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Council chiefs backed in bid to tackle boy racers

Council chiefs backed in bid to tackle boy racers

The council is being urged to get tough with boy racers by introducing new punishments - including £1,000 fines.

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Villagers’ fears over new plan for 240 homes

Villagers’ fears over new plan for 240 homes

A proposal to build more than 200 homes off a busy road has been met with multiple objections from concerned villagers.

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‘More money needed’ to tackle nuisance drivers

‘More money needed’ to tackle nuisance drivers

An MP has called for more funding to tackle nuisance drivers whose car meet-ups disturb residents and businesses.

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McDonald’s plans to move into shopping centre

McDonald’s plans to move into shopping centre

A fast food giant looks set to return to a retail park after more than a decade.

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Open verdict conclusion for man who fell 90ft to his death

Open verdict conclusion for man who fell 90ft to his death

An inquest has been held into the death of a 42-year-old man whose body was found at the bottom of a cliff after being chased by four men.

University’s £15m plans to transform police station into creative hub

University’s £15m plans to transform police station into creative hub

Plans have been submitted to turn a historic dockyard building into a world-class space to boost the creative industries.

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Medieval saints commemorated at cathedral

Medieval saints commemorated at cathedral

New shrine markers have been placed in front of a cathedral’s high altar to commemorate two 7th Century bishops.

‘Four people’s lives were saved or transformed because of him’

‘Four people’s lives were saved or transformed because of him’

A retired GP is encouraging people to make sure they share their organ donation wishes with their family.

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Wilko stores’ closure dates confirmed

Wilko stores’ closure dates confirmed

Five more Wilko stores in Kent have had their closing dates confirmed by the national chain’s bosses.

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Invite-only policy for men as ladies' cocktail bar opens

Invite-only policy for men as ladies' cocktail bar opens

Men won’t be allowed inside a new cocktail bar unless they are accompanied by a woman.

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‘Things happened that should never happen in the name of our government’

‘Things happened that should never happen in the name of our government’

A vicar who was once an immigration centre manager has demanded change after an inquiry found detainees were mistreated in “prison-like” conditions.

Bankruptcy ‘very likely' as council report warns of massive cash shortfall

Bankruptcy ‘very likely' as council report warns of massive cash shortfall

A council is being warned of bankruptcy in a financial report which says it could face budget shortfalls of almost £40 million within two years.

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Martial arts association to mark 50th anniversary

Martial arts association to mark 50th anniversary

A martial arts club set up by a prison officer who used his skills when there was trouble with inmates is celebrating its 50th anniversary.

Injury blow for Gillingham as forward begins to shine

Injury blow for Gillingham as forward begins to shine

Gillingham are hoping George Lapslie’s latest injury absence is only temporary after looking the part before and during the game against Morecambe.

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‘Our son is getting worse not better inside this hospital’

‘Our son is getting worse not better inside this hospital’

The parents of a severely disabled teenager have slated a hospital for the care he is receiving – saying medics refuse to listen to them.

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‘We should’ve had bumper summer but nobody’s been able to get here’

‘We should’ve had bumper summer but nobody’s been able to get here’

A pub landlord says constant road closures have led to him losing thousands of pounds every week because they’ve prevented customers getting there.

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Trio admit using bolt cutters to remove park gate padlock

Trio admit using bolt cutters to remove park gate padlock

Three men who used bolt cutters to get a padlock off a park gate, causing £250 worth of damage, have appeared in court.

‘Bounce’ detected on M2 bridge but repairs ‘on hold’

‘Bounce’ detected on M2 bridge but repairs ‘on hold’

Two lanes remain closed on the London-bound carriageway of the bridge after a “bounce” was detected due to “loose fixings”.

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Residents urged to have say on Towns’ new local plan

Residents urged to have say on Towns’ new local plan

Medway’s Local Plan opens for consultation today, giving residents a chance to have their say about the future of the area.

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Crumbling concrete found at secondary school

Crumbling concrete found at secondary school

Safety measures have been taken after weakened concrete known as RAAC was found at a secondary school.

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