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Motorcyclist dies in bypass crash

Motorcyclist dies in bypass crash

A major road was closed for more than seven hours after a motorcyclist died after his bike was in collision with a van.

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Bypass closed after crash involving bike and van

Bypass closed after crash involving bike and van

One person has suffered serious injuries and a road is closed after a serious collision involving a motorcycle and a van.

Anniversary marks amazing comeback

Anniversary marks amazing comeback

Although the Open at Royal St George’s has been postponed for 12 months, this summer still represents a notable golfing landmark for East Kent.

Look inside luxury properties to rent after golf Open 2020 postponed

Look inside luxury properties to rent after golf Open 2020 postponed

On the day the Open was meant to begin, we take a look at the mammoth properties up for rent to famous golfers and luxury brands.

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Gogglebox stars' empty B&B could house schoolkids

Gogglebox stars' empty B&B could house schoolkids

Gogglebox stars Steph and Dom's boutique B&B could become boarding accommodation for 30 kids facing possible eviction from their school lodgings.

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School's efforts to help summer holiday food shortage

School's efforts to help summer holiday food shortage

A secondary school has cleared out its food cupboards ahead of the summer holidays to help families in need.

Town's latest measure in road closure saga

Town's latest measure in road closure saga

The latest in Sandwich's controversial road closure saga is that one thoroughfare will again be shut off to cars.

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£250k repair works begin at leisure centre

£250k repair works begin at leisure centre

Wall repairs and new lighting are just the start of an extensive works programme to make Sandwich Sports and Leisure Centre fit for use.

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U-turn on road closures after complaints from traders

U-turn on road closures after complaints from traders

The temporary closure of four roads in Sandwich has been called off in a surprise U-turn by council officials.

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Past pupils unite to save boarding provision at school

Past pupils unite to save boarding provision at school

The head teacher at a historic grammar school has refuted claims it is in discussions with developers over the future of its boarding houses.

Businesses support road closures to help boost shops

Businesses support road closures to help boost shops

An online survey has found that 90% of businesses support a town's temporary road closures put in place to help springboard shops back to life.

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Rugby team take on 20,000 pitches charity challenge

Rugby team take on 20,000 pitches charity challenge

A senior rugby team has discovered a way to beat the lockdown match ban while preparing for its upcoming season.

Wildlife park keen to increase visitor capacity after first day

Wildlife park keen to increase visitor capacity after first day

A reopened wildlife park in Kent is already reviewing its visitor capacity following a successful first day back in business.

Medieval town’s strategy to get customers into its small shops

Medieval town’s strategy to get customers into its small shops

With its narrow pavements and medieval buildings, how will the historic town of Sandwich cope with 21st century social distancing?

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MP Craig dons Orange for Batten Disease

MP Craig dons Orange for Batten Disease

When an MP heard of a constituent's battles with Batten Disease, he came out in support in an orange tie on International Batten Disease Awareness Day

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Leisure centre's new owners start £30,000 collection for repairs

Leisure centre's new owners start £30,000 collection for repairs

The new owners of a leisure centre have launched a £30,000 fundraising campaign to pay towards £250k repairs and protect its future use

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Angelic meditation praised by Stephen Fry and Joanna Lumley

Angelic meditation praised by Stephen Fry and Joanna Lumley

A former Kent student and vocalist has produced a series of soothing and angelic meditations to help people de-stress and drift off to sleep

George Floyd banners appear as death is declared homicide

George Floyd banners appear as death is declared homicide

Banners demanding justice for police choking victim George Floyd appear over a flypast as his death is announced as a homicide

School announces plans to close boarding option

School announces plans to close boarding option

Coronavirus has contributed to a perfect financial storm at a grammar school which could force closure of its boarding accommodation

Thank you messages appear on train boards

Thank you messages appear on train boards

Messages of thanks have appeared on train boards across the county this morning.

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