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Dangerous stalker locked up

A sinister stalker preyed on a woman before breaking into her house and sexually assaulting her.

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'Blood-runner' volunteer 'cut-up' by ambulance

A motorist who delivers blood for the NHS says he was cut-up by an ambulance driver on a roundabout.

Game store closing

A national retailer is shutting one of its Kent stores amid a dispute about its lease conditions.

Island gearing up for its first music festival this weekend

Top tribute acts from the UK are descending on Sheppey this weekend for the Island's first major music fest.

Woman 'bit ex's nose' in chicken nugget row at child's birthday party

A woman has appeared in court after an argument over chicken nuggets got out of hand.

New leader of Swale council chosen

There is a new leader for Swale council for the first time in more than 15 years.

Hospital put on lockdown

Patients, staff and visitors were left unable to get in or out of a community hospital after it was put on lockdown.

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‘Unsafe’ doctors’ surgery could be forced to move

Health bosses are considering moving a doctors' surgery that has been shut for almost nine months.

Kenneth Noye should stay in jail, says former top cop

The Kent detective who arrested M25 murderer Kenneth Noye has hit out at plans for his release.

Shed partly destroyed by fire

Firefighters have been sent to a blaze which partially damaged a shed.

Road rage killer Kenneth Noye to be released

The infamous road-rage killer Kenneth Noye will be released from prison after nearly 20 years.

MPs given briefing on Lower Thames Crossing

The Lower Thames Crossing project manager has warned there may be some "disquiet" over plans to sink 700 boreholes.

Town gets its first council for 50 years

It took a lot of campaigning but Sheerness on Sheppey now has its first dedicated council for more than 50 years. We went to its first meeting.

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Sport

Holy ends Gills spell

Goalkeeper Tomas Holy has turned down a contract offer from Gillingham and joined one of their League 1 rivals.

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Evans confident of Gills turnaround

Steve Evans is looking to create some exciting times ahead for the Gills.

Scally offers fans refunds

Gillingham chairman Paul Scally says he has personally offered disgruntled season-ticket holders their money back after knocking on their doors.

Report: Kent earn draw with Surrey

Find out how a valiant final-day performance earned Kent a draw with Surrey.

Evans brings in defender

Steve Evans - the inside view

Trott to stick around

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Dole queues lengthen again in Kent

Hundreds more people are claiming unemployment benefits across Kent, the latest figures reveal.

Jobs up for grabs at Aldi

Benefit claims rise in county

Union anger at Post Office job threats

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