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Gillingham coach willing to gamble on striker

Gillingham coach willing to gamble on striker

Gillingham head coach Stephen Clemence says he’s prepared to rush striker Josh Andrews into action if needed.

‘I’ll house asylum seekers in my battle over traffic problems’

‘I’ll house asylum seekers in my battle over traffic problems’

A 10-year traffic row has taken a twist with a resident saying he’s going to rent out his home to asylum seekers to make life difficult for a council.

Engineers work to fix gas leak

Engineers work to fix gas leak

A gas escape caused delays on a busy road while emergency repairs are taking place, in an area already facing diversions.

Opening date for new German Doner Kebab revealed

Opening date for new German Doner Kebab revealed

A fast food giant has confirmed the opening date of its restaurant in a popular shopping centre.

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One in five families rely on support fund labelled ‘vital lifeline for many’

One in five families rely on support fund labelled ‘vital lifeline for many’

Thousands of households in one part of Kent have received support from a “vital” government scheme helping the most vulnerable.

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Special moment as Dynamos wrap up final league game

Special moment as Dynamos wrap up final league game

Player-coach Karl Lennon reached a milestone mark for Invicta Dynamos in the same play that saw their young prospect claim one of his own.

Year-long cultural festival kicks off

Year-long cultural festival kicks off

Residents are being encouraged to “get hands-on with culture” as part of a bumper festival programme marking historic events and showcasing talent.

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Hospital patients exposed to radiation due to out-of-date tech

Hospital patients exposed to radiation due to out-of-date tech

Patients are being exposed to radiation doses at the “upper limit of safe” because a hospital is using an outdated radiology machine.

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Holcombe take charge in promotion battle

Holcombe take charge in promotion battle

It’s advantage Holcombe ahead of the final weekend of Women’s Division 1 South action after a crucial home win.

Players hit new heights

Players hit new heights

Medway’s 63-17 thrashing of Old Reigatian was their biggest win so far in Regional 2 South East this season.

Medway Area Sunday League round-up

Medway Area Sunday League round-up

Division 4 leaders AEI Sports Sundays hit 15 goals without reply on Sunday.

Benefit cheat carried on claiming thousands – despite ‘surprise’ £400k inheritance

Benefit cheat carried on claiming thousands – despite ‘surprise’ £400k inheritance

A mum of three continued claiming her usual benefits despite receiving a "surprise" inheritance of almost £400,000, a court heard.

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Positive thinking from Gillingham midfielder

Positive thinking from Gillingham midfielder

Gillingham midfielder George Lapslie was concentrating on the positives following a weekend draw.

Shopping precinct ’rammed’ again after Wilko’s departure

Shopping precinct ’rammed’ again after Wilko’s departure

Businesses neighbouring a recently opened B & M say the store's arrival has brought more footfall to their shopping centre.

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Motorway shut during ‘police-led incident’

Motorway shut during ‘police-led incident’

Part of the M2 was shut following a “police-led incident”, with drivers warned to expect delays.

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Former Conservative councillor on why she quit the party

Former Conservative councillor on why she quit the party

A Medway councillor says her decision to quit as a Conservative was triggered partly by decisions taken over the development of the Hoo Peninsular.

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Themed dining shacks open in pub garden

Themed dining shacks open in pub garden

Town pub offers alfresco dining at Caribbean, seaside and English garden-themed shacks.

‘I went from plaiting mango hair in Ghana to owning a salon’

‘I went from plaiting mango hair in Ghana to owning a salon’

A hairdresser is telling her story of how she went from poverty in Ghana to launching her training academy at her successful salon.

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‘Why should I pay council tax when I can’t turn right out of my road?’

‘Why should I pay council tax when I can’t turn right out of my road?’

A self-employed joiner is calling on a council to make changes to a road where a ‘100-metre’ puddle emerges every time it rains.

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Hunt for man over ‘nasty’ assault onboard train

Hunt for man over ‘nasty’ assault onboard train

Police are hunting a man after three people were attacked on a train, leaving one victim with a broken ankle.

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