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Fraud suspect 'stole money after offering to cut pensioner's grass'

Fraud suspect 'stole money after offering to cut pensioner's grass'

A man will appear in court accused of breaking into a house and stealing money after offering to carry out work in a garden.

Bella Italia to reopen at shopping centre

Bella Italia to reopen at shopping centre

An Italian restaurant chain is reopening its outlet at an out-of-town shopping complex next week.

Boss hits out at "paltry" offer for Gills striker

Boss hits out at "paltry" offer for Gills striker

Gillingham manager Steve Evans has described an offer made for Brandon Hanlan as “insulting.”

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Amazon to hire hundreds of seasonal workers

Amazon to hire hundreds of seasonal workers

The global retail giant is on the hunt for temporary employees to support the Christmas rush.

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Robbers jailed after breaking into home and assaulting couple

Robbers jailed after breaking into home and assaulting couple

Two robbers assaulted an elderly couple in their own home before stealing a car and burgling another house.

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Why this Kent-based movie was banned

Why this Kent-based movie was banned

A controversial film in Kent about nuclear war was banned in the 1960s, so we took a look at the lasting impact it had on the world stage.

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Jake heads back south

Jake heads back south

Former Gillingham midfielder Jake Hessenthaler has a new club and it could mean an early-season return to Priestfield.

Kent MP posts picture of her 'chemo crop' haircut

Kent MP posts picture of her 'chemo crop' haircut

As she begins chemotherapy to treat her breast cancer, a Kent MP has shared pictures of her drastic hair cut.

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Man jailed after being caught dealing drugs three times

Man jailed after being caught dealing drugs three times

A drug dealer has been jailed for more than four years after police caught him selling crack cocaine and heroin on three separate occasions.

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'Cars were flying everywhere'

'Cars were flying everywhere'

A driver nicknamed Lucky by his work colleagues has described his narrow escape after a cement mixer smashed into several cars.

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Man who strangled his partner to death jailed for life

Man who strangled his partner to death jailed for life

A double glazing salesman high on speed has been found guilty of murdering his partner and has been jailed for life.

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Several hurt as lorry crashes into eight vehicles

Several hurt as lorry crashes into eight vehicles

A major incident was launched after a cement mixer crashed into a row of cars leaving several injured and multiple emergency crews at the scene.

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Did you live next door to Japan's Orlando Bloom?

Did you live next door to Japan's Orlando Bloom?

Producers of a hit Japanese TV show are trying to track down a former neighbour of one of the country's biggest stars.

Pair jailed after gun deal led to two-hour stand-off

Pair jailed after gun deal led to two-hour stand-off

A firearms deal was foiled after officers saw a gun being handed over between two men at a house which led to an armed police siege.

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Christmas festival, market and lights events cancelled

Christmas festival, market and lights events cancelled

The pandemic has forced a council to cancel several festive events this year.

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Gillingham chasing more new signings

Gillingham chasing more new signings

Steve Evans’ summer shopping spree hasn’t ended yet.

Runners claim big new personal bests

Runners claim big new personal bests

The latest athletics news from Medway & Maidstone AC, Swale Combined and Dover Road Runners.

Football fans visit 44 stadiums in 44 hours

Football fans visit 44 stadiums in 44 hours

Two football-mad fans kicked off on a challenge to drop by 44 grounds in 44 hours to raise money for charity.

More fly-tipping in spot cleared just days ago

More fly-tipping in spot cleared just days ago

A man tired of seeing his road used as an illegal dumping ground has called for action from neighbours and the council.

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Scally thanks fans for keeping club alive

Scally thanks fans for keeping club alive

Gillingham chairman Paul Scally says their loyal fans have saved the club from going under.

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