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Butchers staying put as retail park move dropped

Butchers staying put as retail park move dropped

Plans to move a popular butcher's shop as part of a retail park expansion have been withdrawn.

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Co-op thief jailed after attacking and trying to bite police

Co-op thief jailed after attacking and trying to bite police

A prolific shoplifter who attacked and tried to bite three officers has been jailed a day after he was arrested.

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'I've done my bit': Kent MP to stand down at next general election

'I've done my bit': Kent MP to stand down at next general election

Sittingbourne and Sheppey MP Gordon Henderson has announced he will not be seeking re-election when the country next goes to the polls.

Police patrols stepped up over crime fears

Police patrols stepped up over crime fears

A 48-hour dispersal order is being brought in to tackle a rise of thefts, vehicle crimes and anti-social behaviour in a Kent town.

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Delays on M2 after crash

Delays on M2 after crash

Drivers are facing queues after reports two vehicles collided on a busy motorway.

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Police dog tracks down suspected fuel thieves

Police dog tracks down suspected fuel thieves

A police dog helped to track down two men suspected of stealing fuel from lorries in a lay-by.

Brickies' valuable lesson

Brickies' valuable lesson

Ryan Maxwell says Sittingbourne must find a way to beat sides who set out to frustrate them.

Decision on homes and car park plan delayed

Decision on homes and car park plan delayed

A bid to build 25 homes and a new school car park in a village has faced a backlash amid fears it could be the 'first step' to many more.

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Sheppey Crossing closed due to welfare concerns

Sheppey Crossing closed due to welfare concerns

Part of the A249 was closed this afternoon due to concerns for the welfare of a person.

Overnight closure of A249 cancelled

Overnight closure of A249 cancelled

The Maidstone-bound carriageway of the A249 will remain open tonight "thanks to work over the weekend".

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Sweet success sees bakery open fourth branch

Sweet success sees bakery open fourth branch

An independent bakery chain which only began serving tasty treats last summer is set to open a fourth shop just months after its latest expansion.

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M2 London-bound exit slip road to close

M2 London-bound exit slip road to close

A busy slip road will be closed this weekend as work continues on the £92 million revamp of Stockbury roundabout.

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Reported gas leak at Morrisons distribution centre

Reported gas leak at Morrisons distribution centre

Emergency crews were called to reports of a gas leak at a supermarket distribution centre early this morning.

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Row over school buses waiting outside homes

Row over school buses waiting outside homes

Bus firm bosses say they are being forced to wait outside people's homes for long periods to stop drivers parking at their stops.

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Big plans for town's Sports Direct building

Big plans for town's Sports Direct building

A town centre building used by Sports Direct is set to be partially demolished and turned into flats and new retail space.

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Fire crews called to blaze at business near town centre

Fire crews called to blaze at business near town centre

Four fire engines were sent to a commercial address following reports of a fire this morning.

'I'm destroyed – it's my first one-star hygiene rating in 40 years'

'I'm destroyed – it's my first one-star hygiene rating in 40 years'

A restaurateur says he is losing customers after an unfair food hygiene rating, which has led him to delay the opening of two new eateries.

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New shop moves into former Burton store

New shop moves into former Burton store

Speculation is growing about the future of a former high street clothing store after work began to fit it out.

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GP surgery plan scrapped after 25-year wait

GP surgery plan scrapped after 25-year wait

Plans to build a doctor's surgery are being axed – 25 years after they were originally approved.

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Overturned car blocks 10-mile stretch of motorway

Overturned car blocks 10-mile stretch of motorway

Motorists have been facing long delays and long queues after a vehicle overturned on the motorway as firefighters were called to help.

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