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Flood alert issued for parts of Kent coastline

Flood alert issued for parts of Kent coastline

An alert has been issued as stretches of the county’s coastline are set to face flooding at high tide.

Sheppey keeper hoping it’s payback time!

Sheppey keeper hoping it’s payback time!

Sheppey United goalkeeper Aiden Prall boasts an impressive clean sheet record but there’s one game that the team get a chance to avenge this Saturday.

Experienced manager lands new challenge at Sheppey

Experienced manager lands new challenge at Sheppey

Sheppey United have announced the appointment of a new director of football.

Gogglebox star enjoys coffee and cake in Kent

Gogglebox star enjoys coffee and cake in Kent

Mary Killen, known for her appearance on Channel 4’s Gogglebox show, was pictured in one of the county’s churches.

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‘You’re ruining our lives by building on fields’

‘You’re ruining our lives by building on fields’

Taxpayers will have to foot the bill after developers won an appeal to build more than 40 homes on farmland in a ‘tranquil’ community.

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Dispersal order to stop planned race meet

Dispersal order to stop planned race meet

Kent Police is targeting a planned race meet tonight by slapping a dispersal order across the planned race track.

Schoolgirl scarred for life after Temu-bought nail glue causes horrific burns

Schoolgirl scarred for life after Temu-bought nail glue causes horrific burns

An 11-year-old needed two skin grafts after nail glue from an online Chinese retailer scarred her hands.

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Part of busy dual carriageway to close

Part of busy dual carriageway to close

A section of the A249 is due to shut for essential barrier repairs.

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Mercedes, jewellery and cash stolen from home near school

Mercedes, jewellery and cash stolen from home near school

Police are appealing for witnesses after numerous items were stolen from a home.

Burst water reports soar to more than 300 amid weekend storms

Burst water reports soar to more than 300 amid weekend storms

A utility company has apologised to homeowners left without water since the weekend but says reports of bursts have soared from 20 a day to 300.

‘KCC are about to shoot themselves in the foot’

‘KCC are about to shoot themselves in the foot’

KCC aims to cut £1.3m in recycling payments to local authorities, even though it may cost the authority more in the long run.

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A Taylor-made birthday gift!

A Taylor-made birthday gift!

Sheppey United midfielder James Taylor couldn’t have wished for a better way to start his birthday celebrations.

Firefighters called to historic water tower after strong winds damage roof

Firefighters called to historic water tower after strong winds damage roof

Fire engines have been spotted outside a Victorian water tower to make the roof safe after it was hit by high winds.

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Man in court after fire station ‘break-in’ while crew attended blaze

Man in court after fire station ‘break-in’ while crew attended blaze

A man has appeared in court following reports a fire station was allegedly broken into and a crew’s belongings stolen while they attended a blaze.

Men charged after haul of dog food and booze stolen

Men charged after haul of dog food and booze stolen

Two men have been charged with a series of thefts after hundreds of pounds of dog food and alcohol were stolen from two shops.

Fire station raided as firefighters attend emergency

Fire station raided as firefighters attend emergency

A firefighter’s belongings were stolen from a fire station by thieves who struck while crews were out on a call.

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‘Our defenceless cat was shot but we won't get justice'

‘Our defenceless cat was shot but we won't get justice'

A family left with a huge vets bill after their cat was “horrifically” shot are appealing for help after the police said they won’t be investigating.

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'The bridge took the Island from backwater to part of Kent'

'The bridge took the Island from backwater to part of Kent'

There was only one way on and off the Isle of Sheppey until 2006 when the new bridge opened and took the Island from a “dead end” to a destination.

Kent MPs call for emergency council funding

Kent MPs call for emergency council funding

Three Kent MPs have put their names to a letter calling on the government to rethink funding levels to local authorities such as Kent County Council.

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Residents without water for hours after pipe bursts

Residents without water for hours after pipe bursts

People have been left with no water for more than five hours due to a burst pipe.

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