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From banker to barista – woman starts new career at community hub

26 May 2023
From banker to barista – woman starts new career at community hub

A coffee shop has opened next to an historic church in what is the latest chapter of a new community hub.

Family heartbroken after cat shot dead in village

26 May 2023
Family heartbroken after cat shot dead in village

One cat has been killed and another seriously injured in a village in the space of just a week.

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Fly-tipping patrols on the rise after increase in waste crimes

26 May 2023
Fly-tipping patrols on the rise after increase in waste crimes

A council is to work closer with police to help stop the increase in fly-tipping after three penalty notices were handed out in one day.

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Children among five paddleboarders rescued off island

22 May 2023
Children among five paddleboarders rescued off island

Five people on paddleboards have been rescued after getting into difficulties in water off an island.

Plans to open village’s first fish and chip shop

21 May 2023
Plans to open village’s first fish and chip shop

Plans have been put forward for a new chippy to open in a high street.

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Personalised gift shop opens on high street

20 May 2023
Personalised gift shop opens on high street

A 24-year-old has moved her home business into a store on a busy high street.

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Former firefighter becomes council leader

19 May 2023
Former firefighter becomes council leader

A new council leader has been appointed as a rainbow coalition continues to run a local authority.

Dog owner’s warning after pet ‘poisoned’ at nature reserve

18 May 2023
Dog owner’s warning after pet ‘poisoned’ at nature reserve

A pub landlady who says her dog became violently ill after a walk suspects he was poisoned and has warned other pet owners to be on their guard.

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Cafe set to reopen at busy park resort

17 May 2023
Cafe set to reopen at busy park resort

A popular coastal park is on the verge of finishing its big improvements including the reopening of its former cafe.

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Highways agency pushes for pause to Lidl plan to fix ‘outstanding issues'

16 May 2023
Highways agency pushes for pause to Lidl plan to fix ‘outstanding issues'

Plans to build a new supermarket could face delays following calls by National Highways to resolve potential traffic and safety issues.

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Pensioner removed from GP's books despite moving closer to surgery

14 May 2023
Pensioner removed from GP's books despite moving closer to surgery

An 82-year-old patient with diabetes says he has been left in tears after his GP surgery of 18 years took him off their books.

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‘Wide coalition’ most likely following election of new leaders

10 May 2023
‘Wide coalition’ most likely following election of new leaders

Party leaders are in favour of a Swale rainbow coalition continuing following council elections last week.

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Woman sacrifices ‘holidays, haircuts and car’ to save cats from streets

10 May 2023
Woman sacrifices ‘holidays, haircuts and car’ to save cats from streets

A woman is making huge sacrifices to care for cats she rescues from the streets including giving up holidays, haircuts and even selling her car.

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Pupil returns to school as head teacher 30 years on

06 May 2023
Pupil returns to school as head teacher 30 years on

A woman has returned to her former primary as head of school more than 30 years since she was a pupil.

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Another rainbow coalition on the cards for Swale

05 May 2023
Another rainbow coalition on the cards for Swale

Swale borough elections leave residents in limbo as ‘winners’ Labour take just 15 out of a possible 47 seats.

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New park plans for play area destroyed by fire

03 May 2023
New park plans for play area destroyed by fire

A play area targeted by vandals in a huge arson attack is to be rebuilt with two potential new designs offered up by the council.

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Head teacher’s legacy continues after cancer tragedy

02 May 2023
Head teacher’s legacy continues after cancer tragedy

A headteacher who died nearly two years ago from cancer is having her legacy carried on with a sporting celebration set up by her son.

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New dental surgery to open

28 April 2023
New dental surgery to open

A new NHS practice is to open in part of the county after officials identified the area as needing more patient help.

Animal food bank set up to help pet owners

28 April 2023
Animal food bank set up to help pet owners

A new food bank for pets has been created to help residents in part of the county deal with the cost-of-living-crisis.

Council staff told to take Friday afternoons off instead of a pay rise

26 April 2023
Council staff told to take Friday afternoons off instead of a pay rise

A council’s decision to let staff take Friday afternoons off has been criticised by taxpayers.

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