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One-way plan to solve McDonald's and food hall gridlock

One-way plan to solve McDonald's and food hall gridlock

A new traffic scheme near a town centre leisure complex could help solve congestion problems for frustrated drivers, a council has been told.

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Re-think over parking access

Re-think over parking access

An amenity group is re-locating the entrance to its proposed car park.

Schools and sports to return under lockdown roadmap

Schools and sports to return under lockdown roadmap

Schools, socialising and some sports are set to return next month under the Government’s plan to relax coronavirus lockdown restrictions in England.

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Entertainer and family man dies after battle with cancer

Entertainer and family man dies after battle with cancer

A DJ still performing into his seventies and who built stages for Hells Angels and Jimi Hendrix, has died.

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Watch: Bin lorry crashes into parked car

Watch: Bin lorry crashes into parked car

A couple fear their car may be written off after a bin lorry crashed into it, causing thousands of pounds worth of damage.

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Boy, 10, heartbroken after 'pride and joy' quad bike stolen

Boy, 10, heartbroken after 'pride and joy' quad bike stolen

A child's quad bike was among a number of vehicles stolen from a family, just a week after they bought it.

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All adults to be offered vaccine by summer

All adults to be offered vaccine by summer

The Prime Minster has pledged every adult will be offered a Covid vaccine by the end of July.

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Ant and Dec's TV surprise for 'paperboy' George

Ant and Dec's TV surprise for 'paperboy' George

Diminutive duo Ant & Dec presented 80-year-old Kent 'paperboy' George Bailey with a birthday surprise on their return to Saturday's TV screens.

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Families 'will be allowed to meet by Easter'

Families 'will be allowed to meet by Easter'

Families will be allowed to meet again next month under the Government's roadmap out of lockdown.

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Widow backs plans for permanent clearway on A20

Widow backs plans for permanent clearway on A20

The wife of a cyclist who died on a dual carriageway is hoping people will back a consultation calling for new safety measures along the road.

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Police no longer investigating reports boy was 'kidnapped'

Police no longer investigating reports boy was 'kidnapped'

Police are no longer investigating reports a boy was 'kidnapped and blindfolded' and taken into the woods by two men.

Highs of 16C predicted this weekend

Highs of 16C predicted this weekend

After weeks of sub zero chills, temperatures are set to peak at 16C this weekend.

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National League South season is declared null and void - but National League clubs vote to carry on

National League South season is declared null and void - but National League clubs vote to carry on

The results of the National League vote are in with a different outcome across the league's three divisions.

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'I wish there had been a service like this when my son was alive'

'I wish there had been a service like this when my son was alive'

A mum is continuing her mission to support those with mental health problems after her son took his own life aged just 25.

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Vaccine rollout issues 'double GPs' workloads'

Vaccine rollout issues 'double GPs' workloads'

A GP leading the vaccine efforts in a borough has said problems with the programme has led to uncertainty and doubling up of work

'It’s nice to see somewhere that’s not Milton Keynes'

'It’s nice to see somewhere that’s not Milton Keynes'

Barry Hawkins is targeting another strong showing at the Welsh Open after cruising through his early rounds.

Maidstone sign Wimbledon duo but fixture uncertainty remains

Maidstone sign Wimbledon duo but fixture uncertainty remains

Maidstone United have taken on a couple of loan players from AFC Wimbledon but they may have to wait to play.

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Variant testing fiasco slammed as only 1 in 4 screened

Variant testing fiasco slammed as only 1 in 4 screened

Hundreds of positive Covid tests taken during a major operation have yet to be analysed for the South African variant, more than 10 days on.

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'Work from home' to continue in 'cautious' lockdown roadmap

'Work from home' to continue in 'cautious' lockdown roadmap

Lockdown is unlikely to be eased significantly until Covid cases drop to hundreds a day - and even then the 'work from home' message will continue.

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Child 'kidnapped, blindfolded' and taken to woods

Child 'kidnapped, blindfolded' and taken to woods

A young boy was 'kidnapped' by two men, blindfolded and taken to woodland in a van.

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