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Green light for school's vast makeover

Green light for school's vast makeover

A school has been granted the go-ahead to build a new sports hall, give its entrance a makeover and expand its 'woefully inadequate' canteen.

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Former unofficial town crier sentenced for sex assaults

Former unofficial town crier sentenced for sex assaults

A pensioner who man used his position in singing and dancing groups to prey on his victims and sexually assault them has narrowly avoided jail.

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'I needed a change - so I bought an ambulance on Facebook'

'I needed a change - so I bought an ambulance on Facebook'

A beautician whose work dried up during lockdown bought an ambulance on Facebook and launched her own makeovers-on-wheels business.

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Great Scott's too good for the opposition

Great Scott's too good for the opposition

Canterbury Academy pupil Oliver Scott is making a rapid rise in paratri after victory at the Eton Dorney Paratri Festival.

Strawberries going cheap after heatwave growth spurt

Strawberries going cheap after heatwave growth spurt

The extra sunshine has led to a growth spurt for strawberries at a Kent farm - which are being sold at Tesco at a discount price.

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There's been a lot of self-reflection

There's been a lot of self-reflection

Faversham joint-managers John Embery and Jermaine Darlington are feeling refreshed on their return to the dugout.

Fury as new £180k play area defaced with obscene graffiti

Fury as new £180k play area defaced with obscene graffiti

Mums have been trying to scrub off disgusting graffiti which has been scrawled over new children's play equipment within days of it being installed.

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M2 delays after crash

M2 delays after crash

There are delays on the coastbound carriageway of a motorway following a collision.

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'McDonald's would make living here hell'

'McDonald's would make living here hell'

Developers have defended their plan to open a new McDonald's off the Thanet Way amid fears from residents it will 'make their life hell'.

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Four 'kidnap' charges over people trapped in lorry

Four 'kidnap' charges over people trapped in lorry

Four alleged kidnappers have been charged with modern slavery offences after police found two people trapped inside a lorry.

80 lorries a day to thunder down 'death trap' country lane

80 lorries a day to thunder down 'death trap' country lane

Concern has been raised about the level of construction traffic set to use narrow country lanes during building work for the UK's biggest solar farm.

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Defender Bourne again

Defender Bourne again

Faversham fans will see a different side to long-serving defender Matt Bourne this season.

Full weekend closure of M2 postponed

Full weekend closure of M2 postponed

A full weekend closure of the M2, which was set to pile travel misery on drivers as temperatures soar into the 30s, has been postponed.

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Scott's four-year plan after pathway progress

Scott's four-year plan after pathway progress

Teenage star Oliver Scott’s hard work is continuing to pay dividends as he progresses on the British Paratriathlon talent pathway programme.

Sheldwich prepare for special summer milestone

Sheldwich prepare for special summer milestone

Sheldwich Cricket Club are hoping to mark their centenary year in style this summer.

Dog attack leaves toddler with multiple injuries

Dog attack leaves toddler with multiple injuries

A toddler is in hospital with multiple injuries following a dog attack at a private address.

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The 100-year-old still making his own wine and marmalade

The 100-year-old still making his own wine and marmalade

A war veteran who just turned 100 and is still making his own wine, marmalade and jam says "never be embarrassed to run and jump as you get older".

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Maddie murdered by boyfriend as she tried to break up with him

Maddie murdered by boyfriend as she tried to break up with him

A woman murdered by her boyfriend was stabbed moments after arriving at his home to break up with him.

Second Kent MP resigns from government role

Second Kent MP resigns from government role

A second Kent MP has resigned from her position in Boris Johnson's government just moments after he lost his fourth cabinet member.

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Collins: Bioletti is leagues ahead

Collins: Bioletti is leagues ahead

Former Faversham manager James Collins rates Benedict Bioletti - who has signed for Colchester - as one of the best youngsters he has worked with.

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