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Police chase suspect vehicle after newsagent break-in

Police chase suspect vehicle after newsagent break-in

A 31-year-old is to appear in court after a newsagents was broken into.

The Kent school which faced a £1m heating bill

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?

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'

'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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Old pub set to be turned into flats sold

Old pub set to be turned into flats sold

A prominent high street pub that is set to be demolished to make way for flats and a micropub has been sold before it could be auctioned off.

England dream a reality for Masters hockey player

England dream a reality for Masters hockey player

Sheppey hockey player Claire Hales is days away from fulfilling her dream of playing for her country - after Covid looked to have dashed her chances.

Town closes for Queen's funeral

Town closes for Queen's funeral

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

Promising Gillingham youngster hoping to shine at Sheppey

Promising Gillingham youngster hoping to shine at Sheppey

Sheppey United’s link-up with Gillingham has seen them bring in a promising young talent.

Accident involving fallen tree closes road

Accident involving fallen tree closes road

The A25 has been closed in both directions after an accident involving a fallen tree.

Road closure extended due to emergency water pipe repairs

Road closure extended due to emergency water pipe repairs

A burst water main means a main route will remain closed into next week.

'The King? He's Char Char to me'

'The King? He's Char Char to me'

A great-great-great-grandmother has recalled how she met the future King, snapped his picture, touched his tie and nicknamed him 'Char Char'.

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Pub to be sold at auction

Pub to be sold at auction

A high street pub set to be demolished and turned into flats is to be sold at auction next week.

Plans approved for island's first special needs school

Plans approved for island's first special needs school

A new secondary school which will provide places for 120 children with special educational needs is set to open next year.

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'They didn't deserve to be dumped like rubbish'

'They didn't deserve to be dumped like rubbish'

Seven Labrador puppies have been found dumped in a small crate in a layby on a dual carriageway.

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Time running out to save historic rail route

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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Island residents begin laying floral tributes to Queen

Island residents begin laying floral tributes to Queen

Islanders have begun laying flowers and paying tributes to pay their respects to Her Majesty.

Royal Mail workers back on strike

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

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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Three charged after officers spend day stopping drivers

Three charged after officers spend day stopping drivers

A road safety operation on Sheppey saw several motorists being stopped, and some later charged for driving offences.

Angry mum hits out at school closure

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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