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Wetherspoon pub to shut for major £1.2m refurb

05 August 2023
Wetherspoon pub to shut for major £1.2m refurb

A town centre pub has submitted proposals for its biggest revamp since opening nearly 30 years ago in an attempt to give it a ‘new lease of life’.

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Flats planned for town pub killed off by Covid

03 August 2023
Flats planned for town pub killed off by Covid

A former Shepherd Neame pub which felt the full force of the coronavirus pandemic has been earmarked to be turned into new homes.

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Man accused of stalking woman outside her work

02 August 2023
Man accused of stalking woman outside her work

A 44-year-old man has appeared in court charged with stalking after a woman he met through work claims he bombarded her with messages.

Two arrests after woman found dead in car park

02 August 2023
Two arrests after woman found dead in car park

Two men have been arrested as police investigate the “unexplained” death of a woman who was found in an underground car park.

Greggs to open third bakery in town

02 August 2023
Greggs to open third bakery in town

A popular bakery chain has announced plans to open another store in the town centre.

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Couple’s dream wedding nearly goes up in flames

02 August 2023
Couple’s dream wedding nearly goes up in flames

A salon owner’s special day was in the balance after part of Europe was ravaged by wildfires.

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Unpopular 64-home development refused

01 August 2023
Unpopular 64-home development refused

Controversial plans to knock down a bungalow and build a large development on nearby fields has been turned down by the Planning Inspectorate.

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AI facial recognition to be used at Kent shop

01 August 2023
AI facial recognition to be used at Kent shop

A popular shop’s decision to install new tech to identify anti-social behaviour has sparked debate among customers.

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Fence broken after travellers pitch up on popular field

01 August 2023
Fence broken after travellers pitch up on popular field

A dozen caravans and vehicles made their way onto a well-known and popular family field.

Family ‘devastated’ after baby’s sudden death

28 July 2023
Family ‘devastated’ after baby’s sudden death

The family of a baby girl have detailed their heartbreak after she died suddenly weeks after returning home from the hospital.

Wildlife charities call for Michael Gove to end theme park threat

28 July 2023
Wildlife charities call for Michael Gove to end theme park threat

Charities have penned a letter to government urging it to revoke a controversial planning status for a site earmarked for a huge theme park.

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KCC boss threatens legal action over ULEZ expansion

27 July 2023
KCC boss threatens legal action over ULEZ expansion

The leader of the county council has called for Sadiq Khan to shelve any plans to expand the ULEZ scheme to Kent’s border.

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80 firefighters battling blaze at childcare centre

26 July 2023
80 firefighters battling blaze at childcare centre

Multiple fire crews are tackling a large fire at a child and family daycare centre after three buildings caught alight.

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Long delays after crash near hotel

26 July 2023
Long delays after crash near hotel

Motorists are facing queues following a crash on a main road near a hotel.

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Taxi bursts into flames on main road

26 July 2023
Taxi bursts into flames on main road

A white taxi had to be towed away after being destroyed by a blaze.

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Cinema stunned as women fight during Barbie movie

26 July 2023
Cinema stunned as women fight during Barbie movie

Cinemagoers watched on in horror as two women got involved in a physical altercation during the Barbie movie.

Jewellers targeted by two suspects on bikes

25 July 2023
Jewellers targeted by two suspects on bikes

Officers are appealing for information after two people were spotted fleeing the scene of a break-in of a town centre business.

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Police hunt duo after break-in

25 July 2023
Police hunt duo after break-in

Detectives are asking people for help after reports a handbag and bank cards were stolen during a burglary.

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Police launch search for missing sisters

24 July 2023
Police launch search for missing sisters

Officers are asking for help to track down two teenage sisters who have gone missing.

Cute Kids competition returns!

24 July 2023
Cute Kids competition returns!

Do you think your child is the cutest? Enter our competition with a chance to win some amazing prizes.

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