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History of notorious slave owner revealed

16 August 2020
History of notorious slave owner revealed

Why were so many things in a part of Kent named after a man who traded slaves? We look at the history of Sir John Hawkins.

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'My dreams of going to medical school have been shattered'

14 August 2020
'My dreams of going to medical school have been shattered'

An A-level student whose straight As were slashed by this year's standardisation says it's unfair to those like her from lower performing schools.

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Medway A-level results day

13 August 2020
Medway A-level results day

In a year like no other, youngsters from across the Towns will be finding out how they have done in their A-levels.

When your school opens in another school....

13 August 2020
When your school opens in another school....

The head of a new school opening in a few weeks' time is bracing herself for the challenge ahead.

Deal done on £170m development cash

11 August 2020
Deal done on £170m development cash

Work on housing, roads and a new rail link is set to get under way after a council and Homes England officially signed a £170m infrastructure deal.

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'Blue lake' open for business

10 August 2020
'Blue lake' open for business

A lake on the site of an old quarry is now available for watersports.

Alleged knifeman appears in court

06 August 2020
Alleged knifeman appears in court

A 34-year-old has been charged with attempted robbery and possession of an offensive weapon after a man was allegedly held-up at knifepoint.

Man threatened with 'meat cleaver'

05 August 2020
Man threatened with 'meat cleaver'

A man has described how a thief tried to rob him of his bag, while armed with a large blade.

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Anger as yobs target beauty spot

05 August 2020
Anger as yobs target beauty spot

A group of conservationists who raised £50,000 to buy an orchard say they are increasingly concerned by damage being done by youths.

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Dad sets up traditional milk round

04 August 2020
Dad sets up traditional milk round

A young businessman is showing he has a lot of bottle by setting up a traditional milk round – believing the time couldn't be better.

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'I haven't seen my wife alone since March'

04 August 2020
'I haven't seen my wife alone since March'

A care home resident's husband has slammed delays in getting Covid tests out - saying he hasn't been alone with his wife in almost five months.

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New school to open in another school

04 August 2020
New school to open in another school

As work on a temporary school has been delayed because of lockdown, children will be starting the new term next month at a school eight miles away.

Pam's leading the way

03 August 2020
Pam's leading the way

A veteran table tennis player has been nominated for an award honouring Britain's leading lights who inspire others.

Popular town eatery won't be reopening

03 August 2020
Popular town eatery won't be reopening

An Italian restaurant in the heart of a town centre is believed to be one of the latest businesses to fall victim to the lockdown-caused recession.

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Questions asked over £300k contract

03 August 2020
Questions asked over £300k contract

Opposition councillors have demanded to know why a company under police investigation has been given a major contract to recruit social workers.

Man found dead in property

31 July 2020
Man found dead in property

Emergency crews were called to a town centre home where a man had died.

Mission to visit 44 football stadiums

29 July 2020
Mission to visit 44 football stadiums

Two lovers of the beautiful game are planning on a 1,600-mile road trip to visit 44 football grounds in less than two days.

Eat Out to Help Out in Medway

27 July 2020
Eat Out to Help Out in Medway

Here are the restaurants part of the Eat Out to Help Out scheme in Medway.

The quiet man who changed history

21 July 2020
The quiet man who changed history

The family of a railway worker who endured death threats to change the law of the land, have paid tribute to him in the week he would have turned 100.

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Mum throws street party for leavers

20 July 2020
Mum throws street party for leavers

Youngsters leaving their junior school for the last time were surprised to find a party under way in their honour.

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