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Landowner told to clear ‘illegal’ site in three months

09 February 2024
Landowner told to clear ‘illegal’ site in three months

A landowner responsible for an illegal development in a woodland has been told to remove all buildings from the site by April.

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Drink driver who ‘could barely stand’ was three times over limit

09 February 2024
Drink driver who ‘could barely stand’ was three times over limit

A man spotted swerving between lanes on a dual carriageway was three times over the drink-drive limit and “could barely stand” when stopped by police.

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‘Engineering works’ prompt weekend railway disruption

08 February 2024
‘Engineering works’ prompt weekend railway disruption

Train passengers are being warned to plan their routes ahead of time as lines are to close for “emergency works”.

Flood alert amid ‘heavy rainfall’ after weather warning

08 February 2024
Flood alert amid ‘heavy rainfall’ after weather warning

A flood warning has been given to villages around a river as heavy rain is forecast overnight.

Slip road closed for repairs following lorry fire

08 February 2024
Slip road closed for repairs following lorry fire

A motorway slip road has been closed for surface repairs following a lorry fire.

‘It’s not about SATs or league tables – it’s about kindness’

08 February 2024
‘It’s not about SATs or league tables – it’s about kindness’

A primary school’s efforts to focus on children's wellbeing has been recognised as they receive a Nurture UK award.

Man accused of stealing laptops at Bluewater

07 February 2024
Man accused of stealing laptops at Bluewater

A man has been charged after more than £15,000 worth of laptops were reported stolen.

‘Nothing flashy or fancy – we just want that community pub feel’

07 February 2024
‘Nothing flashy or fancy – we just want that community pub feel’

A pub which closed in 2022 amid animal welfare concerns has reopened after a £55k refurbishment with a new boss in charge.

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Signs for B&M up as opening date draws closer

07 February 2024
Signs for B&M up as opening date draws closer

Signs for a new B&M store have been spotted as the store is set to take over a former Wilko.

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CCTV shows ‘scary’ moment Jaguar crashes into front of Londis

06 February 2024
CCTV shows ‘scary’ moment Jaguar crashes into front of Londis

A shop owner believes a driver and his passenger are “lucky to be alive” after a car smashed through the front of his store.

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Fight to save Grade II listed former pub after ‘disgraceful neglect’

29 January 2024
Fight to save Grade II listed former pub after ‘disgraceful neglect’

A community is rallying together to save a Grade II listed former pub that has been “left to rot”.

'Without venues like ours, your favourite bands wouldn't exist'

29 January 2024
'Without venues like ours, your favourite bands wouldn't exist'

With more than 15% of grassroots venues being lost in the past year, two venues in the county continue to support new music and are going strong.

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Future of at-risk leisure centre secured – for now

27 January 2024
Future of at-risk leisure centre secured – for now

A leisure centre is set to get a new splash pad and refurbished soft play area as part of a £2.5 million investment.

Club nestled in ‘thriving’ village named nation’s best for second year running

27 January 2024
Club nestled in ‘thriving’ village named nation’s best for second year running

A warm and welcoming village club with “top-notch” beer and a bumper entertainment package has been named the country’s best two years on the trot.

Road to shut for three weeks after ‘void’ opens up

26 January 2024
Road to shut for three weeks after ‘void’ opens up

A bust road is set to be closed for up to three weeks after a large ‘void’ appeared in the carriageway and reportedly brought down part of a wall.

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‘You have literally robbed children of education’

26 January 2024
‘You have literally robbed children of education’

An outdoor education centre has been targeted by thieves using bolt cutters to steal £3,000 worth of equipment as support floods in to help.

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Pervert’s six-year campaign to direct sexual abuse against children

25 January 2024
Pervert’s six-year campaign to direct sexual abuse against children

A paedophile who demanded and paid thousands of pounds for indecent photos and videos of children to be carried out has been locked up.

Huge queues build at Dartford Crossing

25 January 2024
Huge queues build at Dartford Crossing

The Dartford Crossing has been shut after a car broke down causing mammoth queues in both directions.

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Thug ‘kicked and punched’ shop worker after challenging theft

24 January 2024
Thug ‘kicked and punched’ shop worker after challenging theft

A prolific shoplifter has been jailed two days after assaulting an employee of a store who questioned him about stealing items.

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People smuggler bragged: ‘Gangs trust and pay me’

24 January 2024
People smuggler bragged: ‘Gangs trust and pay me’

A people smuggler has been jailed for eight years for money laundering and boasted most of his business was involved in illegal activity.

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