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Pet shop left to clean up after thieves strike

Pet shop left to clean up after thieves strike

The boss of a pet shop has hit out at thieves who left a mess behind her store while nicking wooden pallets.

Care home in special measures following abuse allegations

Care home in special measures following abuse allegations

A care home has been rated inadequate after inspectors found serious incidents were not being reported and medication was not being managed safely.

Street drinkers making town ‘unsafe’ and ‘intimidating’

Street drinkers making town ‘unsafe’ and ‘intimidating’

An increase in problems caused by town centre street drinkers that go “unchallenged” has led to calls for more police on the beat.

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More than 40 fines issued to errant motorists in just one day

More than 40 fines issued to errant motorists in just one day

Illegal number plates, driving without seatbelts or while using phones were just some of the offences police saw during a town centre operation.

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Lorry overturns on M2 sliproad

Lorry overturns on M2 sliproad

A “complex recovery operation” was underway after a lorry overturned on a motorway sliproad.

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Man charged with shoplifting from Morrisons, Tesco and Sainsbury’s

Man charged with shoplifting from Morrisons, Tesco and Sainsbury’s

A man suspected of committing multiple shoplifting offences has been charged by police.

‘We’re with you all the way, Kieran’

‘We’re with you all the way, Kieran’

Football is firmly in perspective at Sittingbourne this week after kitman Kieran Payne was diagnosed with a brain tumour.

High street homes development sparks fury

High street homes development sparks fury

An application to build ten new homes has been approved in the same week another development was successful in the same village.

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M2 motorway slip road to close for works

M2 motorway slip road to close for works

Another M2 slip road closure is set to take place as work continues on the multi-million-pound Stockbury flyover project.

Appeal after dogs found suffering ‘heinous neglect’

Appeal after dogs found suffering ‘heinous neglect’

Council officers are searching for information after a neglected dog had to be put to sleep, and four others were found suffering from severe neglect.

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CCTV image issued after man stabbed with ‘large knife’

CCTV image issued after man stabbed with ‘large knife’

Detectives have released an image and arrested two men during an investigation into a knife attack.

‘It's disgusting on every level that this is being allowed’

‘It's disgusting on every level that this is being allowed’

Rejected plans for 135 homes have been approved on appeal, prompting fury from villagers who say the extra traffic will put their health at risk.

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Bid to double number of flats at ‘scruffy’ block opposite Lidl and Wetherspoon pub

Bid to double number of flats at ‘scruffy’ block opposite Lidl and Wetherspoon pub

Plans have been submitted to add 32 flats and two floors to a town centre housing block.

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Food bin leaves onlookers confused after being spotted in beacon

Food bin leaves onlookers confused after being spotted in beacon

A food bin has left onlookers confused after being spotted inside a beacon at a children’s play area.

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Flag raised honouring England’s Lionesses

Flag raised honouring England’s Lionesses

Just hours before English football’s biggest game in nearly 60 years a council has shown its support for the women’s team.

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Timelapse shows completion of new A249 flyover section

Timelapse shows completion of new A249 flyover section

Concrete bridge beams forming part of the new Stockbury flyover have been craned into place.

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Break will help Brickies

Break will help Brickies

Ryan Maxwell has welcomed a blank weekend as Sittingbourne look to clear their early-season injuries.

New Stockbury flyover taking shape as bridge beams installed

New Stockbury flyover taking shape as bridge beams installed

Progress is coming along on the multi-million-pound Stockbury Roundabout project which is set to finish at the end of next year.

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Kittens die after being found by roadside in shoebox

Kittens die after being found by roadside in shoebox

An animal charity has issued a sad appeal after two flea-ridden kittens died just hours after being found.

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Works on discount supermarket Aldi begins

Works on discount supermarket Aldi begins

Work begins on a supermarket roof as shoppers wait for a multi-million pound store revamp.

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