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Overflowing bins uncollected for three weeks spark vermin fears

Overflowing bins uncollected for three weeks spark vermin fears

Furious residents have been left frustrated after it took almost a month to empty overflowing bins prompting fears of vermin running wild.

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'We say we are more than football and we really are'

'We say we are more than football and we really are'

Men aiming to shed the pounds can take part in a unique football league which is expanding in Kent with another league on the way next month.

Welling apology over transfer confusion

Welling apology over transfer confusion

Former Gillingham midfielder Darren Oldaker says he's not joining Welling United - after already agreeing terms with another club.

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Pupils told to isolate despite Covid false alarm

Pupils told to isolate despite Covid false alarm

Parents and children have been left confused by a school's order to isolate at home, even though a Covid scare proved to be a false alarm.

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Gas mask needed for dad's post-mortem

Gas mask needed for dad's post-mortem

WARNING: Some readers may find this story distressing. A pathologist has given evidence in a murder trial where a dad was found dead in a bin.

Elderly were 'lied to' over shielding says care chief

Elderly were 'lied to' over shielding says care chief

The government failed over protecting elderly and vulnerable people during the pandemic says National Care Association chief.

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Is this the unluckiest pub in Kent?

Is this the unluckiest pub in Kent?

It's been fenced off, flooded and locked down but the boss of a problem-plagued boozer says things might finally be on the up.

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County honours fuelled Gillingham teen

County honours fuelled Gillingham teen

Gillingham’s exciting young forward Gerald Sithole says representing the county of Kent helped fuel his desire to become a professional footballer.

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We tried Kent's worst-rated takeaway

We tried Kent's worst-rated takeaway

Although the main picture for this Chinese on TripAdvisor is a fly smothered in sauce, we dared to give it a go ourselves.

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Barclays to shut more Kent branches

Barclays to shut more Kent branches

Barclays is set to shut two more Kent branches this summer with another already lost this month as more high streets are hit with closures.

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DNA art installed in hospital

DNA art installed in hospital

A sculpture depicting the DNA helix has been unveiled in a hospital as trust bosses look to promote their research capabilities.

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Man arrested after van crashes into parked vehicles

Man arrested after van crashes into parked vehicles

Officers arrested a 32-year-old man on suspicion of drink-driving after a van ploughed into a number of parked vehicles.

'My six-month licence wait has doubled sleep seizures'

'My six-month licence wait has doubled sleep seizures'

A man with sleep-only epilepsy says he's extremely anxious over the wait for a medical check on his driving licence – causing his condition to worsen.

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Driver hit in face with hammer in road rage attack

Driver hit in face with hammer in road rage attack

Police are seeking witnesses after a driver was hit with a hammer and punched in a traffic dispute.

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Vaccine walk-in clinic to open and hospital slots cancelled

Vaccine walk-in clinic to open and hospital slots cancelled

A walk-in Covid vaccine clinic will open this weekend for patients yet to have their first dose as those with slots at a hospital are told to rebook.

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'My cat swallowed my hairbands and almost died'

'My cat swallowed my hairbands and almost died'

A moggie is on the mend after PDSA vets managed to remove a pile of hairbands from his stomach.

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Special castle session in memory of yoga teacher

Special castle session in memory of yoga teacher

Dozens of people gathered to take part in a special outdoor exercise session.

Victim showed partner picture of murder suspect moments before death

Victim showed partner picture of murder suspect moments before death

The partner of a man found dead in a wheelie bin has told the jury in his murder trial of the final moments she shared with him.

Remember war dead from your street

Remember war dead from your street

People can find out about the war heroes who lived on their street thanks to a new database.

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Parents 'frozen out' of vote after ex-head's school gate appearance

Parents 'frozen out' of vote after ex-head's school gate appearance

Furious parents are being cut out of a crucial vote on term date changes after a school's former head handed out letters at the gates.

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