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The Kent-born pirate who inspired Captain Jack Sparrow

The Kent-born pirate who inspired Captain Jack Sparrow

He provided inspiration for one of Hollywood's best-loved characters but few would know the 'real' Jack Sparrow - a fisherman-turned-pirate from Kent.

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Town make Smart move

Town make Smart move

A former player has been named as Faversham Town’s new chairman.

Derelict hotel site could be turned into 19 new homes

Derelict hotel site could be turned into 19 new homes

A bid to convert a ramshackle former hotel and its surrounding land into 19 homes has been unveiled.

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Building 'relentless' as 320-home scheme approved

Building 'relentless' as 320-home scheme approved

Countryside campaigners say they are dismayed at the loss of more farmland to housing, as a controversial 320-home scheme is approved.

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Historic pub reopens as hotel, cocktail bar and restaurant

Historic pub reopens as hotel, cocktail bar and restaurant

A 15th century village pub has finally reopened its doors after being transformed into a boutique hotel, restaurant and bar.

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Huge 72-mile diversion for M2 weekend closure

Huge 72-mile diversion for M2 weekend closure

A mammoth diversion is to be in place for this weekend's full M2 closure... with drivers being sent through Operation Brock on the M20.

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Mum raises thousands in memory of firefighter husband

Mum raises thousands in memory of firefighter husband

A mum whose firefighter husband collapsed and died without warning at work has channelled her grief into fundraising.

Fight to get brave girl, 3, to Panama for treatment

Fight to get brave girl, 3, to Panama for treatment

A family is hoping to raise £20,000 so a little girl with severe brain damage can receive stem cell therapy in Central America.

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Man brands £150 fine for dropping cigarette 'unethical'

Man brands £150 fine for dropping cigarette 'unethical'

A man fined £150 for dropping a cigarette butt claims the penalty is too high and the punishment “unethical” as the cost-of-living crisis takes hold.

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M2 to shut all weekend as Brock misery continues on M20

M2 to shut all weekend as Brock misery continues on M20

A 12-mile stretch of the M2 will be shut all weekend from Friday evening - at the same time Operation Brock remains enforced on the M20.

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Ex-Faversham boss earns Isthmian Premier move

Ex-Faversham boss earns Isthmian Premier move

James Collins has moved on quickly following his departure from his role as Faversham first-team manager.

Collins quits as Town boss

Collins quits as Town boss

Faversham Town have announced the surprise resignation of manager James Collins.

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Lorry overturns on busy A-road

Lorry overturns on busy A-road

Emergency crews were called to the scene of a crash involving an HGV this morning.

Deliver-who? The Kent town untouched by fast food giants

Deliver-who? The Kent town untouched by fast food giants

One Kent town remains untouched by fast food giants, with no McDonald's, KFC, or a Chinese that delivers. But do residents welcome the lack of choice?

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Full weekend closure of M2 pushed back

Full weekend closure of M2 pushed back

Highways bosses have confirmed a full closure of the M2 will not take place this weekend - much to the relief of motorists.

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Town set for its own Monopoly board

Town set for its own Monopoly board

A bid has been launched to immortalise a Kent town on a Monopoly board boasting a host of businesses and landmarks.

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Town chairman resigns

Town chairman resigns

Isthmian South East club Faversham have announced the surprise departure of chairman Paul Bennett.

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'Affordable homes' launched at new housing complex

'Affordable homes' launched at new housing complex

Developers behind a new housing scheme have put the properties on the market ahead of their impending completion.

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Teenage cyclist dies after being hit by car

Teenage cyclist dies after being hit by car

A cyclist in his late teens has died and police have made three arrests following an incident in the early hours.

Small steps a big deal for Town boss Collins

Small steps a big deal for Town boss Collins

There was a small victory for Faversham manager James Collins to celebrate as his side ended their season in fine fashion.

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