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College saves axed hair and beauty course

College saves axed hair and beauty course

23 June 2024

Hair and beauty students who’d been told they wouldn’t get a grade after their course was scrapped will be able to sit their exams after all.

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Major supermarket expansion work gets under way

Major supermarket expansion work gets under way

22 June 2024

A prominent marital arts building will be demolished as a town centre supermarket is expanded.

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Late Strictly star Len leaves children’s hospice gift in will

Late Strictly star Len leaves children’s hospice gift in will

20 June 2024

A professional dancer has left a hospice in his home county a substantial sum of money in his will.

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Sweet-toothed thief jailed after stealing cakes

Sweet-toothed thief jailed after stealing cakes

19 June 2024

A thief has been jailed for stealing cherry bakewells, macaroons and country slices on three separate occasions.

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Man taken to hospital after falling ‘head-first’ between train and platform

Man taken to hospital after falling ‘head-first’ between train and platform

19 June 2024

Emergency service crews were called to a railway station following reports a passenger had suffered head injuries.

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Waterside regeneration at ‘hidden treasure’ bought for £5.6m

Waterside regeneration at ‘hidden treasure’ bought for £5.6m

19 June 2024

A creek could see an overhaul with two regeneration projects looking to transform the waterside with new homes alongside a cafe, shop and workshops.

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Bus window smashed after second ‘shooting’ on housing estate

Bus window smashed after second ‘shooting’ on housing estate

18 June 2024

A bus boss is calling for witnesses to come forward after two of his vehicles were shot within days on the same housing estate.

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24-hour gym to complete town centre regeneration project

24-hour gym to complete town centre regeneration project

17 June 2024

The last vacant units at a new leisure complex are to be filled by a fitness centre.

Housing estate plans on ‘best’ land in village rejected

Housing estate plans on ‘best’ land in village rejected

16 June 2024

Plans to build homes on the ‘best and most versatile’ plot of farmland in a village have been blocked.

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Fire at derelict high street building

Fire at derelict high street building

13 June 2024

Firefighters have responded to a blaze at a derelict town centre building.

Man charged after police operation on A249

Man charged after police operation on A249

13 June 2024

Officers have charged a 25-year-old man following a huge police operation on the A249 which found class A drugs, imitation firearms and a Taser.

Charity hit with £60k vets bills appeals for help

Charity hit with £60k vets bills appeals for help

13 June 2024

A charity which helps hundreds of cats each year desperately needs to raise more funds to cover its rising vets bills.

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More closures planned ahead of flyover opening

More closures planned ahead of flyover opening

12 June 2024

Commuters are set to face more delays ahead of the multi-million pound Stockbury Flyover project opening as more closures are announced.

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Three arrests after police operation on A249

Three arrests after police operation on A249

12 June 2024

Officers have made three arrests during a huge police operation on the A249 which found class A drugs, imitation firearms and a Taser.

Huge police presence as drivers face delays

Huge police presence as drivers face delays

12 June 2024

Motorists have reported seeing dozens of police cars and vans lined along a busy carriageway.

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School closes after burst water main

School closes after burst water main

12 June 2024

A school has been shut ‘until further notice’ after homes were left without clean running water due to a burst main.

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‘Too many MPs get sucked into the Westminster bubble’

‘Too many MPs get sucked into the Westminster bubble’

12 June 2024

We speak to Gordon Henderson about what the future holds as he steps away from life in Westminster.

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Bridge stuck after maintenance work

Bridge stuck after maintenance work

11 June 2024

A bridge which is undergoing urgent repairs is unable to lift to allow for ships to pass underneath it.

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Midsomer Murders’ star opens garden for children with serious illnesses

Midsomer Murders’ star opens garden for children with serious illnesses

11 June 2024

An actress has opened a revamped garden at a children’s hospice which will be used by youngsters and their families.

The Sittingbourne and Sheppey constituency and the candidates standing

The Sittingbourne and Sheppey constituency and the candidates standing

11 June 2024

We profile the Sittingbourne and Sheppey constituency and the candidates vying for your votes on July 4.

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