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Train company having a 'mare'

Train company having a 'mare'

A report of horses on the line resulted in a train company trotting out some amusing tweets.

Animal sanctuary fights for survival

Animal sanctuary fights for survival

An appeal has been launched to save an animal rescue centre after it was told to leave its current premises.

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Delays on M2 after crash

Delays on M2 after crash

There are reported delays following a crash on a roundabout near Junction 5 of the M2.

My field is for insects, says councillor

My field is for insects, says councillor

A councillor accused of 'hypocrisy' says he bought a one-acre meadow to encourage wildlife and insects.

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‘It is a recipe for a nasty accident’

‘It is a recipe for a nasty accident’

A new road layout along a busy route has sparked fear and confusion among drivers, pedestrians and people living nearby.

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Striker back at Bourne

Striker back at Bourne

Sittingbourne boss Darren Blackburn brings a familiar face back to the club.

Eight-year-old Maisy killed by falling tree

Eight-year-old Maisy killed by falling tree

A family paid tribute to an eight-year-old girl killed in a freak accident which almost claimed her sister too.

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Charity shop to close after 15 years

Charity shop to close after 15 years

A not-for-profit project which supplied used furniture to low income families is to close, citing the pandemic as a reason.

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Music and motors gig confirmed

Music and motors gig confirmed

Two bands have organised a gig so their fans can watch them from their cars.

The story of Kent's sex event for the disabled

The story of Kent's sex event for the disabled

A sex event in Kent is improving the lives of hundreds of people living with disabilities - here's the heart-warming story behind it.

'They'll be like little prisoners taking belongings in plastic wallets'

'They'll be like little prisoners taking belongings in plastic wallets'

A concerned mum started a petition after she was told her son could not take a bag when he returns to school this week.

Losing my religion

Losing my religion

New mayor axes role of council chaplain after nearly 50 years.

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Housing estate's roads still not finished after 13 years

Housing estate's roads still not finished after 13 years

Fed-up residents say they have been waiting 13 years for a developer to finish surfacing the roads and pavements of their housing estate.

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Duck goes into a GP surgery looking for a 'quack'

Duck goes into a GP surgery looking for a 'quack'

A homeless duck has done what the rest of us can't and managed to see a GP and surgery staff are now trying to find its owner.

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Inquest opens into girl's tree death

Inquest opens into girl's tree death

A coroner has officially launched an investigation into how an eight-year-old died after she was struck by a tree in high wind.

Firm seeks projects for DIY SOS-style makeover

Firm seeks projects for DIY SOS-style makeover

A big-hearted business is looking to transform a home, charity base or community venue in a DIY SOS-style makeover.

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'We love him and want him to stay with us'

'We love him and want him to stay with us'

A desperate mum is appealing for help to adapt her family home to cope with her son's needs.

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Minister’s aides shun talks over new M2 junction

Minister’s aides shun talks over new M2 junction

Developer Mark Quinn's bid to meet transport minister Grant Shapps about plans for a new 'garden village' and junction on the M2 has been scuppered.

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Driver's lucky escape after rocks thrown from bridge

Driver's lucky escape after rocks thrown from bridge

A group of youngsters are being hunted by police after rocks were thrown at motorists from a bridge.

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Vandals leave children’s footie club with £10k bill

Vandals leave children’s footie club with £10k bill

A children’s football club has been left with a bill running into five figures after yobs trashed parts of its home ground.

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