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‘Stress of rising costs means I have to shut after 15 years’

‘Stress of rising costs means I have to shut after 15 years’

A salon owner says the pressure of a high VAT on labour costs for hairdressers is why they are not renewing their lease.

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‘We’re not vigilantes – but we’ll confront kids running riot in our streets’

‘We’re not vigilantes – but we’ll confront kids running riot in our streets’

Fed-up residents are forming street ‘crews’ to prevent crime and anti-social behaviour hitting their roads.

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Kent duo face battle to be top dog

Kent duo face battle to be top dog

Queen Shakira and King Jackson fly the flag for the county in Saturday’s Arena Racing Company Kent Plate final - but another runner is turning heads.

Tributes to dad-of-two who died after A249 crash

Tributes to dad-of-two who died after A249 crash

A dad-of-two who was a passenger in a serious crash on the A249 has died.

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‘We all get our point across, whether we agree or not’

‘We all get our point across, whether we agree or not’

Reece Prestedge believes the management team at Sittingbourne have brought out the best in each other.

‘They said we support plans for 8,400 homes but we don’t’

‘They said we support plans for 8,400 homes but we don’t’

A wildlife charity has been left “shocked and concerned” after a planning inquiry for thousands of homes claimed it had its support.

Dog owners warned of legal action after ‘disturbing’ number of trees stripped in parks

Dog owners warned of legal action after ‘disturbing’ number of trees stripped in parks

A stark warning has been given to dog owners after several trees in local parks had their bark removed.

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‘Absolute carnage’ as busy route closed

‘Absolute carnage’ as busy route closed

The closure of a busy route has sparked “absolute carnage” as emergency drainage repairs are carried out.

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Man denies attempted murder after stabbing

Man denies attempted murder after stabbing

A man charged with attempted murder following a stabbing in more than two years ago will stand trial.

‘Too many public toilets are closing – we upgraded ours’

‘Too many public toilets are closing – we upgraded ours’

A brand-new loo has been unveiled and £15k of funding has been secured for further improvements at a park.

Donovan has high Hopes for Plate progress

Donovan has high Hopes for Plate progress

Greyhound trainer Paul Donovan’s runner Hopes Kitty could make a notable breakthrough at Central Park this weekend.

Crash involving four vehicles causes delays on M2

Crash involving four vehicles causes delays on M2

Drivers faced long delays after a crash involving four vehicles on the M2.

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Scaffolder threatened to torch, rape and kill mother of his two children

Scaffolder threatened to torch, rape and kill mother of his two children

A scaffolder who threatened to rape and kill his ex-partner in a string of “deeply abhorrent” messages has avoided jail.

Action taken after ‘selfish’ fly-tippers dump near country park

Action taken after ‘selfish’ fly-tippers dump near country park

Measures have been installed to prevent “selfish” fly-tippers from regularly dumping waste near a park.

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Motorway delays after crashes in both directions

Motorway delays after crashes in both directions

Commuters faced heavy delays this morning after crashes on both directions of a busy motorway.

We’re still in the title race

We’re still in the title race

The Isthmian South East title fight goes on for Sittingbourne manager Ryan Maxwell and his players.

Mum's horror after speeding car nearly hits daughter in four-vehicle pile-up

Mum's horror after speeding car nearly hits daughter in four-vehicle pile-up

A mum says her daughter was just moments away from being crushed after a car smashed into a line of parked vehicles.

Abandoned dog recovering after severe brain injuries showered with gifts

Abandoned dog recovering after severe brain injuries showered with gifts

A dog found with severe head injuries requiring life-saving surgery has received a huge mountain of donated presents to help his recovery.

£300k project under way to finally fix notorious flood zone

£300k project under way to finally fix notorious flood zone

A major flood prevention scheme has been welcomed by residents affected by torrential downpours.

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Primary school praised by Ofsted for work on attendance

Primary school praised by Ofsted for work on attendance

A school is celebrating after receiving its latest Ofsted report.

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