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‘Miracle babies’ to take part in charity’s anniversary run

08 May 2024
‘Miracle babies’ to take part in charity’s anniversary run

Some of the 1,200 people helped by a special care baby unit each year will be among those taking part in a run to mark its milestone birthday.

Former mayor and community stalwart dies aged 91

07 May 2024
Former mayor and community stalwart dies aged 91

A highly-respected veteran socialist and former Labour group leader has died at the age of 91.

Heartbreak after sudden death of restaurant boss

07 May 2024
Heartbreak after sudden death of restaurant boss

The owner of a restaurant and arts gallery chain has told of his heartbreak after the sudden death of his husband and business partner.

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35 stone woman: 'I'd rather die than go on living like this'

02 May 2024
35 stone woman: 'I'd rather die than go on living like this'

A chronically disabled woman has said she would rather die than continue to live in the cramped kitchen she calls her “prison”.

Popular three-day folk festival sweeping into town

01 May 2024
Popular three-day folk festival sweeping into town

A popular folk festival with a mix of British tradition and an international flavour is set to return to a tourist town this weekend.

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Highly ‘ambitious’ school set up for ‘outstanding’ Ofsted rating in area first

30 April 2024
Highly ‘ambitious’ school set up for ‘outstanding’ Ofsted rating in area first

An interim inspection by the education watchdog has indicated a secondary school could soon be upgraded to the highest rating achievable.

Primary school retains ‘good’ Ofsted rating despite ‘challenging year’

28 April 2024
Primary school retains ‘good’ Ofsted rating despite ‘challenging year’

A primary school is celebrating after scoring highly in an Ofsted inspection again in a “challenging” year marked by the death of a popular teacher.

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Tributes to popular butcher who ran business for nearly 50 years

25 April 2024
Tributes to popular butcher who ran business for nearly 50 years

A town butcher who has run his business for nearly half a century has died at the age of 78.

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‘I may have to close care home before it even opens’

24 April 2024
‘I may have to close care home before it even opens’

A newly-refurbished care home for the elderly remains empty after six months - despite an “urgent” demand for beds.

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Ship which saved thousands of lives reaches historic milestone

24 April 2024
Ship which saved thousands of lives reaches historic milestone

A cathedral service has been held to celebrate the centenary of an historic paddle steamer which played a key role in the Second World War.

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Flats, shops and offices plan will ‘rejuvenate’ high street

21 April 2024
Flats, shops and offices plan will ‘rejuvenate’ high street

A large section of a high street could get a facelift with plans for 24 flats, shops and offices.

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Fight to save ‘iconic’ oak trees from the chop

21 April 2024
Fight to save ‘iconic’ oak trees from the chop

A campaign to save a village’s mature oak trees from being felled has gathered momentum.

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Praise for ‘firm and fair’ school after first-ever Ofsted report

19 April 2024
Praise for ‘firm and fair’ school after first-ever Ofsted report

One of the county’s newest secondary schools has scored highly following its first visit from the education watchdog.

Tourist town’s visitor information centre set to shut

18 April 2024
Tourist town’s visitor information centre set to shut

A tourist town’s help desk office for visitors is set to shut permanently as part of a cash-strapped council’s cutbacks.

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‘Doctor’s chance visit to gym saved my life’

16 April 2024
‘Doctor’s chance visit to gym saved my life’

A volunteer has credited a doctor’s chance visit to a hospital fitness centre with saving his life after suffering cardiac arrest.

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Police called to village after reports of man with air rifle

15 April 2024
Police called to village after reports of man with air rifle

Police were called to a village in response to a person armed with an air rifle.

Traders fear there will be an accident after barrier is taken away

14 April 2024
Traders fear there will be an accident after barrier is taken away

Concerns have been raised that a decision to remove a long-standing town centre barrier will lead to someone being hurt.

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Woman’s foot amputated after four-day wait in hospital corridor

12 April 2024
Woman’s foot amputated after four-day wait in hospital corridor

A great-gran had to wait in a hospital corridor on a trolley for four days before being treated for an urgent infection.

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‘My son thought I was really trendy when I made outfit for Michael Jackson’

08 April 2024
‘My son thought I was really trendy when I made outfit for Michael Jackson’

A mum is celebrating 40 years working in world-famous Savile Row, including making Prince Harry’s wedding outfit and Prince Louis’ Coronation tunic.

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‘I hope it encourages people to explore what we have here’

04 April 2024
‘I hope it encourages people to explore what we have here’

An award-winning designer inspired by her young nephew has launched a children’s activity book showcasing her corner of Kent.

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