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Shoplifter jailed for stealing coffee from Asda

Shoplifter jailed for stealing coffee from Asda

A shoplifter has been jailed after targeting an Asda Express store at a petrol station.

Work starts to turn former bank into 13-bed HMO

Work starts to turn former bank into 13-bed HMO

Proposals to turn a vacant bank building into a house of multiple occupancy have been approved with work already underway inside.

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Bus driver avoids jail after killing woman outside station

Bus driver avoids jail after killing woman outside station

A bus driver has avoided jail for killing a pedestrian outside a busy railway station.

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‘Why didn’t they check on him?’: Mum wants answers after homeless son’s death

‘Why didn’t they check on him?’: Mum wants answers after homeless son’s death

The mum of a young rough sleeper well-known for sitting outside a retail park store with his pet dog believes more could have been done to help him.

Shining a light on local heroes

Shining a light on local heroes

Nominations have now opened for an annual awards ceremony which recognises unsung heroes in local communities.

Gillingham defender aiming to make life tough for the Blades again

Gillingham defender aiming to make life tough for the Blades again

Max Ehmer is no stranger to big games against Sheffield United and has already run them close once before in the FA Cup.

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Head coach outlines Gillingham’s recruitment process

Head coach outlines Gillingham’s recruitment process

Gillingham head coach Stephen Clemence on what he has been told about the club’s transfer policy.

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Key month for Dynamos as they return to the ice

Key month for Dynamos as they return to the ice

Invicta Dynamos return to league action this weekend with the head coach hoping for a January like last year.

“Why can’t it be us?” Clem aiming for Gillingham cup shock

“Why can’t it be us?” Clem aiming for Gillingham cup shock

Gillingham head coach Stephen Clemence on his plan to disrupt Premier League Sheffield United.

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Library forced to shut until ‘further notice’

Library forced to shut until ‘further notice’

A community hub and library will remain closed for another week due to problems with the heating.

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New homes planned on farmland off notorious ‘rat-run’ road

New homes planned on farmland off notorious ‘rat-run’ road

Residents have voiced their concerns at proposals put forward to erect more than 20 homes off a road notorious for roadworks and traffic problems.

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Relief for lecturer after ‘torturous’ water leak finally fixed

Relief for lecturer after ‘torturous’ water leak finally fixed

A lecturer left sleep-deprived by a leak in her kitchen has breathed a sigh of relief after it was finally fixed following a six-week-long battle.

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‘Major disruption’ to bin collections

‘Major disruption’ to bin collections

Some households will have to wait an extra week for their bins to be collected due to issues affecting rubbish crews.

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Head of ‘inadequate’ secondary steps down as schools merge

Head of ‘inadequate’ secondary steps down as schools merge

The head of a troubled secondary has stepped down as two schools rated ‘inadequate’ by Ofsted merge under one head teacher.

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Gillingham ‘make enquiry’ for League 1 striker

Gillingham ‘make enquiry’ for League 1 striker

Gillingham head coach Stephen Clemence has responded to speculation the club are interested in buying a proven League 1 striker.

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Memorable start to the year for proud Chatham boss

Memorable start to the year for proud Chatham boss

Chatham Town enjoyed a comeback victory in front of a huge crowd at the Bauvill Stadium on New Year’s Day to kick off 2024 in style.

Winning form could play a part for Gillingham

Winning form could play a part for Gillingham

Gillingham will be hoping an upturn in league form gives them a helping hand when they face Premier League opposition this weekend.

‘The desire for profit should not come before road safety’

‘The desire for profit should not come before road safety’

Controversial plans to build more than 100 homes on a village orchard have been quashed after several concerns were raised.

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Motorcyclist killed in crash on busy route

Motorcyclist killed in crash on busy route

A man in his 20s has died following a crash between a motorbike and a Ford Fiesta.

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Woman ‘assaulted and threatened with weapon’ on New Year’s Eve

Woman ‘assaulted and threatened with weapon’ on New Year’s Eve

Police are appealing for information after a woman was reportedly sexually assaulted and threatened just before midnight on New Year’s Eve.

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