Gillingham shop’s late-night alcohol plans face opposition over crime fears

KentOnline - Nov 8, 2026

A cornershop has applied for a licence to sell alcohol seven days a week in an area known to have booze-related problems.

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American man jailed for stealing Chanel perfumes at Changi Airport

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Nov. 9, 1965 The province of Samar was divided into three separate provinces—Northern Samar, Eastern Samar and Western Samar (subsequently named Samar)—through a plebiscite which ratified Republic Act No. 4221, approved on June 19, 1965. The plebiscite coincided with the November 1965 general elections. Today, Northern Samar, Eastern Samar and Samar are all classified as

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Nov 8, 2026

Gillingham shop’s late-night alcohol plans face opposition over crime fears

Lawmakers to pass measure expanding nutrition program

Teachers without laptops top priority in DepEd rollout

Great bluff, true courage: Negros honors its heroes

American man jailed for stealing Chanel perfumes at Changi Airport

This week’s milestones: Nov. 8 to Nov. 14

Gencorp counsel skips Sara Duterte impeachment trial on Nov. 9, cites medical reason

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