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‘Our village has been cut off for weeks - it’s absolute chaos!’

29 May 2025
‘Our village has been cut off for weeks - it’s absolute chaos!’

Villagers are becoming increasingly enraged by a road closure that has dragged on for weeks - as contractors wait for parts to arrive from Germany.

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M20 to close overnight as Op Brock contraflow removed

27 May 2025
M20 to close overnight as Op Brock contraflow removed

Barriers installed on the M20 last week to help the flow of heavy traffic during the school holidays will be removed tonight.

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‘Another one bites the dust': Sadness as latest Kent bank shuts

24 May 2025
‘Another one bites the dust': Sadness as latest Kent bank shuts

Dismayed residents have lamented the loss of Kent’s latest bank as customers turn to online methods.

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Tragic death of ‘happy, helpful and generous’ taxi firm boss

21 May 2025
Tragic death of ‘happy, helpful and generous’ taxi firm boss

A well-known and much-loved taxi firm boss was tragically found dead at home by his own son.

Cannabis factory uncovered following house blaze

19 May 2025
Cannabis factory uncovered following house blaze

A cannabis factory with more than 100 plants was uncovered when police and fire crews were called to a blaze at a house.

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‘This will kill us’: Traders slam near-40% parking charge hike

19 May 2025
‘This will kill us’: Traders slam near-40% parking charge hike

Traders fear a controversial move to hike some car parking charges by almost 40% will “kill” local businesses.

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Green light for nine flats at care home site despite overdevelopment fears

18 May 2025
Green light for nine flats at care home site despite overdevelopment fears

Highly contested proposals to overhaul an old care home into flats have been approved despite "overdevelopment" fears.

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‘This would be a real problem - where will we walk our dogs?’

18 May 2025
‘This would be a real problem - where will we walk our dogs?’

Dog owners have reacted with dismay at a council’s plans to extend the number of areas where their pets must be kept on the lead.

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Pool to be knocked down earlier than planned amid fears for public safety

14 May 2025
Pool to be knocked down earlier than planned amid fears for public safety

An ageing leisure centre’s pool building is to be demolished earlier than planned for public safety, council bosses say.

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'My missing cat survived on beer for three weeks’

12 May 2025
'My missing cat survived on beer for three weeks’

A cat missing for three weeks and stuck under floorboards could have partially survived drinking beer.

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‘Bus lane work forced me to live off my savings for two months'

11 May 2025
‘Bus lane work forced me to live off my savings for two months'

A town-centre trader says he had to live off his savings for two months after roadworks for a new bus lane caused a sharp drop in business.

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‘We wanted to do it justice for the town’

10 May 2025
‘We wanted to do it justice for the town’

Bosses behind the £10.5m restoration of a historic town hall say they “wanted to do it justice” as it prepares to open today.

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‘Don’t build hotel here - high-speed drivers are putting dog walkers at risk’

09 May 2025
‘Don’t build hotel here - high-speed drivers are putting dog walkers at risk’

Plans to convert a barn into hotel rooms on the site of a Grade II-listed manor have sparked concerns over pedestrian safety.

Origin of fire which saw dozens of residents flee homes revealed

06 May 2025
Origin of fire which saw dozens of residents flee homes revealed

Firefighters have confirmed the origin of a blaze which took over a block of flats and saw dozens of residents flee their homes.

‘This beauty spot off the beaten track is a real hidden treasure...’

05 May 2025
‘This beauty spot off the beaten track is a real hidden treasure...’

In the hills above a town recognised globally for its White Cliffs and military fortress, you’ll find a little known treasure beloved by walkers.

Pictures show ‘decimation’ as scores of mature trees cut down

30 April 2025
Pictures show ‘decimation’ as scores of mature trees cut down

The cutting down of mature trees along an A-road has been branded “decimation of the countryside” by concerned environmentalists.

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Wife’s heartbreak over sudden death of ‘beautiful husband’

30 April 2025
Wife’s heartbreak over sudden death of ‘beautiful husband’

A much-loved husband described by friends as a “compassionate soul with the kindest heart” has tragically died aged just 40.

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Police seize haul of beauty products and headphones after suspected shoplifting

29 April 2025
Police seize haul of beauty products and headphones after suspected shoplifting

A haul of suspected stolen goods have been seized after store staff reported a person acting suspiciously.

Bomb squad response after beachcomber scoops up aircraft cartridge

29 April 2025
Bomb squad response after beachcomber scoops up aircraft cartridge

A beachcomber who triggered a bomb squad response after scooping up a potentially explosive aircraft cartridge has warned others not to do so.

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‘Fracas’ caught on camera as developer and residents clash after meeting

23 April 2025
‘Fracas’ caught on camera as developer and residents clash after meeting

A row between a developer and residents was caught on camera after proposals for six flats on a “tiny parcel” of land were approved.

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