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'Pollution from flooding killed our horse'

19 August 2020
'Pollution from flooding killed our horse'

A village's sewerage system simply can't cope any longer, say couple as home floods again.

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'We're lucky to have store at all'

18 August 2020
'We're lucky to have store at all'

Councillors have declared themselves disappointed at retail giant's failure to deliver new jobs - but not surprised.

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'Our village needs this'

18 August 2020
'Our village needs this'

It's been nine years coming, but a much anticipated new Sainsbury's store looks certain to be an 'overnight' success.

Nearly 2,000 people sign petition against homes plan

17 August 2020
Nearly 2,000 people sign petition against homes plan

Leave our precious woodland alone, residents beg council planners.

Water main bursts for third time in three days

15 August 2020
Water main bursts for third time in three days

Residents have been dealt a blow as a water main near the homes develops a third leak in the same number of days.

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All change at the medical centre

14 August 2020
All change at the medical centre

A councillor said he was pleased that GP services would continue to be provided in his ward.

Homes flooded after water main bursts

14 August 2020
Homes flooded after water main bursts

A woman has told of her dismay at finding her home flooded after a water main burst in the middle of the night.

School head sorry over A-level results blunder

14 August 2020
School head sorry over A-level results blunder

Students at a Kent school were mistakenly sent the results for the whole year group.

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Snake on the loose

13 August 2020
Snake on the loose

A reptile lover is fearful after his python escaped.

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Bridge closed after burst water main

12 August 2020
Bridge closed after burst water main

Residents have been supplied with bottled water after their taps ran dry due to a burst main.

At last, new store is here

12 August 2020
At last, new store is here

There were only modest queues for the opening of the M&S store at Eclipse Park this morning.

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A look inside Kent's new M&S store

11 August 2020
A look inside Kent's new M&S store

The county's newest M&S store is about to open, so we thought we'd give you an exclusive sneaky peak inside before shoppers arrive.

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'I don't want to see another tragic death'

11 August 2020
'I don't want to see another tragic death'

The death of a homeless man who was forced to give up pets when he was offered a new home - pushes woman to campaign for council policy change.

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Public firmly set against garden village proposals

10 August 2020
Public firmly set against garden village proposals

A residents group has been delving into responses to the public consultation on a borough's draft Local Plan.

Housing schemes should have 20mph limit

10 August 2020
Housing schemes should have 20mph limit

KCC told a lower speed limit should be the first consideration when new housing is being built.

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Just a walk in the park for conservation trust

09 August 2020
Just a walk in the park for conservation trust

The public may be asked to name a new local nature reserve.

Another small step towards normality

09 August 2020
Another small step towards normality

Croquet players have been running a hoop around Covid 19, with their first socially distanced tournament.

Danger from Covid has not gone away

08 August 2020
Danger from Covid has not gone away

The Government is warned: 'We need to think ahead to what we will be breathing in once winter comes.'

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'I have no excuse - but I thought the gates had just opened'

07 August 2020
'I have no excuse - but I thought the gates had just opened'

With 13 drivers caught jumping the lights at a level crossing in the past two months, one motorist explains how he came to appear in court.

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Iggy comes home

07 August 2020
Iggy comes home

Visitors to the County Town are being welcomed by a sculpture of a dinosaur.

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