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Fish and chip shop ‘legends’ step down after 23 years

Fish and chip shop ‘legends’ step down after 23 years

Owners of a high street business have decided to retire after serving customers with fast food for more than two decades.

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Police investigating after father-of-four dies in prison

Police investigating after father-of-four dies in prison

A major crimes unit is looking into the death of a 34-year-old prisoner who suffered a cardiac arrest in his cell.

Lane removal will have ‘massive impact’ on traffic

Lane removal will have ‘massive impact’ on traffic

The director of a bus firm insists the decision to return a dual carriageway to two lanes will transform the day-to-day lives of pupils and teachers.

Tributes paid to founder of Kent Sure Start service

Tributes paid to founder of Kent Sure Start service

A “well-liked, respected and fun mentor” who “dedicated his life to children and young people” has died.

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Burglar tries to break into pharmacy with axe

Burglar tries to break into pharmacy with axe

A man has appeared in court after police found him trying to break into a business with an axe and a craft knife.

Armistice train tours Kent

Armistice train tours Kent

Pictures show a historic locomotive passing through the county as it marked Armistice Day.

Burglar jailed just days after stealing van

Burglar jailed just days after stealing van

A man who kicked a police officer and spat in his cell after committing a town centre burglary has been sent to prison.

The Dutch village keeping memory of teenage soldier alive

The Dutch village keeping memory of teenage soldier alive

A Kent soldier who survived the D-Day landings but was killed liberating a Dutch village is being honoured by locals there to this day.

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Drone footage reveals new £9m supermarket

Drone footage reveals new £9m supermarket

Footage of a £9m new supermarket has been released as the countdown to its opening gets under way.

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Troubled care home showing signs of improvement

Troubled care home showing signs of improvement

A residential care home which was previously rated inadequate and put into special measures still requires improvement, a report has found.

Ites’ natural ability shines through

Ites’ natural ability shines through

Winger James Bessey-Saldanha has described Sheppey’s squad as one of the most naturally cohesive he has been involved in during his career.

Lane closure on crossing to be removed

Lane closure on crossing to be removed

A lane closure is set to be removed on a busy crossing which has caused traffic chaos for drivers.

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Elderly residents forced to find new care home within 48 hours

Elderly residents forced to find new care home within 48 hours

Multiple families have been left with a frantic search to find a new care home after a water supply problem forced theirs to shut.

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Four-week consultation launched for new schools plan

Four-week consultation launched for new schools plan

Parents and residents are being asked for their thoughts on proposals to change secondary education on the Island.

Bridge to close for emergency repairs

Bridge to close for emergency repairs

A busy route is set to close this weekend for emergency work to repair a bridge joint – leaving drivers with just one alternative route.

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Aldi announces opening date of £9m store

Aldi announces opening date of £9m store

A discount supermarket has revealed when it will open a new out-of-town branch that will create up to 40 new jobs.

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Boss Batten: It’s all about the league now

Boss Batten: It’s all about the league now

Boss Ernie Batten wants Sheppey United’s players to use the momentum from their historic FA Cup run as they return to the league.

Former pub set to be demolished for flats on the market

Former pub set to be demolished for flats on the market

An historic former pub that shut three years ago is being sold with planning permission to replace it with a micropub and eight flats.

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Fire breaks out at caravan park

Fire breaks out at caravan park

A witness says they feared there might be a gas explosion after a fire broke out at a holiday park.

Keeper Prall hungry for more

Keeper Prall hungry for more

Aiden Prall shone in the national spotlight in the FA Cup First Round - and the Sheppey keeper admits the experience has left him hungry for more.

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