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Prolific thief ‘stole to live’ despite getting £1500 benefits a month

Prolific thief ‘stole to live’ despite getting £1500 benefits a month

10 October 2024

A prolific thief is back behind bars after swiping goods from three stores just weeks after being released from jail.

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Is axe set to finally fall on Scally’s 30 years at the Gills?

Is axe set to finally fall on Scally’s 30 years at the Gills?

10 October 2024

Paul Scally sold the Gills in 2022 - but he faces being booted off the board today after a rollercoaster career with the club.

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Sex offender who failed to declare secret devices jailed

Sex offender who failed to declare secret devices jailed

09 October 2024

A registered sex offender who made indecent images of children has been jailed for breaching a court order.

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Driver’s death on A2 ‘still under investigation’

Driver’s death on A2 ‘still under investigation’

09 October 2024

An inquest has been opened into the death of a 29-year-old man who crashed into the central reservation on a busy road.

Historic manor house among council assets to be sold to ease budget woes

Historic manor house among council assets to be sold to ease budget woes

09 October 2024

A cash-strapped council is considering selling off 30 properties including a grade-I listed manor house and a shopping centre to balance the books.

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‘I’m still a twin mum even though one of my boys was born sleeping’

‘I’m still a twin mum even though one of my boys was born sleeping’

09 October 2024

A mum who lost one of her twin boys due to a pregnancy complication has shared her story as she expects twins again to mark Baby Loss Awareness Week.

Orchestra to play horror movie soundtracks at ‘creepy’ candlelight concert

Orchestra to play horror movie soundtracks at ‘creepy’ candlelight concert

09 October 2024

Hear music from Psycho, Halloween and Beetlejuice performed live at a a spooky after-dark concert.

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Ex-Gills chairman: ‘Club is trying to destroy me’

Ex-Gills chairman: ‘Club is trying to destroy me’

08 October 2024

The Gills’ former owner claims new bosses are attempting to exile him, ahead of a vote which could end his long association with the club this week.

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Fears ‘predatory’ 450-homes bid could ‘change character’ of countryside

Fears ‘predatory’ 450-homes bid could ‘change character’ of countryside

08 October 2024

Fresh attempts to build hundreds of homes in a rural part of Kent have angered some - but others say it could trigger ‘desperately needed’ investment.

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Frightened fox rescued after plummeting 6ft down lift shaft

Frightened fox rescued after plummeting 6ft down lift shaft

08 October 2024

A fox had to be rescued after falling down a building site temporary lift shaft and breaking his leg.

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Woman taken to hospital after ‘loud’ motorbike crash blocks busy road

Woman taken to hospital after ‘loud’ motorbike crash blocks busy road

08 October 2024

Emergency services have been called to the scene of a crash involving a car and a motorbike opposite a parade of shops.

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Crackdown on school vaping after student needed ‘medical attention’

Crackdown on school vaping after student needed ‘medical attention’

08 October 2024

A school has issued a warning letter to parents after one of its pupils required medical care as a result of vaping.

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Inquest opens into M2 tragedy

Inquest opens into M2 tragedy

08 October 2024

A 37-year-old man died after falling into the path of a vehicle on the motorway.

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Man hit over the head with ‘sock full of pool balls’ during pub row

Man hit over the head with ‘sock full of pool balls’ during pub row

08 October 2024

Police are appealing for witnesses to an alleged pub assault in which a punter is said to have armed himself with a sock full of pool table balls.

Landmark town centre pub building set to become luxury flats

Landmark town centre pub building set to become luxury flats

08 October 2024

A long-running saga into what will happen to a historic town pub has taken another twist with plans announced to turn it into high-end apartments.

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One of the UK's biggest planning applications ever and why it’s taking so long to decide

One of the UK's biggest planning applications ever and why it’s taking so long to decide

08 October 2024

As a decision on the Lower Thames Crossing is delayed again, why is it so expensive, will we have to pay a toll and where is the money coming from?

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‘Very distressed’ dog saved after getting stranded on marshland

‘Very distressed’ dog saved after getting stranded on marshland

07 October 2024

An inshore lifeboat was called after a cocker spaniel made its way onto marshland before getting cut off by an incoming tide.

Cordon in place after stabbing leaves man with serious injuries

Cordon in place after stabbing leaves man with serious injuries

07 October 2024

A man is in hospital and a property in a high street has been cordoned off by police after a stabbing.

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Ban on takeaways near schools fails to curb rates of child obesity

Ban on takeaways near schools fails to curb rates of child obesity

07 October 2024

Ten years on from a decision to restrict the opening hours of fast food outlets near schools, childhood obesity rates have climbed instead of falling.

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‘New double yellow lines will only increase problems on our gridlocked estate’

‘New double yellow lines will only increase problems on our gridlocked estate’

07 October 2024

New road restrictions could be added to an increasingly busy trading estate to tackle congestion and improve safety - but not everyone is convinced.

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