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Rescued dog with signs of a ‘horrific life’ dies from unknown illness

Rescued dog with signs of a ‘horrific life’ dies from unknown illness

A stray dog that was found in a neglected condition without being chipped has died after a short illness.

Villagers fight to save skylark habitat on new homes site

Villagers fight to save skylark habitat on new homes site

Villagers have staged a protest at the border of a huge construction complex as they fight to protect the skylark’s nesting habitat.

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Veteran police dog handler dies aged 86

Veteran police dog handler dies aged 86

A veteran police dog handler, who ran the Kent Force kennels for decades, has died after contracting pneumonia.

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‘Wide coalition’ most likely following election of new leaders

‘Wide coalition’ most likely following election of new leaders

Party leaders are in favour of a Swale rainbow coalition continuing following council elections last week.

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Brickies the place to be for Jones

Brickies the place to be for Jones

Goalscoring defender Donvieve Jones had no hesitation in committing his future to Sittingbourne.

Drivers to endure A-road and motorway closures

Drivers to endure A-road and motorway closures

One of the county’s busiest roads will be shut this weekend, with overnight motorway closures to follow.

CeX reopens after ‘sleek’ refit

CeX reopens after ‘sleek’ refit

A tech exchange shop has reopened its doors to customers inside a shopping centre after undergoing a makeover inside.

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Plans are proposed for Kent’s third Tim Hortons

Plans are proposed for Kent’s third Tim Hortons

Plans are being proposed for a branch of Canadian restaurant chain Tim Hortons in a busy town centre.

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Pupil returns to school as head teacher 30 years on

Pupil returns to school as head teacher 30 years on

A woman has returned to her former primary as head of school more than 30 years since she was a pupil.

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Man airlifted after falling from Sheppey Crossing

Man airlifted after falling from Sheppey Crossing

A person has been flown to hospital in a serious condition after falling from a bridge.

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Ellul extends Brickies stay

Ellul extends Brickies stay

Captain Joe Ellul has signed a new two-year deal in a major statement of intent by Sittingbourne.

New anti-acne drug warning ‘does not go far enough’

New anti-acne drug warning ‘does not go far enough’

A man whose son took his own life after taking a controversial acne drug says it should be taken off the market alotgether.

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Head teacher’s legacy continues after cancer tragedy

Head teacher’s legacy continues after cancer tragedy

A headteacher who died nearly two years ago from cancer is having her legacy carried on with a sporting celebration set up by her son.

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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.

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