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Crew still controlling smoke 18 hours after barn blaze

Crew still controlling smoke 18 hours after barn blaze

Firefighters have been working to control the smoke from a barn fire for 18 hours.

Repeat shoplifter jailed and told she ‘must use clear bag’ in supermarkets

Repeat shoplifter jailed and told she ‘must use clear bag’ in supermarkets

A prolific shoplifter has been jailed and is prevented from entering a store with a bag that is not clear, on her release from prison.

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CCTV cameras installed in town centres

CCTV cameras installed in town centres

New cameras have been deployed to tackle antisocial behaviour and crime in town centres.

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Work on delayed health facility ‘progressing well’

Work on delayed health facility ‘progressing well’

The construction of a new health facility that aims to speed up the process of patients being diagnosed is “progressing well”, despite delays.

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Crossing closed and man taken to hospital after crash

Crossing closed and man taken to hospital after crash

A bridge was shut for hours after a car crash which resulted in a driver being taken to hospital.

New signing should soften the blow from Sheppey’s injury setback

New signing should soften the blow from Sheppey’s injury setback

Sheppey United are hoping things fall into place this week after a significant injury blow at the weekend.

Drones delivering drugs a ‘major problem’ at prison

Drones delivering drugs a ‘major problem’ at prison

A prison where drug taking, self-harm and violence is on the rise has been described as “not safe enough” in a new report.

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Town centre bank to stay open….for now

Town centre bank to stay open….for now

One of the last town centre banks is set to remain open for longer than first thought in a move branded as “reassuring”.

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Childhood sweethearts celebrate platinum anniversary

Childhood sweethearts celebrate platinum anniversary

An inseparable couple celebrating their 70th wedding anniversary says the secret is to “never go to bed on an argument”.

Decision to recommend closure of care home ‘shameful’

Decision to recommend closure of care home ‘shameful’

A decision to recommend closure of a care home has been condemned as “shameful and disappointing” by campaigners.

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Cutting children’s centre funding shows ‘lack of understanding’

Cutting children’s centre funding shows ‘lack of understanding’

A letter warning of the “negative impact” of cuts to “crucial” children’s centre services has been sent to Kent County Council.

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Former mayor and Labour councillor was a ‘one-off’

Former mayor and Labour councillor was a ‘one-off’

Tributes have been paid to a former mayor and long-serving Labour councillor who has been described as a “real gentleman” and a “one-off”.

Sixth person charged after drugs and guns found

Sixth person charged after drugs and guns found

An investigation which stemmed from police pulling over a vehicle without a front number plate has seen a sixth person charged.

Quirky fundraiser nominated for prestigious award

Quirky fundraiser nominated for prestigious award

An inventor who has raised £56,000 using converted mobility scooters has been put forward for the Pride of Britain Awards for his fundraising.

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Wyborn’s chance to shine with Sheppey

Wyborn’s chance to shine with Sheppey

Sheppey United didn’t need a scouting report to tell them that former Bromley defender Rhys Wyborn might be worth a punt.

Banking hub set for town hit by branch closures

Banking hub set for town hit by branch closures

A new one-stop shop for banking is set to launch in a town - despite the idea previously being ruled out.

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‘19-month water leak is damaging our reputation’

‘19-month water leak is damaging our reputation’

A garage boss is calling for urgent action to fix a leak after being wrongly blamed for trips and falls outside his business.

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Air ambulance called to three-car crash

Air ambulance called to three-car crash

Several people were injured following a pile-up on a main road.

Hopes ‘hand-me-down’ Christmas lights will create ‘friendly rivalry’

Hopes ‘hand-me-down’ Christmas lights will create ‘friendly rivalry’

More than £17,000 will be spent on installing second-hand Christmas lights for the first time in a bid to boost an area’s economy.

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McDonald’s denies rumours of new restaurant in Kent

McDonald’s denies rumours of new restaurant in Kent

McDonald’s has denied it has plans to build a new restaurant on an eight-mile stretch of road which already boasts two of its eateries.

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