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Serial thief targets shops in home town

Serial thief targets shops in home town

A prolific shoplifter carried out more than 20 thefts from shops in his local high street.

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Former restaurant boss jailed for sexually assaulting teen

Former restaurant boss jailed for sexually assaulting teen

A 49-year-old man has been locked up after being found guilty of two sexual assaults on a young girl.

Fears village to be isolated from bus route due to two major road closures

Fears village to be isolated from bus route due to two major road closures

Bus operator bosses have warned that the ongoing road works and closures in one borough will cause chaos to its services.

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No game’s easy for table-topping Minster

No game’s easy for table-topping Minster

Minster moved top of the Kent Cricket League Premier Division on Saturday but their captain knows it will take hard work to stay there.

Arrest after burglar ‘escapes from prison’

Arrest after burglar ‘escapes from prison’

Police have made an arrest after a burglar allegedly escaped from prison.

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Child in hospital after ‘attack’ by fellow pupil

Child in hospital after ‘attack’ by fellow pupil

A child was taken to hospital with a head injury after an attack.

First phase of 64-year-old bridge repairs to begin

First phase of 64-year-old bridge repairs to begin

Works on a key bridge serving as a main rail and road link are set to commence which will see it shut over several weeks.

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Grandad still playing football aged 80

Grandad still playing football aged 80

A former semi-pro footballer has turned 80 but has no plans to hang up his boots any time soon.

Tributes to ‘doc’ who dished out medical advice from his mobility scooter

Tributes to ‘doc’ who dished out medical advice from his mobility scooter

Tributes have been paid to a much-loved character best known for his Hawaiian shirts and health tips for people he met in the street.

Bank closure petition gains nearly 5,000 signatures

Bank closure petition gains nearly 5,000 signatures

A petition with thousands of signatures has been sent to bosses after news that a town centre branch will be closing.

Silence is golden for Leonard

Silence is golden for Leonard

The phone has quietened down since Sheppey announced Danny Leonard would be staying at Holm Park.

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Crook from £1m drug smuggling gang to repay £1

Crook from £1m drug smuggling gang to repay £1

A convicted drug smuggler who helped smuggle £1m of cocaine into Kent will have to pay back just £1.

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Wilson needs wildcard to extend Games run

Wilson needs wildcard to extend Games run

Defeat for Minster’s Ross Wilson at the Paralympic World Qualification tournament means his Paris hopes are out of his hands.

Swimming sensation and ‘inspiration woman’ visits Downing Street

Swimming sensation and ‘inspiration woman’ visits Downing Street

A Kent swimming star and former Olympian has visited No 10 after being recognised as an inspirational woman.

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Two taken to hospital after caravan park assault

Two taken to hospital after caravan park assault

A suspect has been arrested after two men were taken to hospital following a disturbance at a caravan park.

Woman’s £200 fine for dropping chips eaten by seagulls cancelled

Woman’s £200 fine for dropping chips eaten by seagulls cancelled

A mum who was slapped with a littering fine after seagulls ate a few McDonald’s chips she accidentally dropped has had her penalty notice cancelled.

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Buses replace trains during bridge works

Buses replace trains during bridge works

Part of a railway line will be shut while repairs are being made to a major bridge.

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Horse gets stuck in mud at popular beach

Horse gets stuck in mud at popular beach

Emergency services were called to reports a horse needed rescuing after it bolted from its rider.

Confidence boost as Minster see off potential title-rival

Confidence boost as Minster see off potential title-rival

Beating a team capable of challenging at the top of the Kent League Premier Division made Saturday’s win even more enjoyable for Minster.

‘Otherworldly’ phenomenon spotted off Kent coast

‘Otherworldly’ phenomenon spotted off Kent coast

The rare phenomenon of bioluminescence, where seawater turns a glowing blue colour, has been spotted off Kent.

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