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Woman catcalled and struck on head by object thrown from car

09 February 2024
Woman catcalled and struck on head by object thrown from car

A young woman has been left with a bruised lip after being catcalled and struck by an object thrown from a passing car.

Friend’s frozen food start-up bags £50k investment on Dragons’ Den

09 February 2024
Friend’s frozen food start-up bags £50k investment on Dragons’ Den

Childhood friends who created a frozen food innovation have managed to secure a big money investment after appearing on Dragons’ Den.

‘Largest ever’ mass casualty exercise takes place

09 February 2024
‘Largest ever’ mass casualty exercise takes place

One of the biggest mass casualty drills was held in Kent today as members of the emergency services descended on a town’s riverside.

52 suspects arrested following crackdown on shoplifting

09 February 2024
52 suspects arrested following crackdown on shoplifting

Police have arrested and charged suspected shoplifters after reports supermarkets were being targeted.

Childhood friends to pitch ‘frozen food innovation’ on Dragons’ Den

08 February 2024
Childhood friends to pitch ‘frozen food innovation’ on Dragons’ Den

Two Kent entrepreneurs who created a range of nutritious frozen food “blocks” are set to appear on BBC’s Dragons’ Den.

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Delays after fire incident closes busy road

08 February 2024
Delays after fire incident closes busy road

A busy road leading into a town centre was closed following an incident involving the fire service.

Boots Pharmacy to close in shopping centre

08 February 2024
Boots Pharmacy to close in shopping centre

Staff have confirmed a Boots branch will be shutting its doors to customers next month.

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Two boys spotted ‘playing’ on train tracks

06 February 2024
Two boys spotted ‘playing’ on train tracks

People have expressed their concern after children were seen on the tracks at a railway station.

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Businesses fear lack of trade after one-way road closed for nearly a month

06 February 2024
Businesses fear lack of trade after one-way road closed for nearly a month

Businesses are being affected by a three-week road closure to install new electricity cables.

‘The sinkhole has happened five or six times – it’s been killing our business’

05 February 2024
‘The sinkhole has happened five or six times – it’s been killing our business’

Staff at a car garage say they have been losing trade due to emergency works on a reoccurring sinkhole.

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Car gets stuck after trying to pass bin lorry

02 February 2024
Car gets stuck after trying to pass bin lorry

A Smart car had to be rescued after attempting to drive around a bin lorry on a country lane.

Tyres ‘blown’ as large sinkhole shuts busy road

01 February 2024
Tyres ‘blown’ as large sinkhole shuts busy road

A busy road has been shut and access to part of a service station barricaded off due to a sinkhole.

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Car windscreen smashed after object thrown from M26 bridge

01 February 2024
Car windscreen smashed after object thrown from M26 bridge

A woman and two young children were left “terrified” after an unknown object thrown from a bridge hit their car and smashed the windscreen.

Football spectator charged after ‘racist gesture’ at player

01 February 2024
Football spectator charged after ‘racist gesture’ at player

A 28-year-old has been charged after allegedly making racist gestures during a match.

Police called to Co-op after burglary

01 February 2024
Police called to Co-op after burglary

Police are on the hunt for the suspects who broke in and stole cash from a supermarket.

Dog walker almost crushed by huge tree reported ‘dangerous’ two years ago

01 February 2024
Dog walker almost crushed by huge tree reported ‘dangerous’ two years ago

A tree which came down in a storm and struck a dog walker was deemed “dangerous” more than two years ago but nothing was done, say angry residents.

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Poundstretcher to open in former Wilko unit at shopping centre

31 January 2024
Poundstretcher to open in former Wilko unit at shopping centre

A discount store chain is set to launch its first branch in a town centre and has taken on former Wilko staff.

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Demolition starts at community centre after delay

31 January 2024
Demolition starts at community centre after delay

A community centre is being torn down and will be replaced with a new hub.

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Petrol station closes after change in company

30 January 2024
Petrol station closes after change in company

A busy forecourt has shut to motorists as it changes company provider.

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Charity outlet to close as part of council redevelopment

29 January 2024
Charity outlet to close as part of council redevelopment

A huge charity distribution centre will shut to make way for a council’s proposed redevelopment scheme.

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