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Hopes for new refuge centre

Hopes for new refuge centre

A woman who suffered domestic violence at the hands of her husband hopes to set up a refuge centre in Swale for other victims.

Lucky 13 as mum passes test at last!

 Lucky 13 as mum passes test at last!

Thirteen proved to be a lucky number for a pharmacist who passed her driving test on the 13th attempt.

Impassioned pleas made for children's centre

Impassioned pleas made for children's centre

Don’t close our centre – that was the message from staff and users when Cllr Jenny Whittle visited Woodgrove Children’s Centre.

They've bean so kind!

They've bean so kind!

A couple of friends helped raise £1,050 for Macmillan Cancer Support when they took part in the World’s Biggest Coffee Morning.

Driver posed as dead twin to beat ban

Driver posed as dead twin to beat ban

A boozy pensioner with three drink-driving convictions told police he was his dead twin brother to avoid a ban.

Dedicated fire staff honoured at ceremony

Dedicated fire staff honoured at ceremony

Two townspeople have received long-service awards at a Kent Fire and Rescue Service event.

Police play down 'stranger danger' fears

Police play down 'stranger danger' fears

Officers have moved to reassure parents that a man seen hanging around outside a school has been spoken to.

Gas and heating firm wins massive UK contract

Gas and heating firm wins massive UK contract

Swale Heating is set to look after 12,000 homes in the multi-million pound deal.

Brave soldier cheats death in Afghanistan... for a fourth time

Brave soldier cheats death in Afghanistan... for a fourth time

A soldier was blasted into the air when a vehicle he was in on an Army tour of Afghanistan drove over an explosive device.

Brickies happy to be cup underdogs

Brickies happy to be cup underdogs

Sittingbourne joint-boss Matt Wyatt believes his team are relishing their role as underdogs in the FA Cup.

The thin yellow line...

The thin yellow line...

Staff and parents were left with restriction-free parking spaces when council workers painted yellow lines around their cars outside a school.

Chancellor's work plan labelled 'gimmick'

Chancellor's work plan labelled 'gimmick'

George Osborne's proposals to tackle long-term unemployment have met with a lukewarm response in Swale.

Ofsted gives town nursery the nod

Ofsted gives town nursery the nod

As well as marking a landmark birthday, staff and children are celebrating after inspectors gave them the thumbs-up.

Man due in court accused of child rapes

Man due in court accused of child rapes

A man is set to appear in court charged with a dozen counts of child rape and other sex offences.

Group offers country walks and friendship

Group offers country walks and friendship

A group of people have found an active way to make friends – by going on weekly strolls together.

New school additions Maisie and Daisy fit the bill!

New school additions Maisie and Daisy fit the bill!

Children are going quackers over two new additions to Kemsley Primary Academy.

Sports jobs at risk as Swale cuts costs

Sports jobs at risk as Swale cuts costs

Several positions are set to be axed in the council's sports development department.

Bargain hunters flock to nearly-new sale

Bargain hunters flock to nearly-new sale

The National Childbirth Trust is £1,300 better off thanks to charity fundraisers.

Plans to close town's Doubleday Lodge care home

Plans to close town's Doubleday Lodge care home

A consultation has begun on the future of an old people's home used by just three permanent residents.

‘We’ll support you’ pledge for groups facing eviction

‘We’ll support you’ pledge for groups facing eviction

Swale council has vowed to fight KCC's decision to evict voluntary and community groups from Phoenix House next February.

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