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Man, 51, arrested for ‘throwing items from roof’

Man, 51, arrested for ‘throwing items from roof’

13 June 2024

Officers attended following reports a man was causing damage at a property and throwing items into the street.

More closures planned ahead of flyover opening

More closures planned ahead of flyover opening

12 June 2024

Commuters are set to face more delays ahead of the multi-million pound Stockbury Flyover project opening as more closures are announced.

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Salon owner able to reopen a year after flat fire when his ‘world fell apart’

Salon owner able to reopen a year after flat fire when his ‘world fell apart’

12 June 2024

A salon has reopened a year on from a flat fire which saw a dog die after saving its owner’s life in the blaze.

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‘Too many MPs get sucked into the Westminster bubble’

‘Too many MPs get sucked into the Westminster bubble’

12 June 2024

We speak to Gordon Henderson about what the future holds as he steps away from life in Westminster.

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Bridge stuck after maintenance work

Bridge stuck after maintenance work

11 June 2024

A bridge which is undergoing urgent repairs is unable to lift to allow for ships to pass underneath it.

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‘Our beautiful little girl has been given just nine months to live’

‘Our beautiful little girl has been given just nine months to live’

11 June 2024

The parents of a six-year-old girl say they are living a nightmare after being told she has an inoperable brain tumour.

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The Sittingbourne and Sheppey constituency and the candidates standing

The Sittingbourne and Sheppey constituency and the candidates standing

11 June 2024

We profile the Sittingbourne and Sheppey constituency and the candidates vying for your votes on July 4.

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Monty Python star to give historic church tour

Monty Python star to give historic church tour

09 June 2024

Comedian and writer Sir Michael Palin is to give a tour of an historic church his son helped renovate into a co-working space.

Work underway on major bridge repairs

Work underway on major bridge repairs

08 June 2024

Engineers are progressing well with urgent repairs to a bridge.

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Brutal Kent murder features on new Channel 5 documentary

Brutal Kent murder features on new Channel 5 documentary

08 June 2024

A brutal murder which happened in Kent has been the subject of a Channel 5 documentary.

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Bridge set to close tonight for ‘urgent repairs’

Bridge set to close tonight for ‘urgent repairs’

07 June 2024

The closure of a busy route that is affecting a village’s public transport route is to begin at 10pm.

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‘Whenever anyone entered or left, the whole bar erupted into complete mayhem’

‘Whenever anyone entered or left, the whole bar erupted into complete mayhem’

07 June 2024

Welcome to the madhouse! Secret Drinker’s wild Friday night out.

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Drone pictures reveal gridlock caused by motorway slip closure

Drone pictures reveal gridlock caused by motorway slip closure

06 June 2024

Aerial photos have shown the chaos caused by a busy motorway slip closure that has reduced a dual carriageway to just one lane.

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Iconic high street clock tower to light up for D-Day

Iconic high street clock tower to light up for D-Day

06 June 2024

A town will be glowing with pride and remembrance as its clock tower unveils a dazzling new light display, starting with the D-Day anniversary.

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Serial thief targets shops in home town

Serial thief targets shops in home town

06 June 2024

A prolific shoplifter carried out more than 20 thefts from shops in his local high street.

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Former restaurant boss jailed for sexually assaulting teen

Former restaurant boss jailed for sexually assaulting teen

06 June 2024

A 49-year-old man has been locked up after being found guilty of two sexual assaults on a young girl.

Fears village to be isolated from bus route due to two major road closures

Fears village to be isolated from bus route due to two major road closures

06 June 2024

Bus operator bosses have warned that the ongoing road works and closures in one borough will cause chaos to its services.

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‘I do jobs people would never even think about’

‘I do jobs people would never even think about’

06 June 2024

A dedicated porter is the latest finalist to be shortlisted for the Hospital Hero category in Medway Maritime's Star Award.

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Arrest after burglar ‘escapes from prison’

Arrest after burglar ‘escapes from prison’

04 June 2024

Police have made an arrest after a burglar allegedly escaped from prison.

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Child in hospital after ‘attack’ by fellow pupil

Child in hospital after ‘attack’ by fellow pupil

04 June 2024

A child was taken to hospital with a head injury after an attack.

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