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Changes to improve safety after death of young paramedic

Changes to improve safety after death of young paramedic

SECAmb says it has reacted to criticisms by a coroner following careless driving by an ambulance driver that caused the death of a paramedic.

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Happy holidays for GB archer Mia

Happy holidays for GB archer Mia

Great Britain archer Mia McGuane owes her start in the sport to a family holiday in Great Yarmouth.

Cut-price bikes recycled by prisoners go on sale

Cut-price bikes recycled by prisoners go on sale

A scheme which gives inmates the chance to upskill and take steps toward rehabilitation will see discount-price bikes go on sale tomorrow.

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‘Highly ambitious’ primary school praised by Ofsted

‘Highly ambitious’ primary school praised by Ofsted

A primary school has kept its “good” Ofsted rating following its first inspection in five years.

Year-long lane closures on major route lifted in time for Christmas

Year-long lane closures on major route lifted in time for Christmas

Cones and barriers will be removed by engineers working on a £32.7 million scheme after almost a year of traffic restrictions on a busy main road.

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‘I wouldn’t choose any other job’: charity boss celebrates 25 years

‘I wouldn’t choose any other job’: charity boss celebrates 25 years

The boss of a children’s charity says she is “really proud” to be marking 25 years with the organisation.

Kind-hearted football club play their part

Kind-hearted football club play their part

A grassroots football club have helped bring some cheer to those in need this Christmas.

Maxwell on new Brickies deal

Maxwell on new Brickies deal

Ryan Maxwell is determined to help Sittingbourne realise their potential after signing a contract extension.

Greens pull out of council coalition over Labour’s housing policy

Greens pull out of council coalition over Labour’s housing policy

Councillors have walked away from a ruling coalition over fears the government is putting “profit before people and the planet”.

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Man, 25, arrested after several hairdressers targeted by suspected phone thief

Man, 25, arrested after several hairdressers targeted by suspected phone thief

A young man has been arrested after multiple reports salons around the county that staff had their phones swiped.

Much-loved fundraising legend hands in final donations

Much-loved fundraising legend hands in final donations

A whistling postman who has raised hundreds of thousands for charities by pedalling on a static bike has handed in his final cheques.

Mushroom hunter stunned by sex toy find in woods

Mushroom hunter stunned by sex toy find in woods

There are fears that illicit sexual activity has returned to woods next to one of the county’s busiest roads.

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‘They are not alone in their grief’: Special baby memorial opens

‘They are not alone in their grief’: Special baby memorial opens

A garden with a special memorial board has opened, dedicated to those affected by the loss of a baby.

Staff and customers battling ‘horrible’ experience over loss of heating

Staff and customers battling ‘horrible’ experience over loss of heating

Supermarket staff and customers say they have been forced to wear hats, gloves and coats to battle the in-store cold after the heating broke.

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Maxwell extends Brickies stay

Maxwell extends Brickies stay

Sittingbourne manager Ryan Maxwell has handed fans an early Christmas present by signing a contract extension.

Several hairdressers targeted by suspected thief who pretended to make appointment

Several hairdressers targeted by suspected thief who pretended to make appointment

Police have released an image of a man they want to speak to after multiple hairdressers in two towns were targeted.

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Trains stopped after lorry hits railway bridge

Trains stopped after lorry hits railway bridge

Commuters are facing delays after a lorry collided with a railway bridge.

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School celebrates improved Ofsted rating

School celebrates improved Ofsted rating

A primary school is celebrating going from “Requires Improvement” to “Good” after a visit from inspectors.

MP makes ‘outrageous’ request to government over decision for 8,000-home estate

MP makes ‘outrageous’ request to government over decision for 8,000-home estate

A key decision on a huge new housing development was “ripped away” from the local council following a request from an MP, it has emerged.

New cafe unveiled as Dunelm gets makeover

New cafe unveiled as Dunelm gets makeover

A new cafe is opening inside a major homeware store which is promising customers an “upgraded” shopping experience.

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