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Driver injured in crash between car and lorry

Driver injured in crash between car and lorry

Emergency services attended the scene of a collision between a lorry and car, on a rural road.

Report: Lydd complete double over title favourites Faversham

Report: Lydd complete double over title favourites Faversham

An explosive start to the second half helped Lydd to victory at Faversham Town to become the first team to complete the double over them this season.

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Tot murder trial hears what accused told police after arrest

Tot murder trial hears what accused told police after arrest

A man accused of murdering his girlfriend's baby boy told police he bit and shook the youngster after finding him lifeless in his caravan.

Tragedy as person hit by train dies

Tragedy as person hit by train dies

A person has died after being hit by a train.

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‘We’re a bit of a different animal now’

‘We’re a bit of a different animal now’

Manager Sammy Moore thinks in-form leaders Faversham have become a different animal - as they aim to avenge their early-season defeat against Lydd.

A golden age for Garrett

A golden age for Garrett

Few people play sport competitively in their 70s and even fewer are doing so on the world stage – but Jim Garrett has bucked that trend.

Kent town to welcome its first ever Poundland

Kent town to welcome its first ever Poundland

A market town famous for having independent traders rather than national chains is set to welcome its first ever Poundland.

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Fears grow of battery fire ‘catastrophe’ at UK’s biggest solar farm

Fears grow of battery fire ‘catastrophe’ at UK’s biggest solar farm

A renowned scientist has warned a fire or explosion at a huge solar farm being built in Kent is a “statistical certainty”.

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£5k bill after rubbish dumped in country lanes

£5k bill after rubbish dumped in country lanes

A woman found to be involved in a fly-tipping offence has been convicted and ordered to pay nearly £5,000.

‘Murdered’ Alfie was covered ‘head to toe’ in injuries

‘Murdered’ Alfie was covered ‘head to toe’ in injuries

A doctor has told the jury at the Alfie Phillips murder trial the toddler was covered in injuries from ‘head to foot’ including bite marks.

‘If they build houses on every single pocket of land, it won’t be the same’

‘If they build houses on every single pocket of land, it won’t be the same’

Worried residents fear a treasured green space on their estate used for community events could be turned into housing.

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Man killed by falling tree was ‘gentle soul’ who lived in the woods

Man killed by falling tree was ‘gentle soul’ who lived in the woods

A “kind and unique” man who lived in the woods for 20 years and was known for his love of animals was killed by a falling tree.

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The true story of Marlon Brando’s love for Kent revealed for the first time

The true story of Marlon Brando’s love for Kent revealed for the first time

For the first time, the full story of how “The Godfather” ended up falling in love with Kent can be revealed.

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Finn rips up the record books!

Finn rips up the record books!

Faversham’s Finn Smart-Weeden is the youngest British Junior SuperSport champion - and it’s a record that won’t be beaten.

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Developer cuts back estate by 20% after backlash

Developer cuts back estate by 20% after backlash

A developer presented plans to residents but now an application has been sent to the council the number proposed has been cut back by 20%.

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Town’s morale sky high

Town’s morale sky high

There’s a brief break from league matters for Faversham - whose title charge looks on track.

Jury told of desperate efforts to save life of ‘murdered’ Alfie

Jury told of desperate efforts to save life of ‘murdered’ Alfie

The mother of a man accused of murdering a toddler in a caravan has told a court how she desperately tried to save the young boy’s life.

Morrisons stripped bare ahead of takeover

Morrisons stripped bare ahead of takeover

Pictures show inside a gutted former Morrisons superstore poised to become Home Bargains.

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Change at the top

Change at the top

Southern Counties East Division 1 Faversham Strike Force have started a new era with their long-serving manager stepping aside from match-day duties.

New burger business opens in ‘fast food desert’

New burger business opens in ‘fast food desert’

A new burger venue is hoping to fill a gap in the market in a town largely untouched by the big chains.

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