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'We could lose the last public pier'

'We could lose the last public pier'

A retired school teacher fears damage to an historic pier could mean it will have to close and people will lose access to the river.

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Petition for zebra crossing on busy school route

Petition for zebra crossing on busy school route

A mum is calling for the council to install a crossing along a route used by families on the school run before a child is hurt.

New cake stall opens in shopping centre

New cake stall opens in shopping centre

A new home-made cake stall has opened in a town centre shopping mall.

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Let's finish with a flourish

Let's finish with a flourish

Invicta Dynamos are aiming to conclude the regular season in style after clinching a top-four finish.

'You fear sooner or later the club might change manager'

'You fear sooner or later the club might change manager'

Gillingham boss Neil Harris couldn't be happier after his team's revival - but he admits he felt on borrowed time earlier this season.

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Youngsters show spirit

Youngsters show spirit

Manager Matt Barman was thrilled with the character shown by his young Lordswood team in their draw at Whitstable.

Man charged after officers 'assaulted'

Man charged after officers 'assaulted'

A 37-year-old man has appeared in court accused of assaulting two police officers, who needed medical treatment at a hospital.

Dangerous drivers and waste carriers stopped in police crackdown

Dangerous drivers and waste carriers stopped in police crackdown

A series of police patrols and stop checks has seen motorists stopped for numerous traffic and environmental infringements.

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Council spent £140k on doomed levelling up bid

Council spent £140k on doomed levelling up bid

A local authority was left with a 'huge bill' preparing a bid for government levelling up cash it was never able to win, it has emerged.

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Vacant pub could become flats

Vacant pub could become flats

Plans have been submitted to turn a once-popular pub, which closed in 2019, into six residential flats.

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'Council used us in City of Culture bid - now it's threatening to take our licence'

'Council used us in City of Culture bid - now it's threatening to take our licence'

An African bar held up as an example of cultural diversity could have its licence revoked following 'unfair' noise complaints.

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Defensive duo could give Gills boss food for thought

Defensive duo could give Gills boss food for thought

Robbie McKenzie and Lewis Page are hoping Gillingham manager Neil Harris has a selection headache this weekend.

Grandad who survived eight heart attacks dies after ambulance crash

Grandad who survived eight heart attacks dies after ambulance crash

A grandfather who survived eight heart attacks and kidney failure died after the ambulance he was in was involved in an accident.

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Fort becomes clothing bank

Fort becomes clothing bank

Part of a fort has been repurposed by two charities as a clothing bank helping women and children.

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Donations flood in for bar's 'free lunches during strikes' scheme

Donations flood in for bar's 'free lunches during strikes' scheme

A wine bar owner says he has been inundated with donations for pupils' free packed lunches during teacher strikes.

Cost of High Court battle over asylum seeker numbers revealed

Cost of High Court battle over asylum seeker numbers revealed

The cost of a Kent council's legal challenge over the number of asylum seeking children it must care for has been made public.

Four attacks in six days near town centre

Four attacks in six days near town centre

A young man attacked by two men in balaclavas is the latest victim of violent crime in one town.

Wine bar offers free lunches for children affected by strikes

Wine bar offers free lunches for children affected by strikes

Children unable to attend school because of teacher strikes are being offered free packed lunches at a wine bar.

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Tributes to 'kindest' doctor after sudden death

Tributes to 'kindest' doctor after sudden death

Patients have paid tribute to the "nicest" and "kindest" doctor after his sudden death.

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Confrontation after gang raids precinct pharmacy for hand cream

Confrontation after gang raids precinct pharmacy for hand cream

Police are hunting for three people after they stole hand cream from a popular pharmacy.

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