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Ites are the talk of the town

Ites are the talk of the town

Sheppey’s FA Cup heroics are leaving the Island buzzing as the club chase a place in the First Round proper for the first time.

‘We were expecting a lifetime of memories - an Abi cold cot meant we had two precious days with our baby’

‘We were expecting a lifetime of memories - an Abi cold cot meant we had two precious days with our baby’

Technology developed by a Kent company has helped hundreds of bereaved parents spend precious time with their baby.

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GP surgery gave patients flu jab instead of Covid vaccine

GP surgery gave patients flu jab instead of Covid vaccine

A high-street health centre has been ordered to improve after inspectors discovered a mix-up led to some patients getting the wrong vaccines.

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‘House prices are putting GPs off living here’

‘House prices are putting GPs off living here’

There are calls for cheaper housing to try and entice doctors to help with a GP crisis.

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Emergency declared as Kent prison ‘reaches capacity’

Emergency declared as Kent prison ‘reaches capacity’

Prisons in Kent are so full the government has had to implement an emergency protocol which allows it to take over police cells to lock people up.

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Historic house with links to Charles Dickens sold

Historic house with links to Charles Dickens sold

A property listed on the market for £200,000 with historic ties to one of the country’s greatest novelists has been sold.

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Bridge fault halts train services

Bridge fault halts train services

Train services on a busy line were suspended due to a fault on a bridge for the second time in a week.

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Well-known community volunteer and reflexologist ‘meant so much to so many’

Well-known community volunteer and reflexologist ‘meant so much to so many’

Tributes have been paid to an “inspirational and passionate” woman who gave all her time to the community.

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High Street ‘blocks’ plan would transform town skyline

High Street ‘blocks’ plan would transform town skyline

Developers behind a new building project say it could transform the look of a run-down high street and kickstart the area’s regeneration.

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Electrician takes on three peak challenge for ‘climbers in need’

Electrician takes on three peak challenge for ‘climbers in need’

A hiking electrician is helping give back by raising £10,000 for a mountain rescue charity.

Moment horse rescued from ditch by firefighters

Moment horse rescued from ditch by firefighters

A horse had to be lifted to safety by fire crews using a crane after getting stuck in a water-filled ditch.

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Sheppey turn attention to Trophy challenge

Sheppey turn attention to Trophy challenge

Sheppey United have another cup competition to keep them occupied this Saturday.

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Rail services suspended after person falls onto tracks

Rail services suspended after person falls onto tracks

Power had to be switched off and services suspended at a railway station while emergency services dealt with an incident.

Disruption as trains cancelled due to crossing fault

Disruption as trains cancelled due to crossing fault

Trains have been cancelled and delayed due to a fault with the barriers at a level crossing.

French bulldog ‘found tied to lamppost with toys and medication’

French bulldog ‘found tied to lamppost with toys and medication’

A council is appealing for help after a dog was said to have been found abandoned and tied to a lamppost with toys and medication.

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Ites boss Batten’s daring to dream

Ites boss Batten’s daring to dream

Sheppey United manager Ernie Batten is dreaming of an FA Cup glamour tie, with his side now a win away from the First Round proper.

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Play area reopens after arson attack

Play area reopens after arson attack

A climbing frame castle, which was torched by vandals, has been replaced with a new pirate ship for children to play onboard.

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Have your say on beach huts

Have your say on beach huts

A draft policy that sets out how new beach huts could be provided, while making sure the current ones are maintained, has been published.

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Incredible! Sheppey make history with FA Cup win in Wales

Incredible! Sheppey make history with FA Cup win in Wales

Sheppey United manager Ernie Batten hailed his side’s incredible weekend performance as they made history with a win in Wales.

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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.

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