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‘What’s happening to millions promised for ditched road improvements?’

‘What’s happening to millions promised for ditched road improvements?’

02 November 2024

Councillors say it is “unacceptable” that junction upgrades have been axed after being allocated government and developer cash.

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Huge gang of youths ‘throw eggs at families and trash Halloween decorations’

Huge gang of youths ‘throw eggs at families and trash Halloween decorations’

01 November 2024

A mum was “heartbroken” after a Halloween decoration she had made for the community was destroyed in “mayhem” involving up to 100 teenagers.

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Bus route part suspended due to yobs ‘throwing stones and missiles’

Bus route part suspended due to yobs ‘throwing stones and missiles’

01 November 2024

An Arriva service has been partially suspended after vandals repeatedly broke bus windows.

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Halloween dispersal order issued in town after anti-social behaviour

Halloween dispersal order issued in town after anti-social behaviour

31 October 2024

A dispersal order has been issued during Halloween after reports of an increase in anti-social behaviour.

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Former wedding venue to be turned into flats

Former wedding venue to be turned into flats

28 October 2024

A businessman has won the right to convert his disused hotel into homes.

‘I loved my time as a Wren - but I wasn’t a very good shot!’

‘I loved my time as a Wren - but I wasn’t a very good shot!’

27 October 2024

The Women’s Royal Naval Service Association has honoured its oldest surviving member from the Second World War - at the age of 105.

Rail users warned of four day closure

Rail users warned of four day closure

27 October 2024

Trains on a busy stretch of rail will be suspended for four days as vital work to prevent landslips takes place.

‘We’ve survived for more than 20 years as publicans - it’s a lifestyle not a hobby’

‘We’ve survived for more than 20 years as publicans - it’s a lifestyle not a hobby’

26 October 2024

A couple who have spent 20 years at the helm share their secret to success after turning a pub on the brink of closure into a thriving community spot.

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New taxi licence plates to help keep women passengers safe

New taxi licence plates to help keep women passengers safe

25 October 2024

A council is clamping down on taxi drivers who refuse to take passengers without cash or for short journeys.

Circus opens at new home after being forced to move

Circus opens at new home after being forced to move

24 October 2024

A circus which announced a Kent show without even having a venue has set up at a new location after months of searching.

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Hour-long queues form on M20 due to broken-down HGV

Hour-long queues form on M20 due to broken-down HGV

23 October 2024

Three out of four lanes are closed on the M20 due to a broken-down lorry.

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‘The pressure is working’ - Quarry decision delayed by six months

‘The pressure is working’ - Quarry decision delayed by six months

23 October 2024

Opponents of a plan to extend a ragstone quarry into an area of Ancient Woodland have been given cause to hope.

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Measures will help protect an extra 200 homes from flooding

Measures will help protect an extra 200 homes from flooding

20 October 2024

The first of three new gates at a flood storage area has been lifted into place by crane.

Military charity gets government backing

Military charity gets government backing

20 October 2024

The Royal British Legion Industries has been given a £1m grant towards more accommodation for veterans in Kent.

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‘It's 55 years since a man walked on the moon, yet we can't fix a flooded towpath’

‘It's 55 years since a man walked on the moon, yet we can't fix a flooded towpath’

20 October 2024

Walkers, runners and dog owners are getting fed up of splashing through water after more than a year of flooding along a popular towpath.

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Emergency roadworks cause traffic chaos and bus delays

Emergency roadworks cause traffic chaos and bus delays

18 October 2024

Emergency repair works on a busy stretch of road are leading to long traffic jams and severe bus delays.

‘Was that the Man United boss having a crafty pint?’

‘Was that the Man United boss having a crafty pint?’

18 October 2024

It’s a day of surprises as Secret Drinker visits a backstreet boozer to behold

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Homes evacuated after man suffers burns in fire

Homes evacuated after man suffers burns in fire

17 October 2024

A man had to be taken to hospital after suffering burns in a blaze at a house last night.

‘Arriva left us stranded - so I sued them’

‘Arriva left us stranded - so I sued them’

17 October 2024

A couple in their 80s took a bus firm to court after they were left waiting in the cold when the vehicle didn’t stop.

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‘It’s heartbreaking’: Adorable bunnies still searching for home after 18 months

‘It’s heartbreaking’: Adorable bunnies still searching for home after 18 months

16 October 2024

The RSPCA has warned it is facing a rehoming crisis with more rescue animals spending longer in the charity's care than ever before.

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