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‘Outstanding’ playgroup to close after failing to find new home

‘Outstanding’ playgroup to close after failing to find new home

18 November 2024

A playgroup that had been given notice to quit its current home is to close after plans to relocate fell through.

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Crash sparks calls for safety camera

Crash sparks calls for safety camera

17 November 2024

There are calls for a speed camera after a crash this morning at what’s been described as an accident blackspot.

Latest round of closures at £92m road junction

Latest round of closures at £92m road junction

14 November 2024

Motorists are being warned about road closures for maintenance and surfacing work at a £92 million junction which opened earlier this year.

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The Kent town ranked the most affordable in the south east

The Kent town ranked the most affordable in the south east

14 November 2024

A seaside spot has been named the cheapest place to buy a property in the whole of the south east.

BAFTA-tipped film shot in Kent comes to cinemas

BAFTA-tipped film shot in Kent comes to cinemas

13 November 2024

The blockbuster, starring Saltburn’s Barry Keoghan, debuted at the Cannes Film Festival earlier this year.

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Mixed fortunes for homes plan for £1.25m farm near busy roundabout

Mixed fortunes for homes plan for £1.25m farm near busy roundabout

13 November 2024

Planners have approved homes on an agricultural plot, but have turned down the demolition of a Victorian farmhouse.

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Landlord fined £12k after ‘serious hazards’ found in home

Landlord fined £12k after ‘serious hazards’ found in home

12 November 2024

A property owner has been penalised after failing to fix mould, damp and other hazards at a home they rented out.

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Puppy-like fox recovers after brain surgery for seizures

Puppy-like fox recovers after brain surgery for seizures

12 November 2024

A brain-damaged fox which went in for surgery last week has finally returned home after a £15k op.

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Bricklayer brandished knife in town centre while on bender

Bricklayer brandished knife in town centre while on bender

12 November 2024

A man who assaulted two police officers while out of his head on cocaine and booze has narrowly avoided jail.

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Landlord faces legal challenge after residents landed with £14k bills

Landlord faces legal challenge after residents landed with £14k bills

12 November 2024

A leaseholder is looking to take a property firm to a tribunal after homeowners were given 30 days to pay a hefty fee for new fire safety measures.

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Celebs support TikTok trend for girl, 6, given months to live

Celebs support TikTok trend for girl, 6, given months to live

11 November 2024

Social media stars are Dancing for Joules after her family revealed they don’t have much time left with their “princess”.

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Boats and helicopter join search after aircraft ‘vanishes’

Boats and helicopter join search after aircraft ‘vanishes’

11 November 2024

A distress call from an aircraft that then disappeared off radar sparked a huge emergency response.

More than 30 businesses join innovative ‘rent a shelf’ shop

More than 30 businesses join innovative ‘rent a shelf’ shop

10 November 2024

The co-owner of a new shop says allowing traders to rent out a small part of her store to sell their goods could be the future of the high street.

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Landlady becomes RNLI’s first female helm after more than 10 years

Landlady becomes RNLI’s first female helm after more than 10 years

09 November 2024

A landlady wants to "lead the way for women" as she becomes RNLI's first female helm after more than 10 years.

Well-used route shut by gas works to temporarily reopen for special event

Well-used route shut by gas works to temporarily reopen for special event

09 November 2024

A well-used road currently shut for seven weeks of gas works has temporarily reopened for a limited time.

Academy’s bid for £2.5m special needs unit

Academy’s bid for £2.5m special needs unit

09 November 2024

An academy is set to continue its work in transforming what was one of the worst schools in the country with a new SEND facility.

Road network changes shown in new aerial footage

Road network changes shown in new aerial footage

08 November 2024

Major changes to a road network can be seen in new aerial footage, as a street at the heart of improvements is set to close.

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Demos staged at County Hall to protest against council cutback to children’s services

Demos staged at County Hall to protest against council cutback to children’s services

07 November 2024

Campaigners to save family services at a much-loved children’s centre gathered at County Hall this morning ahead of a council debate on the issue.

Missing teenager found ‘safe and well’

Missing teenager found ‘safe and well’

07 November 2024

Police say a missing teenager has been found.

Lane closure on main route causes long tailbacks

Lane closure on main route causes long tailbacks

07 November 2024

A main route used by thousands of drivers every day has been brought to a crawl as carriageway works see a lane closed.

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