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Mum told to fold down pushchair to make way for dog in pram

Mum told to fold down pushchair to make way for dog in pram

04 March 2023

A mum was left shocked after being asked to fold her daughter's pushchair down on a bus - to allow space for a dog in a pram.

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Shopping centre to shut early after assaults on staff

Shopping centre to shut early after assaults on staff

04 March 2023

A shopping centre has announced it will be closing its doors earlier to "better protect staff" after some have been "physically assaulted".

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Missing man, 88, found after search

Missing man, 88, found after search

03 March 2023

A missing man has been found after police revealed they were growing concerned for his welfare.

Town braced for protests

Town braced for protests

03 March 2023

Pro-asylum seeker groups will be in a Kent town in anticipation of a far right demonstration.

Kent drivers face £20 fine for leaving their engine running

Kent drivers face £20 fine for leaving their engine running

03 March 2023

A council in part of the county is cracking down on drivers who leave their engine idling, with those who refuse to turn it off facing a fine.

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Councillor with fascist links fails to regain seat

Councillor with fascist links fails to regain seat

03 March 2023

The Greens are celebrating their victory after winning a seat previously held by a councillor exposed for having connections with a fascist group.

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Work starts to transform old Debenhams store

Work starts to transform old Debenhams store

03 March 2023

Work to regenerate a former town centre Debenhams - which could be replaced by council offices and a medical centre - is due to start.

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RAC fears 'pump price shock' in two weeks' time

RAC fears 'pump price shock' in two weeks' time

03 March 2023

Diesel drivers are paying too much at the pumps, says the RAC, which fears any change to the 2022 5p cut in fuel duty will push up prices more.

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Mobile phone mast planned for opposite Morrisons

Mobile phone mast planned for opposite Morrisons

03 March 2023

Residents have given only a few days left if they wish to object to proposals for a new 20 metre phone mast near their homes.

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Police appeal to find man, 29, missing for four days

Police appeal to find man, 29, missing for four days

03 March 2023

Police have asked for the public's help locating a man who was last seen four days ago.

Closure plan for major route shelved amid 'traffic chaos' fears

Closure plan for major route shelved amid 'traffic chaos' fears

03 March 2023

Plans to seal off parts of the main route between two Kent towns have been shelved amid fears the project would spark traffic chaos.

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Tourist, 34, dies after being mugged in Colombia

Tourist, 34, dies after being mugged in Colombia

03 March 2023

A UK tourist has died in Colombia after being mugged while hiking along a mountain trail.

Car park 'permanently' blocked off to tackle antisocial youths

Car park 'permanently' blocked off to tackle antisocial youths

03 March 2023

The top floor of a car park has now been completely blocked off to stop youths throwing tin cans and traffic cones at passers-by.

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'My eight-year-old daughter needed help but the ambulance never came'

'My eight-year-old daughter needed help but the ambulance never came'

03 March 2023

A terrified mum dialled 999 after her daughter collapsed and stopped breathing - but no ambulance turned up.

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Campaigners 'preparing for legal challenge' against £50m development

Campaigners 'preparing for legal challenge' against £50m development

02 March 2023

A campaign group has launched a fundraiser and is prepared to mount a legal challenge against a proposed £50m luxury hotel and surfing lagoon.

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GP surgery plunged into special measures after concerning inspection

GP surgery plunged into special measures after concerning inspection

02 March 2023

A GP surgery has been plunged into special measures as little more than a fifth of patients said they could easily contact staff on the phone.

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Arrest after 'woman flashed from car' on seafront

Arrest after 'woman flashed from car' on seafront

02 March 2023

A man is being questioned after reportedly exposing himself to a woman while she was walking her dogs along a sea wall.

Cold weather alert issued for 'severe' ice and snow

Cold weather alert issued for 'severe' ice and snow

02 March 2023

A cold weather alert has been issued for England with forecasters warning that bitter temperatures with severe ice and snow could be on the way.

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TV Licence rules to be relaxed for King's coronation

TV Licence rules to be relaxed for King's coronation

02 March 2023

TV Licensing is offering communities the chance to watch the King's coronation for free under plans to offer 'special dispensation' in May.

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Husband 'killed wife and daughter with shotgun before shooting himself'

Husband 'killed wife and daughter with shotgun before shooting himself'

02 March 2023

Investigations into the suspected murder-suicide of a former Kent schoolboy, his wife and their child have revealed their cause of death.

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