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Woman ‘sexually assaulted’ in recreation ground

Woman ‘sexually assaulted’ in recreation ground

An alleged sexual assault in a town park is being investigated by police.

‘Somebody is going to get seriously injured’: Three-car crash sparks calls for action

‘Somebody is going to get seriously injured’: Three-car crash sparks calls for action

A crash involving three cars has prompted fresh calls for extra safety measures on an accident-prone road.

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‘We need more land for homes - but priority is previously developed plots’

‘We need more land for homes - but priority is previously developed plots’

An appeal has been made for land owners to put forward sites for housing or traveller pitches to meet government targets.

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Promise of hundreds of jobs as delivery firm signs warehouse deal

Promise of hundreds of jobs as delivery firm signs warehouse deal

A large delivery firm has signed a deal to move into a new logistics facility expected to generate hundreds of jobs.

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Plans for leisure centre revamps as borough prepares for population surge

Plans for leisure centre revamps as borough prepares for population surge

New plans outline how a local authority hopes to develop its leisure facilities as it prepares for a potential influx of 44,000 new residents.

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Country park to open £130k community space in shipping containers

Country park to open £130k community space in shipping containers

A country park is set to have a £130k community space set up in two 40ft shipping containers to host events and workshops.

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School unveils new £6m teaching block dedicated to former head teacher

School unveils new £6m teaching block dedicated to former head teacher

A school has opened a £6m teaching block set to help the increase in pupil admissions and dedicated it to a former head who passed away in 2013.

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Cat found among communal bins with plastic bag around neck

Cat found among communal bins with plastic bag around neck

An animal charity has raised concerns after a cat was found with a plastic carrier bag around its neck.

Vital we learn from FA Cup experience

Vital we learn from FA Cup experience

Ryan Maxwell says Sittingbourne must learn from a “very expensive lesson” in the FA Cup.

‘Our final Halloween house will go out with a bang’

‘Our final Halloween house will go out with a bang’

A “slightly mad” alarm engineer is creating well-loved Halloween attraction in his front garden for the last time.

‘Will this scheme finally end school-run misery?

‘Will this scheme finally end school-run misery?

Plans for a school drop-off point in a 16-home development could help ease traffic but neighbours fear it will make congestion worse.

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‘I’ve fostered asylum-seeker children, this rising hostility worries me’

‘I’ve fostered asylum-seeker children, this rising hostility worries me’

A foster carer who has looked after asylum-seeker children has spoken out about the “worrying” increase in hostility towards them.

FA Cup round-up

FA Cup round-up

The FA Cup dream came to an end for a number of Kent teams on Saturday.

Drainage works to last more than three weeks on main route

Drainage works to last more than three weeks on main route

Temporary traffic lights have been set up on a busy main road and are expected to last more than three weeks.

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Cones and lane closure to be removed on A249 as bridge work dates announced

Cones and lane closure to be removed on A249 as bridge work dates announced

Traffic management on a busy dual carriageway is set to be lifted to reduce congestion during works to replace steel ropes on a bridge.

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‘A delivery van crashed into our front room - where our son had been sat moments before’

‘A delivery van crashed into our front room - where our son had been sat moments before’

A mum has spoken of her shock after a DPD delivery van crashed into her home.

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Missing teen who may have boarded train to Wales found safe

Missing teen who may have boarded train to Wales found safe

A teenager who was reported missing has been safely located.

Crazy golf, arcade and snooker centre opens in high street

Crazy golf, arcade and snooker centre opens in high street

A renovated £20k family entertainment centre has launched in a former troubled snooker club and bar.

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‘People are talking about the game – I’d be worried if they weren’t’

‘People are talking about the game – I’d be worried if they weren’t’

Sittingbourne are looking to reach the FA Cup final qualifying round for the first time in more than a quarter of a century.

Delivery van crashes into front of house

Delivery van crashes into front of house

A delivery van has crashed into the front of a house belonging to a mum with four children.

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