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Busy bridge to shut for another 10 days after traffic chaos during last closures
19 July 2024A bridge is to shut for more than a week as work continues to replace its degraded ropes.
Hunt for fly-tippers who dumped mounds of building waste
18 July 2024Rubble and insulation foam have been left strewn across two roads.
New Aldi store opened by Olympic rower welcomes shoppers
18 July 2024A new supermarket has opened its doors to shoppers this morning, with some customers queuing from 7.30am.
Man’s body found near High Street
17 July 2024A large emergency service presence – including police and forensics – was called to a side road where a man was confirmed dead.
M&S worker was drug runner for Covid cocaine ring
16 July 2024A 29-year-old Kent man is one of three people to be jailed after his role in a drugs ring which operated during the coronavirus pandemic.
New MP to tackle ‘GP shortages, banking and education’
16 July 2024A constituency’s new MP says he has “big changes” lined up for his area.
Man found dead at chalet park ‘unlawfully killed’
13 July 2024A coroner has concluded a dad-of-three found dead in a chalet died from two gunshot wounds to his chest.
Prison officer accused of smuggling phones into jail
11 July 2024A prison officer took mobile phones, sim cards and chargers into a jail and gave them to an inmate, magistrates have been told.
First look at the newly-opened Stockbury flyover
11 July 2024Our reporter takes the first steps on the new £92 million A249 flyover which has welcomed its first drivers.
‘We’re making as many memories as we can’
10 July 2024A family has thanked donors who have allowed them to make precious memories with their six-year-old daughter who has been given just months to live.
Troubled school to shut early for summer term
10 July 2024Students will be going home seven school days early at the end of the summer term as a pair of schools prepare to be taken over by new bosses.
Fiancee’s tribute to ‘best friend, soul mate and one true love’
08 July 2024A dad who was given 15 months to live after being diagnosed with a rare brain tumour has died, his devastated partner has confirmed.
Shoplifter spat at police, bit them and said: ‘I have HIV’
08 July 2024A serial offender kicked a police officer in the chest, headbutted another and bit a third on the arm as he was being arrested over various offences.
Former hospital marks 25 years since closure
07 July 2024A hospital which was the birthplace of thousands of people closed 25 years ago. We take a look back at its history.
Bridge reopens after week of traffic hell
07 July 2024An historic bridge which has been closed for more than a week for maintenance has reopened today - but there’s more closures ahead.
Labour wins key seat after narrow three horse race
04 July 2024Sittingbourne and Sheppey has turned red for the first time since the 2010 election with a new MP elected.
Plans to convert £1.25m farm near busy roundabout into homes
04 July 2024A farm complex which sits near a busy roundabout could be converted into homes as part of a farmland development.
Bus services suspended as ‘terrible’ traffic continues
03 July 2024A taxi company and bus operator are losing business after days of traffic problems.
Children stuck on school bus for three hours in traffic chaos
03 July 2024Bus operators say one accident was all it took to bring traffic to a halt amid several major road projects in the area.
New £9m supermarket opening date revealed
01 July 2024A new store which has been bogged down in delays has announced its opening date when a Team GB gold medalist will cut the ribbon.
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