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Residents ‘left out’ over bus changes

Residents ‘left out’ over bus changes

More than 1,000 residents have backed a petition to get a vital “lifeline” bus service back after changes to its route were made.

Gang assault man on harbour bench

Gang assault man on harbour bench

A man sat on a bench overlooking a harbour was assaulted by four men in a late night attack.

Camper van goes up in flames

Camper van goes up in flames

Smoke from a camper van fire could be seen from a neighbouring village as it burst into flames in a rural area.

Motorway reopen following crash

Motorway reopen following crash

A motorway was closed following a three-car crash, and police and ambulance crews were at the scene

Roadworks delays on dual carriageway

Roadworks delays on dual carriageway

Motorists face delays and diversions while roadworks are carried out on a coastbound dual carriageway

Petition for safer road after car crash into house

Petition for safer road after car crash into house

Two neighbours have joined forces by creating a petition to make a road safer after a car flipped over and crashed into the front of a house.

'People won't go without' says health minister

'People won't go without' says health minister

Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt has said people will not "go without" critical services following news a GP surgery with 5,000 patients will close.

Campaign 'turned views against housing plans'

Campaign 'turned views against housing plans'

Protests during a consultation on plans to build a 12,000-home garden town affected the “nature, feel and output” of responses, according to a report.

Caravans ordered to move off development land

Caravans ordered to move off development land

It's eviction day for a group of travellers in seven caravans and six cars that have set up camp on a developer's site.

Travellers set up on development site

Travellers set up on development site

More travellers have arrived in a town, the third group in two weeks, and set up on a developer's land where 1,000 homes are being built.

End of an era

End of an era

Change is in the air at Folkestone Invicta following Liam Friend’s departure to Kent rivals Margate.

'Scum stole ornament from wife's grave'

'Scum stole ornament from wife's grave'

A council said that "no items" should be left on graves after an ornament was reportedly stolen, sparking a warning from a visitor.

First pictures as Gurkhas reach Everest summit

First pictures as Gurkhas reach Everest summit

A group of Gurkhas - including troops based in Kent - have become the first serving soldiers from the brigade to climb Mount Everest.

Arrest after car theft and fire

Arrest after car theft and fire

A 43-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of theft of a vehicle after a car fire and burglary at an auto centre.

Car overturned into motorway ditch

Car overturned into motorway ditch

The emergency services are at the scene of a motorway crash where a car hit a safety barrier before overturning into a ditch.

No end in sight for Stack woes

No end in sight for Stack woes

A lorry park off the M20 will not be open this year to deal with Operation Stack overflow, it's been revealed.

Restaurant for sale after four decades

Restaurant for sale after four decades

A popular restaurant which underwent a re-brand for its last year in service is up for sale, its owners have confirmed.

'A lot of people are suffering in silence'

'A lot of people are suffering in silence'

A man who attempted to take his own life five times has spoken out about mental health in a bid to encourage other people to talk about their problems

Surgery with 5,000 patients to close

Surgery with 5,000 patients to close

A surgery in a town's most deprived area has announced it is closing.

Banksy's mural is being restored

Banksy's mural is being restored

A masterpiece created by Banksy in a seaside town in 2014 is "undergoing conservation" and is set to be unveiled once again.

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