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Hacks for packing the best holiday carry-on
If you're jetting off this summer, you might want to skip those lengthy luggage drop-off queues by making your carry-on bag work overtime.
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July 03, 2025
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KEEPING IT SIMPLE
ANY family motorist looking for a seven-seater car with bags of interior space and towing capacity of 3,800kg which also has four-wheel-drive on tap and crucially won’t cost an arm and leg to buy should seriously take a closer look at the KGM Rexton.
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July 03, 2025
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Reform sets its sights on cutting school transport bills
KENT County Council leader Linden Kemkaran has pledged to tackle the “absolutely enormous” £98 million annual bill the authority faces for taxis which take children to school.
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July 03, 2025
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Drop-in discussions on the future of Princes Parade site
RESIDENTS have an opportunity to talk all things Princes Parade at two drop-in sessions next week.
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July 03, 2025
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Schoolchildren join Coat of Hopes on its walk across Britain
STUDENTS from Turner Schools have been taking part in a unique and moving journey with the Coat of Hopes - a handmade community-created artwork which has travelled more than 1,750 miles across Britain on foot as part of a grassroots pilgrimage for climate and ecological awareness.
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July 03, 2025
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Sandwich jamboree shares joys of STEM with Kent schoolchildren
DISCOVERY Park in Sandwich opened its doors for the East Kent Science Jamboree last month, hosting a record-breaking 1,500 children from 51 Kent schools for a two-day science spectacular.
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July 03, 2025
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Thousands out of work in 'spiral of entrenched poverty'
MORE than one fifth of Kent's working-age population are currently economically inactive, according to a new council report.
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July 03, 2025
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Councils miss out on millions in unpaid tax
DEBT CHARITY SAYS ARREARS WILL KEEP CLIMBING AS PEOPLE STRUGGLE WITH 'UNMANAGEABLE BILLS'
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July 03, 2025
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Multi-eventer Webb enjoys medal haul in Cardiff competition
FOLKESTONE Running & Athletics Club have a Welsh national finalist, medallist and champion.
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July 03, 2025
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Family take DIY to next stage - and save £36k
A FAMILY saved £36k by learning to do jobs rather than paying others - including cutting hair, fixing their own dishwasher and re-decorating their kitchen - using DIY online tutorials.
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July 03, 2025
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Reform's bid to delay local government revamp turned down
A REQUEST by the new Reform UK leadership at Kent County Council for a delay to the first stage of local government reorganisation has been turned down.
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July 03, 2025
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Broadstairs dominate to take victory
BROADSTAIRS Cricket Club secured a commanding victory against Leeds & Broomfield in an one-sided affair on a sweltering day, with a pitch that presented little challenge to either side.
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July 03, 2025
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Mallet leads from the front for club's first regatta win in years
DOVER Rowing Club were in action in the annual joint regatta between CARA and Hants and Dorset associations, held at Southsea.
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July 03, 2025
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All-weather sports pitch on the Marsh
PEOPLE living on the Romney Marsh are set to benefit from fresh investment into local grassroots sports facilities thanks to a £932,000 grant from the Premier League, the FA, and the Government's Football Foundation.
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July 03, 2025
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Taxes may rise in bid to boost northern councils
DEPUTY PM RAYNER REVEALS PLANS FOR NEW FORMULA
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July 03, 2025
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Pomus restaurant to open in Creative Quarter next week
THE new branch of the acclaimed Margate restaurant and wine bar Pomus will open next Thursday (July 10).
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July 03, 2025
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SNACK TALK
George Egg - AKA The Snack Hacker- shares his journey into social media, discusses his new cookbook and reflects on what it's like collaborating with his son. By CAMILLA FOSTER
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July 03, 2025
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King hopes to take a step up
DEAL BOSS WANTS TO IMPROVE ON LAST SEASON'S POSITION
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July 03, 2025
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Biomedical scientist retires after 40 years
A BIOMEDICAL scientist is hanging up her white coat after more than 40 years working in pathology.
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July 03, 2025
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Our first year was full of achievements - but there is much more for us to do
MP FOR DOVER & DEAL
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July 03, 2025
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New chicken shop aims to help fight child exploitation
A NEW chicken shop which has opened in Dover has staff trained to help tackle child exploitation in the area.
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July 03, 2025
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5 ways to stay on top of your subscriptions
Experts tell LARA OWEN how to stop paying for services you don't need
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July 03, 2025
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Border Force seize haul of drugs and weapons
HGV DRIVER ARRESTED AFTER DISCOVER IN PORT OF DOVER
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July 03, 2025
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Does loyalty pay off when it comes to store cards?
YOUR CONSUMER RIGHTS CHAMPION
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July 03, 2025
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'I'm in incredible pain, but thought: I must do the queue'
WIMBLEDON SUPERFAN HAS CAMPED OUT FOR TICKETS EVERY YEAR SINCE THE 1990S
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July 03, 2025
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New contract and county cap for opener Ben
IT HAS been a week to remember for Ben Compton, who celebrated being awarded Kent Men's Cap 223 with a new contract.
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July 03, 2025
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Heath Farm pupils enjoy special day out at Lord's
HEATH Farm School relished being part of a special occasion at Lord’s at the National Table Cricket Finals Day.
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July 03, 2025
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A welfare state for the 21st century
AST week I signed Meg Hillier's amendment that would have stopped the Government's welfare reform bill from passing.
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July 03, 2025
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Moth returns to county - 73 years after last sighting
DOVER TORTRIX HAD BEEN THOUGHT TO BE EXTINCT IN ENGLAND
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July 03, 2025
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Stewart and Evison help Kent frustrate Lancashire skipper Anderson in draw
GRANT Stewart's glorious 130 helped to secure a nerve-shredding draw for Kent and frustrate James Anderson on a dramatic last day of the Rothesay County Championship match against Lancashire at Blackpool.
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