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New hopper bus to replace rural service axed by Stagecoach

New hopper bus to replace rural service axed by Stagecoach

A rural bus service axed by Stagecoach leaving villagers isolated is being revived thanks to a new volunteer-driven scheme and £60,000 grant.

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Southern Counties East round-up

Southern Counties East round-up

Faversham maintained second place in Southern Counties East with a big home win over bottom side Welling Town.

17 tonnes of rubbish cleared from polluted stream

17 tonnes of rubbish cleared from polluted stream

The remarkable transformation of a litter-strewn, polluted chalk stream into a “magical” wildlife haven has earned widespread praise.

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‘If they won’t collect our bins, we won’t pay council tax’

‘If they won’t collect our bins, we won’t pay council tax’

An elderly couple’s bins which went uncollected for a month were picked up hours after KentOnline revealed the duo vowed to stop paying council tax.

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Town eager to remain in the box seat

Town eager to remain in the box seat

Faversham have moved up to second - and boss Tommy Warilow now wants to ensure they stay there ahead of the play-offs.

Two people treated by paramedics after flat fire

Two people treated by paramedics after flat fire

Two people were treated by paramedics after a blaze spread through a flat.

Mice droppings found at zero-star shop with no running water

Mice droppings found at zero-star shop with no running water

Mice droppings were discovered scattered across a town centre shop found to have no running water.

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Wood finally gets off the mark

Wood finally gets off the mark

Midfielder Nathan Wood delivered a long-awaited first Favesham goal of the season in their big victory over play-off rivals Corinthian.

Girl grabbed belongings and climbed out of van before fire erupted

Girl grabbed belongings and climbed out of van before fire erupted

A quick-thinking girl swept up her family’s belongings and climbed out of a Mercedes van moments before it burst into flames.

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Residents left with mounds of rubbish amid new collection chaos

Residents left with mounds of rubbish amid new collection chaos

Fed-up residents feel “forgotten” as rubbish piles up in their street amid continuing problems with a new bin collection service.

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Opening date for new Costa Coffee on former roadside diner site

Opening date for new Costa Coffee on former roadside diner site

Kent’s latest Costa Coffee branch is set to open this month, filling a unit once occupied by a roadside diner.

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Farm shop shuts after 17 years

Farm shop shuts after 17 years

A popular farm shop has announced its closure, with bosses describing the decision as “unavoidable” due to a number of factors.

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Payne strikes gold

Payne strikes gold

Two-goal striker Stefan Payne’s display in Faversham’s victory at Hollands & Blair has been saluted by boss Tommy Warrilow.

‘I almost got away with a free meal!’

‘I almost got away with a free meal!’

The opening night of an outdoor food village proved so busy that the frazzled staff almost gave away a free katsu curry.

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Glimmer of hope for campaign to restore key bridge

Glimmer of hope for campaign to restore key bridge

Campaigners fighting for the transformation of a dilapidated town bridge have been offered a faint ray of hope, as an ownership debate continues.

Disruption expected as major route closes for maintenance work

Disruption expected as major route closes for maintenance work

Drivers are being warned to expect disruption to a key A-road – as three weeks worth of closures are announced.

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Grotty station subway to undergo £5k facelift with huge mural

Grotty station subway to undergo £5k facelift with huge mural

A grotty railway station underpass plagued with litter, flooding and graffiti is set to undergo a £5,000 facelift.

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Long-awaited Home Bargains store finally gets go-ahead

Long-awaited Home Bargains store finally gets go-ahead

A long-awaited Home Bargains store has been given the green light to open after renovation works were approved by council officers.

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Briggs remains in Town’s plans

Briggs remains in Town’s plans

Young keeper Lewis Briggs remains part of Faversham’s long-term plans, boss Tommy Warrilow insists.

Lorry driver in court after two women seriously injured in head-on crash

Lorry driver in court after two women seriously injured in head-on crash

A lorry driver has appeared in court accused of causing serious injury to two women by dangerous driving after a head-on crash at the weekend.

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