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Police crack down on cockle-pickers

Police crack down on cockle-pickers

The authorities have been keeping a close eye on beaches known for illegal shellfish collectors - who can make thousands per day.

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Peddle ahead for charity bike ride

Peddle ahead for charity bike ride

Cyclists are being invited to take part in a mammoth sponsored ride spanning four countries to raise money for a children's hospice.

Plans for no-drinking zone extension

Plans for no-drinking zone extension

A council has brought forward proposals to extend a no-drinking zone in part of a Kent town.

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Neighbours still can't return home weeks after cliff collapse

Neighbours still can't return home weeks after cliff collapse

It has been three weeks since the first part of a cliff fell away on Sheppey - and neighbours still have no idea when they can return home.

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Sheppey United go bold and there's more to come

Sheppey United go bold and there's more to come

Sheppey United have produced a “third strip” for next season and will donate half of all profits from sales to NHS Charities.

Coastguard issues jet ski warning

Coastguard issues jet ski warning

People who use jet skis are being reminded to use them safely after a RNLI hovercraft had to be called to one stuck in the mud.

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Council to pay thousands over homes plans

Council to pay thousands over homes plans

A Kent council has been told to hand over thousands to cover court costs after being denied a judicial review into approval for up to 700 homes.

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Three town centres to ban traffic

Three town centres to ban traffic

Vehicles to be banned from three town centres from next week to help shoppers self-distance as businesses reopen after coronavirus lockdown.

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Landmark's new striking appearance revealed

Landmark's new striking appearance revealed

A huge figure popular with tourists and residents has been given a makeover fitting of the current crisis - as we review some of his memorable looks.

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Nuisance caller who cost emergency services nearly £500K jailed

Nuisance caller who cost emergency services nearly £500K jailed

A nuisance caller who cost the emergency services nearly half a million pounds in wasted resources has been jailed for two years.

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World's biggest container ship sails back home

World's biggest container ship sails back home

Hundreds lined the coast to watch the world's biggest container ship HMM Algeciras sail away.

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Another chance to see the world's biggest container ship

Another chance to see the world's biggest container ship

Maritime fans are in for a treat when the world's biggest cargo ship sails down the Thames Estuary. HMM Algeciras can carry 24,000 containers.

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'We'll clean any items before and after they've been used'

'We'll clean any items before and after they've been used'

Shops on Sheppey are reopening today for the first time since lockdown began three months ago.

Scouts make a splash with virtual water fight

Scouts make a splash with virtual water fight

Scouts issue a challenge to join their giant virtual water fight to beat the boredom of coronavirus lockdown.

Boa constrictor in horror snake attack

Boa constrictor in horror snake attack

A giant seven-foot long snake found in a garden turned on its rescuer, biting his hand and wrapping itself around his wrist.

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Kent's fascinating fossil beach

Kent's fascinating fossil beach

Why do fossil-hunters from all over the world converge on Kent to trawl through a shingle beach? We discover the draw of a prehistoric island.

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Driver makes a runner after crashing car into toilet

Driver makes a runner after crashing car into toilet

Police are hunting a driver after a car was found abandoned after crashing into disused public conveniences.

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Death of Falklands' veteran Sir John Coward

Death of Falklands' veteran Sir John Coward

Kent-born Falklands Royal Navy veteran vice-admiral Sir John Coward has died at the age of 82.

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New distancing measures for reopening shops

New distancing measures for reopening shops

People will be encouraged to keep apart as some non-essential shops in Kent's high streets prepare to reopen.

Site for new loos causes a stink

Site for new loos causes a stink

A council has been panned for plans to put new public toilets on the seafront in full view of existing homes.

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