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Bargain hunters queue for hours for Poundstretcher opening

Bargain hunters queue for hours for Poundstretcher opening

The launch of a new major discount store in a town drew much excitement as hundreds queued to get inside and grab a “good bargain”.

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Keeper Payne to leave Holcombe

Keeper Payne to leave Holcombe

Team GB goalkeeper Ollie Payne will depart Holcombe at the end of the season for a new challenge abroad.

‘New law will stop water companies dumping sewage into Kent rivers’

‘New law will stop water companies dumping sewage into Kent rivers’

A Kent MP has backed a bill he believes will better hold water companies to account over the dumping of sewage in the county’s largest river.

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‘A chance to set up the season’

‘A chance to set up the season’

Gillingham will be aiming for a third straight victory when they host Cheltenham Town on Friday night.

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‘A lot of people want the view but they don’t want the climb’

‘A lot of people want the view but they don’t want the climb’

Kevin Hake can draw on his father’s words for inspiration as Chatham bid to continue their fine form.

Half-mile stretch of high street set to welcome sixth gambling venue

Half-mile stretch of high street set to welcome sixth gambling venue

Plans have been submitted for a “state of the art adult gaming and bingo venue” in place of a former computer shop.

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Itauma looking to make another statement on the big stage

Itauma looking to make another statement on the big stage

Moses Itauma is “ready to go to war” on Saturday night when he fights on the undercard of the Usyk versus Fury rematch.

Win double leaves Mos buzzing as leaders lie in wait

Win double leaves Mos buzzing as leaders lie in wait

Invicta Dynamos end the year with a double header against the league leaders.

Council spending power to increase by £18 million next year

Council spending power to increase by £18 million next year

A Kent council is to benefit from a government funding boost increasing its spending power by nearly 7%.

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Children’s charity shop shuts due to ‘maintenance problems’

Children’s charity shop shuts due to ‘maintenance problems’

A town centre charity shop has made the “difficult decision” to shut due to ongoing issues, its director says.

Escape artist goat returns after months on the run in ‘Christmas miracle’

Escape artist goat returns after months on the run in ‘Christmas miracle’

A goat named MacGyver who vanished from his pen has returned three months later in what keepers are calling the “best festive gift”.

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£35k scheme to create 'young mayors' given nod despite backlash

£35k scheme to create 'young mayors' given nod despite backlash

A controversial plan to create a Young Mayor has been approved with one councillor saying it might get recognised internationally.

School forced to close after water pipe bursts

School forced to close after water pipe bursts

An infant school and nursery had made the “difficult decision” to close after “significant disruption” to the building’s water supply.

Family devastated after pet Jack Russell ‘savaged by Rottweiler on the loose’

Family devastated after pet Jack Russell ‘savaged by Rottweiler on the loose’

A mum has been left distraught after the family dog was “pounced” upon by another dog in a fatal attack which also saw her teen son taken to hospital.

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E-scooters and illegal vapes haul seized in high street crackdown

E-scooters and illegal vapes haul seized in high street crackdown

Police patrolling a high street following concerns raised over anti-social behaviour have arrested several men and issued sanctions to others.

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‘This cot will help bereaved families during their time of need’

‘This cot will help bereaved families during their time of need’

A couple who lost their baby to a stillbirth are helping give families going through the same devastating process precious more time with their child.

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‘Council changes are good for Kent…but not at any price’

‘Council changes are good for Kent…but not at any price’

One of the county’s most prominent politicians says proposals to shake-up local government are potentially good news but need careful management.

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‘Nightmare’ road shut again for emergency repairs

‘Nightmare’ road shut again for emergency repairs

A well-used route regularly blighted by roadworks was shut for four days after a water leak.

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Man charged after ‘attempted armed robbery’ at Post Office

Man charged after ‘attempted armed robbery’ at Post Office

A 40-year-old man is set to appear in court accused of attempting to rob a Post Office inside a newsagents.

Three MPs resign as councillors, triggering by-elections

Three MPs resign as councillors, triggering by-elections

Newly-elected MPs have resigned from their council positions to focus on their work in Westminster following the Labour party’s summer triumph.

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