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Tourist town’s visitor information centre set to shut

18 April 2024

A tourist town’s help desk office for visitors is set to shut permanently as part of a cash-strapped council’s cutbacks.

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‘Doctor’s chance visit to gym saved my life’

16 April 2024

A volunteer has credited a doctor’s chance visit to a hospital fitness centre with saving his life after suffering cardiac arrest.

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Police called to village after reports of man with air rifle

15 April 2024

Police were called to a village in response to a person armed with an air rifle.

Traders fear there will be an accident after barrier is taken away

14 April 2024

Concerns have been raised that a decision to remove a long-standing town centre barrier will lead to someone being hurt.

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Woman’s foot amputated after four-day wait in hospital corridor

12 April 2024

A great-gran had to wait in a hospital corridor on a trolley for four days before being treated for an urgent infection.

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‘My son thought I was really trendy when I made outfit for Michael Jackson’

08 April 2024

A mum is celebrating 40 years working in world-famous Savile Row, including making Prince Harry’s wedding outfit and Prince Louis’ Coronation tunic.

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‘I hope it encourages people to explore what we have here’

04 April 2024

An award-winning designer inspired by her young nephew has launched a children’s activity book showcasing her corner of Kent.

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Pupils have ‘bright and happy future’ at school rated ‘Good’ again

03 April 2024

A special needs school described as a “very happy place to be” has received another glowing report from the education watchdog.

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‘Let us give a fitting send-off to George - the man who walked the length of the Earth’

28 March 2024

The family of an intrepid explorer, whose 19,021 mile, six-year walk across the Americas remains a world record, are seeking a fitting tribute to him.

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Citizens Advice Bureau branch shut ‘until further notice’

28 March 2024

A branch of a free national advice and support service used by thousands of vulnerable people has shut after having its funding withdrawn.

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Man taken to hospital after being hit by bus near school

26 March 2024

A dog walker has been taken to hospital after they were hit by a bus near a primary school.

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School drop-off changed after car park is ‘inhabited’

25 March 2024

School staff were forced to take extra measures to protect pupils after a shared parking facility was ‘inhabited by members of the public’.

Driver remains in serious condition after crashing into fence

25 March 2024

A motorist remains in a serious condition after having to be cut free from his car following a crash.

Year-long cultural festival kicks off

18 March 2024

Residents are being encouraged to “get hands-on with culture” as part of a bumper festival programme marking historic events and showcasing talent.

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Themed dining shacks open in pub garden

17 March 2024

Town pub offers alfresco dining at Caribbean, seaside and English garden-themed shacks.

More than 160 bank jobs at risk of being outsourced abroad

14 March 2024

More than 100 customer service staff at a bank could soon lose their jobs as the company tries to cut costs and outsource the work abroad.

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Spanish tapas bar and pizzeria restaurants open in town centre

14 March 2024

A new Spanish restaurant which promises to bring authentic Mediterranean cuisine to the town centre is opening alongside a pizzeria.

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Mum with ‘rock hard lump’ in breast ‘told she was too young’ for screening

14 March 2024

A mother who was told she was “too young” for a breast screening was later diagnosed with an aggressive form of breast cancer.

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Homeless charity takes over empty car showroom in town centre

13 March 2024

An award-winning charity which supports homeless and vulnerable people has taken over empty car showrooms in the town centre.

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Hike in pitch fees could force traders out of Christmas market

13 March 2024

A small business owner says she might be unable to trade at a Christmas market after the fees jumped to £2,000.

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