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A2 to shut for emergency gas main repairs

A2 to shut for emergency gas main repairs

One of the main routes in and out of a town is to shut for emergency gas works and it is not known when it will reopen.

Woman jailed two days after arrest for shoplifting spree

Woman jailed two days after arrest for shoplifting spree

A shoplifter who stole goods from three different supermarket chains on multiple occasions has been jailed.

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Deputy leader of council resigns

Deputy leader of council resigns

A senior councillor has stepped down from his role as deputy leader in a row over decision-making at a borough council.

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25 homes planned for village

25 homes planned for village

A developer has submitted fresh plans for housing just off a village’s high street in a renewed bid for planning permission.

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Driver ‘threatened to kill’ mum with child in the car

Driver ‘threatened to kill’ mum with child in the car

Witnesses are being sought after a mum was reportedly threatened by an ‘aggressive driver’ who smashed her wing mirror.

Brickies show they have what it takes

Brickies show they have what it takes

Sittingbourne showed the character needed for a title fight in their comeback victory against Phoenix Sports.

Closure of dual carriageway postponed

Closure of dual carriageway postponed

An overnight closure of a dual carriageway for repair work has been postponed.

Broken-down lorry shuts A249

Broken-down lorry shuts A249

A main route has shut after an HGV broke down.

‘I’m Jason Donovan’s biggest superfan’

‘I’m Jason Donovan’s biggest superfan’

A mum who’s loved Jason Donovan since she was seven and even has a ‘marriage proposal’ from her idol says her obsession is still going strong.

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Injured Merner takes his chance

Injured Merner takes his chance

Veteran weightlifter John Merner knew he had only one chance to set a world record in his latest competition.

Hundreds of Christmas hampers to be gifted to dogs owned by homeless

Hundreds of Christmas hampers to be gifted to dogs owned by homeless

A national dog charity will be giving out hampers including gifts of coats and toys to dogs living on the street with their owners.

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Lorry driver strikes to ‘compromise’ Christmas deliveries

Lorry driver strikes to ‘compromise’ Christmas deliveries

Union members are staging walkouts in a row over pay with their packaging company bosses which could see delays to big brand deliveries.

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Council tax rise on the cards for borough residents

Council tax rise on the cards for borough residents

People look set to see their council tax bill increase by almost 3% as a council is expected to once again take money from its reserves.

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Former council leader publishes memoir

Former council leader publishes memoir

A well-known political figure in Kent who led a coalition council has written a book about his time in power.

Driver caught out by parking sign loophole

Driver caught out by parking sign loophole

A climbing enthusiast who was hit with a fine despite having parked in the same spot for almost two years says the ticket was issued unfairly.

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Emergency repairs closes A-road as debris scattered after crash

Emergency repairs closes A-road as debris scattered after crash

A major road has been closed due to a crash and ongoing repair work after debris was scattered across the carriageway.

Fly-tipped rubbish left strewn along country lane

Fly-tipped rubbish left strewn along country lane

A washing machine and a BBQ grill were among the items left in the middle of a country lane after being dumped from a moving vehicle.

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More than 15,000 trees to be planted

More than 15,000 trees to be planted

More than £200,000 is to be spent on planting 15,000 trees across parts of a Kent borough.

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M2 traffic halted after van and lorry collide

M2 traffic halted after van and lorry collide

Traffic on a motorway was held after it was blocked by a crash between a lorry and a van.

Slip road closures extended and speed limit to be lowered

Slip road closures extended and speed limit to be lowered

A three-month closure of a busy slip road is being extended until the new year – and a reduced speed limit is also set to come into force.

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