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Bricklayer ‘devastated’ after tools stolen and vans set alight

24 July 2024
Bricklayer ‘devastated’ after tools stolen and vans set alight

A self-employed bricklayer has had to push back jobs after tools worth around £5,000 were stolen from his vans, which were then torched.

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‘We started a concert with 46p and are still going 10 years later’

24 July 2024
‘We started a concert with 46p and are still going 10 years later’

A yearly concert dedicated to helping victims of abuse is celebrating a milestone anniversary.

Council’s U-turn over quarry expansion plans

17 July 2024
Council’s U-turn over quarry expansion plans

A local authority under new leadership has made a U-turn on its stance to extend a quarry amid concerns it will impact an ancient woodland.

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Children’s hospice founder dies at 83

16 July 2024
Children’s hospice founder dies at 83

Tributes have poured in for an architect who was known for setting up a charity in memory of his daughter.

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After 27 years, residents told: ‘Your bins are too big to be emptied’

15 July 2024
After 27 years, residents told: ‘Your bins are too big to be emptied’

Residents of a retirement complex have been forced to pay £1,200 for new bins after being told the old ones did not meet a council’s specifications.

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Former school boss to set up mobile coffee shop in woodland

11 July 2024
Former school boss to set up mobile coffee shop in woodland

An ex-school boss is swapping classrooms for a retro van and opening a mobile coffee shop in a community woodland.

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Rain fails to dampen spirits as festival returns

11 July 2024
Rain fails to dampen spirits as festival returns

Hundreds turned out for a celebration of around the world food, music and dance at Kent’s garden city.

‘Periods can be our superpower’ says world cup winner

11 July 2024
‘Periods can be our superpower’ says world cup winner

An internationally successful rugby player is campaigning to tackle period taboos in sport.

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Top marks for hospital’s cancer care

09 July 2024
Top marks for hospital’s cancer care

A hospital cancer department has received a top award for its care to patients and their families following a recent inspection.

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Double success for curry house named among Britain’s best

08 July 2024
Double success for curry house named among Britain’s best

An Indian restaurant is celebrating after being named among the country's best and seeing its chef pick up a top award at the House of Lords.

Former hospital marks 25 years since closure

07 July 2024
Former hospital marks 25 years since closure

A hospital which was the birthplace of thousands of people closed 25 years ago. We take a look back at its history.

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‘Our traveller site is like a prison - it’s unlivable’

07 July 2024
‘Our traveller site is like a prison - it’s unlivable’

We speak to the people living in a traveller site about the struggles they face.

Delays after train crashes into tree

05 July 2024
Delays after train crashes into tree

A train hit a fallen tree and services on a mainline linking Kent with London were delayed and cancelled.

Hospital shortlisted for patient safety award

04 July 2024
Hospital shortlisted for patient safety award

A hospital is in the running for an award after making improvements for patients needing emergency surgery.

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‘Our village’s services are broken – we cannot take another development’

29 June 2024
‘Our village’s services are broken – we cannot take another development’

Plans for a new care home, retirement home, hospice and unit for autistic adults will be built in a village despite overwhelming objections.

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Police raid suspected brothel in town centre

28 June 2024
Police raid suspected brothel in town centre

Officers descended on a town centre property as part of a prostitution investigation.

Person airlifted to hospital following motorbike crash on busy road

26 June 2024
Person airlifted to hospital following motorbike crash on busy road

A person has been airlifted to a hospital following a crash on a busy main road involving a motorbike and a van.

Second sewage leak in park in a week

26 June 2024
Second sewage leak in park in a week

An overflowing manhole has been seen leaking waste in a park again, just days after being fixed.

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Hospice opened by Princess Diana to relocate

25 June 2024
Hospice opened by Princess Diana to relocate

A charity caring for end-of-life patients will be moving home after 30 years as demand increases on its services.

‘I named my baby boy after my hero doctor’

25 June 2024
‘I named my baby boy after my hero doctor’

An epileptic mum who feared losing her baby has honored her doctor in a heartwarming way.

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