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Man charged with theft, assaults and driving offences

Man charged with theft, assaults and driving offences

A man has been charged with a string of offences having been arrested this week.

Lorry crashes into railway bridge

Lorry crashes into railway bridge

A lorry driver has escaped unharmed after crashing into a railway bridge.

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Static caravan catches fire

Static caravan catches fire

Fire crews were called out after a neighbour spotted a caravan alight this morning.

Crews rescue stranded rower from pond island

Crews rescue stranded rower from pond island

Fire crews were scrambled to a home this morning... to rescue a man stranded on an island in his garden pond.

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Air ambulance lands after person crushed by tree

Air ambulance lands after person crushed by tree

A person suffered back and leg injuries after being crushed by a falling tree.

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Decapitated cows dumped at 'sacrificial' scene

Decapitated cows dumped at 'sacrificial' scene

The heads of half a dozen dead cows have been left along a grass verge. (Warning: Disturbing images in story)

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Truck seized in police scrap metal operation

Truck seized in police scrap metal operation

Police seized a truck and fined another driver during joint operation with a council to crack down on illegal scrap metal dealing.

Man dies after collapsing at railway station

Man dies after collapsing at railway station

Police have confirmed a 63-year-old man has died in hospital after an argument at a railway station.

Station 'assault' now regarded as medical episode

Station 'assault' now regarded as medical episode

A man is in a critical condition in hospital after falling ill following an argument at a railway station.

Chimney fire breaks out at pub

Chimney fire breaks out at pub

Crews were called to a country pub this morning after a chimney fire broke out.

Academies' trust faces funding crisis

Academies' trust faces funding crisis

A trust which runs three academies has warned it may not be able to operate without additional government funding.

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Royal Victoria Place gets new owners

Royal Victoria Place gets new owners

There are hopes for greater occupancy at the town's prime retail site.

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Hero to the rescue as snow leaves people stranded

Hero to the rescue as snow leaves people stranded

A man has taken it upon himself to help save those stranded on the roads and ferry people trapped in their homes.

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Secondary school criticised for opening during snowstorm

Secondary school criticised for opening during snowstorm

A secondary school has been criticised by parents after announcing it would be open to pupils – only to close just one hour later due to snow.

Gas leak closes road

Gas leak closes road

Police and engineers have been called to the scene of a gas leak.

Police called as 'selfish' customer tries to stockpile milk

Police called as 'selfish' customer tries to stockpile milk

Staff at a supermarket had to call the police after an argument broke out while a shopper tried to bulk buy milk during the current snowstorm.

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Kellie Maloney quits as pub landlady

Kellie Maloney quits as pub landlady

A celebrity landlady of a village pub has announced she is stepping down from her role, saying it is no longer practical.

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Winter rain brings 'astonishing recovery' to reservoir

Winter rain brings 'astonishing recovery' to reservoir

Fears of a potential drought have dried up after water levels at a reservoir more than doubled following two months of heavy rain.

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Woman trapped in overturned car after two car crash

Woman trapped in overturned car after two car crash

A woman was left trapped in an overturned car after a crash this morning (Monday).

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Accident on A21

Accident on A21

Emergency services are at the scene of a crash on the A21 near Lamberhurst

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