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‘Too many public toilets are closing – we upgraded ours’

‘Too many public toilets are closing – we upgraded ours’

A brand-new loo has been unveiled and £15k of funding has been secured for further improvements at a park.

Donovan has high Hopes for Plate progress

Donovan has high Hopes for Plate progress

Greyhound trainer Paul Donovan’s runner Hopes Kitty could make a notable breakthrough at Central Park this weekend.

Crash involving four vehicles causes delays on M2

Crash involving four vehicles causes delays on M2

Drivers faced long delays after a crash involving four vehicles on the M2.

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Scaffolder threatened to torch, rape and kill mother of his two children

Scaffolder threatened to torch, rape and kill mother of his two children

A scaffolder who threatened to rape and kill his ex-partner in a string of “deeply abhorrent” messages has avoided jail.

Action taken after ‘selfish’ fly-tippers dump near country park

Action taken after ‘selfish’ fly-tippers dump near country park

Measures have been installed to prevent “selfish” fly-tippers from regularly dumping waste near a park.

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Motorway delays after crashes in both directions

Motorway delays after crashes in both directions

Commuters faced heavy delays this morning after crashes on both directions of a busy motorway.

We’re still in the title race

We’re still in the title race

The Isthmian South East title fight goes on for Sittingbourne manager Ryan Maxwell and his players.

Mum's horror after speeding car nearly hits daughter in four-vehicle pile-up

Mum's horror after speeding car nearly hits daughter in four-vehicle pile-up

A mum says her daughter was just moments away from being crushed after a car smashed into a line of parked vehicles.

Abandoned dog recovering after severe brain injuries showered with gifts

Abandoned dog recovering after severe brain injuries showered with gifts

A dog found with severe head injuries requiring life-saving surgery has received a huge mountain of donated presents to help his recovery.

£300k project under way to finally fix notorious flood zone

£300k project under way to finally fix notorious flood zone

A major flood prevention scheme has been welcomed by residents affected by torrential downpours.

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Primary school praised by Ofsted for work on attendance

Primary school praised by Ofsted for work on attendance

A school is celebrating after receiving its latest Ofsted report.

Statue discovered next to A2 was ‘ritually decapitated’ before burial

Statue discovered next to A2 was ‘ritually decapitated’ before burial

A Roman sculpture which was found on a development site had its head and right hand chopped off in a “ritual”, a new study has uncovered.

Nature reserve could be yours for £655,000

Nature reserve could be yours for £655,000

A sprawling wetland site home to an array of birds is on the market for £655,000.

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‘Once a town’s history goes you cannot get it back’

‘Once a town’s history goes you cannot get it back’

With three in five small museums fearing closure this year amid rising costs and falling visitor numbers, are we at risk of losing our heritage?

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Village set for ‘population boom’ after plans for 90 homes lodged

Village set for ‘population boom’ after plans for 90 homes lodged

A village which residents fear is “already becoming a town” is set for a population boom due to major house building plans.

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Family-run car dealership on the market for nearly £1m

Family-run car dealership on the market for nearly £1m

A car sales site is up for sale for nearly £1m – with potential plans to become apartments.

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Customers ‘gutted’ after farm closes shop and PYO after 50 years

Customers ‘gutted’ after farm closes shop and PYO after 50 years

A family-run farm has shut its shop and pick-your-own facilities after 50 years of trading.

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Mystery takeaway to take over former Papa John’s site

Mystery takeaway to take over former Papa John’s site

A takeaway franchise is set to spend more than £75,000 on a revamp of a former Papa John’s restaurant.

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Abandoned dog with fractured skull undergoes surgery funded by generous donations

Abandoned dog with fractured skull undergoes surgery funded by generous donations

A dog with severe head injuries abandoned near a dock has undergone life-saving surgery.

Former lifeguard ‘violently’ shook and punched 18-month-old he was babysitting

Former lifeguard ‘violently’ shook and punched 18-month-old he was babysitting

A 32-year-old has been jailed after he was seen “shaking” and “punching” a baby he was babysitting for a friend.

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