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'We'll deep clean any clothes touched'

'We'll deep clean any clothes touched'

Shops in Sittingbourne are reopening today for the first time since lockdown began three months ago.

Major gas leak closes main road

Major gas leak closes main road

Motorists are facing huge delays after one of Kent's busiest roads has been closed because of a major gas leak.

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Flea infested dog found in 'very poor condition'

Flea infested dog found in 'very poor condition'

An elderly dog was found abandoned with "significant" hair loss due to a long-standing flea infestation and other ailments.

Three fox cubs found poisoned in beauty spot

Three fox cubs found poisoned in beauty spot

Dog walkers have been warned to take extra care of their pets after three fox cubs died after being poisoned at a country park.

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Women who helped murderer flee are denied appeals

Women who helped murderer flee are denied appeals

A family have expressed their thanks after learning two women who tried to cover up a brutal killing will not be allowed to appeal their sentences.

'It was never going to happen'

'It was never going to happen'

The plan to bring back all primary school pupils for at least four weeks before summer was 'never going to work', says senior head teacher.

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Police called to accident on A249

Police called to accident on A249

Officers cordoned off a sliproad after an accident earlier this evening on the Sheppey-bound carriageway.

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More people seeking help through hypnotherapy

More people seeking help through hypnotherapy

A hypnotherapist, who trained with Paul McKenna, says more people have been coming forward for help with anxiety and weight loss since lockdown.

Girl overcomes fear of wind and completes marathon

Girl overcomes fear of wind and completes marathon

A seven-year-old girl has overcome her fear of the wind and walked the equivalent of a marathon around her village for charity.

Jump to it and support the NHS

Jump to it and support the NHS

A skipping coach has encouraged people to get active and join his campaign to raise cash for a health service charity.

Six-figure payout following asbestos exposure

Six-figure payout following asbestos exposure

A widow has won compensation from her late husband's former employer after he was exposed to harmful materials decades ago.

Search is on the brighten up town centre hoardings

Search is on the brighten up town centre hoardings

A developer has asked students to come up with a design for his town centre hoardings while he waits for permission to start work.

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Kings Rewind: It ain't over till it's over

Kings Rewind: It ain't over till it's over

Speedway fans missing their dose of action at Central Park can relive a thrilling climax this week.

A huge relief to be back racing says top trainer

A huge relief to be back racing says top trainer

Horse racing resumed this week and its return has been warmly welcomed by those involved.

Tight-knit village teams up to sew NHS scrubs

Tight-knit village teams up to sew NHS scrubs

More than 120 people have come together in one village to sew hundreds of essential items for frontline workers in Kent.

'These are exciting times for Sittingbourne Football'

'These are exciting times for Sittingbourne Football'

Two football teams in Swale have forged closer ties.

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Driver escapes serious injury after crash

Driver escapes serious injury after crash

A man has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving after a car crashed into railings on the side of a roundabout and ended up on its side.

'It's an insult and rubbing salt in our wounds'

'It's an insult and rubbing salt in our wounds'

The sister of a man brutally murdered has "lost faith in the justice system" as a mum and daughter who helped the killer flee appeal their sentences.

Council chief executive dies of coronavirus

Council chief executive dies of coronavirus

Tributes have been paid to Mark Radford who had been battling cancer but was finally beaten by Covid-19.

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Crews tackle large straw bale fire

Crews tackle large straw bale fire

Firefighters have advised people to keep their windows closed due to the smoke coming from a large straw bale blaze.

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