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Thief asked ‘ex -boyfriend’ to make him a cuppa and then stole his phone

Thief asked ‘ex -boyfriend’ to make him a cuppa and then stole his phone

22 October 2024

A thief concocted an elaborate ploy to steal his victim’s mobile phone and then harassed him for months afterwards.

Supermarket won’t open on new housing estate this year

Supermarket won’t open on new housing estate this year

19 October 2024

Residents living on a new housing development will have to wait a longer for a convenience store to open on their estate.

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Delays after lorry crashes through central reservation

Delays after lorry crashes through central reservation

19 October 2024

There were delays on a busy A-road after a lorry crashed through the central reservation, blocking the route.

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Teenager charged after phone shop robbery

Teenager charged after phone shop robbery

19 October 2024

Three people, including a 17-year-old, have been charged after thousands of pounds of stock was stolen from a leading High Street mobile phone shop.

Multiple flood warnings in place across Kent

Multiple flood warnings in place across Kent

19 October 2024

Several flood warnings are in place for today as the county prepares to battle with higher-than-usual tides.

Work starts on £2.5m rugby clubhouse eight years after plans unveiled

Work starts on £2.5m rugby clubhouse eight years after plans unveiled

19 October 2024

The construction of a new home for a town’s rugby club has started after eight years in the making and no shortage of controversy.

Kingsferry Bridge to close for eight days for “final time”

Kingsferry Bridge to close for eight days for “final time”

17 October 2024

A bridge which connects an island to the mainland will be shut for vital repairs to be carried out during the school half-term.

‘I was diagnosed with cancer two months after life-saving liver transplant’

‘I was diagnosed with cancer two months after life-saving liver transplant’

17 October 2024

The mum of a 19-year-old who has spent the last four years fighting for her life says “she just wants to start living it”.

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Train line to close for week to allow bridge repairs

Train line to close for week to allow bridge repairs

16 October 2024

Buses are due to replace trains for a week while essential repairs are made to a bridge.

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Traffic chaos after accidents on major routes

Traffic chaos after accidents on major routes

15 October 2024

Traffic is clearing on two major routes following accidents this morning, one of which left a vehicle in a ditch with the driver requiring treatment.

‘We’ve had GP taken away and it will take years to get a new one’

‘We’ve had GP taken away and it will take years to get a new one’

14 October 2024

Thousands of fed-up patients will have to wait years for a new GP surgery despite being without a dedicated one since 2022.

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Abandoned research centre to go under hammer at auction

Abandoned research centre to go under hammer at auction

13 October 2024

A former research centre site could fetch more than £850,000 at auction.

‘I couldn’t have shoplifted that one - but at least I’m in jail for winter’

‘I couldn’t have shoplifted that one - but at least I’m in jail for winter’

13 October 2024

A prolific thief who admitted swiping booze from several shops on release from prison later denied one offence, insisting he was still in his cell.

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Tributes paid to football obsessed ‘happy-go-lucky’ granddad

Tributes paid to football obsessed ‘happy-go-lucky’ granddad

12 October 2024

A “kind and caring” granddad, who died from an undiagnosed disease, dedicated his free time to helping out at football clubs.

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‘Special’ baby memorial garden to be installed in town’s park

‘Special’ baby memorial garden to be installed in town’s park

11 October 2024

A memorial board for those affected by pregnancy and baby loss will be installed within a park.

Man denies groping woman outside station

Man denies groping woman outside station

10 October 2024

A 31-year-old is to go on trial, accused of sexually assaulting a woman in a car.

Woman ‘robbed’ in hotel room while another targeted at home

Woman ‘robbed’ in hotel room while another targeted at home

10 October 2024

Police have charged two suspects after reportedly threatening two women in separate incidents just hours apart.

Homes without water and road closed as leak ‘gushes’ out of pavement

Homes without water and road closed as leak ‘gushes’ out of pavement

10 October 2024

A road near an industrial estate was shut after reports water was “gushing” out of a lifted pavement, leaving residents without water.

‘Courageous’ pupils who saved man’s life at beach given bravery awards

‘Courageous’ pupils who saved man’s life at beach given bravery awards

10 October 2024

Three pupils have been presented with bravery awards for rescuing a struggling swimmer from the sea and saving his life.

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‘It's giving people a bit of hope’: Community hub and cafe opens

‘It's giving people a bit of hope’: Community hub and cafe opens

09 October 2024

A community cafe and food bank has finally opened its doors to the public after months of renovations.

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