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Arrests in crackdown on nuisance car meetings

Arrests in crackdown on nuisance car meetings

16 March 2024

Arrests have been made after reports of nuisance drivers meeting in large groups and causing disruption for residents.

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Woman taken to hospital after car crashes into wall

Woman taken to hospital after car crashes into wall

16 March 2024

A woman was taken to hospital after crashing her car into a wall.

Burger King planning to move close to retail park

Burger King planning to move close to retail park

16 March 2024

A town could get its first Burger King if the fast food giant is given permission to build a new restaurant close to an existing McDonald’s.

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Fireworks let off from foot crossing

Fireworks let off from foot crossing

15 March 2024

A group of youths that were setting off fireworks at a foot crossing were chased down by officers and their police dog.

Tommy soldier war memorial ‘wrecked’ by diverting lorries five times

Tommy soldier war memorial ‘wrecked’ by diverting lorries five times

15 March 2024

The pub landlady has put up her own warning sign after passing lorries have repeatedly damaged a war memorial.

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More A249 and M2 slip closures planned

More A249 and M2 slip closures planned

14 March 2024

National Highways has confirmed that parts of another motorway slip and dual carriageway will be temporarily shut for work on the Stockbury flyover.

Fly tipping fines to double

Fly tipping fines to double

14 March 2024

The maximum penalty for the most serious offences of fly-tipping and littering is increasing thanks to new government legislation.

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Bakery boss denies closure rumours despite ‘demolition flats plan’

Bakery boss denies closure rumours despite ‘demolition flats plan’

14 March 2024

A family-run bakery which has been trading in a high street for more than 90 years is not closing despite plans submitted to demolish part of it.

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Delays clear on M2 after broken-down vehicle closed lane

Delays clear on M2 after broken-down vehicle closed lane

13 March 2024

Traffic has returned to normal on a motorway after a broken-down vehicle prompted the closure of a lane.

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Opening date revealed for town’s new Cake Box

Opening date revealed for town’s new Cake Box

12 March 2024

A new high street dessert chain has confirmed when it’ll begin to serve customers.

Bin collections delayed due to “driver sickness”

Bin collections delayed due to “driver sickness”

12 March 2024

Waste disposal lorries in one borough have been delayed due to a lack of drivers in the area.

Dashcam catches motorist making illegal turn on A249

Dashcam catches motorist making illegal turn on A249

12 March 2024

A driver has been caught on film manoeuvring onto the wrong side of an A249 slip road.

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Former town centre Iceland up for sale

Former town centre Iceland up for sale

11 March 2024

A high street building that used to be home to a supermarket chain is on the market for more than £300k.

High tides spark flood warnings across county

High tides spark flood warnings across county

10 March 2024

Multiple flood warnings have been issued as spring high tides threaten to break sea and river defences on Monday.

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Delays as overnight roadworks on motorway overrun

Delays as overnight roadworks on motorway overrun

10 March 2024

Part of a motorway was closed as scheduled road repairs went on longer than expected.

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Rat droppings and flies discovered at town centre Kaspa’s

Rat droppings and flies discovered at town centre Kaspa’s

10 March 2024

A sweet treat eatery has received a one-star hygiene rating after an inspection found it needed “major improvement”.

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Mum opens town centre’s only African restaurant

Mum opens town centre’s only African restaurant

09 March 2024

A former mental health nurse and mum-of-four quit her day job to open a town’s only African restaurant and takeaway.

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850 homes scrapped in controversial plans to make way for new tip

850 homes scrapped in controversial plans to make way for new tip

09 March 2024

An amended planning application for a garden village scheme has revealed plans for a new recycling centre and fewer homes.

Traffic delays expected as 5G mast work begins

Traffic delays expected as 5G mast work begins

08 March 2024

Two-way temporary lights have been put in place outside a pub on a busy route as work begins on a “welcomed” 5G mast.

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Man banned from every Aldi, Co-op and Superdrug in Kent

Man banned from every Aldi, Co-op and Superdrug in Kent

08 March 2024

A prolific shoplifter has been jailed for three months and banned from entering any retail premises while carrying a bag.

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