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Popular inn to focus ‘exclusively on weddings’
18 September 2024A 16th century restaurant and pub has confirmed plans to focus almost exclusively on weddings and events.
Banking hub set for town hit by branch closures
18 September 2024A new one-stop shop for banking is set to launch in a town - despite the idea previously being ruled out.
‘19-month water leak is damaging our reputation’
17 September 2024A garage boss is calling for urgent action to fix a leak after being wrongly blamed for trips and falls outside his business.
Air ambulance called to three-car crash
16 September 2024Several people were injured following a pile-up on a main road.
Hopes ‘hand-me-down’ Christmas lights will create ‘friendly rivalry’
16 September 2024More than £17,000 will be spent on installing second-hand Christmas lights for the first time in a bid to boost an area’s economy.
McDonald’s denies rumours of new restaurant in Kent
15 September 2024McDonald’s has denied it has plans to build a new restaurant on an eight-mile stretch of road which already boasts two of its eateries.
Police attacker was so drunk he couldn’t remember committing crimes
15 September 2024A dangerous drunk is seeking help for his addiction after waking in a police cell with no memory of attacking officers and carrying a knife.
Mice droppings in the ginger at Indian restaurant
15 September 2024An Indian restaurant has been given a zero-star food hygiene rating after a damning inspection which uncovered mouldy food and an infestation of mice.
Prisoner accused over sexual assault one hour after early release from jail
14 September 2024A man has been accused of sexually assaulting a woman just an hour after being released from prison under the government’s early release scheme.
Landlord put ‘tenants’ lives at risk’
14 September 2024A landlord narrowly avoided jail when she appeared in court for failing to maintain gas appliances at a property in the county.
Private ambulance driver killed in crash after drifting into path of lorry
13 September 2024A private ambulance driver died after his van drifted into the path of a lorry.
‘4,000 more homes is a disaster for the town’
13 September 2024Plans to roll out a sprawling network of 4,000 new homes have been labelled “a disaster” capable of “ruining a historic market town”.
College expansion approved as part of seaside town revival
13 September 2024Plans for a multi-million-pound college extension have been approved by the council.
New roll on, roll off shipping routes linking Kent to Finland
13 September 2024A shipping company is to start a new freight service linking Kent to the Continent.
Cadet centre given facelift after £6m base plans shelved
13 September 2024A cadet group campus that was once a Royal Navy base has been given a revamp after costly plans for a new look base were put on hold.
‘Just in time for Xmas’ say shoppers as exact date Home Bargains will open revealed
12 September 2024An opening date has been confirmed for a much-awaited discount chain store, once home to a supermarket chain.
‘It’s a win-win’: MP backs free schools project ‘countering the gender imbalance’
11 September 2024Girls are being encouraged to consider STEM subjects at schools.
‘Incredible’ support for at-risk centre
10 September 2024Around 300 people protested on a seafront walk to show their support for a children's centre which could be axed as part of funding cuts.
Lifeboat called twice to same rescue in a night
09 September 2024The crew was called to rescue the same vessel twice with lit later being found to not be equipped with navigational equipment.
Bin day changes to help improve ‘rocky’ service
09 September 2024More than 9,000 households across a borough are set to see their bin day changed as part of a raft of measures to improve a waste contract.
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