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“It’s a man’s sport” – abuse claim leads to suspensions

“It’s a man’s sport” – abuse claim leads to suspensions

The Football Association dismissed fervent denials in the matter of a case of improper conduct which led to bans for two Sunday League players.

Sheppey keen to deliver at home

Sheppey keen to deliver at home

Sheppey will be taking comfort from their last performance against title-chasing Cray Valley as they aim to do something no other team has managed.

Bin collections delayed due to “driver sickness”

Bin collections delayed due to “driver sickness”

Waste disposal lorries in one borough have been delayed due to a lack of drivers in the area.

Dashcam catches motorist making illegal turn on A249

Dashcam catches motorist making illegal turn on A249

A driver has been caught on film manoeuvring onto the wrong side of an A249 slip road.

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Woman ‘helped boyfriend lie low’ after fatal shooting

Woman ‘helped boyfriend lie low’ after fatal shooting

A woman is accused of helping her boyfriend after a fatal shooting by booking hotel accommodation for him.

BMW ploughs into home with mother and baby inside

BMW ploughs into home with mother and baby inside

A father has said his baby son and wife “could have been killed” after a BMW smashed into their front room.

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College not accepting new pupils until major extension complete

College not accepting new pupils until major extension complete

A college has confirmed it will not be accepting a new year group until it has undergone a multi-million pound extension.

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RNLI crew called out three times in one day

RNLI crew called out three times in one day

Lifeboat volunteers responded to three separate incidents in just a 12-hour period.

‘I’m the only female mechanic in my class – but that won’t stop me’

‘I’m the only female mechanic in my class – but that won’t stop me’

A 16-year-old student mechanic has started her own business to help fuel her dream career choice and prove the doubters wrong.

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Firefighters tackle blaze involving tractor

Firefighters tackle blaze involving tractor

Five fire engines and a bulk water carrier were called to a farm to deal with a blaze involving a tractor and a haystack.

Celebrations as parking charges plan scrapped

Celebrations as parking charges plan scrapped

Controversial plans to introduce fees at free car parks have been voted against to the delight of business owners and residents.

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Police discover shoeboxes stashed with cannabis and £30k cash

Police discover shoeboxes stashed with cannabis and £30k cash

A man has been arrested following reports of antisocial behaviour near a church.

Controversial parking plans debate tonight

Controversial parking plans debate tonight

A council has been recommended to introduce fees for free car parks in the face of backlash from businesses, visitors and politicians.

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Bridge closure throughout summer expected to bring travel chaos

Bridge closure throughout summer expected to bring travel chaos

A major transport route is to close throughout the summer in a move which will be “very inconvenient” for thousands.

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£3m arcade refurb will give ‘bigger reason for people to visit’

£3m arcade refurb will give ‘bigger reason for people to visit’

Plans to transform an amusement arcade with adventure golf, reality darts, a four-storey soft play area and show bar have been revealed.

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Council ‘doesn’t have resources’ to deal with illegal dumping ‘scandal’

Council ‘doesn’t have resources’ to deal with illegal dumping ‘scandal’

An MP says the rubbish littering several beaches is because of the Environment Agency’s delay in putting a stop to illegal dumping in the area.

Sheppey boss on the importance of 3G in non-league football

Sheppey boss on the importance of 3G in non-league football

Sheppey boss Ernie Batten shed a tear when they ripped up the grass at Holm Park but believes 3G pitches are a no-brainer in non-league football.

Popular cafe set to reopen after more than a year

Popular cafe set to reopen after more than a year

A 40-acre coastal park known for its cafe and water activities has a new boss – more than a year after the last operator left.

‘We have no choice’: Families slam post-16 SEND transport cuts

‘We have no choice’: Families slam post-16 SEND transport cuts

Some parents face having to fork out £500 to get teens with special educational needs to school following cuts to the service by the county council.

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Road closed after car ploughs into telegraph pole

Road closed after car ploughs into telegraph pole

A popular bus route has been shut while UK Power Network teams work to fix a problem caused by an early morning crash.

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