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‘Wasteland woods reeked of rotten eggs - it felt like I was being poisoned’

‘Wasteland woods reeked of rotten eggs - it felt like I was being poisoned’

20 April 2024

We visited a historic Kent woodland where 27,000 tonnes of waste has been dumped - which could cost £10 million to clean up.

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Kmfm listener kicks off weekend with Thousand Pound Friday win

Kmfm listener kicks off weekend with Thousand Pound Friday win

19 April 2024

A kmfm listener will be heading into the weekend with a £1,000 cash prize.

Wheelchair-bound man’s bin not emptied in weeks

Wheelchair-bound man’s bin not emptied in weeks

19 April 2024

A disabled man who is on a council register of people who need extra assistance has spoken out after his bin went unemptied for weeks.

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Biker seriously injured in crash at crossroads

Biker seriously injured in crash at crossroads

19 April 2024

A biker was airlifted to hospital after being injured in a crash and police want to hear from anyone with information about what happened.

Sadness as much-loved bakery to close after 52 years

Sadness as much-loved bakery to close after 52 years

19 April 2024

A traditional and revered bakery which fed the masses for more than 50 years will close its doors marking “the end of an era”.

‘I was almost killed in hit-and-run’

‘I was almost killed in hit-and-run’

19 April 2024

A woman has told of the terrifying moment she was sitting in her parked car when another vehicle ploughed into it.

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Robber jailed after police find material from homemade balaclava

Robber jailed after police find material from homemade balaclava

19 April 2024

A thief who was chased after robbing a petrol station was found surrounded by a trail of evidence - including eye holes cut out of a balaclava.

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Bridge closures to be longer than expected as exact dates revealed

Bridge closures to be longer than expected as exact dates revealed

19 April 2024

A bridge used by drivers, trains, cyclists and pedestrians will close for longer than expected this summer for emergency repairs to its lifting ropes.

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Fourth pub closes after owner’s death

Fourth pub closes after owner’s death

19 April 2024

A village pub which remained open for months following the owner’s death has now shut its doors, leaving locals “heartbroken”.

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Costa drive-thru would create ‘unofficial motorway services’

Costa drive-thru would create ‘unofficial motorway services’

19 April 2024

Plans for a Costa Coffee drive-thru have been held up over concerns about litter, pollution and noise.

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Popular coastal path to close for safety works

Popular coastal path to close for safety works

19 April 2024

A popular coastal walk will be shut amid concerns about the height and weight of trees along the route.

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Migrant smugglers jailed after nine people found in lorry

Migrant smugglers jailed after nine people found in lorry

19 April 2024

Two men have been jailed after attempting to smuggle migrants in the back of a lorry - despite one claiming he was collecting a coffee table.

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Rowdy peacock rescued after “roaming” streets for six months

Rowdy peacock rescued after “roaming” streets for six months

19 April 2024

A noisy peacock whose loud mating calls from the tops of houses “concerned” neighbours has finally been captured - in an Ikea bag.

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Village post office to close

Village post office to close

19 April 2024

The Post Office has confirmed that one of its branches will be closing following the resignation of a postmaster.

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Missing teen, 14, safely located

Missing teen, 14, safely located

19 April 2024

Police have thanked those who assisted with an appeal to help find a missing 14-year-old girl.

Fury at disabled dad’s blue badge fine at free car park

Fury at disabled dad’s blue badge fine at free car park

19 April 2024

An ex policeman who suffers with dementia and forgot to correctly display his blue badge has been handed a £95 fine for parking in a free car park.

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Gym-lover dies hours after severe asthma attack

Gym-lover dies hours after severe asthma attack

19 April 2024

The family of a “genuine” and “caring” 37-year-old say his legacy will be in helping others, after starting charity fundraising in his name.

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New images reveal Aldi progress - but opening delayed

New images reveal Aldi progress - but opening delayed

19 April 2024

Aerial photos show significant progress has been made on a new supermarket but the retailer says it’s not ready to open as planned.

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Pub boss bans vaping after diners put off food

Pub boss bans vaping after diners put off food

19 April 2024

A landlord has banned vaping in his pub because he doesn’t want customers to be put off their Sunday lunches.

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Admin worker sues employer after ‘menopause made it harder to cope with traffic’

Admin worker sues employer after ‘menopause made it harder to cope with traffic’

18 April 2024

A woman who claimed her male dominated employer failed to take into account she was suffering from the menopause has successfully sued them in court.

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