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Armed police lock down street after man ‘seen with gun’

Armed police lock down street after man ‘seen with gun’

14 December 2023

A man has been arrested after a street was locked down by armed police following reports of a person brandishing a gun in a block of flats.

Former gas works site to be transformed into 114-home flat blocks

Former gas works site to be transformed into 114-home flat blocks

14 December 2023

A historic gas work site dating back to the 19th century is set to have two flat blocks of 114 apartments built after plans were approved.

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Council appoints lawyer as interim chief

Council appoints lawyer as interim chief

14 December 2023

A retiring council chief executive will be replaced by her experienced deputy until a permanent appointment can be made.

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Girl guide, 7, crowned winner in international pageant

Girl guide, 7, crowned winner in international pageant

13 December 2023

A schoolgirl has won a prestigious international pageant held in the USA despite having no prior experience in such competitions.

‘Failing’ leisure centre set for demolition

‘Failing’ leisure centre set for demolition

13 December 2023

A 42-year-old leisure centre is set to be knocked down after being described as “not fit for purpose”.

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‘Disappointment’ as 950 home development given go-ahead

‘Disappointment’ as 950 home development given go-ahead

12 December 2023

Controversial proposals for a mega housing development with a school, sports pitches, and green space have been upheld by a planning inspector.

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Pop royalty Cheryl Baker joins star-studded cast in search of new Kent home

Pop royalty Cheryl Baker joins star-studded cast in search of new Kent home

10 December 2023

Eurovision winner Cheryl Baker will feature in a new spin-off series looking for a new home after she put her Kent cottage on the market.

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Delays after train hits tree

Delays after train hits tree

10 December 2023

Services have been disrupted this afternoon after a train struck a tree on the line.

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Woman threatened with petrol bomb by ‘unhinged’ ex-boyfriend

Woman threatened with petrol bomb by ‘unhinged’ ex-boyfriend

09 December 2023

A warehouse worker who threatened to kill his ex and bombarded her with vile messages has been jailed for almost three years.

‘Hospital can’t become a police state' in wake of morgue monster inquiry

‘Hospital can’t become a police state' in wake of morgue monster inquiry

07 December 2023

The hospital where a necrophiliac carried out his sick crimes cannot be turned into a “police state”, says an NHS trust boss.

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Waste dumped in byway thought to be asbestos

Waste dumped in byway thought to be asbestos

07 December 2023

A litter picker has been left shocked after discovering what she believes is a hazardous material dumped at a nature reserve.

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Man charged after Lego and Prada thefts

Man charged after Lego and Prada thefts

06 December 2023

A man has been charged after Lego sets and food were repeatedly stolen in two Kent towns.

Kent school best in UK for International Baccalaureate

Kent school best in UK for International Baccalaureate

01 December 2023

A grammar school has been awarded the best in the UK for the International Baccalaureate by a popular parents’ guide.

‘I love it when a plan comes together’

‘I love it when a plan comes together’

01 December 2023

Secret Drinker joins the A-Team at a pub that’s ditched being posh and pricey.

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‘What on earth’s going on with our post?’

‘What on earth’s going on with our post?’

01 December 2023

Missed appointments, cards going AWOL and a Gills season ticket arriving three months late – we lift the lid on Royal Mail delays.

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Asbestos found in high street store

Asbestos found in high street store

30 November 2023

A town centre fashion retailer has been forced to temporarily close its doors after asbestos was found in the building.

Woman with facial injuries found in street

Woman with facial injuries found in street

30 November 2023

Members of the public called police after finding an injured woman in a town street.

‘Indecent image’ sent to grammar school students during cyber attack

‘Indecent image’ sent to grammar school students during cyber attack

29 November 2023

A grammar school has sent out a warning to parents after its internal email system was hacked.

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Victim’s mum calls for hospital boss to resign after David Fuller inquiry

Victim’s mum calls for hospital boss to resign after David Fuller inquiry

28 November 2023

The mother of one of David Fuller’s victims has called for a hospital boss to resign following an inquiry into “serious failings”.

Pensioner stalked woman he met in church in bid to seduce her

Pensioner stalked woman he met in church in bid to seduce her

28 November 2023

A pensioner stalked a woman he met at a Christian function, sent unwanted letters and gifts to her home and even phoned her workplace.

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