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'It's -3C in our flat': Couple left with broken window for four months

'It's -3C in our flat': Couple left with broken window for four months

An expectant dad says he has been living in a freezing flat for more than four months after a broken bathroom window was left unfixed.

Land with permission for homes on market for £1.3 million

Land with permission for homes on market for £1.3 million

A field that backs onto a cul-de-sac is up for sale after planning permission was granted for homes to be built there.

Pedestrian dies after being hit by car

Pedestrian dies after being hit by car

A man in his 20s has died after being hit by a car along a stretch of road notorious for serious accidents.

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Cricketer’s chance to take career to new heights

Cricketer’s chance to take career to new heights

Ed Moore spent the English summer playing cricket for Minster - but has now earned himself a spot in the South African Test squad.

Sheppey boss delighted with progress

Sheppey boss delighted with progress

Sheppey United have lost ground in their play-off chase following back-to-back defeats but the manager hopes fans can see the bigger picture.

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£140k toilets shut after arson attack

£140k toilets shut after arson attack

A toilet block which cost £140k and has been open for less than a year has been forced to shut for a second time after a suspected arson attack.

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Pizza restaurant given green light

Pizza restaurant given green light

The latest branch of a growing pizza chain has been given planning permission to open.

Flood alert in place for parts of Kent

Flood alert in place for parts of Kent

A flood alert has been put in place – with thousands of Kent residents potentially being impacted by high tides.

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Plans for fully affordable housing estate unveiled

Plans for fully affordable housing estate unveiled

Plans for a large property development comprised of 100% affordable rented housing in a village have been unveiled.

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New Lidl store approved after lengthy battle with rival supermarkets

New Lidl store approved after lengthy battle with rival supermarkets

Lidl’s long-awaited plans to open a new store have been given the go-ahead – despite opposition from rival supermarkets.

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Jason Statham blockbuster filmed in Kent hits cinemas

Jason Statham blockbuster filmed in Kent hits cinemas

An action-packed film that had scenes shot on one of the county’s bridges is being released in theatres.

Man accused of punching railway worker

Man accused of punching railway worker

A 47-year-old has been charged with assault following a report of a disturbance at a train station.

Store wars: New Lidl set for approval after rival legal challenge

Store wars: New Lidl set for approval after rival legal challenge

Plans for a controversial supermarket look set to finally be approved – again – after undergoing appeals by two rival food giants.

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Retail park furniture store set to close

Retail park furniture store set to close

A furniture company which has several branches around Kent is shutting one of its retail park stores.

Ites out to cause another upset

Ites out to cause another upset

Sheppey United might not be fancied by many to get a result on Saturday but they’ve thrived on being the underdog this season.

CCTV released after ‘meat stolen’ from Aldi

CCTV released after ‘meat stolen’ from Aldi

A police investigation is underway after two thefts are alleged to have taken place at a town centre supermarket.

Bin lorry catches fire

Bin lorry catches fire

A huge haul of recycling had to be dumped on the street after a bin lorry caught alight.

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Construction of 5G mast to close main route all week

Construction of 5G mast to close main route all week

Work to build a controversial new telecoms mast is to begin next week and will mean a busy stretch is closed.

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Dog ‘shatters’ paw after jumping off balcony in rabbit pursuit

Dog ‘shatters’ paw after jumping off balcony in rabbit pursuit

A cocker spaniel severely fractured four bones in its paw which led to complicated surgery lasting more than an hour.

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You’ve done me proud, lads

You’ve done me proud, lads

Stand-in manager Geoff Record has praised Sheppey players’ commitment in the absence of Ernie Batten.

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