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Wednesday, June 19 2013

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Window fitter 'attacked with axe'

A double glazing fitter has been taken to hospital after allegedly being attacked with an axe in a row about metal this afternoon.

18/06/13

Tributes to 'amazing man' who died at garage

Floral tributes have been left at a service station in Hoo after a man was pronounced dead on the forecourt following a suspected heart attack.

18/06/13

Police investigate 'devastation' to woodland

Scrubland in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty has been cleared by National Grid contractors, apparently killing protected wildlife.

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18/06/13

Investigation into 'child snatch' bid

Police are investigating after a man approached a mother in a Gillingham park and reportedly tried to snatch her child.

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18/06/13

USA 'most wanted' in court

A man branded one of America’s ‘most wanted’, who was arrested in Chatham after nine years on the run, has been remanded in custody.

18/06/13

Comedian cancels gig in wake of child abuse allegation

Jimmy Tarbuck was due to perform in Chatham but cancelled the show days after his arrest, it has emerged.

18/06/13

£69,000 to repair pavement

Work has begun today to remove a huge “ski jump” which has risen almost 3ft out of the pavement in Strood.

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17/06/13

Restaurateur hopes to attract Asian tourists

A new hotel could be built in Chatham town centre to cater for the Chinese tourist market.

17/06/13

Club boss starts 'yes to lap dancing' petition

"It's freedom of choice" claims Aaron Stone, whose bid to run a second strip club in Rochester will be decided this week.

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17/06/13

Blow to customers and businesses as bank prepares to shut

One of the busiest Barclays branches in the county is to close its doors for the last time in just three months

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17/06/13

Today's Sport

World Cup call-up for Burford

Rachael Burford has been named in the squad to compete at the Rugby World Cup Sevens next week.

18/06/13

Weston not resting on his laurels

Myles Weston is backing himself to flourish next season.

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18/06/13

Gemili leads the way in Kent medal rush

Adam Gemili stole the headlines with a world class sprint double at the England Athletics under-20 and under-23 Championships at Bedford.

17/06/13

Gills land Bristol City in cup

Gillingham have been drawn at home to Bristol City in the first round of the Capital One Cup.

17/06/13

In-form Stevens rescues Kent with century

Darren Stevens reached three figures to help Kent secure an LV= County Championship draw with Glamorgan at Canterbury on Saturday.

17/06/13

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