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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.

'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.

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