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Monday 12 May 2008
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KM in the Community
The Kent Messenger Group actively supports a range of community and charitable causes. Find out more about charities and events with our new 'KM in the Community' mini site.
Radio 1's Big Weekend
Radio 1's Big Weekend, the UK's biggest free ticketed music festival, will take place in Mote Park, Maidstone, on May 10 and 11, 2008.
How cement built a town's reputation
2008 will be a historic year for Northfleet when it witnesses the end of 200 years of cement production.
Ebbsfleet United at Wembley
Ebbsfleet United capped an extraordinary season by beating Torquay at Wembley to win the FA Trophy for the first time in the club's history. Get all the build-up, matchday action and post-match reaction in words, pictures, sound and video.
Britain's Biggest Robbery
Five men were found guilty by an Old Bailey jury of various charges in relation to the £53million robbery at the Securitas cash depot at Tonbridge in February 2006. It was the largest amount of cash ever to be stolen in Britain.
Voluntary Work
Voluntary work can turn out to be so much more than just a good deed. It changes lives, gives people new direction - and can even helps some to find a career.
The Queen's Man of Kent
As Lord Lieutenant, an office dating back more than four centuries, Allan Willett is The Queen’s representative in Kent. But how does the role impact on the county in the 21st century?
Hospital superbug scandal
A shocking Healthcare Commission report published on October 11 revealed that at least 90 patients died from a deadly superbug at three Kent hospitals.
Holiday Messenger
Welcome to Messenger Holidays, the online site where you can get a sight of travel and holiday reports, written by KM Group journalists, tips on where to go and where to avoid, the latest deals, ideas for days out and have the chance for a chat with the travel editor.
Kent Young People's Respect Awards
HUNDREDS of youngsters across Kent strive to make their communities safer and better places for young people. Some belong to hard-working action groups. Others go it alone. Our special award scheme gives Kent the chance to show respect for their efforts.
Dave the Dolphin
There are increasing concerns for the welfare of a solitary dolphin who has been swimming off the Kent coast since April 2006. Kent Police have issued numerous warnings for people not to get too close to Dave the Dolphin but many are taking no notice.
Battle of Bearsted
Campaigners are fighting against plans to build a freight depot the size of 150 football pitches.
Save Canterbury Cathedral
A world-wide campaign is underway to raise £50 million to preserve Canterbury Cathedral as old age and the ravages of pollution take effect.
Stop Stack Campaign
OUR Stop Stack campaign aims to spare Kent the agony of wasted time and lost business every time there's bad weather at the Channel ports or industrial action in France . We are calling on the Government to act now to find an acceptable alternative to shutting down a key motorway.
Towards 2010 - masterplan for Kent
KENT County Council has set out how it wants to improve life for thousands of residents by 2010 with a key document describing its major aims and objectives.
Education, education, education
Education is always a big issue for people in Kent, whether it's concerning youngsters, university students or retraining in the workplace. In this section Kent Online spotlights a wide range of information. You will find the latest news stories, specialist education supplements, and guides to events, exhibitions and publications.
Awards
Each year we support a number of community award schemes. Find out more and how you can nominate someone.
The KM Group supports Kent 2012
London's 2012 Olympics triumph has given Kent a major boost in terms of business and tourism as well as sport. Keep up-to-date with the latest news as it happens.
Soundcheck
With the emergence of Kent-linked acts such as Keane and Joss Stone, there appears plenty of hope on the musical horizon. Scratch beneath the surface and you wil find there is plenty of talent out there within the county. Each month we go behind the scenes with original bands and offer chance to hear their sounds...
NEW! Choose your local paper website
Keep up to date with breaking news, community news, sport and pictures from the websites of the Kent Messenger Group's local papers.
Today's News
Thank you, Maidstone - Big Weekend ends on trouble free note
The Fleet's greatest day - in words, sound and video
Mum ran down man - then reported HIM to police
Mystery of chilling graffiti near sex attack footpath
Family's moving tribute to young death crash driver
Man's skull fractured in nightclub attack
And then there were none - Labour loses sole survivor
Missing woman hunt abandoned after body found
Police raid cannabis factory
Murder suspect: I didn't kill my brother
Today's Sport
Royce snubbed Championship move
Boss hopes Fleet can go from strength to strength
Denly praises 'Jaara' after comeback knock
Byrne stays out in front
Stupples hits top form
Daish revels in his finest hour
Pictures that say dreams really can come true
Spitfires hammer the toothless Sharks
McPhee dedicates win to sister
In pictures: How Fleet made history
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