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We should be ashamed, says litter-picking mum

11 March 2019
We should be ashamed, says litter-picking mum

A serious programme of re-education is needed before we all drown in rubbish, says litter-picking group.

Winds damage Tesco garage

10 March 2019
Winds damage Tesco garage

Parts of the roof of a petrol station were left hanging down as a result of wind damage.

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Ball to remember victim of Parkinson's Disease

10 March 2019
Ball to remember victim of Parkinson's Disease

A grieving daughter has organised a ball to remember her mother and to raise awareness of the disease that devastated their lives.

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Bridge closed, trains slowed in high winds

10 March 2019
Bridge closed, trains slowed in high winds

Strong winds are causing chaos for travellers across Kent today.

Woman arrested after crash

10 March 2019
Woman arrested after crash

Police were called to an accident involving a suspected drink driver.

More trees brought down in high winds

10 March 2019
More trees brought down in high winds

Trains services have been disrupted and roads blocked as a result of high winds.

Former teacher jailed for historic child sex abuse

09 March 2019
Former teacher jailed for historic child sex abuse

Former teacher Robin Mellor has been jailed after being found guilty of sexually abusing two children at his home in Ditton.

Actress recalls her career as the voice of Barbie

09 March 2019
Actress recalls her career as the voice of Barbie

Barbie is 60 years old today, reminding actress Janie Wellborne of an early career break.

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Helicopter search after shop break-in

09 March 2019
Helicopter search after shop break-in

Police have used a helicopter to look for a suspected burglar following a break-in at a shop.

New care home to create 100 jobs

09 March 2019
New care home to create 100 jobs

A care home company is looking to recruit 100 people by the summer thanks to the opening of a new £13m, state-of-the art site.

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Shorter library opening hours for most

09 March 2019
Shorter library opening hours for most

Tonbridge, Headcorn and Staplehurst libraries are among 12 that are given good news in final review.

Victory for woman with Down's syndrome denied visa

08 March 2019
Victory for woman with Down's syndrome denied visa

The Australian Government has bowed to media pressure and granted a visa to a woman who has Down's syndrome.

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'This is only because she has Down's'

07 March 2019
'This is only because she has Down's'

A young woman with Down's syndrome has been told she cannot visit her father in Australia unless she passes a rigorous medical examination.

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Rush hour crash in Tonge

07 March 2019
Rush hour crash in Tonge

The victims of a crash that blocked Lower Road seem to have escaped with relatively minor injuries.

Sybille Higginson has died aged 101

06 March 2019
Sybille Higginson has died aged 101

A feisty centenarian who served at Bletchley Park during the war has died.

Prepare for road closures

05 March 2019
Prepare for road closures

The Spirit of Sittingbourne project moves on a stage with road resurfacing.

Woman hurt in crossroads smash

05 March 2019
Woman hurt in crossroads smash

A woman has been injured after two cars were involved in collision at the crossroads.

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GP surgery told to ‘reflect’ after blood clot death

27 February 2019
GP surgery told to ‘reflect’ after blood clot death

A doctors’ surgery has been advised by a coroner to “reflect closely”on its practices after the death of a patient.

Study clocks 133k drivers speeding in village

27 February 2019
Study clocks 133k drivers speeding in village

An astonishing 133,000 vehicles were recorded speeding in a village centre in a single week in a study commissioned by a parish council.

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KCC asks school to expand to meet growing shortfall of places

27 February 2019
KCC asks school to expand to meet growing shortfall of places

Parents are asked for their views on school expansion plans.

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