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Teenage girl hit by van outside school

17 March 2023
Teenage girl hit by van outside school

A teenager has been taken to hospital for treatment after being hit by a van outside a school.

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Huge new play park vandalised on opening weekend

16 March 2023
Huge new play park vandalised on opening weekend

Vandals who defaced a pirate-themed play park on its opening weekend have been caught and ordered to pay the clean up costs.

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Delays on M2 after crash

16 March 2023
Delays on M2 after crash

Drivers are facing queues after reports two vehicles collided on a busy motorway.

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Dangerous drivers and waste carriers stopped in police crackdown

16 March 2023
Dangerous drivers and waste carriers stopped in police crackdown

A series of police patrols and stop checks has seen motorists stopped for numerous traffic and environmental infringements.

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Primary school given top marks 'in all areas' on first inspection

15 March 2023
Primary school given top marks 'in all areas' on first inspection

The education watchdog has heaped praise on a newly formed primary school after it passed its first inspection with flying colours.

Delays to trains cleared after trespasser on tracks

15 March 2023
Delays to trains cleared after trespasser on tracks

There was disruption train services this evening due to a trespasser on the tracks.

BBC Local journalists strike over radio cuts

15 March 2023
BBC Local journalists strike over radio cuts

Journalists working for the BBC in Kent are set to go on a 24 hour strike following the public broadcaster's plans to cut local radio services.

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Confrontation after gang raids precinct pharmacy for hand cream

14 March 2023
Confrontation after gang raids precinct pharmacy for hand cream

Police are hunting for three people after they stole hand cream from a popular pharmacy.

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Woman taken to hospital after petrol station crash

13 March 2023
Woman taken to hospital after petrol station crash

Emergency services were called to a busy Shell service station near a motorway after a woman was seriously injured.

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Kent team needs help to represent UK in 'cheerleading olympics' in America

13 March 2023
Kent team needs help to represent UK in 'cheerleading olympics' in America

A group of 24 female athletes are hoping to raise enough funds to compete at a worldwide cheerleading championship in the United States.

'Losing my foot hasn't stopped me from playing snooker'

13 March 2023
'Losing my foot hasn't stopped me from playing snooker'

A dad-of-three is touring the UK and Europe playing snooker after thinking his life was over when he lost his foot.

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Historic theatre to close for two years

10 March 2023
Historic theatre to close for two years

A theatre in the town centre will close for the next two years to undergo a major renovation.

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Air fryer blamed for kitchen fire

10 March 2023
Air fryer blamed for kitchen fire

People have been warned to make sure their air fryers are kept in good working order after one of the appliances caught alight in a kitchen.

Fire crews called to blaze at business near town centre

10 March 2023
Fire crews called to blaze at business near town centre

Four fire engines were sent to a commercial address following reports of a fire this morning.

Village shop reopens after major revamp

09 March 2023
Village shop reopens after major revamp

A community store has been re-launched by an MP after undergoing a three-year redevelopment.

Classical music society to close down after 19 years

08 March 2023
Classical music society to close down after 19 years

A town's only music society has decided to close down after audience numbers drastically dropped since the pandemic.

'MBE follows hard work, determination and a little bit of luck’

07 March 2023
'MBE follows hard work, determination and a little bit of luck’

An artistic director from Kent has received a top honour for his services to the arts and the community.

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Town gets its own low emission car club

06 March 2023
Town gets its own low emission car club

People will be able to hire a hybrid and low emission car for as little as £3 an hour thanks to a new car club in town.

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Amateur boxing club gets £1k boost

06 March 2023
Amateur boxing club gets £1k boost

A small boxing club, which runs solely on donations, has received £1,000 to help with new equipment for its athletes.

'Gifted' and 'loving' teacher dies suddenly, aged 30

05 March 2023
'Gifted' and 'loving' teacher dies suddenly, aged 30

Parents, friends and former pupils have paid tribute to a primary school teacher who devoted his life to inspiring youngsters.

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