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Cadet centre given facelift after £6m base plans shelved

Cadet centre given facelift after £6m base plans shelved

A cadet group campus that was once a Royal Navy base has been given a revamp after costly plans for a new look base were put on hold.

‘Just in time for Xmas’ say shoppers as exact date Home Bargains will open revealed

‘Just in time for Xmas’ say shoppers as exact date Home Bargains will open revealed

An opening date has been confirmed for a much-awaited discount chain store, once home to a supermarket chain.

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Play-off bid realistic for 100% Ites

Play-off bid realistic for 100% Ites

Ernie Batten puts Sheppey in the second group of teams hoping to win promotion from Isthmian South East this season.

‘Incredible’ support for at-risk centre

‘Incredible’ support for at-risk centre

Around 300 people protested on a seafront walk to show their support for a children's centre which could be axed as part of funding cuts.

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Lifeboat called twice to same rescue in a night

Lifeboat called twice to same rescue in a night

The crew was called to rescue the same vessel twice with lit later being found to not be equipped with navigational equipment.

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Ites boss on Trophy exit

Ites boss on Trophy exit

Ernie Batten says naivety cost Sheppey in their FA Trophy exit to Ramsgate.

Clubs’ agony over death of rising football star

Clubs’ agony over death of rising football star

The Kent football community is “heartbroken” after the shock death of a 21-year-old player who had “exceptional” raw talent.

Report: Last-gasp Taylor settles Trophy tie

Report: Last-gasp Taylor settles Trophy tie

Substitute Joe Taylor scored the winner in the sixth minute of added time as Ramsgate twice fought back to beat Sheppey in the FA Trophy.

Sex predator jailed for 13 years for abusing teen

Sex predator jailed for 13 years for abusing teen

A man who sexually abused a teenager for a year has been put behind bars.

‘Confused’ elderly man winched from stranded boat

‘Confused’ elderly man winched from stranded boat

The RNLI and coastguard helicopter were called after concerns were raised about a sailor’s welfare.

Sheppey goalie reaches the 100 club and hopes to build on positive league start

Sheppey goalie reaches the 100 club and hopes to build on positive league start

Sheppey United goalkeeper Aiden Prall feels the team has every chance of maintaining their positive early league form for the remainder of the season.

‘They’ll only stop illegal cockle pickers when someone dies’

‘They’ll only stop illegal cockle pickers when someone dies’

Frustrations are growing over the lack of action to crack down on groups stripping the shoreline of large quantities of shellfish.

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‘Transport blueprint barely mentions us’

‘Transport blueprint barely mentions us’

A new document which will guide the future of transport planning in the county has been criticised for ‘ignoring’ a community.

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Dead porpoise found on beach

Dead porpoise found on beach

A dog walker has spoken of her sadness after discovering a dead porpoise while walking along the Kent coast.

Council: ‘Tell us what you think of new bin contract’

Council: ‘Tell us what you think of new bin contract’

A council wants to hear from residents as part of an investigation into the chaos surrounding its new waste collection service.

‘Children’s centre saved my life – please don’t let it close’

‘Children’s centre saved my life – please don’t let it close’

A single mum who battled mental health issues is among campaigners staging a protest walk against the possible closure of a family support hub.

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Flats plan for old Barclays

Flats plan for old Barclays

A former Barclays could be converted to provide two commercial units and four flats.

‘I’ve been attacked and abused, but I’ll keep this campaign going’

‘I’ve been attacked and abused, but I’ll keep this campaign going’

A Polish man living in Kent has told how he launched a blood donation scheme to boost the reputation of fellow immigrants.

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‘We wanted to open a nice tearoom but people kept asking for steak pies’

‘We wanted to open a nice tearoom but people kept asking for steak pies’

A much-loved cafe which started life as a disused shower block has celebrated 30 years serving visitors to a popular seaside resort.

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Minster are one win from title glory

Minster are one win from title glory

Minster are one win away from claiming the Kent Cricket League title but face the defending champions next.

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