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Man punched and stamped on at bar

Man punched and stamped on at bar

13 October 2022

A police search has been launched after a man was punched and stamped on in a high street bar after talking to a woman.

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No trains to run during half term for 'major works'

No trains to run during half term for 'major works'

13 October 2022

There will be no trains running in part of the county this half term as major engineering works are completed.

Bar shut down over 'worst violations in 11 years'

Bar shut down over 'worst violations in 11 years'

13 October 2022

A gay bar has been stripped of its licence after police raised fears about drugs, noise and violent incidents - including a group wielding swords.

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Railway bridge closed as 'sinkhole' sparks collapse fears

Railway bridge closed as 'sinkhole' sparks collapse fears

13 October 2022

A railway bridge has been shut after a sinkhole appeared, sparking fears it could collapse onto the tracks below.

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Why is there an amber alert for blood stocks and can people help?

Why is there an amber alert for blood stocks and can people help?

13 October 2022

The NHS has issued an amber alert because of critically low levels of blood supplies but why is there a problem and how can people help?

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Dozens object to 'monstrous' £72million cinema plans

Dozens object to 'monstrous' £72million cinema plans

13 October 2022

Multi-million pound plans to redevelop a derelict cinema site into new homes have been slammed by dozens of people online.

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Motorcyclist taken to hospital after crash

Motorcyclist taken to hospital after crash

13 October 2022

A biker was taken to hospital following a collision between a car and a motorcycle.

50-acre country park opens at new-build housing estate

50-acre country park opens at new-build housing estate

13 October 2022

An enormous new country park at the heart of a brand new community has been officially opened to the public.

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'Five-month car park closure is killing Christmas trade'

'Five-month car park closure is killing Christmas trade'

13 October 2022

Traders say the reopening of a multi-storey car park is a huge relief for the town but fear it will be too late to bring in vital Christmas trade.

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Fundraiser launched after staff 'lose everything' in pub fire

Fundraiser launched after staff 'lose everything' in pub fire

13 October 2022

A pub-chain is trying to generate funds for its staff who lost many personal items after it went up in a devastating blaze.

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Over 50s to be invited for Covid booster and flu jab

Over 50s to be invited for Covid booster and flu jab

13 October 2022

People aged 50 and over will be able to book a Covid-19 booster and flu jab from tomorrow as fears grow about rising infection rates ahead of winter.

3,200-home ‘super estate’ to merge two Kent villages

3,200-home ‘super estate’ to merge two Kent villages

13 October 2022

Plans to build a mammoth housing estate on farmland linking two villages are among proposals unveiled in a council's latest development blueprint.

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School cuts warning as energy bills rocket 400%

School cuts warning as energy bills rocket 400%

13 October 2022

Head teachers expect the price of heating their buildings to leap by as much as 400%, as they forecast having to tighten their belts this winter.

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Europe's busiest McDonald's to reopen

Europe's busiest McDonald's to reopen

12 October 2022

McDonald's bosses have confirmed a popular Kent drive-thru is set to reopen after a month of closures.

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Drugs dropped at petrol station leads to dealers being jailed

Drugs dropped at petrol station leads to dealers being jailed

12 October 2022

Three drug dealers have been jailed for running a county line between London and Kent towns.

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'Thank you for saving our miracle baby'

'Thank you for saving our miracle baby'

12 October 2022

A mum has thanked hospital staff who saved the life of her “miracle baby” after he was born weighing less than a bag of sugar.

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'It's scary and shocking - but this was the only way'

'It's scary and shocking - but this was the only way'

12 October 2022

Developers and campaigners have issued a joint statement in response to "negativity on social media" about the demolition of a former theatre.

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Smokers who drop cigarette ends to be hit with £150 fines

Smokers who drop cigarette ends to be hit with £150 fines

12 October 2022

A private company has been employed by a council to dish out fines to anyone seen littering – with smokers who drop cigarette ends among its targets.

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Police search new village amid increased concern for man

Police search new village amid increased concern for man

12 October 2022

Officers carrying out a widespread search for a missing man have been scouring another Kent village today.

Shock as deer head washes up on beach

Shock as deer head washes up on beach

12 October 2022

Warning, graphic images: A deer head with severed antlers was found by a dog walker washed up on a Kent beach.

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