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Killer jailed for murdering amputee neighbour

Killer jailed for murdering amputee neighbour

A man who murdered his wheelchair-bound pensioner neighbour in a violent frenzy and then burned his body, has been jailed for life.

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Hundreds sign petition calling for cut to 'unfair' toll plans

Hundreds sign petition calling for cut to 'unfair' toll plans

A petition lobbying the government to stop toll charges for the proposed £6.8bn Lower Thames Crossing has been signed by hundreds of people.

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Pizza eatery shut after worker contracted virus

Pizza eatery shut after worker contracted virus

It has been confirmed a pizza restaurant was forced to shut after a staff member tested positive for Covid-19 and not a member of the public.

Pub extends eat out discount

Pub extends eat out discount

Owners of an eatery and bar offer discount to their customers for another fortnight, despite the fact they'll be losing money.

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Gills set to announce new captain

Gills set to announce new captain

The choice for Gillingham’s next captain is down to two candidates.

Hanlan in demand

Hanlan in demand

Striker Brandon Hanlan has yet to sign a new deal with Gillingham and is being targeted by several clubs.

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Row as free swimming sessions suspended

Row as free swimming sessions suspended

Free swimming sessions for children "will return" amid fears Covid restrictions currently in place would lead to a permanent cut in the service.

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Chance to become a 'zoo tycoon'

Chance to become a 'zoo tycoon'

A zoo located in a pub garden is offering people the chance to buy a share in the conservation project.

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Crack and heroin dealer jailed

Crack and heroin dealer jailed

A county lines drug dealer has been sent to prison after being found with heroin and crack cocaine.

Dog hit by vehicle in street

Dog hit by vehicle in street

A dog has been involved in an accident on a residential street this morning.

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Power cut hits town

Power cut hits town

Engineers have restored power to homes and businesses after a power cut in the early hours of the morning.

Mum wins kmfm's £1k drop

Mum wins kmfm's £1k drop

A lucky radio listener who was baking a cake for her daughter's birthday has finished the day £1,000 better off.

Plans for massive electricity cable to link Kent and France

Plans for massive electricity cable to link Kent and France

A massive underwater electricity cable connecting the national grids of the UK and France is set to be built in Kent as plans are announced.

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Couple to appear on Escape to the Country

Couple to appear on Escape to the Country

A couple are quitting the Garden of England for another beautiful part of the UK with the help of a top TV show.

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Who do you serve?

Who do you serve?

Faith can bring its rewards and strength at many different times, says one church leader.

Identical twins turn 100

Identical twins turn 100

Sisters Kathleen and Dorothy will both clock up a very special milestone.

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'I didn't mean to kill her, I loved that girl'

'I didn't mean to kill her, I loved that girl'

A man accused of strangling his partner to death in an "explosive loss of temper", claims he killed her by accident while high on drugs.

Council to compensate parents for school travel payments

Council to compensate parents for school travel payments

A council has been pressured into compensating a number of parents for school travel payments, amounting to around £70,000-a-year.

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Pizza restaurant closed for Covid-19 clean

Pizza restaurant closed for Covid-19 clean

A popular Italian chain was forced to shut for two days after its head office was told a person with coronavirus had been in the restaurant.

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M&S offering contactless collection

M&S offering contactless collection

A new contactless Click & Collect trial is being launched at a Kent shopping centre.

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