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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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Homes plan rejected after fears they would ‘destroy’ rural gap

Homes plan rejected after fears they would ‘destroy’ rural gap

24 April 2024

Plans for nearly 100 homes have been turned down over concerns about the impact they would have on the countryside.

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Co-op to open minutes from rumoured Sainsbury’s

Co-op to open minutes from rumoured Sainsbury’s

24 April 2024

A Co-op will open less than 500 metres from an empty pub, which its former landlady said had received interest from a rival supermarket.

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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Man charged with fraud over £2.6m investment scheme

Man charged with fraud over £2.6m investment scheme

24 April 2024

A man has appeared in court, accused of defrauding people through an “unauthorised” investment scheme.

‘50ft trees are making our lives a misery’

‘50ft trees are making our lives a misery’

24 April 2024

Fed-up residents say their home lives are being ruined by out-of-control trees which drop debris onto pavements and block light from windows.

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Attempted murder charge dropped against boy, 12

Attempted murder charge dropped against boy, 12

23 April 2024

A boy accused of stabbing a 15-year-old girl now faces a lesser charge.

Pupils to return to school following ‘heartbreaking’ fire

Pupils to return to school following ‘heartbreaking’ fire

22 April 2024

A village primary school is set to reopen seven months after a major blaze.

Suspected arson behind town centre pub

Suspected arson behind town centre pub

22 April 2024

Police are investigating after a blaze broke out in a derelict building.

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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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Pupils ‘left in the lurch’ after being told not to attend school

Pupils ‘left in the lurch’ after being told not to attend school

22 April 2024

Children at a special educational needs school have been told by local authorities not to attend due to “health and safety concerns”.

Five fire engines called to garage blaze

Five fire engines called to garage blaze

21 April 2024

Five fire engines were called to a garage blaze which sparked a police response.

‘Virgin Media let us down and then tried to charge £500’

‘Virgin Media let us down and then tried to charge £500’

20 April 2024

A couple have shared their “outrage” after being smacked with a £500 fee despite never receiving their full contract.

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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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Five men charged after multiple vehicles stolen in less than a month

Five men charged after multiple vehicles stolen in less than a month

19 April 2024

A group of men have been charged with conspiracy offences after vehicles were reported stolen during a series of break-ins across Kent.

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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Company makes move to new £18m business park

Company makes move to new £18m business park

18 April 2024

A firm specialising in paint products for the automotive industry is among the first company’s to move to a new multi-million-pound business park.

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Drunk undergoes facial surgery after dad sees red over smashed windscreen

Drunk undergoes facial surgery after dad sees red over smashed windscreen

18 April 2024

A father-of-three attacked a drunken man who smashed his windscreen while he was sat in traffic with his children and partner in the car.

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