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Eyesore pub left for 10 years could finally be turned into flats

Eyesore pub left for 10 years could finally be turned into flats

An unsightly former pub could finally be turned into homes a decade after it was closed.

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Lengthy diversion planned as part of A249 set to close

Lengthy diversion planned as part of A249 set to close

A section of a busy dual carriageway is set to close for an entire weekend as work continues on the multi-million-pound Stockbury flyover project.

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Work on controversial 60-bed care home set to continue

Work on controversial 60-bed care home set to continue

Work on a care home facility, which was granted permission years ago, is set to continue despite concerns from people who live nearby.

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Homeware giant’s bid to open retail park cafe

Homeware giant’s bid to open retail park cafe

Dunelm has submitted plans to the council to build a cafe at one of its existing stores.

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Burst water main floods street

Burst water main floods street

A fountain of water was recorded spurting from the road outside a police station.

Maxwell’s contract talks

Maxwell’s contract talks

Sittingbourne boss Ryan Maxwell is set to discuss his long-term future at the club.

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Council staff told to take Friday afternoons off instead of a pay rise

Council staff told to take Friday afternoons off instead of a pay rise

A council’s decision to let staff take Friday afternoons off has been criticised by taxpayers.

‘Attempted kidnapping by masked man’ near primary school

‘Attempted kidnapping by masked man’ near primary school

A warning has been issued to parents after an alleged attempted kidnapping at a park.

Council fixs pothole after motorcyclist threatened to do it himself

Council fixs pothole after motorcyclist threatened to do it himself

A motorcyclist was saved from carrying his own planned pothole repair after the council arrived to fix it.

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Couple facing jail after fatal crash

Couple facing jail after fatal crash

A couple have admitted trying to pervert the course of justice after a fatal car crash.

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Venue defends controversial Katie Hopkins appearance

Venue defends controversial Katie Hopkins appearance

One of the country’s most well-known and controversial media personalties is to appear at a Kent venue, despite other places cancelling her shows.

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Biker warns council he’ll fill potholes himself if they don’t

Biker warns council he’ll fill potholes himself if they don’t

A motorcyclist sick of driving into potholes is sick of waiting for the council and has ordered tarmac to complete the job himself.

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Bus shelters vandalised near town centre

Bus shelters vandalised near town centre

Glass was left sprawled across a pavement after two bus shelters were smashed.

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Drone footage shows progress on £92m flyover

Drone footage shows progress on £92m flyover

Exclusive new drone video shows the latest progress on a major revamp of one of Kent’s busiest junctions.

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Lead thief caused £200k damage to village school

Lead thief caused £200k damage to village school

A man caused £200,000 of damage to the roof of a village school – just to get lead worth less than £300.

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Spot-on Massey wins it for Bourne

Spot-on Massey wins it for Bourne

Two Maddison Massey penalties saw Sittingbourne ladies edge past Sevenoaks ladies in the Kent Women’s Plate Final at Maidstone’s Gallagher Stadium.

Stockbury roundabout work closes route for two months

Stockbury roundabout work closes route for two months

A well-used route is to be closed for eight weeks to allow Highways England to work on a new link road for the Stockbury Flyover.

Trainer celebrates ‘special’ first win

Trainer celebrates ‘special’ first win

A horse trainer has taken her first win since going it alone at one of the UK’s most well-known racetracks.

Two-car crash causing delays

Two-car crash causing delays

Motorists are facing delays after a crash in busy area of town centre.

Brickies' star performers

Brickies' star performers

Boss Ryan Maxwell paid tribute to Sittingbourne’s award winners following the club’s presentation evening.

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