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County in 'perilous situation' after Eurostar withdrawal

08 September 2020
County in 'perilous situation' after Eurostar withdrawal

Calls have been made for urgent talks with Eurostar bosses and the Government after the announcement services will not stop in the county until 2022.

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Car showroom could become wedding venue

07 September 2020
Car showroom could become wedding venue

Permission is being sought to convert a disused car showroom into a wedding venue.

DJ raises £20k for charity in 20 weeks

07 September 2020
DJ raises £20k for charity in 20 weeks

An avid professional DJ refused to put his feet up during lockdown and raised raised £20k for charity by entertaining others.

School moves to reassure parents after Covid case

07 September 2020
School moves to reassure parents after Covid case

Bosses at one of the county's biggest schools say it's business as usual today despite four staff members having to self isolate.

School staff member tests postive for Covid-19

04 September 2020
School staff member tests postive for Covid-19

Four members of staff at a school have had to go into self-isolation after one of them tested positive for coronavirus.

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City of Culture bid officially launched

04 September 2020
City of Culture bid officially launched

Medway's campaign to become UK City of Culture 2025 has officially begun with a website launch, new branding and a call for residents' support.

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Football fans visit 44 stadiums in 44 hours

01 September 2020
Football fans visit 44 stadiums in 44 hours

Two football-mad fans kicked off on a challenge to drop by 44 grounds in 44 hours to raise money for charity.

More fly-tipping in spot cleared just days ago

01 September 2020
More fly-tipping in spot cleared just days ago

A man tired of seeing his road used as an illegal dumping ground has called for action from neighbours and the council.

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Couple to appear on Escape to the Country

28 August 2020
Couple to appear on Escape to the Country

A couple are quitting the Garden of England for another beautiful part of the UK with the help of a top TV show.

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Identical twins turn 100

28 August 2020
Identical twins turn 100

Sisters Kathleen and Dorothy will both clock up a very special milestone.

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Steve's ready for epic ride

25 August 2020
Steve's ready for epic ride

A cyclist is aiming to become Help for Heroes’ biggest individual fundraiser.

Historic castle could be closed for weeks

24 August 2020
Historic castle could be closed for weeks

A centuries-old castle is to remain closed for safety reasons.

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Family welcome plaque to man who fought racism

24 August 2020
Family welcome plaque to man who fought racism

The family of a train guard who overturned racist policy have welcomed a plaque which will be unveiled in his honour.

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Mum's business idea takes off

21 August 2020
Mum's business idea takes off

Creating balloon garlands started as a hobby but is now a blooming business.

Next chapter for author

20 August 2020
Next chapter for author

A best-selling writer, who draws inspiration from where she lives, is releasing another book.

Fancy living at No. 1, The Thames?

18 August 2020
Fancy living at No. 1, The Thames?

One of the county's most unusual addresses has been put up sale.

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Community's life-saving efforts

17 August 2020
Community's life-saving efforts

Residents rallied round to raise money for a defibrillator after a dad suffered three heart attacks and another died at the age of 48.

Colleges saved from administration

17 August 2020
Colleges saved from administration

Moves to save struggling colleges have been completed in the largest ever further education transaction in the country.

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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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