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Town centre Pret to reopen

Town centre Pret to reopen

A branch of sandwich chain Pret a Manger will be among the latest food outlets to reopen its doors for takeaway and delivery.

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Police appeal to find missing man

Police appeal to find missing man

A man who has been reported is thought to have travelled to East Sussex.

Bungling burglar locked up after returning to scene

Bungling burglar locked up after returning to scene

A burglar was jailed after leaving named documents at the scene, as well as returning to one property he'd broken into.

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Teenager found dead in park

Teenager found dead in park

The body of a teenage boy was discovered at a park in the early hours of this morning.

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Park reopens after police investigation

Park reopens after police investigation

A park that was temporarily closed following a police investigation has now reopened.

More transparency on care home fees, staff and facilities

More transparency on care home fees, staff and facilities

A care helpline has launched a new feature, scoring nursing homes on how open they are about what they offer residents.

Lightning strike starts roof fire

Lightning strike starts roof fire

Six fire engines were needed to put out a blaze at a house which firefighters believe was started by a bolt of lightning.

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Man charged after 23 bikes stolen

Man charged after 23 bikes stolen

A man has been charged with burglary after 23 mountain bikes were taken from a container near Tunbridge Wells.

Man caught in drug deal is locked up

Man caught in drug deal is locked up

A man has been jailed after large quantities of cocaine and cash were found in his car.

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Young boy shares stay at home message through play

Young boy shares stay at home message through play

A six-year-old boy has come up with a creative way to encourage people to stay at home during lockdown using his toys.

NHS family fly home from Philippines after month-and-a-half

NHS family fly home from Philippines after month-and-a-half

Four NHS workers, including an ICU nurse, are back in the UK after a stressful stay in a country said to be rife with "hysteria".

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Independent hospital to take on NHS patients

Independent hospital to take on NHS patients

Some patients needing urgent surgery in Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells will now be referred to an independent hospital for care.

Wedding venue to become first 'care hotel'

Wedding venue to become first 'care hotel'

A luxury Victorian hotel will become the UK's first hotel to look after NHS patients.

International singer's online gig raises £10k for concert venue

International singer's online gig raises £10k for concert venue

A musical institution, which is in jeopardy because of the lockdown, received a boost after a folk singer's online concert.

'Is Covid-19 my death sentence?'

'Is Covid-19 my death sentence?'

A cancer patient has shared her emotional story of the uncertainty caused by cancellation of treatment during the coronavirus pandemic.

'He stands as an example to us all'

'He stands as an example to us all'

A former mayor and long-standing councillor has died.

'Remarkable' boy, 4, helps save grandad's life

'Remarkable' boy, 4, helps save grandad's life

A four-year-old who helped to save his grandfather's life has received a national award for his efforts.

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Vintage car abandoned in barn for 40 years now worth £200k

Vintage car abandoned in barn for 40 years now worth £200k

A Jaguar E-Type has been transformed from a rusting wreck into a motoring masterpiece

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Kerrang Awards winner to play online gig for struggling music venue

Kerrang Awards winner to play online gig for struggling music venue

As much loved music venues face uncertain futures, a popular folk singer will raise funds for the institutions through Facebook gigs.

'We are part of the NHS, we are not separate'

'We are part of the NHS, we are not separate'

A doctor recovering from coronavirus says the immigrants working in the NHS deserve more recognition for their part in fighting Covid-19.

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