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Council slashes 24-hour car park tariff

Council slashes 24-hour car park tariff

The price of staying in a town centre car park for 24 hours has been cut by more than half.

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Arson arrest after shop fire

Arson arrest after shop fire

A man has been arrested on suspicion of arson as a shop owner reveals part of her store has been "completely gutted".

Double arson cuts power to street

Double arson cuts power to street

Police believe a shop and a car were set alight intentionally in the early hours of the morning.

Brickies win 7-0

Brickies win 7-0

Sittingbourne players responded to a half-time rollicking by blowing away Ramsgate.

Family help homeless to mark brother's death

Family help homeless to mark brother's death

The family of a man who collapsed on Christmas Eve last year and died later in hospital are helping the homeless to mark the day.

Bourne sign Gills duo

Bourne sign Gills duo

Sittingbourne boss Chris Lynch has boosted his selection options with a double signing from Priestfield.

Two men due in court after A249 tragedy

Two men due in court after A249 tragedy

Two men have been summonsed to court after a teenage girl died in a crash on a dual carriageway slip-road.

Businesses warned after spate of break-ins

Businesses warned after spate of break-ins

Computer equipment, cash and vehicle keys have been stolen from three different businesses.

Hobson's choice

Hobson's choice

Rugby player Matt Hobson is contemplating retirement after suffering a double fracture in his spine during a game.

Christmas tree farm to help veterans' rehab

Christmas tree farm to help veterans' rehab

Army regiment charity looking to branch out with rehab centre for ex-service personnel.

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Family affair for former EastEnder in Kent panto

Family affair for former EastEnder in Kent panto

Melissa Suffield who played Lucy Beale in the BBC soap has her younger sister Daisy understudying her in the Wizard of Oz. Oh, and she's expecting...

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Crops damaged by rogue driver

Crops damaged by rogue driver

Police were called after a vehicle was spotted driving over crops in a field.

School buses 'overcrowding' denied

School buses 'overcrowding' denied

A travel company has denied allegations its school buses are so overcrowded some children cannot get a seat.

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General Election 2019 result for Sittingbourne and Sheppey

General Election 2019 result for Sittingbourne and Sheppey

Gordon Henderson voted back for the fourth time in a row.

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Traffic chaos on A249 after van crash

Traffic chaos on A249 after van crash

A major route is blocked with traffic queuing for several miles after a van crashed during rush-hour.

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Group's appeal for shipmates

Group's appeal for shipmates

An organisation set up to restore a historic sailing barge is looking for volunteers to get involved.

Town centre hotel opening delayed

Town centre hotel opening delayed

A new 63-room hotel which is part of a multi-million pound town centre regeneration scheme will not open until 2020.

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'Prompt action' after mice sighting

'Prompt action' after mice sighting

A head teacher has revealed 'prompt action' was taken to deal with mice spotted in a school building.

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Girl, 11, sends 1,000 Christmas cards to neighbours

Girl, 11, sends 1,000 Christmas cards to neighbours

A severely disabled girl has been sharing festive joy with her neighbours by handwriting and delivering Christmas cards.

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Lorry and car crash on M2

Lorry and car crash on M2

A lorry and a car has crashed on the M2 causing some delays.

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