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Town centre bingo hall set for closure

Town centre bingo hall set for closure

The number appears to be up for a town centre bingo hall that's set to close its doors after almost 50 years.

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'I tried out troubled club - If I went back I'd need a stiff drink beforehand'

'I tried out troubled club - If I went back I'd need a stiff drink beforehand'

Our reporter visited a nightclub a month after it received a warning after police concerns, a mass brawl and allegations of doormen hitting customers.

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Edinburgh Fringe thriller gets debut in Kent

Edinburgh Fringe thriller gets debut in Kent

Thriller movie Killahurtz, filmed in Kent, will be shown at the Edinburgh Fringe next month. But it's first public showing will be in its home town.

Abandoned dog found stray put down

Abandoned dog found stray put down

The owners of a dog found suffering and in a dire condition wandering the street are being asked to come forward.

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Brickies move for Ites wideman

Brickies move for Ites wideman

Sittingbourne have signed forward Henry Dasofunjo following his departure from Swale rivals Sheppey.

Drug drive arrest after multi-vehicle crash

Drug drive arrest after multi-vehicle crash

A man has been arrested on suspicion of drug driving after a three-vehicle crash on the A249.

Mum of autistic boy stresses the importance of swimming

Mum of autistic boy stresses the importance of swimming

The mother of a boy with learning disabilities has revealed how a dedicated swim coach can make all the difference.

Crews tackle fire in industrial building started by electrical fault

Crews tackle fire in industrial building started by electrical fault

Firefighters have been called to a blaze at an industrial building.

Tributes to young father after A249 bridge fall

Tributes to young father after A249 bridge fall

There has been an outpouring of grief following the death of a 22-year-old who was hit by a lorry.

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Fire crews tackling 'building site' blaze

Fire crews tackling 'building site' blaze

Fire crews are at the site of a blaze believed to be on a building site near the A2.

Pensioner helped by 'angel on earth' at petrol station

Pensioner helped by 'angel on earth' at petrol station

A nan who is living 'hand to mouth' due to the cost of living crisis was left overwhelmed by a kind stranger who paid for her fuel.

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'I was spat on for having Ukrainian flag on my car'

'I was spat on for having Ukrainian flag on my car'

A man who drove an ambulance on a mercy mission to Ukraine says he was spat at in a Kent McDonald's car park for having the country's flag on his car.

'I can't get my triplets through barriers'

'I can't get my triplets through barriers'

Two mothers who are unable to fit their buggies through anti-motorbike gates are calling for their removal.

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A249 reopened following two car crash

A249 reopened following two car crash

A busy dual carriage way is now open following an accident between two vehicles.

Man 'fled from jewellers wearing £4k chain'

Man 'fled from jewellers wearing £4k chain'

Police have charged a suspect after a gold chain was reportedly stolen from a high street shop.

Harry eyes net gains with the Brickies

Harry eyes net gains with the Brickies

Harry Harding hopes he can get back to doing what he does best after his summer switch to Sittingbourne.

Roadworks on A249 cancelled ahead of M2 weekend closure

Roadworks on A249 cancelled ahead of M2 weekend closure

Extended road closures predicted to cause weekend chaos have now been cancelled.

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Man dies after being hit by lorry on A249

Man dies after being hit by lorry on A249

Police want to hear from anyone with information after a man died on the A249.

Sun and rain at Party in the Park

Sun and rain at Party in the Park

It was third year lucky for one of Kent's family friendly music festivals despite a downpour towards the end.

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'He fell out the car shouting 'mum, I've been stabbed''

'He fell out the car shouting 'mum, I've been stabbed''

The mother of a 21-year-old who narrowly escaped death after being attacked is calling for young people to put down their knives.

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