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Tributes paid to 'hero' Tony who saved hundreds of lives

Tributes paid to 'hero' Tony who saved hundreds of lives

The former owner of a baking empire who saved 'hundreds of lives' in his role as a volunteer first responder has died, aged 75.

'Disturbing' hare coursers evade police in late-night chase

'Disturbing' hare coursers evade police in late-night chase

Police are on the hunt for two hare coursers who abandoned their dogs and escaped from pursuing officers in a late-night chase.

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New homes force school's bid to hike pupil numbers by 20%

New homes force school's bid to hike pupil numbers by 20%

A grammar school has launched a bid to boost its pupil numbers by 20% to keep pace with the influx of new homes in the area.

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The family doctor who looked after generations

The family doctor who looked after generations

A much-respected doctor whose career across east Kent spanned six decades has died aged 96.

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'I hope they believe in themselves a little bit more now'

'I hope they believe in themselves a little bit more now'

James Collins hopes Faversham can build on their FA Trophy performance at higher-league Folkestone when they return to league action this weekend.

Man's body found in lake

Man's body found in lake

After a large-scale search a man's body has been recovered from a lake.

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Collins: We gave a good account of ourselves

Collins: We gave a good account of ourselves

Faversham manager James Collins felt his side gave a good account of themselves during their FA Trophy defeat at Folkestone on Saturday.

Cugley: I didn't really enjoy Trophy win

Cugley: I didn't really enjoy Trophy win

Manager Neil Cugley was left disappointed with Folkestone’s performance - despite his team progressing in the FA Trophy on Saturday.

Bob Geldof tells Southern Water to '**** off!'

Bob Geldof tells Southern Water to '**** off!'

Rock star Bob Geldof has had his say on a number of Kent-related issues, ranging from the sewage scandal to huge housing developments.

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‘I lost 10st in lockdown after ditching Haribo and biscuits’

‘I lost 10st in lockdown after ditching Haribo and biscuits’

A construction worker who ballooned up to 26st while gorging on junk food has undergone a dramatic transformation and become a bodybuilder.

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Town boss excited for big weekend challenge at Folkestone

Town boss excited for big weekend challenge at Folkestone

Faversham Town boss James Collins is excited to be pitting his wits against an impressive Folkestone Invicta team in the FA Trophy this Saturday.

Climate protest as Cop26 continues

Climate protest as Cop26 continues

Dozens of people have marched through a town calling on world leaders to make meaningful decisions at Cop26.

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Keeper scores in draw!

Keeper scores in draw!

Faversham Strike Force goalkeeper Harry Earls has spoken about a crazy start to their match at Croydon - which saw him bag a goal and an assist.

Traffic stretches to M2 after crash outside school

Traffic stretches to M2 after crash outside school

Motorists are stuck in queues stretching back to a M2 turn-off following a crash between a car and motorbike outside a secondary school.

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Town dealt major injury blow

Town dealt major injury blow

Manager James Collins has been dealt a big blow with one of Faversham Town's key players ruled out for several months.

'Give me my Monet!' Geldof's giant pond plan approved

'Give me my Monet!' Geldof's giant pond plan approved

Bob Geldof's plan to install a Monet-inspired pond in the grounds of his Kent home has been rubber-stamped by council officers.

Teen triathlete on talent pathway

Teen triathlete on talent pathway

Teenager Oliver Scott says his dream is to compete in triathlons on the global stage.

Geldof’s pond plans watertight as no historic finds unearthed

Geldof’s pond plans watertight as no historic finds unearthed

Bob Geldof looks set to get permission for a large pond at his historic Kent home after an archaeological dig unearthed nothing of great significance.

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Pedestrian hit by car after row in street

Pedestrian hit by car after row in street

Police are appealing for witnesses after a car collided with a pedestrian after an "altercation" between two men.

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Collins won't rush to bring more staff in

Collins won't rush to bring more staff in

James Collins is in no rush to bolster his backroom staff at Faversham Town.

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