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Helping charities to cash in

Helping charities to cash in

Central Park Stadium is hosting a new fundraising initiative next month which could make a big difference to local good causes.

First look at designs for 455-home estate

First look at designs for 455-home estate

Detailed plans have been submitted for 455 homes, a county park and community hall in one of Kent’s fastest-growing villages.

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‘I’ve worked here for 23 years - this is what I’ve learnt’

‘I’ve worked here for 23 years - this is what I’ve learnt’

The manager of a jewellers celebrating 50 years in a Kent town says moving to the shop changed his life.

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Legendary fundraiser celebrates 90th birthday

Legendary fundraiser celebrates 90th birthday

A charity champion who has raised hundreds of thousands of pounds for good causes celebrated his birthday surrounded by friends.

Seven fire engines called to blaze at recycling site

Seven fire engines called to blaze at recycling site

Firefighters tackled a blaze at a recycling centre which is believed to have been started in machinery.

Did TV tension affect Brickies’ FA Cup performance?

Did TV tension affect Brickies’ FA Cup performance?

Sittingbourne manager Ryan Maxwell questioned whether the TV cameras got to his players after they squeezed past Lordswood in the FA Cup.

Derelict town centre plot earmarked for affordable homes to be sold at auction

Derelict town centre plot earmarked for affordable homes to be sold at auction

Council-owned land which was previously set aside for an affordable housing scheme is set to go under the hammer.

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Primary school devastated by fire rated ‘outstanding’

Primary school devastated by fire rated ‘outstanding’

A village school which was “left in ruins” after a fire has received the highest grade from Ofsted.

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Crews spent hours tackling blaze which ‘blew smoke across motorway’

Crews spent hours tackling blaze which ‘blew smoke across motorway’

Crews spent more than four hours tackling a straw fire in a field after the blaze caused problems for motorists travelling along the M2.

Motorway delays after three-vehicle crash

Motorway delays after three-vehicle crash

A crash involving two cars and a van caused severe delays for drivers on the M2.

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Prolific ‘Cherry Bakewell’ thief back behind bars after throwing rock at police station

Prolific ‘Cherry Bakewell’ thief back behind bars after throwing rock at police station

A 51-year-old man has been sent back to prison after attempting to damage the window of police station not long after his cake stealing exploits.

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Road reopens after car overturns

Road reopens after car overturns

A road has reopened after being blocked by an overturned car.

PSPOs rolled out to tackle ‘excessive public drinking’ in town

PSPOs rolled out to tackle ‘excessive public drinking’ in town

Measures are being introduced to combat antisocial behaviour in a town’s high street.

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‘Living round here would stink - but I’ve got a plan to fix the smell’

‘Living round here would stink - but I’ve got a plan to fix the smell’

A businessman is calling for a creek he likens to a “dump” to be cleaned up and his tidal gate plan to be adopted ahead of plans to build new homes.

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‘We’ve got a barber amongst us...the boys are booking him out’

‘We’ve got a barber amongst us...the boys are booking him out’

Excitement is building for Sittingbourne as they prepare for a televised FA Cup clash.

Armed police search after reports of man with weapon

Armed police search after reports of man with weapon

Armed police and a helicopter were deployed to track down a man believed to have a weapon.

Bin day changes to help improve ‘rocky’ service

Bin day changes to help improve ‘rocky’ service

More than 9,000 households across a borough are set to see their bin day changed as part of a raft of measures to improve a waste contract.

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Delays as 15-mile stretch of M2 shut all weekend

Delays as 15-mile stretch of M2 shut all weekend

Planned structural works have closed a 15-mile stretch of the M2 all weekend, causing knock-on delays.

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Kings favourite rules against Aussies

Kings favourite rules against Aussies

Ben Morley set the standard as England took the spoils against perennial rivals Australia in a speedway first.

Mum’s stunning cake bouquets scoop national awards

Mum’s stunning cake bouquets scoop national awards

A mum who started a ”cake floristry” business after finding her talent while baking for her kids’ birthdays has smashed a national contest.

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