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Man released following arson arrest

Man released following arson arrest

A man who was arrested on suspicion of arson following a fire at a homeware shop has been released without charge.

Final roadworks for regeneration

Final roadworks for regeneration

A town centre regeneration project is nearing its end with the final set of roadworks due to be completed over the next few weeks.

Home of more than 300 animals needs help

Home of more than 300 animals needs help

A family-run sanctuary for injured wildlife and unwanted pets has no money coming in due to the pandemic, so is asking the public for donations.

Free loom band bracelets for NHS workers

Free loom band bracelets for NHS workers

A six-year-old girl has raised hundreds for the NHS by making customised bracelets from her living room.

Six-year-old author inspires on Instagram

Six-year-old author inspires on Instagram

A young writer has launched an Instagram page to motivate people during lockdown, prompted by his mum who is doing something similar.

Lights, camera, action! Demelza wins film award

Lights, camera, action! Demelza wins film award

A hospice has been recognised at a national award ceremony for its creative appeal video featuring Harry Potter star, Daniel Radcliffe.

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Dack backs Brickies' survival campaign

Dack backs Brickies' survival campaign

Blackburn Rovers star Bradley Dack is supporting Sittingbourne Football Club's crowdfunder which aims to help NHS staff too.

Paramedic planned to propose before tragic death

Paramedic planned to propose before tragic death

Mourners will line the streets to say a final farewell to a dedicated young paramedic.

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'We do like having variety in our lives'

'We do like having variety in our lives'

An expert in social and economic trends has been looking into the impact of the lockdown on families and people stuck in their homes.

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Motorists breathe sigh of relief as road reopens

Motorists breathe sigh of relief as road reopens

Weeks of gas repairs will finally come to an end tomorrow when part of the busy A2 reopens to cars.

Police issue new appeal for death crash video footage

Police issue new appeal for death crash video footage

Officers investigating the death of a young father want to trace vehicles which left the scene.

Firefighters called to van set alight

Firefighters called to van set alight

A fire crew was sent to a van which had been set on fire after a busy afternoon of emergency responses.

NHS workers abused by scared neighbours

NHS workers abused by scared neighbours

As the country prepares to clap for carers again tomorrow night, some NHS workers are reporting a frightening backlash from the public.

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Brambles and cardboard set alight

Brambles and cardboard set alight

Firefighters had to be called in to put out brambles and cardboard pallets which had been set alight.

Biker charged after young dad dies in funeral crash

Biker charged after young dad dies in funeral crash

A 29-year-old motorcyclist is in custody charged with causing death by dangerous driving after a young father died as he waited to join a funeral.

Coronavirus lockdown claims another music festival

Coronavirus lockdown claims another music festival

Organisers have pulled the plug on a four-day music festival because of the Covid-14 pandemic.

Warning after cuttings combust

Warning after cuttings combust

Fire crews were sent out to extinguish a blaze after grass cuttings, stored in a bag near a home, spontaneously combusted.

Tributes to teenager after funeral crash

Tributes to teenager after funeral crash

A young dad hit by a motorbike while attending a funeral has lost his fight for life, according to social media tributes.

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Man suffers head injuries in quad bike crash

Man suffers head injuries in quad bike crash

A man has suffered head injuries after the quad bike he was riding was involved in a collision.

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Second arrest as teen fights for life

Second arrest as teen fights for life

A second man has been arrested after a group of people were mown down – as a 17-year-old boy fights for his life in hospital.

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