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'Poignant' service to mark IRA bombing

The sister of a Royal Marine bandsman killed in a bombing will lead a private service 30 years after the atrocity.

Calls for fresh inquiry 30 years on from IRA bombing

Nobody was ever brought to justice when the IRA's bomb at Deal Barracks killed 11 men — now an MP wants a new inquiry and the marines want justice.

Safety campaign launched in Lucas' memory

The father of tragic Lucas Dobson has launched a water safety campaign in the six-year-old's name.

Smoking figures at all time low

The figures comes as the health agency urges smokers to give up the bad habit for Stoptober.

Goodwin Sands protesters lose High Court battle

Protesters have been defeated in a Judicial Review over the dredging of shifting sands but vow to fight on.

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No-deal Brexit 'could lead to 93-mile queues'

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The potential for traffic chaos in Kent if the UK leaves the EU without a deal has been downplayed by officials.

Driver blocks commemorative service

A blue badge holder who allegedly refused to move their car because 'they could park where they liked' blocked a town's Battle of Britain service.

'Arrested climate protesters are heroes'

A university lecturer is calling on climate scientists to embrace protest and civil disobedience.

Supermarket sets eyes on Kent sites

The fifth biggest supermarket chain in the UK has revealed it hopes to set up shop in the county's smallest town.

YouTubers climb power station

A pair of YouTubers scaled a 700ft power station chimney for one of their videos.

'I love you today, tomorrow, forever'

The funeral for tragic six-year-old Lucas Dobson who died after slipping into a river last month has been held.

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Evans: We deserved to win

Missed chances proved costly for the Gills, said boss Steve Evans.

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Evans' fury at touchline comment

War of words between rival managers after Gills' defeat to Ipswich Town at Priestfield.

Report: Effort without reward

Gillingham were left empty-handed despite pushing promotion chasing Ipswich all the way at Priestfield.

Numbers game

Chatham are hoping for a bumper turnout this weekend when they host Lordswood.

Evans up for the challenge

Denly keen on Stevens stay

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