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Driver was speeding at 117mph minutes before fatal crash

Driver was speeding at 117mph minutes before fatal crash

A young man who died after losing control of his BMW on the M2 was driving at 117mph minutes before the fatal accident, an inquest has heard.

Village's charity music festival raises the roof

Village's charity music festival raises the roof

A stage roof drama was watched by nearly 3,000 music lovers at a village rock festival when a freak gust of wind struck.

Turning offices into 17-bed home will lead to 'demise of high street'

Turning offices into 17-bed home will lead to 'demise of high street'

A large house of multiple occupation has been proposed in a former office block and fears have been raised about what it means for a town centre.

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M2 closes after serious crash

M2 closes after serious crash

The London-bound carriageway was shut for almost two hours after a serious collision.

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Waste criminal ordered to pay £22k after dumping rubbish

Waste criminal ordered to pay £22k after dumping rubbish

A man has been fined and ordered to pay thousands after dumping three lorry loads of shredded material onto private land.

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Road closure confirmed in latest round of junction works

Road closure confirmed in latest round of junction works

A section of the A249 is set to close again while temporary barriers are installed as work on a major junction revamp continues.

Overturned lorry causes delays

Overturned lorry causes delays

Drivers are being told to expect delays after reports of a flipped vehicle near a busy roundabout.

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10cc pull out of Kent music festival

10cc pull out of Kent music festival

Seventies band 10cc will no longer be headlining a music festival in the county because of 'contractual issues'.

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CCTV appeal after pub attack

CCTV appeal after pub attack

An assault in a pub which saw a man punched in the face has prompted police to release CCTV of a man they would like to speak to.

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Mum creates a stink about muck-spreaders

Mum creates a stink about muck-spreaders

A fuming mum has complained of a pong as farmers began muck-spreading on the hottest day of the year.

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'Ahead of where we need to be'

'Ahead of where we need to be'

Nick Davis believes Sittingbourne are ahead of schedule after another strong pre-season showing.

Bingo players 'heartbroken' over club's closure

Bingo players 'heartbroken' over club's closure

A town centre bingo hall is closing next month after the firm took the decision not to renew its lease on an iconic art deco building.

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New pre-school to open in town

New pre-school to open in town

A play café is opening a new pre-school that promises to support vegan lifestyles and teach children about sustainability.

One week to go for Iwade Rock

One week to go for Iwade Rock

Organisers are pulling out all the stops as rock fest prepares to return to village green.

Retired dinner lady celebrates 100th birthday

Retired dinner lady celebrates 100th birthday

A great-great grandma and wartime telephonist is marking her special milestone today.

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Abdul's Anfield winner

Abdul's Anfield winner

Sittingbourne new boy Abdul Osman’s CV includes a winning goal at Anfield.

Pupil punished for wearing shorts during heatwave

Pupil punished for wearing shorts during heatwave

A Kent schoolboy was placed in isolation after wearing shorts into class during the heatwave.

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M2 junction closed for two nights

M2 junction closed for two nights

One of Kent's busiest junctions will close for the next two nights for improvement work to continue.

Young dad died after 'jumping into traffic'

Young dad died after 'jumping into traffic'

An inquest has heard how a young dad died from his injuries as a coroner confirmed he jumped into the road.

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Air ambulance lands in town centre

Air ambulance lands in town centre

The emergency helicopter has landed in a park near a town centre following reports of someone being taken ill.

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