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Plans to convert abandoned 300-year-old pub into homes refused
13 July 2024Plans to turn a 300-year-old pub into two homes have been refused by councillors who feared the “unacceptable loss” of a community facility.
'I’m sure they’re a lovely family - but this land should have been for a car park’
13 July 2024Villagers feel "let down" as plans for a car park next to a railway station have been dropped, with the plot now eyed up for a Gypsy family instead.
Bid for huge bike factory faces more delays due to ‘weak economic climate’
12 July 2024Ambitious plans for a multimillion-pound bike factory are set to be deferred by two years because of the “weak economic climate”, bosses say.
‘Exploitative’ reptile event due to be held at school cancelled
12 July 2024An animal welfare group has praised a decision to cancel an “abhorrent” reptile market at a school but fears it could still go ahead elsewhere.
Two more arrested after serious assault at town centre bar
11 July 2024Five people have now been arrested after a man and a woman were assaulted at a bar.
Gridlock ‘carnage’ on major route to continue into next week
11 July 2024A water leak has sparked misery for motorists, with temporary traffic lights set up on a main route into a town.
Mercedes and BMWs stolen in spate of keyless car thefts
11 July 2024Four cars were stolen in a spree of keyless car thefts, prompting warnings from police.
Driver taken to hospital after car and lorry crash
11 July 2024A driver was taken to hospital after a crash between a car and lorry.
Politics student, 18, quits uni to run village pub
11 July 2024Rather than whiling away his time swigging pints at the pub, this student has dropped out of uni to run a village inn.
Step forward for ‘hideous’ solar farm 10 times size of neighbouring village
11 July 2024A London firm’s divisive bid to roll out a solar farm ten times bigger than the neighbouring village has taken a stride forward.
Brazen fly-tipper caught dumping bed near business park
10 July 2024A man has been fined £1,000 after he was filmed on CCTV dumping a bed and mattress near a business park.
M20 to shut tonight as Op Brock returns for summer holidays
10 July 2024Part of the M20 will shut tonight as Operation Brock returns ahead of the summer holidays.
Bid to block disposal of eight Kentish windmills fails
10 July 2024An attempt to block the “divestment” of eight Kent windmills has been unsuccessful.
‘Rude and lazy school-run parents are making our lives a misery’
10 July 2024Frustrated neighbours say “disrespectful” drivers on the school run are making their lives hell by parking and driving recklessly.
Aldi shuts due to 'technical issue'
09 July 2024A town’s Aldi store was closed temporarily this morning due to a technical issue.
Major road shut after car hits wall and overturns
09 July 2024A major route was shut while emergency services dealt with the aftermath of a crash in which a car hit a wall and overturned.
1,400 homes from four new-build estates in 1.5 square miles
09 July 2024Residents say housebuilding has spiralled so out of control in their neighbourhood they are now fearful of walking outside their homes.
'My 7-year-old couldn’t talk - football has changed everything!’
09 July 2024The mother of a seven-year-old girl who is selectively mute has told how playing football sparked a “miracle” breakthrough.
Riverside path taped off as ‘wartime object’ found in water
08 July 2024A riverside path was cordoned off following reports an unexploded wartime object had been found in the water.
Charity shop to leave closure-hit shopping centre
08 July 2024A town centre charity shop has unexpectedly announced it will close just three years after opening.
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Boy, 16, found safe after going missing nine days ago
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Only shop in village to shut this week as ‘devastated’ couple leave Kent
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A-road shut in both directions after water main bursts
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Mum joined teen son in smashing up ex’s family home and car
