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Banned driver jailed after paralysing grandfather in crash

Banned driver jailed after paralysing grandfather in crash

A grandfather has had to relearn the names of his family after a crash left him with serious injuries.

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'I escaped from military lockdown 4,000 miles from home'

'I escaped from military lockdown 4,000 miles from home'

A Kent man has recalled the moment his country was plunged into a communications blackout, prompting his escape from military lockdown.

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Man threatened with 'meat cleaver'

Man threatened with 'meat cleaver'

A man has described how a thief tried to rob him of his bag, while armed with a large blade.

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Bonfire night and pantos cancelled

Bonfire night and pantos cancelled

Three festive events have been postponed due to ongoing safety concerns around the spread of coronavirus.

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Meal deal pit-stop helps runner complete unplanned marathon

Meal deal pit-stop helps runner complete unplanned marathon

Rebel Runners Medway’s Paul Beaney ran his first marathon distance by accident.

Anger as yobs target beauty spot

Anger as yobs target beauty spot

A group of conservationists who raised £50,000 to buy an orchard say they are increasingly concerned by damage being done by youths.

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Posh turn to former Gills coach

Posh turn to former Gills coach

Former Gillingham coach lands assistant manager role with Peterborough United.

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New striker makes his mark

New striker makes his mark

Cray Valley PM’s newly signed striker Ade Yusuff was on target against one of his former teams in a friendly match on Tuesday night.

Royal recognition for nursing head

Royal recognition for nursing head

Head nurse Sakina Jaffrey has received a letter from the Queen, praising her and her colleagues.

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Month of closures for 10-mile stretch of M2

Month of closures for 10-mile stretch of M2

Part of the M2 will be closed in stages for almost a month as overnight resurfacing works get under way.

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Man pointed gun and turned on police

Man pointed gun and turned on police

Officers ended up tasering a dad-of-two after he started attacking them when they went to his aid.

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Dad sets up traditional milk round

Dad sets up traditional milk round

A young businessman is showing he has a lot of bottle by setting up a traditional milk round – believing the time couldn't be better.

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'I haven't seen my wife alone since March'

'I haven't seen my wife alone since March'

A care home resident's husband has slammed delays in getting Covid tests out - saying he hasn't been alone with his wife in almost five months.

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Gills to welcome players back

Gills to welcome players back

Gillingham’s preparations for the 2020/21 season have started in earnest.

Image of dress released in hunt for park rapists

Image of dress released in hunt for park rapists

An image of a dress a woman was wearing when she was raped by two men in a park has been released in a bid to catch her attackers.

Tributes left for motorcyclist

Tributes left for motorcyclist

Flowers and messages have been left at a set of lights where a man in his 30s died after he crashed his motorcycle.

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Popular town eatery won't be reopening

Popular town eatery won't be reopening

An Italian restaurant in the heart of a town centre is believed to be one of the latest businesses to fall victim to the lockdown-caused recession.

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Police helicopter in search for suspect over village

Police helicopter in search for suspect over village

The police chopper was launched to help hunt for a suspect who had reportedly tried to flee from police.

Arrest after crash at busy junction

Arrest after crash at busy junction

A man has been arrested on suspicion of drink-driving following a crash.

Questions asked over £300k contract

Questions asked over £300k contract

Opposition councillors have demanded to know why a company under police investigation has been given a major contract to recruit social workers.

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