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Injured Merner takes his chance

Injured Merner takes his chance

Veteran weightlifter John Merner knew he had only one chance to set a world record in his latest competition.

Hundreds of Christmas hampers to be gifted to dogs owned by homeless

Hundreds of Christmas hampers to be gifted to dogs owned by homeless

A national dog charity will be giving out hampers including gifts of coats and toys to dogs living on the street with their owners.

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Lorry driver strikes to ‘compromise’ Christmas deliveries

Lorry driver strikes to ‘compromise’ Christmas deliveries

Union members are staging walkouts in a row over pay with their packaging company bosses which could see delays to big brand deliveries.

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Council tax rise on the cards for borough residents

Council tax rise on the cards for borough residents

People look set to see their council tax bill increase by almost 3% as a council is expected to once again take money from its reserves.

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Former council leader publishes memoir

Former council leader publishes memoir

A well-known political figure in Kent who led a coalition council has written a book about his time in power.

Driver caught out by parking sign loophole

Driver caught out by parking sign loophole

A climbing enthusiast who was hit with a fine despite having parked in the same spot for almost two years says the ticket was issued unfairly.

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Emergency repairs closes A-road as debris scattered after crash

Emergency repairs closes A-road as debris scattered after crash

A major road has been closed due to a crash and ongoing repair work after debris was scattered across the carriageway.

Fly-tipped rubbish left strewn along country lane

Fly-tipped rubbish left strewn along country lane

A washing machine and a BBQ grill were among the items left in the middle of a country lane after being dumped from a moving vehicle.

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More than 15,000 trees to be planted

More than 15,000 trees to be planted

More than £200,000 is to be spent on planting 15,000 trees across parts of a Kent borough.

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M2 traffic halted after van and lorry collide

M2 traffic halted after van and lorry collide

Traffic on a motorway was held after it was blocked by a crash between a lorry and a van.

Slip road closures extended and speed limit to be lowered

Slip road closures extended and speed limit to be lowered

A three-month closure of a busy slip road is being extended until the new year – and a reduced speed limit is also set to come into force.

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Armed officers intercept driver on M25 in police chase

Armed officers intercept driver on M25 in police chase

A man is set to return to prison after his vehicle was stopped by police on the M25.

Gym chain to open in town centre furniture store

Gym chain to open in town centre furniture store

A 24/7 gym is set to move into a retail park, replacing a Bensons for Beds store.

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I’ll play at 40 if I have to

I’ll play at 40 if I have to

Sittingbourne manager Ryan Maxwell is ready to do a job on the pitch - aged 40.

Traffic task force suggested for towns plagued by roadworks

Traffic task force suggested for towns plagued by roadworks

A borough tormented by traffic jams and roadworks could be getting its very own highways task force – and some feel it can’t come quick enough.

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Aldi supermarket invests £18m in Kent sites

Aldi supermarket invests £18m in Kent sites

More than £18 million has been pledged by a discount supermarket that will be bringing new stores to the county as well as upgrading existing sites.

Mum in despair after blunder sees sewage spew from her toilet

Mum in despair after blunder sees sewage spew from her toilet

A mum who watched helplessly as her bathroom filled with human waste says she “doesn’t know what to do” after being left without flooring.

Ready for a ding-dong battle

Ready for a ding-dong battle

Two of the best sides in Isthmian South East lock horns in a Kent derby tonight.

Brickies defender is an Angel

Brickies defender is an Angel

Sittingbourne boss Ryan Maxwell has praised teenage defender Joe Tyrie’s balancing act between two clubs.

School pays tribute to ‘warm and kind’ pupil

School pays tribute to ‘warm and kind’ pupil

The grieving parents of a girl who died in her mum's arms have said they are 'struggling beyond words'.

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