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Wednesday, May 22 2013

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Attack dog 'stabbed to death'

An investigation has been launched after a "huge" dog was reportedly stabbed to death for biting a man.

22/05/13

Murder accused refuses to talk to lawyers

A Russian national alleged to have stabbed a young man to death is refusing to talk to lawyers ahead of his murder trial, a court heard.

22/05/13

"Don't miss out on measles jab" parents urged

Families of children who may have missed out on their measles jabs are being urged to make sure the youngsters are protected against the disease.

21/05/13

Teen student loses appeal fight

A Sittingbourne teenager has spoken of his heartache at a ruling he must return to his native Afghanistan after he fled fearing he would be killed.

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20/05/13

Youngsters stable after smash

Two school pupils are recovering in hospital today after being knocked down by a car in Sittingbourne.

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17/05/13

KCC officer steals £250k to fund lavish lifestyle of holidays and concerts

A trusted council finance officer blew thousands of pounds of stolen cash on luxury holidays and concert tickets in a bid to 'buy friendship'.

16/05/13

Village hit by "new water feature"

Villagers went without water following a massive leak in Iwade this morning.

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16/05/13

Thieves jailed for Rolex watch grab

Two crooks who stole expensive Rolex watches worth £15,000 in a raid on a family-run jewellery store are behind bars.

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16/05/13

Biomass plant creates more than 25 jobs

Construction has begun on a biomass power plant fuelled by old timber that will employ more than 25 people in Kent.

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16/05/13

Staff meet for 50-year celebration

Scientists gathered to mark the 50th anniversary of a groundbreaking Sittingbourne firm.

15/05/13

Today's Sport

Mason hits back over Kings exit

Speedway star David Mason has come out firing after being sacked by Kent Kings last week.

22/05/13

Bourne back to square one

Sittingbourne have reached a crossroads after they were placed in Ryman League, Division 1 North for next season.

22/05/13

Allen: Players want to be a part of it

The search for new recruits is under way at Priestfield and boss Martin Allen believes the work done on and off the field last season is helping.

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22/05/13

Kent sell naming rights to St Lawrence Ground

Kent have revealed what the new name for the St Lawrence Ground will be.

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21/05/13

Injury forces former Gills star to retire

Former Gillingham player-of-the-year Simon King has retired from football due to injury.

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21/05/13

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