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Sittingbourne management making sacrifices for the team

Sittingbourne management making sacrifices for the team

The management team at Sittingbourne have volunteered to throw their expenses back in the pot to help keep the squad they have assembled together.

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Police probe man's death

Police probe man's death

Police have launched an investigation after a man in his 70s was found dead in a house.

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‘Totally bonkers’ plan for 10 homes rejected

‘Totally bonkers’ plan for 10 homes rejected

A planning committee has voted unanimously against plans for 10 new homes due to fears it would cause traffic congestion and air pollution.

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Gran, 80, is country's longest serving female blood donor

Gran, 80, is country's longest serving female blood donor

A great-grandmother who has given more than 130 pints of blood over 56 years is thought to be the longest serving donor in the country.

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Nunchucks fighter was 'no Jackie Chan' say police

Nunchucks fighter was 'no Jackie Chan' say police

Police arrested three people after a fight involving weapons yesterday, but officers weren't impressed with one man's combat skills.

Baddiel tweet tackles Putin and Kent town all in one

Baddiel tweet tackles Putin and Kent town all in one

Comic David Baddiel has taken a pot-shot at Putin in one of his latest tweets and has dragged Kent commuter town into the Russian-Ukrainian conflict.

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Future of nightclub hangs in the balance

Future of nightclub hangs in the balance

A mass brawl, fights, attacks, underage clubbers and allegations of doormen hitting customers could spell doom for a Kent nightclub.

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Club risks losing licence over disorder

Club risks losing licence over disorder

Police have requested a review of a Kent nightspot's premises licence following a string of crime and disorder incidents.

Police chase after attempted break-in at pharmacy

Police chase after attempted break-in at pharmacy

A man has appeared at court accused of dangerous driving after allegedly trying to burgle a pharmacy.

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Forest school adventure for youngsters

Forest school adventure for youngsters

After the horrors of Covid lockdowns, teachers are letting pupils run wild in a forest school.

'Brutal' teenager has his sentence cut

'Brutal' teenager has his sentence cut

A 17-year-old who carried out a 'vicious and brutal' attack on a disabled schoolgirl stabbing her 'at least 99 times' has had his life-sentence cut.

Man caught with knuckleduster and cannabis

Man caught with knuckleduster and cannabis

A man who attempted to run away from police was caught with drugs and a knuckleduster.

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Red cards must stop

Red cards must stop

Sittingbourne manager Darren Blackburn has told Harrison Pont he needs to learn fast after the defender was sent off for the third time this season.

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'My nan thinks Russian bombs are fireworks'

'My nan thinks Russian bombs are fireworks'

As Russia's invasion of Ukraine enters the 13th day, we speak to a woman who fears for her family who are stuck in Kyiv as bombs fall around them.

Kebab chef named best in Britain

Kebab chef named best in Britain

A cook from a Turkish restaurant which only opened two years ago has been named chef of the year in a national contest.

One hurt as two-car crash blocks M2

One hurt as two-car crash blocks M2

One person has been hurt after a two-car crash on the M2 caused rush-hour delays.

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A249 shut as roundabout revamp continues

A249 shut as roundabout revamp continues

One of the county's busiest routes is closed this weekend as work continues to transform a heavily congested junction.

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Bid to stop parking price hike fails

Bid to stop parking price hike fails

A councils effort to prevent rising car parking prices has been unsuccessful.

'I'll be quite happy to ferry people out from the war zone'

'I'll be quite happy to ferry people out from the war zone'

A 60-year-old man is looking to drive all the way to Ukraine to rescue civilians at war.

Teen locked up for life after disabled girl stabbed '99 times'

Teen locked up for life after disabled girl stabbed '99 times'

A teenager who stabbed a disabled girl "at least 99 times" and left her fighting for her life received a life sentence.

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