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Tributes paid to ‘greatest name in British speedway’

Tributes paid to ‘greatest name in British speedway’

Former Kent Kings promoter and speedway legend Len Silver has died at the age of 92.

‘We’ve had GP taken away and it will take years to get a new one’

‘We’ve had GP taken away and it will take years to get a new one’

Thousands of fed-up patients will have to wait years for a new GP surgery despite being without a dedicated one since 2022.

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Abandoned research centre to go under hammer at auction

Abandoned research centre to go under hammer at auction

A former research centre site could fetch more than £850,000 at auction.

Tributes paid to football obsessed ‘happy-go-lucky’ granddad

Tributes paid to football obsessed ‘happy-go-lucky’ granddad

A “kind and caring” granddad, who died from an undiagnosed disease, dedicated his free time to helping out at football clubs.

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‘Special’ baby memorial garden to be installed in town’s park

‘Special’ baby memorial garden to be installed in town’s park

A memorial board for those affected by pregnancy and baby loss will be installed within a park.

Man denies groping woman outside station

Man denies groping woman outside station

A 31-year-old is to go on trial, accused of sexually assaulting a woman in a car.

Homes without water and road closed as leak ‘gushes’ out of pavement

Homes without water and road closed as leak ‘gushes’ out of pavement

A road near an industrial estate was shut after reports water was “gushing” out of a lifted pavement, leaving residents without water.

‘Courageous’ pupils who saved man’s life at beach given bravery awards

‘Courageous’ pupils who saved man’s life at beach given bravery awards

Three pupils have been presented with bravery awards for rescuing a struggling swimmer from the sea and saving his life.

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‘It's giving people a bit of hope’: Community hub and cafe opens

‘It's giving people a bit of hope’: Community hub and cafe opens

A community cafe and food bank has finally opened its doors to the public after months of renovations.

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Brickies’ international defender

Brickies’ international defender

One of Sittingbourne’s latest signings played at the Africa Cup of Nations just two years ago.

Firefighters called to supermarket

Firefighters called to supermarket

Shoppers reportedly had to leave a town centre supermarket due to an emergency.

By-election announced as councillor accused of sex offences absent from meetings

By-election announced as councillor accused of sex offences absent from meetings

A by-election is set to be held for a ward with a councillor accused of multiple sex offences.

Woman ‘sexually assaulted’ in recreation ground

Woman ‘sexually assaulted’ in recreation ground

An alleged sexual assault in a town park is being investigated by police.

‘Somebody is going to get seriously injured’: Three-car crash sparks calls for action

‘Somebody is going to get seriously injured’: Three-car crash sparks calls for action

A crash involving three cars has prompted fresh calls for extra safety measures on an accident-prone road.

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‘We need more land for homes - but priority is previously developed plots’

‘We need more land for homes - but priority is previously developed plots’

An appeal has been made for land owners to put forward sites for housing or traveller pitches to meet government targets.

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Promise of hundreds of jobs as delivery firm signs warehouse deal

Promise of hundreds of jobs as delivery firm signs warehouse deal

A large delivery firm has signed a deal to move into a new logistics facility expected to generate hundreds of jobs.

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Plans for leisure centre revamps as borough prepares for population surge

Plans for leisure centre revamps as borough prepares for population surge

New plans outline how a local authority hopes to develop its leisure facilities as it prepares for a potential influx of 44,000 new residents.

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Country park to open £130k community space in shipping containers

Country park to open £130k community space in shipping containers

A country park is set to have a £130k community space set up in two 40ft shipping containers to host events and workshops.

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School unveils new £6m teaching block dedicated to former head teacher

School unveils new £6m teaching block dedicated to former head teacher

A school has opened a £6m teaching block set to help the increase in pupil admissions and dedicated it to a former head who passed away in 2013.

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Cat found among communal bins with plastic bag around neck

Cat found among communal bins with plastic bag around neck

An animal charity has raised concerns after a cat was found with a plastic carrier bag around its neck.

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