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Anger at drive-by ‘egg attacks’ outside gay pub

03 August 2024

Two pub-goers were left shocked after being egged and verbally abused in a drive-by attack outside one of the oldest LGBTQIA+ pubs in the country.

Hundreds turn out for festival celebrating women and sisterhood

30 July 2024

A day filled with traditional Punjabi folk songs and dance honoured women and the power of sisterhood.

New sushi bar hoping to satisfy ‘bubble tea and noodle cravings’

30 July 2024

Sushi, noodles and bubble tea are on the menu at a new takeaway expanding its eateries across Kent.

‘His camera would go everywhere’: Tributes to ‘doting’ photographer who scaled Nelson’s Column

25 July 2024

Tributes have been paid to a former award-winning newspaper photographer whose illustrious career spanned several decades.

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Travellers set up camp on field near busy roundabout

24 July 2024

An unauthorised Traveller encampment has been reported on land near a busy roundabout.

Landmark statue gets makeover as ‘yarn bombers stitch up’ towns

11 July 2024

A group of volunteers have crocheted, knitted and sewn a series of novelty knits to mark a charity trust’s anniversary celebrations.

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“If you can’t get it at Johnson’s, forget it”

10 July 2024

Heartfelt tributes have been paid to a shopkeeper who ran a town’s one-stop hardware and ironmongery store for 67 years.

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‘We need everyone’s involvement’: Blueprint for housing to be unveiled

09 July 2024

Thousands of homes could be built on rural land as part of a plan to reshape the look of a conurbation over the next few decades.

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Revised flats and ‘unsafe’ junction improvement plan to face public scrutiny

09 July 2024

A revised plan to revitalise a rundown part of a historic town centre and improve a dangerous road junction is to go on display.

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‘No parent wants to be here, but it’s a place where miracles happen’

07 July 2024

Parents, patients and doctors celebrate 25 years of a unit that has helped the tiniest babies back to health.

Band dropped from Kaiser Chiefs gig over ‘offensive posts’

05 July 2024

A band has been axed after winning a competition to be a warm-up act at a festival amid homophobia allegations.

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Upset as ‘sacred’ memorial tree reduced to measly stump after 'safety fears'

04 July 2024

The sudden chopping down of a tree planted a quarter of a century ago as a tribute to people killed at work has provoked anger among some residents.

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‘It’s built on passion - everyone loves coming here’: The rising popularity of the repair cafe

02 July 2024

A repair cafe project is set to expand after a successful trial run which has seen residents save money, learn new skills and combat loneliness.

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Massive health club on the market for £3 million

27 June 2024

A health club and gym with about £3,000 members has been put on the market for £3 million.

Chart-topping rap star to headline day-time rave at town bar

26 June 2024

One of the key figures of a hip hop collective which stormed the charts over 20 years ago is to headline a town centre bar’s day-time music event.

Police called after Travellers set up camp at playing field

25 June 2024

A council says it attempting to “move on” a group of travellers who have set up an unauthorised encampment at a recreation ground.

Dickens-inspired cocktail bar invites rock legend to try its new ‘Jaggers Gin’

25 June 2024

A bar dedicated to selling Charles Dickens-themed drinks is inviting Rolling Stones legend Mick Jagger to try its latest licensed tipple.

War veteran died just days before D-Day 80th anniversary

25 June 2024

A D-Day veteran awarded international medals for his bravery died just days before the anniversary of the event that changed the course of history.

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Dickensian costumes for funeral of Fagin actor

24 June 2024

Mourners attending the funeral of the actor who played Fagin for 40 years are encouraged to wear Dickensian costumes as a fitting tribute.

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Fears kids bike riding on ‘dangerous’ barge could destroy historic pier

15 June 2024

A council has been warned it must take action over an abandoned ship which is crashing against a sea wall and causing a pier to crumble away.

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