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Closure of illegal dumping hotspot extended

Closure of illegal dumping hotspot extended

Access to an area of the coast used as an illegal dump site is to be blocked off for another six months while criminal investigations continue.

Hunt to find man seen taking ‘cage full of Christmas trees’ from Home Bargains

Hunt to find man seen taking ‘cage full of Christmas trees’ from Home Bargains

Police are investigating after an alleged thief was seen taking several Christmas trees from a town centre supermarket - before returning them.

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Tributes to ‘fun-loving’ war vet, ballroom champ and dance teacher

Tributes to ‘fun-loving’ war vet, ballroom champ and dance teacher

A grandfather told he’d never walk again after he was bitten by a scorpion during the war and went on to become a dancer has died, aged 97.

‘We’re really up against it’ admits manager

‘We’re really up against it’ admits manager

Sheppey United take on Ashford United this Saturday in the midst of an injury crisis.

Two arrested after man ‘stabbed’

Two arrested after man ‘stabbed’

A man and a woman were arrested after reports of a stabbing in a home.

Emergency call button installed in town centre

Emergency call button installed in town centre

People feeling unsafe in a high street can now summon help at the touch of a button thanks to a new hotline.

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Body found in search for missing woman

Body found in search for missing woman

A body has been found near a harbour in the search for a missing 51-year-old woman.

Paedophile left dead in cell for 12 hours, report reveals

Paedophile left dead in cell for 12 hours, report reveals

A sex offender who was jailed 30 years after his crimes was left dead in his prison cell for hours, it’s been revealed.

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Holiday park killer died of cocaine overdose in cell while awaiting trial

Holiday park killer died of cocaine overdose in cell while awaiting trial

A man who shot dead another at a holiday park died of a cocaine overdose while in prison, it has been revealed.

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Mouse droppings found on knife and fresh veg at Indian restaurant

Mouse droppings found on knife and fresh veg at Indian restaurant

An Indian restaurant was given the lowest possible food hygiene score after health inspectors uncovered a mouse infestation.

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Road closure along main route for gas works extended again

Road closure along main route for gas works extended again

A road closure that is “killing” businesses is being extended again for more than a week.

More than 150 landmarks recognised in borough’s first heritage list

More than 150 landmarks recognised in borough’s first heritage list

An art deco cinema, Victorian water tower and former gunpowder works have made it onto a new list of important heritage sites.

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‘Dangerous man’ who sexually abused girl jailed

‘Dangerous man’ who sexually abused girl jailed

A convicted sex offender has had four years added to his sentence after admitting a sexual assault on a young girl.

Aldi to close for months as expansion work continues

Aldi to close for months as expansion work continues

A town centre shop will shut for around two months as construction on an expanded shop floor gets underway.

Inspirational Luke Littler watches as Drake shines on the big stage

Inspirational Luke Littler watches as Drake shines on the big stage

Sheerness darts player Drake Porter reached the semi-finals of the JDC World Darts Championships at the weekend.

Nothing to fear as Sheppey captain prepares to face former team

Nothing to fear as Sheppey captain prepares to face former team

Sheppey United winger and skipper Danny Leonard sees no reason why they should fear his higher-ranked former team Dartford.

Hundreds turn out for first lantern parade

Hundreds turn out for first lantern parade

Hundreds of people turned out over the weekend for a festive first.

KentOnline’s team of the week

KentOnline’s team of the week

Find out who’s in KentOnline’s team of the week and vote for your star man.

Primary school receives glowing report from Ofsted

Primary school receives glowing report from Ofsted

A primary school has been praised by Ofsted after making ‘significant improvements’ since its last inspection.

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Customers queue from 4am for opening of Home Bargains in former Aldi

Customers queue from 4am for opening of Home Bargains in former Aldi

Eager customers grabbed a trolley and joined the queue ahead of the opening of a new discount store.

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