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Queen tribute act struck down by Covid

23 September 2022
Queen tribute act struck down by Covid

The plug has been pulled on a show by Queen tribute act Break Free after two members went down with Covid.

The Kent school which faced a £1m heating bill

23 September 2022
The Kent school which faced a £1m heating bill

A school boss has revealed the shocking extra gas and electricity costs he faced following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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What has 80s TV presenter Timmy Mallett been doing in Kent?

23 September 2022
What has 80s TV presenter Timmy Mallett been doing in Kent?

'Itsy Bitsy' 80s children's TV presenter Timmy Mallett has been on an 'utterly brilliant' bike ride along Kent's coast - painting as he goes.

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'For £20m we don't want a crazy golf course'

23 September 2022
'For £20m we don't want a crazy golf course'

A councillor has slammed a £20m levelling-up plan, saying money would be better spent on a new swimming pool rather than an adventure golf course.

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Simple tips to become a pantomime dame

20 September 2022
Simple tips to become a pantomime dame

With less than 100 days until Christmas, our man rubs shoulders with an Only Way Is Essex star to learn how to become a panto dame. Oh yes he does!

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Town closes for Queen's funeral

19 September 2022
Town closes for Queen's funeral

Supermarkets remained shut as a mark of respect for The Queen's funeral.

Time running out to save historic rail route

12 September 2022
Time running out to save historic rail route

Campaigners hope to turn the remains of a long abandoned railway line into a cycle and walking track similar to the Crab and Winkle Way.

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Royal Mail workers back on strike

08 September 2022
Royal Mail workers back on strike

Striking Royal Mail pickets were back outside their depots as part of an ongoing dispute over pay.

MP blasts Environment Agency in cliff-tipping row

08 September 2022
MP blasts Environment Agency in cliff-tipping row

'I refuse to accept the Environment Agency can't do anything' storms MP in stinging attack on officers during stormy meeting about waste dumping.

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'I've got nothing, absolutely nothing'

08 September 2022
'I've got nothing, absolutely nothing'

A great-grandmother has told of the horror of having to flee a fire that destroyed her bungalow and left her with just the clothes she was wearing.

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Angry mum hits out at school closure

07 September 2022
Angry mum hits out at school closure

This mother had just five days to find a new space for her nine-year-old son when his primary school suddenly closed.

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In a league of their own

07 September 2022
In a league of their own

Sheerness Swimming Club and Lifeguard Corps have made club history with their regional galas triumph.

Huge fire breaks out at derelict water tower

05 September 2022
Huge fire breaks out at derelict water tower

Firefighters are battling to save a derelict Victorian landmark and stop flames spreading to neighbouring properties.

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Daleks to take over film festival

04 September 2022
Daleks to take over film festival

A movie festival is to show the first full colour Doctor Who feature film in honour of Terry Nation who created the Daleks.

'Large US feature film' to be shot in Kent

02 September 2022
'Large US feature film' to be shot in Kent

A major bridge is to be closed over an entire weekend to shoot scenes for a 'large US feature film', according to the Kent Film Office.

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Planning appeal to be held in working men's club

02 September 2022
Planning appeal to be held in working men's club

A controversial plan to build 100 homes off a narrow country lane is to be heard in a working men's club.

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Fire breaks out in bungalow

02 September 2022
Fire breaks out in bungalow

Four fire crews tackled a blazing bungalow after flames broke out in the roof. No one was injured.

'Water' tankers back on Sheppey have been carrying sewage

01 September 2022
'Water' tankers back on Sheppey have been carrying sewage

Emergency 'water' tankers have returned to the Isle of Sheppey while engineers repair burst sewage main.

Quirky fundraiser in Pride of Britain Awards

01 September 2022
Quirky fundraiser in Pride of Britain Awards

An inventor who collects for the air ambulance using mobility scooters in the shape of a helicopter, tank and clock is in the Pride of Britain Awards.

John Nurden gets 'owlish'

01 September 2022
John Nurden gets 'owlish'

Owls are a bit of hoot, says our columnist. But be careful what you wish for...

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