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Long-lost relatives reunited thanks to war hero’s story

20 August 2020
Long-lost relatives reunited thanks to war hero’s story

The son of an RAF gunner whose aircraft is set to be recovered more than 75 years after it vanished has met with a relative he never knew he had.

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Appeal after dogs found in ‘poor’ condition

18 August 2020
Appeal after dogs found in ‘poor’ condition

Information is being sought about two dogs that were found abandoned on the same day in different villages.

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Part of Asda superstore reopens after incessant rainfall

17 August 2020
Part of Asda superstore reopens after incessant rainfall

A supermarket has reopened - but only in part - after heavy rainfall damaged the roof and forced it to close.

Man charged after stabbing near town centre

17 August 2020
Man charged after stabbing near town centre

A man accused of stabbing another has appeared in court and has been remanded in custody.

Owners devastated after horse and pony killed in lightning strike

14 August 2020
Owners devastated after horse and pony killed in lightning strike

A farmer and his wife have been left devastated after a horse they had owned for almost 20 years and another pony were killed in a lightning strike.

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An A-level results day like no other

13 August 2020
An A-level results day like no other

The anxious wait is over for thousands of teenagers today as A-level results are out.

Security guards patrol beaches

13 August 2020
Security guards patrol beaches

Security guards have been deployed to two of Kent's beaches to help visitors and keep an eye on those in the water in absence of lifeguards.

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Increased police presence on beaches amid rumours of 'planned gathering'

12 August 2020
Increased police presence on beaches amid rumours of 'planned gathering'

There has been an increased police presence on two of Kent's beaches amid rumours of a large gathering.

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Cyclist pedals to Wales... without leaving the county

12 August 2020
Cyclist pedals to Wales... without leaving the county

A father-of-two cycled 155 miles in a single day around Kent to raise money for a good cause.

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Strangers step in after NHS stops veteran’s sight pills

12 August 2020
Strangers step in after NHS stops veteran’s sight pills

A war veteran has been overwhelmed by offers of help since the NHS said it would no longer be prescribing his medication.

Visitors spined and dined at girl’s hedgehog hotel

09 August 2020
Visitors spined and dined at girl’s hedgehog hotel

A 10-year-old girl who has helped to build two houses for hedgehogs is hoping more people will follow suit.

Families advised to move after cliff collapse

04 August 2020
Families advised to move after cliff collapse

Cliff-top residents have been advised to move out as a council says it will not be able protect their homes from landslides.

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Plane of missing RAF gunner to be recovered, 77 years on

01 August 2020
Plane of missing RAF gunner to be recovered, 77 years on

The son of an RAF gunner whose plane vanished in the Second World War will finally be able to lay his father to rest.

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'It was a fun way to end a crazy year'

31 July 2020
'It was a fun way to end a crazy year'

Fifty children helped to raise money for their school in a socially-distanced relay race.

'It's so obviously an incredibly dangerous thing to do'

31 July 2020
'It's so obviously an incredibly dangerous thing to do'

A council has slammed 'dangerous' drivers for moving a barrier in a pedestrianised high street and reversing up the road.

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War veteran ‘betrayed’ as NHS axes medication

30 July 2020
War veteran ‘betrayed’ as NHS axes medication

A war veteran says he feels betrayed by the NHS after medication to prevent him from going blind was stopped.

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Man bailed after armed police swoop on street

29 July 2020
Man bailed after armed police swoop on street

A suspect has been bailed after firearms officers swooped on a street.

Where to Eat Out to Help Out in Sittingbourne and Sheppey

27 July 2020
Where to Eat Out to Help Out in Sittingbourne and Sheppey

Pubs, restaurants and other eateries are signing up for the Government's Eat Out to Help Out scheme.

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Firms given coronavirus grants

25 July 2020
Firms given coronavirus grants

More than 100 business have been given grants to help them through tough times as a result of coronavirus.

Town centre bowling alley plans revealed

24 July 2020
Town centre bowling alley plans revealed

A town centre could be set for a leisure boost after proposals were put in for a bowling alley.

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