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‘Now my abuser is behind bars I can finally enjoy Christmas’

21 December 2023
‘Now my abuser is behind bars I can finally enjoy Christmas’

A 23-year-old beauty worker left needing regular cosmetic treatment after suffering abuse at the hands of her former lover has bravely spoken out.

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More than 20 mattresses dumped along country lanes

20 December 2023
More than 20 mattresses dumped along country lanes

Villagers awoke this morning to see lorry loads of mattresses scattered down two roads.

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Businesses ‘wholeheartedly’ back new petrol station and employment hub plans

20 December 2023
Businesses ‘wholeheartedly’ back new petrol station and employment hub plans

An application has been put forward for a petrol station, convenience store, 37 business units, and an office block next to a rugby club.

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‘Nail shops are everywhere – there are too many of us’ says salon boss

20 December 2023
‘Nail shops are everywhere – there are too many of us’ says salon boss

A beautician and a barber say their shops are struggling due to “dead high streets” and “too much competition”.

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Lane closure and 50mph limit on A249 for months

19 December 2023
Lane closure and 50mph limit on A249 for months

Reduced roadworks are being put in place along the A249 until next summer.

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Two-car crash causes delays on busy road

17 December 2023
Two-car crash causes delays on busy road

A two-car crash that caused severe delays for two hours is the second incident to happen along the same road this week.

Magical display where spectators can pick songs and lights

17 December 2023
Magical display where spectators can pick songs and lights

An elaborate light display that uses computer coding and LEDs to raise money for the RSPCA has been compared to the Leed’s Castle Christmas trail.

Lifeboat named after late Queen retires to dockyard

17 December 2023
Lifeboat named after late Queen retires to dockyard

An RNLI vessel that spent 30 years at sea, saving dozens of lives, has been retired to a historic dockyard.

Three arrested after man in 50s ‘stabbed’ in alley near station

17 December 2023
Three arrested after man in 50s ‘stabbed’ in alley near station

Detectives are appealing for information after a man was reportedly stabbed in an alleyway, leading to three arrests.

Fears rehab centre will bring trouble to ‘family’ estate

17 December 2023
Fears rehab centre will bring trouble to ‘family’ estate

People living in a neighbourhood “full of young children and families” have questioned the safety of a proposed substance misuse treatment facility.

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Three-vehicle crash closes A21 in both directions

16 December 2023
Three-vehicle crash closes A21 in both directions

The A21 was closed in both directions following a three-vehicle crash.

Recurring water leak to shut main road for three days

16 December 2023
Recurring water leak to shut main road for three days

Part of a main road outside a PureGym and Nando’s is to close for three days due to a recurring water leak.

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Broken-down car on QEII Bridge causes long delays

16 December 2023
Broken-down car on QEII Bridge causes long delays

There are long delays on the M25 due to a broken-down car on the QEII Bridge.

Man charged after armed police called to ‘gun’ incident

16 December 2023
Man charged after armed police called to ‘gun’ incident

A man has been charged after armed police locked down a residential street following reports of someone holding a gun.

‘Ridiculous’ A2 road closure over

15 December 2023
‘Ridiculous’ A2 road closure over

Emergency gas pipe repairs that caused weeks of chaos have finally been completed.

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‘Don’t forget us! Our chippy is still open despite road closed sign’

13 December 2023
‘Don’t forget us! Our chippy is still open despite road closed sign’

A couple who run a family-owner fish and chip shop have seen their profits plummet by almost half due to badly placed ‘road closed’ signs.

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Inspectors label prison ‘violent and struggling’ after death of 14 inmates

12 December 2023
Inspectors label prison ‘violent and struggling’ after death of 14 inmates

An inspection has revealed a jail holding men convicted of serious offences is having “chronic” difficulties recruiting staff.

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Tributes paid to ‘talented and hilarious’ panto dame

11 December 2023
Tributes paid to ‘talented and hilarious’ panto dame

A Kent comedian has died after being diagnosed with lung cancer.

Inside Kent's latest ‘stunning’ co-working space

02 December 2023
Inside Kent's latest ‘stunning’ co-working space

A historic building that was left in ruins after a devastating fire 20 years ago has been transformed into a “popular” co-working space.

Gran left shaken by fall in lawless town alleyway

02 December 2023
Gran left shaken by fall in lawless town alleyway

An elderly resident injured after falling in a fly-tipped alleyway says there’s no civic pride left in her town.

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