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‘Half-naked’ man seen up tree near popular children’s field

‘Half-naked’ man seen up tree near popular children’s field

Police were called to reports of a man dressed inappropriately at a field often used by children playing football.

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New homes planned for 475-year-old barn

New homes planned for 475-year-old barn

An application has been proposed for three new homes at the site of a nearly 500-year-old barn.

Town centre car park to become housing development

Town centre car park to become housing development

A town centre car park could be redeveloped to provide 51 affordable homes.

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Train evacuated after driver hits fire extinguisher ‘left on the track’

Train evacuated after driver hits fire extinguisher ‘left on the track’

Rail passengers had to be evacuated after a train was brought to a halt due to an object left on the tracks.

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Rapist handed 21-year jail sentence

Rapist handed 21-year jail sentence

A caravan renovator who was convicted of multiple rapes has been handed a lengthy prison sentence.

More misery as ‘pointless’ traffic lights placed on A2

More misery as ‘pointless’ traffic lights placed on A2

A business owner says she's hundreds of pounds out of pocket after "daft" temporary traffic lights were placed on a busy route.

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Finally! Phone mast plans for village ‘living in dark ages’

Finally! Phone mast plans for village ‘living in dark ages’

A village where residents have to hang out their windows to make a phone call could finally get a signal boost.

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‘Stand easy soldier – your duty is done’

‘Stand easy soldier – your duty is done’

A Second World War veteran died just weeks after dealing with his guilt of not getting his feet wet during the Normandy landings.

Part of A249 to close this weekend

Part of A249 to close this weekend

One of the A249 carriageways is set to close on Saturday and Sunday at the same time as a four-day music festival.

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Taxi bursts into flames on main road

Taxi bursts into flames on main road

A white taxi had to be towed away after being destroyed by a blaze.

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Summer holiday roadworks see major route closures across town

Summer holiday roadworks see major route closures across town

Drivers can expect delays across a town with roadworks planned on several major roundabouts and roads which will see them closed.

Bus operators join forces to launch new tickets

Bus operators join forces to launch new tickets

Bus passengers can now take advantage of cheaper fares with a ticket that is valid on buses operated by more than one company.

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Three-legged kitten on mend after fox attack

Three-legged kitten on mend after fox attack

A little black moggy found alone and infested with maggots is finally on the road to recovery thanks to a cat rescue charity.

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A2 road closure lifted day early

A2 road closure lifted day early

A major route has reopened after roadworks for two utility companies were completed ahead of schedule.

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Tyrie returns to Brickies

Tyrie returns to Brickies

Joe Tyrie looks set for a “considerable” spell at Sittingbourne after rejoining on loan from Tonbridge.

New eatery opens in town centre pub

New eatery opens in town centre pub

A new eatery has opened in a pub in the middle of a town with the option of eating in or ordering takeaways.

CCTV appeal after thefts from homes

CCTV appeal after thefts from homes

Detectives are investigating two reported burglaries which saw a man steal from houses after pretending he needed to check smoke alarms and electrics.

‘It’s like living in the dark ages – but they are still building more homes’

‘It’s like living in the dark ages – but they are still building more homes’

We visited one of Kent’s fastest growing villages where residents complain they can’t make a phone call and have to rely on generators for power.

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Kent GP surgery rated one of the worst in England

Kent GP surgery rated one of the worst in England

New data has revealed a Kent GP surgery rates as one of the worst in the country, according to its patients.

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Four arrests after armed police stop car

Four arrests after armed police stop car

Armed police surrounded a vehicle and arrested four men after an aggravated burglary at a property.

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