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‘We’d love a carnival full of joy, colour and smiles’

13 May 2021
‘We’d love a carnival full of joy, colour and smiles’

A seaside carnival will return this year – and organisers hope it will be “bigger and more spectacular” than before.

Lockdowns blamed for children’s speech issues

08 May 2021
Lockdowns blamed for children’s speech issues

Parents fear their children’s speech and language has been permanently damaged by the coronavirus pandemic.

Full results from local election

07 May 2021
Full results from local election

The battle for control of Kent County Council has been taking place and this is how things look in Sheppey, Sittingbourne and Faversham.

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Union threatens strike action over plan to close town's bus depot

05 May 2021
Union threatens strike action over plan to close town's bus depot

Arriva staff are being balloted on strike action after the bus firm announced its plan to close one of its town centre depots.

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Sailor dies at yacht club after boat fall

04 May 2021
Sailor dies at yacht club after boat fall

A yacht club has confirmed a "well-respected member and experienced sailor" has died in a tragic accident after he fell from his boat.

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Person taken to hospital after police cordon put up in town

04 May 2021
Person taken to hospital after police cordon put up in town

A person has been taken to hospital after police cordoned off a town centre ramp that leads to a beach.

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'We baaa-ck animal sanctuary'

03 May 2021
'We baaa-ck animal sanctuary'

A wildlife shelter locked in a battle with neighbours over its noisy cockerels has seen an outpouring of support.

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Girls raise money for hospital after best friend's death

29 April 2021
Girls raise money for hospital after best friend's death

Two nine-year-old girls took on a challenge to raise money for an “incredible” hospital ward following the tragic death of their best friend.

Flood alerts issued for parts of Kent

28 April 2021
Flood alerts issued for parts of Kent

The Environment Agency has put out a number of alerts warning that flooding is possible and residents should be prepared.

Boy taken to hospital after car 'intentionally drove into him'

28 April 2021
Boy taken to hospital after car 'intentionally drove into him'

A teenage boy was rushed to a London hospital after a car reportedly drove into him on purpose.

Firefighters rescue mother duck and ducklings from roof

27 April 2021
Firefighters rescue mother duck and ducklings from roof

Fire crews rushed to rescue a mother duck and little ducklings after they found themselves in a spot of bother.

‘So many could have fallen through gaps’

27 April 2021
‘So many could have fallen through gaps’

A charity that has been supporting the older community for many years has continued doing so throughout the pandemic.

Police and fire crews called to blaze above shop

25 April 2021
Police and fire crews called to blaze above shop

The emergency services have been called out after a fire broke out above a newsagents.

Firm’s app-eeling deal for new crisp flavour

25 April 2021
Firm’s app-eeling deal for new crisp flavour

A Kent-based firm has partnered with Pink Lady apples to launch a new flavour of crisps.

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Renewed appeal after three die in crash

25 April 2021
Renewed appeal after three die in crash

Officers investigating a crash that resulted in the deaths of three people have issued a renewed appeal for information.

Firefighters called after fence fire spread to house

25 April 2021
Firefighters called after fence fire spread to house

Five fire engines were called out to tackle a fire that had spread to a house.

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Armed police swoop on estate

25 April 2021
Armed police swoop on estate

Armed police were spotted on a housing estate in the early hours.

CCTV released after violent assault near cricket club

24 April 2021
CCTV released after violent assault near cricket club

Images have been issued by officers investigating unprovoked assaults, which left one man suffering "significant" injuries.

Brewery's 'delight' as stolen kegs recovered

24 April 2021
Brewery's 'delight' as stolen kegs recovered

A brewery is "delighted" to have had dozens of beer kegs returned after they were stolen by thieves earlier this month.

'We're in the middle of nowhere - but someone's complained about our cockerels'

23 April 2021
'We're in the middle of nowhere - but someone's complained about our cockerels'

An animal sanctuary could end up being fined £2,500 after complaints were made about its noisy geese and cockerels.

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