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Tributes paid to former mayor

Tributes paid to former mayor

Tributes have been paid to a kind and witty former mayor who died following a battle with cancer.

Flames light up sky as fire breaks out near school and village hall

Flames light up sky as fire breaks out near school and village hall

Dramatic footage has emerged of huge plumes of smoke billowing into the sky after a field blaze broke out in the heart of a village.

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Recruit was lined up for Town’s play-off bid

Recruit was lined up for Town’s play-off bid

New Faversham signing Frannie Collin has revealed how close he came to playing in the Lilywhites’ failed play-off bid.

Popular fireworks show axed after 35 years

Popular fireworks show axed after 35 years

A long-running fireworks display will no longer go ahead with organisers blaming dwindling volunteer numbers, soaring costs and bad weather.

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The day terrifying gas explosion reduced Kent homes to rubble

The day terrifying gas explosion reduced Kent homes to rubble

Those who witnessed the aftermath of a devastating gas explosion say the memories of that fateful morning still vividly remain 20 years on.

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Woman charged after security guard threatened

Woman charged after security guard threatened

A suspected shoplifter has been charged after a security guard was verbally threatened.

No rush for Warrilow

No rush for Warrilow

Boss Tommy Warrilow is on the look-out for more recruits after making his first summer signing at Faversham - but is prepared to be patient.

Review launched after caravans return to swimming pool car park

Review launched after caravans return to swimming pool car park

Council bosses say they are ‘assessing options’ to prevent unauthorised encampments after caravans returned to a town centre car park.

BMW left in stream after police chase

BMW left in stream after police chase

Pictures show a BMW left dumped in a protected stream following a police chase.

Developer drops plans to transform town’s former Woolworths

Developer drops plans to transform town’s former Woolworths

Plans to transform a “visually poor” former Woolworths building into 23 flats and a new shop have been dropped.

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‘Our town’s been turned into a rubbish dump’

‘Our town’s been turned into a rubbish dump’

Residents say new rubbish collectors have turned their town into a dump as uncollected bins overflow onto the streets.

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70 more homes approved for huge development

70 more homes approved for huge development

A large estate is set to swell to 400 houses after a 70-home extension and community hall plan was approved.

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‘Violent’ man arrested and placed in leg restraints at railway station

‘Violent’ man arrested and placed in leg restraints at railway station

A “violent” man had to be placed in leg restraints after assaulting two people at a train station.

Smart: We’re still learning!

Smart: We’re still learning!

Chairman Gary Smart thinks Faversham’s board learnt a lot during the 2023/24 season.

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Two injured after six-vehicle smash

Two injured after six-vehicle smash

A major road was closed in both directions and two people are in hospital after a six-vehicle crash.

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Shocking pictures show ball bearing lodged in seagull’s head

Shocking pictures show ball bearing lodged in seagull’s head

Shocking pictures show a prone seagull discovered with a ball bearing lodged at the base of its skull.

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Road rage attack sparks police probe

Road rage attack sparks police probe

A thuggish driver attacked another motorist sitting in his car in a road rage incident.

Shoplifter suspect, 33, accused of targeting Tesco, Co-op and Aldi

Shoplifter suspect, 33, accused of targeting Tesco, Co-op and Aldi

A suspected shoplifter who assaulted employees at supermarkets has been charged after a crime spree spanning more than a year.

Caravans leave swimming pool car park after council steps in

Caravans leave swimming pool car park after council steps in

Caravans have left a car park next to a swimming pool after several days.

Suspected traveller camp spotted at swimming pool car park

Suspected traveller camp spotted at swimming pool car park

A number of caravans have been spotted camped up in a car park next to a swimming pool.

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