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Fundraiser launched for tragic teen

Fundraiser launched for tragic teen

A fundraiser has been launched to pay for the funeral of the 19-year-old cyclist killed in a car crash.

Blackburn leaves Brickies

Blackburn leaves Brickies

Sittingbourne have sacked manager Darren Blackburn - despite the club's best finish in almost a decade.

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People without water after pipe bursts

People without water after pipe bursts

People have been left without water and there are delays on the A2 after a pipe burst.

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Council under fire over energy rebate error

Council under fire over energy rebate error

A council has apologised after money was taken from the accounts of people due the £150 energy rebate.

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It's good to talk as Blackburn looks to next season

It's good to talk as Blackburn looks to next season

Sittingbourne boss Darren Blackburn is set for talks with the board to discuss building on their promising campaign.

'It's like she's got away with murder'

'It's like she's got away with murder'

The brother of a vulnerable couple who were preyed on by a devious carer who stole thousands of pounds from them says justice has not been done.

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Five arrested after young cyclist's death

Five arrested after young cyclist's death

Tributes and flowers have been left for a teenager who was killed in a collision after police make more arrests.

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Conman ordered to pay back victim shocking sum

Conman ordered to pay back victim shocking sum

A bible-clutching fraudster will have to repay £707 to a pensioner he scammed for £113,000.

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Schoolboy single-handedly raises £1k for Ukraine

Schoolboy single-handedly raises £1k for Ukraine

A 13-year-old has set up a mega raffle for a charity supporting victims of the war in Ukraine.

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Council leader stands down

Council leader stands down

Veteran council leader spills the beans on what it was like trying to run a 'rainbow' coalition of five parties.

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‘I read lines with Ian McKellen but I didn’t realise who he was’

‘I read lines with Ian McKellen but I didn’t realise who he was’

An aspiring actor, appearing on the new BBC 2 drama, Life After Life, has spoken about his work as a TV and film extra.

Kent schoolgirls get standing ovation on Britain's Got Talent

Kent schoolgirls get standing ovation on Britain's Got Talent

Two grammar pupils have shared what it took to wow Simon Cowell alongside their dance group, IMD Legion.

Cancer patient left waiting weeks for Covid booster

Cancer patient left waiting weeks for Covid booster

A clinically vulnerable man, who has been isolating for more than two years, has revealed the struggles he's faced trying to get his booster jab.

Council names its new leader

Council names its new leader

Swale council's new leader has been elected unopposed at an extraordinary meeting.

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Battle to save nesting skylarks from farmer's tractors

Battle to save nesting skylarks from farmer's tractors

Animal-rights supporter served with dispersion notice after trying to save nesting skylarks from farmer's tractors.

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Overturned lorry closes motorway

Overturned lorry closes motorway

Commuters have been caught in huge traffic jams after a lorry crashed and overturned shedding its load and closing the M2.

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A new ticket to ride for Kent speedway

A new ticket to ride for Kent speedway

The man who saved speedway in Kent says the demise of Kent Kings felt like the break-up of the Beatles.

Six-week road closure as roundabout revamp continues

Six-week road closure as roundabout revamp continues

A well-used route off the A249 will be shut until June as part of multi-million pound works at a busy junction to create a new road layout.

Animal sanctuary hopes to take fight to parliament

Animal sanctuary hopes to take fight to parliament

An animal sanctuary is hoping to take its planning battle to parliament.

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Fisher urged to stay with Brickies

Fisher urged to stay with Brickies

Darren Blackburn anticipates interest in Taylor Fisher after he cleaned up at Sittingbourne’s presentation evening - but is confident he’ll stay.

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