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Hugely popular outdoor pool to stay closed all summer

Hugely popular outdoor pool to stay closed all summer

A beloved outdoor swimming pool will remain shut until next year - as bosses say reopening with social distancing in place is not financially viable.

Student nurse says MP's claims are 'slap in the face'

Student nurse says MP's claims are 'slap in the face'

The student nurse at the centre of a Kent MP's controversial claims she was "not providing a service" has spoken out.

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New striker joins in with training

New striker joins in with training

Isthmian League side Faversham Town are back in training awaiting a start date for the 2020/21 season.

Long queues as crash closes motorway

Long queues as crash closes motorway

A section of motorway was closed following an accident which left the central reservation buckled.

Tortoise spotted strolling across bridge on busy highway

Tortoise spotted strolling across bridge on busy highway

An eagle-eyed motorist spotted a lost tortoise walking over a bridge that runs over a busy road.

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'Instagrammers are risking lives for poppy field photos'

'Instagrammers are risking lives for poppy field photos'

Hundreds of people have been parking up on a dangerous road as they flock to a picturesque poppy field to get the best possible photos.

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"Arguably the biggest milestone since we were established"

"Arguably the biggest milestone since we were established"

A football club has passed a huge milestone after achieving charity status.

'Don't let freemasons build new temple'

'Don't let freemasons build new temple'

Fed-up neighbours have voiced concerns at plans to redevelop a masonic hall – including a new temple and larger changing room for the Grand Master.

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Ambitious Swale side find new home

Ambitious Swale side find new home

Faversham Strike Force’s senior team will be playing in Medway when football resumes after agreeing a groundshare.

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Festival axed amid fears for audience of 'vulnerable age'

Festival axed amid fears for audience of 'vulnerable age'

A rock music extravaganza has been postponed - as the majority of the audience is in the "vulnerable age group" for coronavirus.

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Another gang attack in 'lawless' park

Another gang attack in 'lawless' park

A second attack by thugs on young people at a park within days has led to a councillor admitting he would not walk through it at night.

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MP blames scientists for care home crisis

MP blames scientists for care home crisis

A Kent MP has been accused of having 'no idea about anything' after she endured yet another difficult TV interview.

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'Restaurant plans will spark more reckless parking'

'Restaurant plans will spark more reckless parking'

Residents have lodged objections against plans to open a 100-seat restaurant and expand a much-used community centre.

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Woman in life-threatening condition after crash

Woman in life-threatening condition after crash

A woman is in a London hospital after her car crashed into a tree near the M2.

Person in hospital after M2 crash

Person in hospital after M2 crash

Fire crews removed the roof of a car to help a person involved in a crash on the motorway.

Hooded youths threaten boy with knife

Hooded youths threaten boy with knife

A terrified teenager fled a park after being threatened by youths with a knife.

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Doorstep photos capture family life on lockdown

Doorstep photos capture family life on lockdown

A photographer gives a glimpse into family life on lockdown with a series of heart-warming “doorstep portraits”.

Cash swiped from Tesco shopper's card by electronic device

Cash swiped from Tesco shopper's card by electronic device

A woman shopping at a Tesco superstore has been left 'anxious' after she had cash swiped from her bank account by an electronic device.

Video shows crews removing pirate ship from creek

Video shows crews removing pirate ship from creek

The moment the remains of a pirate ship were pulled from mud this week after being left stranded since 2016 has been captured on video.

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Stranded pirate ship set to be partially removed

Stranded pirate ship set to be partially removed

A derelict pirate ship which ran aground nearly four years and made national headlines is to be partially removed.

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