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New MP to tackle ‘GP shortages, banking and education’

New MP to tackle ‘GP shortages, banking and education’

16 July 2024

A constituency’s new MP says he has “big changes” lined up for his area.

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Man found dead at chalet park ‘unlawfully killed’

Man found dead at chalet park ‘unlawfully killed’

13 July 2024

A coroner has concluded a dad-of-three found dead in a chalet died from two gunshot wounds to his chest.

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Prison officer accused of smuggling phones into jail

Prison officer accused of smuggling phones into jail

11 July 2024

A prison officer took mobile phones, sim cards and chargers into a jail and gave them to an inmate, magistrates have been told.

First look at the newly-opened Stockbury flyover

First look at the newly-opened Stockbury flyover

11 July 2024

Our reporter takes the first steps on the new £92 million A249 flyover which has welcomed its first drivers.

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‘We’re making as many memories as we can’

‘We’re making as many memories as we can’

10 July 2024

A family has thanked donors who have allowed them to make precious memories with their six-year-old daughter who has been given just months to live.

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Troubled school to shut early for summer term

Troubled school to shut early for summer term

10 July 2024

Students will be going home seven school days early at the end of the summer term as a pair of schools prepare to be taken over by new bosses.

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Fiancee’s tribute to ‘best friend, soul mate and one true love’

Fiancee’s tribute to ‘best friend, soul mate and one true love’

08 July 2024

A dad who was given 15 months to live after being diagnosed with a rare brain tumour has died, his devastated partner has confirmed.

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Shoplifter spat at police, bit them and said: ‘I have HIV’

Shoplifter spat at police, bit them and said: ‘I have HIV’

08 July 2024

A serial offender kicked a police officer in the chest, headbutted another and bit a third on the arm as he was being arrested over various offences.

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Former hospital marks 25 years since closure

Former hospital marks 25 years since closure

07 July 2024

A hospital which was the birthplace of thousands of people closed 25 years ago. We take a look back at its history.

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Bridge reopens after week of traffic hell

Bridge reopens after week of traffic hell

07 July 2024

An historic bridge which has been closed for more than a week for maintenance has reopened today - but there’s more closures ahead.

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Labour wins key seat after narrow three horse race

Labour wins key seat after narrow three horse race

04 July 2024

Sittingbourne and Sheppey has turned red for the first time since the 2010 election with a new MP elected.

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Plans to convert £1.25m farm near busy roundabout into homes

Plans to convert £1.25m farm near busy roundabout into homes

04 July 2024

A farm complex which sits near a busy roundabout could be converted into homes as part of a farmland development.

Bus services suspended as ‘terrible’ traffic continues

Bus services suspended as ‘terrible’ traffic continues

03 July 2024

A taxi company and bus operator are losing business after days of traffic problems.

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Children stuck on school bus for three hours in traffic chaos

Children stuck on school bus for three hours in traffic chaos

03 July 2024

Bus operators say one accident was all it took to bring traffic to a halt amid several major road projects in the area.

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New £9m supermarket opening date revealed

New £9m supermarket opening date revealed

01 July 2024

A new store which has been bogged down in delays has announced its opening date when a Team GB gold medalist will cut the ribbon.

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Prison guards arrested at high-security jail

Prison guards arrested at high-security jail

01 July 2024

Eight prison officers have been arrested on suspicion of corruption at a “struggling” high-security jail.

‘Dementia games helped my dad - now they’re his legacy’

‘Dementia games helped my dad - now they’re his legacy’

30 June 2024

A husband and wife team have received an award after inventing activities for people living with dementia.

‘I think I was put on this earth to help people and that's what I've done’

‘I think I was put on this earth to help people and that's what I've done’

30 June 2024

A mum who says she “was put on this earth to help people” is celebrating 40 years of volunteering with the St John Ambulance first aid charity.

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‘Why I turned mobility scooter into a confetti-firing tank’

‘Why I turned mobility scooter into a confetti-firing tank’

29 June 2024

An inventor has been out and about in his latest creation as he aims to raise even more funds for one of the county’s most vital services.

Heroin addict turns life around after Morrisons shoplifting charge

Heroin addict turns life around after Morrisons shoplifting charge

29 June 2024

A drug user is now on the road to recovery after being caught stealing baby clothes and washing detergent led to her getting help.

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