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'We'll be a match for anyone' Sittingbourne ready for the off

'We'll be a match for anyone' Sittingbourne ready for the off

It’s a challenging start for Sittingbourne as the Isthmian League campaign gets under way this week - but one manager Nick Davis can’t wait for.

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Leak 'wasting tens of thousands of litres of water a day'

Leak 'wasting tens of thousands of litres of water a day'

A utilities firm has come under fire for failing to fix a leak which has seen waster gushing into a high street for several weeks.

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Neglected Yuzu found in 'disgusting' condition

Neglected Yuzu found in 'disgusting' condition

A dog has been found wandering the streets in a "disgusting condition".

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Teen attacked after being followed by 'gang of 20'

Teen attacked after being followed by 'gang of 20'

A gang reportedly followed a teenager through a town centre before filming him being attacked.

'They were legends, famous for their pies and cheese straws'

'They were legends, famous for their pies and cheese straws'

Tributes have been paid to a couple who ran a well-known Kent pie shop for 60 years, and died just weeks apart.

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Hospice nurse explains Archie Battersbee decision

Hospice nurse explains Archie Battersbee decision

A senior nurse has described the problems medics face when choosing to transfer terminally-ill people from hospitals to hospices.

Teen arrested after knives and drugs seized in raid

Teen arrested after knives and drugs seized in raid

A suspected drug dealer has appeared in court after a police found nearly 50 deals of cocaine and 19 wraps of heroin, as well as weapons.

Show goes on for singer with 'broken foot'

Show goes on for singer with 'broken foot'

A singer insisted on going on stage at a music festival despite having a suspected broken foot.

Dad calls KCC 'sexist' over special needs taxi policy

Dad calls KCC 'sexist' over special needs taxi policy

The father of a boy with autism has called a council policy on taxi services 'sexist' saying it may result in his son being unable to attend school.

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The makeshift city hosting 3,500 people

The makeshift city hosting 3,500 people

Seven miles of electrical cables, two miles of water pipes and its own control centre - the 21st Century campsite for 3,500 visiting Scouts.

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'I thought beer tasted like manky pennies - but I was wrong'

'I thought beer tasted like manky pennies - but I was wrong'

One of our cocktail-loving reporters has attempted to find a new taste for pints on International Beer Day.

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New surgery allows teen with cancer to have future children

New surgery allows teen with cancer to have future children

A 14-year-old receiving chemotherapy has become the first patient at a London hospital to undergo new fertility preservation surgery.

Brickies youngsters impress

Brickies youngsters impress

A shortage of players proved a blessing in disguise for Sittingbourne boss Nick Davis.

Review: Chickenstock music festival

Review: Chickenstock music festival

Eggs-ceedingly good time at Kent's quirkiest music festival.

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Fears 'someone will be killed' near crossing if speed limit doesn't change

Fears 'someone will be killed' near crossing if speed limit doesn't change

A borough councillor is outraged at Kent County Council (KCC) for not installing a zebra crossing along a 60mph road.

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Four fire engines sent to huge grass fire at park

Four fire engines sent to huge grass fire at park

Fire crews battled flames as a large area of grass at a country park caught alight.

M2 fully re-opens after lorry and coach crash

M2 fully re-opens after lorry and coach crash

Queues stretched back for about four miles on the M2 following a crash involving a coach and lorry.

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Fire crews battle large quayside blaze

Fire crews battle large quayside blaze

A large fire has engulfed a number of sheds and outbuildings at a quayside - causing smoke to billow towards nearby homes.

Kent bus firm drafted in for Commonwealth Games

Kent bus firm drafted in for Commonwealth Games

A Kent coach company is helping ferry sports fans to the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham in a bid to beat the rail strikes.

Tougher tests coming up for Sittingbourne

Tougher tests coming up for Sittingbourne

Sittingbourne enjoyed a big midweek win and now their pre-season challenge is being turned up a notch.

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