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Tories ousted as party lose seat in by-election

Tories ousted as party lose seat in by-election

Results of a by-election have been announced this morning and seen something of a shock as residents make their voices heard.

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By-election held after councillor's death

By-election held after councillor's death

Residents are choosing their candidates for a vacant borough ward seat following the death of a former councillor.

Plans for care home complex with cinema ‘fundamentally flawed’

Plans for care home complex with cinema ‘fundamentally flawed’

A 66-bed care home, with cafe, cinema and dining rooms, is being opposed by a parish council.

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Sheppey’s good start comes despite wage cut

Sheppey’s good start comes despite wage cut

Sheppey United’s interim manager Ernie Batten has praised his players for sticking with them despite a budget cut.

Hair salon targeted with eggs in unprovoked attack

Hair salon targeted with eggs in unprovoked attack

A hairdresser’s was targeted by thugs who decided to throw eggs at the window while customers were inside.

New Lidl on hold after legal challenge by rivals

New Lidl on hold after legal challenge by rivals

A new Lidl food store which was approved earlier this summer is being put on hold because of legal challenges.

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New aquatic store opens at garden centre

New aquatic store opens at garden centre

Bosses of a new exotic fish shop say they hope it will become one of the best in Kent.

Man left in hospital after ‘armed’ gang attack

Man left in hospital after ‘armed’ gang attack

Police are appealing for information after a man was allegedly punched, stamped on and threatened with a knife.

Two children rescued after boat’s engine fails

Two children rescued after boat’s engine fails

Five people needed to be rescued from a boat after both of its engines stopped working.

Pride festival turnout hit by train strikes

Pride festival turnout hit by train strikes

Hundreds turned out to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community at a festival, but attendance was badly hit by the lack of trains running, organisers say.

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Ites finding their way

Ites finding their way

Ernie Batten can see the progress as Sheppey play catch-up after a disrupted pre-season.

Fire-hit play park to reopen after £80k makeover

Fire-hit play park to reopen after £80k makeover

A popular playground which was destroyed in an arson attack will reopen with a brand new look this month.

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Ross reclassified for Euros

Ross reclassified for Euros

Ross Wilson is waiting to see if switch from class 8 to 9 is permanent after he was reclassified for the European Para Table Tennis Championships.

Sheppey Crossing crash: Miracle how nobody died in Britain’s biggest pile-up

Sheppey Crossing crash: Miracle how nobody died in Britain’s biggest pile-up

To mark the 10th anniversary of Britain’s biggest-ever-pile-up we spoke to those injured and involved in the Sheppey Crossing crash.

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Villagers slam ‘ridiculous’ decision to remove cemetery toilets

Villagers slam ‘ridiculous’ decision to remove cemetery toilets

The last public toilet in a village has been taken away, despite a campaign to save them.

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Rare albino bird spotted in woman’s garden

Rare albino bird spotted in woman’s garden

​​​​​​A twitcher says she is over the moon to have captured not one but two rare birds on camera in her garden.

Town centre club to be demolished for flats

Town centre club to be demolished for flats

Plans to knock down a former private members’ club and replace it with a block of 12 flats have been approved.

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Dolphins videoed playing near bomb ship

Dolphins videoed playing near bomb ship

A sightseeing tour group was lucky enough to see a pod of dolphins while on a boat trip.

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‘Explosions and gunfire’ to be heard along Kent coast

‘Explosions and gunfire’ to be heard along Kent coast

The Ministry of Defence says explosions and gunfire will be heard along the coast this week.

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Furious victim called 999 nearly 80 times and threatened to kill police

Furious victim called 999 nearly 80 times and threatened to kill police

A car owner who had his vehicle keyed was so furious with the police response he made dozens of abusive calls threatening to stab and kill officers.

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