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Hospital radio volunteer's MBE joy

04 February 2022
Hospital radio volunteer's MBE joy

A long-serving hospital volunteer has spoken of her pride at being given an MBE by Prince William at Windsor Castle.

'I had to correct one tattoo from Made in Sheepey to Made in Sheppey'

31 January 2022
'I had to correct one tattoo from Made in Sheepey to Made in Sheppey'

A tattooist gran has told of her new life inking customers from onboard a Vietnam War-era tug.

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New tenants move into Dockside centre

28 January 2022
New tenants move into Dockside centre

The latest in a line of new tenants has moved into a popular shopping centre with bosses saying they're now at 97% occupancy.

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Concerns raised over 'Wonky Shop' booze bid

28 January 2022
Concerns raised over 'Wonky Shop' booze bid

A town centre boss has raised concerns about an alcohol licence being issued for an historic building.

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Water supplies to be cut to hundreds of homes

26 January 2022
Water supplies to be cut to hundreds of homes

A burst water main has resulted in emergency repairs in a busy town centre.

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'We've gone from being clapped to being sacked'

26 January 2022
'We've gone from being clapped to being sacked'

An experienced nurse has hit out at plans to dismiss unvaccinated NHS workers – saying "we've gone from being clapped to being sacked".

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'Wonky shop' to become micropub and bottle shop

26 January 2022
'Wonky shop' to become micropub and bottle shop

A self-confessed 'ale geek' plans to turn a 'wonky shop' in a historic high street into a micropub and bottle shop to "fill a gap in the market".

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Family's tribute to much-loved pub boss

25 January 2022
Family's tribute to much-loved pub boss

A family have paid a touching tribute to a popular publican and former DJ who died suddenly.

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Court date set for former Gills' director

21 January 2022
Court date set for former Gills' director

A businessman and former director of Gillingham FC will reappear in court as he battles extradition to the United States over fraud allegations.

'I'm losing will to live over latest bollard twist'

21 January 2022
'I'm losing will to live over latest bollard twist'

A safety campaigner has reacted furiously after council chiefs did the opposite of what he's been calling for.

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Landlord's £5k 'out-of-the blue' bill had family living in fear

20 January 2022
Landlord's £5k 'out-of-the blue' bill had family living in fear

A single mum faced losing her home over a £5,000 roof repair bill she got out of the blue.

Hotel barge makes its way up the river

18 January 2022
Hotel barge makes its way up the river

A huge boat, likely to be used as a temporary hotel for construction workers, has been towed to a new home.

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Pagans blamed for historic stones fire

06 January 2022
Pagans blamed for historic stones fire

A worried academic is calling for important neolithic stones to be cordoned off after a new year fire.

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Dental surgery moves into shopping centre

06 January 2022
Dental surgery moves into shopping centre

A dental practice has set up shop in a popular retail centre.

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Boy, 16, dies five days after being hit by car

05 January 2022
Boy, 16, dies five days after being hit by car

A teenager died after being hit by a car days after Christmas.

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Pensioner injured in crash near shopping centre turn off

05 January 2022
Pensioner injured in crash near shopping centre turn off

A woman in her 70s remains in hospital after being hit by a car near a busy junction.

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'We're expecting to be 50% down'

31 December 2021
'We're expecting to be 50% down'

New Year's Eve parties have been given the green light by the government but business owners are expecting a disappointing turnout.

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New restaurant will be fish heaven for foodies

30 December 2021
New restaurant will be fish heaven for foodies

A town's newest restaurant is finally opening after being dogged by delays.

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'It is a disgusting welcome for visitors'

23 December 2021
'It is a disgusting welcome for visitors'

Security has been stepped up near a supermarket on a luxury housing development because of threats from unruly gangs of youths.

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The best dressed windows in Kent?

22 December 2021
The best dressed windows in Kent?

Competition has proved fierce as traders battled it out in a festive window dressing contest.

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