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First black woman bishop

First black woman bishop

19 November 2019

History has been made as Kent's newest bishop was formally welcomed into her new role.

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First look at Christmas ice rink

First look at Christmas ice rink

19 November 2019

Construction has begun on a hotly anticipated festive skating rink recently dubbed a 'climate disaster' by campaigners.

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Candidate's suspension for Israeli forces retweet

Candidate's suspension for Israeli forces retweet

19 November 2019

A general election candidate standing in Kent was earlier suspended by her party for a retweet referring to Israeli troops as 'Zionists'.

Could this man decide election result in crucial seat?

Could this man decide election result in crucial seat?

19 November 2019

An independent candidate's surprise entry in the race to be MP in Kent's most marginal seat may have significant repercussions.

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'Gym's given our disabled son inner strength'

'Gym's given our disabled son inner strength'

19 November 2019

A disabled teenager is defying the odds by going to the gym like others able-bodied people his age.

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'Two pints of lager and a short back and sides, please'

'Two pints of lager and a short back and sides, please'

19 November 2019

A landlord has opened a barbers next to his pub so punters can enjoy a pint and a trim.

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Dead foal found in field

Dead foal found in field

18 November 2019

A young horse found with its torso ripped out had been in "good health" only 24 hours earlier.

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Blaze at home sparked by hot ash

Blaze at home sparked by hot ash

18 November 2019

Firefighters have tackled a fire in a residential road that began in a bag of hot ash from a log-burning stove.

Town set to sparkle after broken light fears

Town set to sparkle after broken light fears

18 November 2019

A Christmas switch-on event which almost had no lights has been saved.

Town's last remaining bank to close

Town's last remaining bank to close

18 November 2019

A town will be left without any banks after building society bosses announced they will be closing a branch.

Hooded thug tries to rob teen in alleyway

Hooded thug tries to rob teen in alleyway

18 November 2019

A hooded man who tried to steal a phone from a teenage boy before pushing him into a bush is being hunted by police.

Plan for three temporary traveller sites

Plan for three temporary traveller sites

18 November 2019

Plans to create three temporary 'tolerated' traveller sites on three pieces of land are being considered.

Only 3 units filled at new business park

Only 3 units filled at new business park

18 November 2019

A brand new business park has opened in a town but only three of the 28 units have currently been filled.

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Family want VW camper van for cancer-striken dad

Family want VW camper van for cancer-striken dad

18 November 2019

A loving family are attempting to raise £5,000 to buy a camper van for their Volkswagen-man dad.

Man arrested and drugs seized after police search car

Man arrested and drugs seized after police search car

17 November 2019

Twenty wraps of suspected class A drugs were seized after police stopped a car.

Man released after rape arrest

Man released after rape arrest

17 November 2019

A man who was arrested on suspicion of rape has been released.

Ice rink branded 'climate disaster'

Ice rink branded 'climate disaster'

17 November 2019

A council is pushing ahead with plans for a festive ice rink despite admitting flaws regarding its environmental impact.

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Traffic chaos as two major routes closed

Traffic chaos as two major routes closed

16 November 2019

Sheppey's road system was plunged into chaos when two major routes were shut because of roadworks.

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Victorian lectern stolen from church

Victorian lectern stolen from church

16 November 2019

A brass Victorian lectern has been taken from a church and police are appealing for witnesses.

Leaked documents show councils acted unlawfully

Leaked documents show councils acted unlawfully

16 November 2019

The shocking extent to which four Kent councils were deemed to be acting unlawfully during a health and safety scandal has been revealed.

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