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Haulier shut down after driver caught without licence

Haulier shut down after driver caught without licence

Dangerous driving, insecure loads and one driver who didn't have a valid licence - just some of the reasons it's the end of the road for this haulier.

Lifeboat that rescued radio pirates up for sale

Lifeboat that rescued radio pirates up for sale

A vessel that saved hundreds of lives, including those of the Radio Caroline crew, is up for sale.

Couple seriously injured in assault

Couple seriously injured in assault

A 36-year-old is being questioned by police following an attack which left a 50-year-old man seriously injured in hospital.

Pub regulars rally to help family of cancer sufferer Lee

Pub regulars rally to help family of cancer sufferer Lee

Pub regulars have come together to raise funds for a friend diagnosed with a rare cancer.

Crossing closed due to...patio table

Crossing closed due to...patio table

Police converged on the Sheppey Crossing this afternoon after motorists were forced to dodge a piece of garden furniture.

Probe launched after 'fag butt found in curry'

Probe launched after 'fag butt found in curry'

A council investigation is under way after a diner claimed he found a discarded cigarette in his curry meal.

'This guy saved my grandad’s life - he's a hero'

'This guy saved my grandad’s life - he's a hero'

As an 82-year-old man tried to push his broken down car off a busy dual carriageway, more than 30 drivers simply sped past - until Chris came along.

Discount fashion chain to join retail park

Discount fashion chain to join retail park

A clothing and homeware retailer is to move into one of the last remaining units at a new shopping estate.

Boxing legend snaps up seaside holiday home

Boxing legend snaps up seaside holiday home

Former heavyweight champion Frank Bruno has reportedly snapped up a £54,000 caravan at a Kent holiday park.

Chocks away... pair build half-size Spitfire in barn

Chocks away... pair build half-size Spitfire in barn

The Battle of Britain is being recreated in a most unlikely battlefield - a barn on Sheppey!

Let it flow: Water supply restored

Let it flow: Water supply restored

Water supplies have been restored to most of Sheppey - but some residents are still reporting problems with trickling taps.

Delays start to ease after second crash on major Kent road

Delays start to ease after second crash on major Kent road

A five-vehicle crash caused delays hours after the road was closed for a different accident.

Man cut free from car in minivan collision

Man cut free from car in minivan collision

A passenger in his 80s had to be cut free from his vehicle following an accident that happened shortly before midday.

The drought continues...

The drought continues...

Scores of Islanders have woken up to a second morning of their taps running dry - but Southern Water says it's fixed and should return to normal soon.

Video: Balaclava-clad men rob man

Video: Balaclava-clad men rob man

A shopkeeper has told of how he had a rag held over his face as he was robbed in the driveway of his own home.

Islanders face night without water

Islanders face night without water

Families on Sheppey face a night of misery as engineers announce the water supply to the island is unlikely to be reconnected tonight.

Kent health trust 'disappointed' at Virgin hospital deal

Kent health trust 'disappointed' at Virgin hospital deal

Kent Community Health Foundation Trust 'disappointed' at decision to award £126 million hospital contract to Richard Branson's Virgin Care.

Police hunting balaclava men

Police hunting balaclava men

Two are wanted after a man was robbed in the driveway of his home last night.

Day of reckoning set for affordable homes built too high

Day of reckoning set for affordable homes built too high

The demolition of 35 affordable homes that breached planning regulations will be decided by the planning inspector in May.

Video: Big Brother star less than impressed

Video: Big Brother star less than impressed

A star of the hit Channel 5 series has risked upsetting locals with his less than favourable review on one Kent town.

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