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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.

Inquest opens after rail crossing tragedy

26 February 2019
Inquest opens after rail crossing tragedy

An inquest has opened into the death of a "beautiful" and "kind-hearted" young woman who was hit by a train at a level crossing.

Is it time you stood up for your community?

22 February 2019
Is it time you stood up for your community?

With no party politics involved, anyone can stand for their parish council.

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Back garden bungalows plan thrown out

22 February 2019
Back garden bungalows plan thrown out

Councillors have rejected a planning application to demolish a house and build bungalows even though their officers recommended approval.

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HMV store brought back from the brink

22 February 2019
HMV store brought back from the brink

The new owners of troubled music retailer HMV have had a change of heart about closing a store which had been set for closure after its takeover.

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