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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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Footage shows car alight on M2 as long queues build

Footage shows car alight on M2 as long queues build

08 October 2024

Footage shows a fire engulfing a car and causing huge delays for motorists this evening.

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Firefighters called to supermarket

Firefighters called to supermarket

07 October 2024

Shoppers reportedly had to leave a town centre supermarket due to an emergency.

By-election announced as councillor accused of sex offences absent from meetings

By-election announced as councillor accused of sex offences absent from meetings

07 October 2024

A by-election is set to be held for a ward with a councillor accused of multiple sex offences.

Woman ‘sexually assaulted’ in recreation ground

Woman ‘sexually assaulted’ in recreation ground

07 October 2024

An alleged sexual assault in a town park is being investigated by police.

‘Somebody is going to get seriously injured’: Three-car crash sparks calls for action

‘Somebody is going to get seriously injured’: Three-car crash sparks calls for action

06 October 2024

A crash involving three cars has prompted fresh calls for extra safety measures on an accident-prone road.

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Jilted boxer threatened to kill mother of his child over Facebook

Jilted boxer threatened to kill mother of his child over Facebook

06 October 2024

A former boxer sent a message to the mother of his child on social media threatening to kill her after he was dumped by his latest partner.

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Council says bin collections 98% on target despite ‘bumpy’ start

Council says bin collections 98% on target despite ‘bumpy’ start

05 October 2024

A council has said waste collections are almost completely back on track after being asked if it will pay compensation for missed collections.

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Paedophile jailed after tampering with phone and hiding hard drive

Paedophile jailed after tampering with phone and hiding hard drive

04 October 2024

A registered sex offender has been jailed after police found he had tampered with the monitoring software on his phone.

‘We need more land for homes - but priority is previously developed plots’

‘We need more land for homes - but priority is previously developed plots’

04 October 2024

An appeal has been made for land owners to put forward sites for housing or traveller pitches to meet government targets.

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Bake off star and influencer launch pre-loved fashion venture

Bake off star and influencer launch pre-loved fashion venture

04 October 2024

Two best friends and social media stars have teamed up to promote a new charity shop venture ahead of its public unveiling inside an airport hangar.

Be Bright Be Seen: Free reflective keyrings to help keep children stay safe this winter

Be Bright Be Seen: Free reflective keyrings to help keep children stay safe this winter

04 October 2024

We have thousands of reflector keyrings to give away to help Kent pupils remain visible during the darker days to come.

Promise of hundreds of jobs as delivery firm signs warehouse deal

Promise of hundreds of jobs as delivery firm signs warehouse deal

03 October 2024

A large delivery firm has signed a deal to move into a new logistics facility expected to generate hundreds of jobs.

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Plans for leisure centre revamps as borough prepares for population surge

Plans for leisure centre revamps as borough prepares for population surge

03 October 2024

New plans outline how a local authority hopes to develop its leisure facilities as it prepares for a potential influx of 44,000 new residents.

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Country park to open £130k community space in shipping containers

Country park to open £130k community space in shipping containers

02 October 2024

A country park is set to have a £130k community space set up in two 40ft shipping containers to host events and workshops.

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School unveils new £6m teaching block dedicated to former head teacher

School unveils new £6m teaching block dedicated to former head teacher

02 October 2024

A school has opened a £6m teaching block set to help the increase in pupil admissions and dedicated it to a former head who passed away in 2013.

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Cat found among communal bins with plastic bag around neck

Cat found among communal bins with plastic bag around neck

02 October 2024

An animal charity has raised concerns after a cat was found with a plastic carrier bag around its neck.

Kent officers rank below national average

Kent officers rank below national average

01 October 2024

Fewer than a third of people think Kent Police is doing a good job, according to a survey conducted by Neighbourhood Alert.

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