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Lightning strike was like 'cannon going off'
01 September 2020A homeowner was sat in her lounge unaware lightning had struck her bedroom above causing half of her home burst into flames.
Golf days mark charity's return to fundraising
31 August 2020With its flagship summer events cancelled as a result of the pandemic, a charity is delighted to be returning to fundraising with two golf days.
Rain damaged store re-opens
29 August 2020A supermarket which saw shoppers flee as water poured through the roof and ceiling tiles fell is back in business.
House hit by lightning as town suffers thrashing
28 August 2020Crews remain at a house after it was hit by lightening during an afternoon storm over a town.
Aldi evacuated as ceiling starts to collapse
28 August 2020Shoppers were evacuated from an Aldi supermarket this afternoon after its ceiling tiles started to fall "one by one".
Suspected burglar remanded in custody for another month
28 August 2020A suspected burglar accused of two crimes in different towns has been remanded in custody for another month.
Opening of new Turkish restaurant delayed
28 August 2020The opening of a new Turkish restaurant has been set back a month due to refurbishment delays.
Man taken to hospital after collapsing in alley
27 August 2020A man was taken to hospital in a serious condition following an incident in alleyway.
Tributes to 'brave' mum whose body will be donated to science
27 August 2020Tributes have flooded social media for a mum whose last ditch cancer treatment was not available because of coronavirus.
Dentist charging patients extra £25 for PPE costs
27 August 2020A chain of dental surgeries has been accused of "exploiting" the Covid-19 crisis by charging some patients £25 to cover PPE costs.
Young woman's plight for wheelchair ramps
26 August 2020A young woman left paralysed while working abroad is calling on her MP to help ensure restaurants have access to a wheelchair ramp.
Flats for homeless approved at Stockdale Gardens
26 August 2020More than 20 news flats will be built across a district as part of a £3 million scheme to provide accommodation to the temporarily homeless.
Boxing club quits leisure centre despite £50k investment
26 August 2020An amateur boxing club has said its faced 'no choice' but to walk away from the leisure centre it contributed more than £50,000 towards setting up.
Bus firm's services set to return to pre-lockdown timetables
25 August 2020Bosses at a Kent bus operator have confirmed most of its services will return to full pre-lockdown timetables next week.
'Students must wear masks'
25 August 2020A Kent secondary has made mask-wearing mandatory, even providing some to students.
Burglars leave empty handed after targetting home
25 August 2020Police are appealing for witnesses to a reported burglary where nothing was taken.
Eco-conscious businesswoman opens pre-loved clothing boutique
25 August 2020A new pre-loved clothing boutique aims to help women adopt a more eco-conscious approach to fashion.
Festival to go ahead with limited programme
25 August 2020A popular Bank Holiday event feared cancelled because of the coronavirus pandemic will go ahead but with a limited programme.
Motorcyclist dies in village crash
24 August 2020A pensioner in his 70s died after his motorbike was in collision with a car on a country lane.
Burglary victim used banking app to track down thief
24 August 2020A thief was snared after his victim used a banking app to see where his stolen debit card was being used.
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