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Business hub in stunning church ‘thriving’ 10 months on from launch

Business hub in stunning church ‘thriving’ 10 months on from launch

26 April 2024

A church that burnt down and was rebuilt into a multi-million-pound business hub has “passed the expectations” of project leaders.

Dispersal orders in two towns after rise in anti-social behaviour

Dispersal orders in two towns after rise in anti-social behaviour

26 April 2024

Police will have extra powers to move on anyone causing a nuisance in two town centres this weekend.

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Children late to school as parked vehicles block bus routes

Children late to school as parked vehicles block bus routes

26 April 2024

A bus company boss says getting kids to school on time is becoming “increasingly difficult” due to “frustrating” and inconsiderate parking.

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Tributes to firefighter ‘who made such a difference to people’s lives’

Tributes to firefighter ‘who made such a difference to people’s lives’

26 April 2024

A long-serving firefighter and volunteer, described as “the best husband ever,” has died.

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Stolen plant machinery worth £100k recovered

Stolen plant machinery worth £100k recovered

25 April 2024

Three people have been arrested after stolen plant machinery was recovered from two sites in Kent.

Dead ducklings found covered in oil after pollution spill

Dead ducklings found covered in oil after pollution spill

25 April 2024

Four ducklings have been found in a polluted waterway, days after volunteers had to abandon a rescue bid when their cage was stolen.

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New Lidl ‘at risk’ for third time as store wars continue

New Lidl ‘at risk’ for third time as store wars continue

25 April 2024

Locals have hit back at two supermarket giants who are reportedly trying to “revoke” plans for a new Lidl store.

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Busy A249 sliproad to close for three months

Busy A249 sliproad to close for three months

24 April 2024

Part of a busy junction is set to close while work progresses on a multi-million-pound roundabout revamp.

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Warning issued after two dogs die following beach visit

Warning issued after two dogs die following beach visit

24 April 2024

A vet has “urged extreme caution” to pet owners after two dogs suddenly died after being on a beach.

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Coastguard calls off search for ‘drunk’ men in sea

Coastguard calls off search for ‘drunk’ men in sea

24 April 2024

A lifeboat crew spent two hours searching for three “possibly intoxicated” men after reports they’d been seen entering the water.

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Pair charged after Co-op targeted 30 times

Pair charged after Co-op targeted 30 times

24 April 2024

Two men suspected of theft are due in court after hundreds of pounds of alcohol and meat were stolen from a supermarket over a month.

Dispersal order after rise in antisocial behaviour in town centre

Dispersal order after rise in antisocial behaviour in town centre

23 April 2024

Officers have started to patrol several residential streets after reports of antisocial behaviour on the rise.

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‘These aren’t second homes, we’ve got nowhere else to go’

‘These aren’t second homes, we’ve got nowhere else to go’

23 April 2024

A bid by a group of retirees to stay in their park homes year-round has been refused, despite claims they were “victims of some serious misselling”.

Opening month for multi-million-pound flyover confirmed

Opening month for multi-million-pound flyover confirmed

22 April 2024

The project manager in charge of an eagerly-awaited multi-million-pound road project has revealed when he hopes it will be open to motorists.

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From car parts to cod and chips - now that’s a career gear change

From car parts to cod and chips - now that’s a career gear change

20 April 2024

A dad-of-three who’s spent almost four decades in the car parts industry has swapped selling tyres for serving hungry customers fish and chips.

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Coffee shop and adventure golf plans to go on show

Coffee shop and adventure golf plans to go on show

19 April 2024

People are being urged to have their say on £20m plans for a new coffee shop, improved GP facilities and an adventure golf course.

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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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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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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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Voluntary role provides insight ‘into a world few people see’

Voluntary role provides insight ‘into a world few people see’

18 April 2024

Volunteers are needed to help monitor five Kent prisons to check inmates are being treated fairly and humanely.

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