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‘I feel violated after pervert targeted me in Asda loo’

‘I feel violated after pervert targeted me in Asda loo’

A construction worker says he was left in shock after a flasher performed an indecent act in front of him after following him into a toilet.

High street café up for rent

High street café up for rent

A popular village eatery which shut its doors four months ago has gone on the market.

Balaclava-clad bikers terrorising estate

Balaclava-clad bikers terrorising estate

Residents fear it is only a matter of time before someone is hurt by ‘dangerous’ bikers who tear down pavements near a primary school.

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Brickies’ perfect example

Brickies’ perfect example

Midfielder Luke Woodward is an example for everyone to follow at Sittingbourne.

One-man crime wave admits more shop thefts – but avoids jail

One-man crime wave admits more shop thefts – but avoids jail

A one-man crime wave who went on a stealing spree across the county earlier this year has avoided jail again, despite more shoplifting offences.

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Police officer seriously wounded and three others attacked

Police officer seriously wounded and three others attacked

Seven people were arrested after four police officers were assaulted while responding to calls about a disturbance in a village.

Car-smashing vandals cause hundreds of pounds of damage

Car-smashing vandals cause hundreds of pounds of damage

Owners of a car and a van have been left “annoyed” and “fuming” after their vehicles were badly damaged.

New landlady pledges to turn pub into ‘beating heart of community’

New landlady pledges to turn pub into ‘beating heart of community’

The boss of a popular pub which has been under temporary management since the pandemic says she wants to return it to past glories.

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‘Overgrown trees have smashed windows and hurt pedestrians – but council won’t cut them’

‘Overgrown trees have smashed windows and hurt pedestrians – but council won’t cut them’

Residents fear “dangerous” trees have become so big they will fall on their homes, after branches went crashing through one person’s window.

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‘It’s appalling we have been left without a GP’

‘It’s appalling we have been left without a GP’

Thousands of people left without a doctor’s surgery have had their hopes of it reopening quashed.

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M2 slip road to shut for flyover works

M2 slip road to shut for flyover works

A motorway junction is to close for the latest work on a multi-million pound roundabout revamp.

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Maxwell: Absolute best required

Maxwell: Absolute best required

Ryan Maxwell is predicting Sittingbourne’s toughest game of the season so far this weekend.

Eco-friendly funeral firm leads the way

Eco-friendly funeral firm leads the way

Two natural burial grounds have been named the best in the country at a prestigious awards event for the funeral trade.

Homes approved on appeal will create ‘pollution canyon’

Homes approved on appeal will create ‘pollution canyon’

A planning inspector has quashed a planning committee’s original rejection for 10 houses on farmland.

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Glamping pods approved despite council fears

Glamping pods approved despite council fears

A planning inspector has ruled in favour of an “absolutely delighted” glamping pod owner who saw a council reject their expansion plans.

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Bull rescued after getting stuck down 15ft ditch

Bull rescued after getting stuck down 15ft ditch

An ‘extremely distressed’ bullock that got himself stuck down a ditch near farmland had to be saved by firefighters.

Two arrests made after armed police called to street

Two arrests made after armed police called to street

Armed police descended on a street to arrest two men after reported sightings of a firearm.

Improvements made to ‘unsafe’ town centre

Improvements made to ‘unsafe’ town centre

Efforts to improve a town centre’s reputation for rowdy behaviour are showing signs of success, according to a local official.

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Council calls for government rescue over GP shortage crisis

Council calls for government rescue over GP shortage crisis

A council has called for the government to step in and help amid a GP shortage which has left towns and villages ‘grappling’ for healthcare.

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Trick or snail? Halloween house to offer alternative ‘treat’

Trick or snail? Halloween house to offer alternative ‘treat’

A homeowner is taking a quirky approach to Halloween this year in a bid to ensure no child feels left out.

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