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Trees felled to make way for town's redevelopment

Trees felled to make way for town's redevelopment

19 February 2023

Mature trees in a town centre have been chopped down to make way for a £2 million landscaping scheme.

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Police officer investigated over alleged arson

Police officer investigated over alleged arson

18 February 2023

An officer is being probed by standards officials over an incident at a specialist training site.

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Missing woman is found

Missing woman is found

18 February 2023

A search for a missing woman has been called off after she was found "safe and well".

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Shop owner has nose broken by 'vape thief'

Shop owner has nose broken by 'vape thief'

18 February 2023

A newsagent who was left bloodied and bruised after being attacked by a suspected thief says "people are stealing all the time".

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Why you're struggling to get a taxi in these Kent towns

Why you're struggling to get a taxi in these Kent towns

18 February 2023

Kent is being confronted with a huge taxi driver shortage - with some people facing six-hour waits and having to miss vital hospital appointments.

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End date for hated roadworks pushed back again

End date for hated roadworks pushed back again

17 February 2023

Major roadworks due to finish today have been delayed yet again as contractors are still on site.

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High street sex attack sparks police appeal

High street sex attack sparks police appeal

17 February 2023

Police are trying to track down two witnesses following a sex attack in the city centre.

£8.5m regeneration at church gutted by fire nears completion

£8.5m regeneration at church gutted by fire nears completion

17 February 2023

Pictures show works at a multi-million project to a historic building, which was devastated by a fire 20 years ago, are near completion.

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Residents feeling 'trapped' by roadworks gridlock

Residents feeling 'trapped' by roadworks gridlock

16 February 2023

Gridlock caused by emergency gas works has left residents feeling “trapped” inside their own homes as they struggle to leave their driveways.

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Half-term holiday warning as strikes hit homecoming travellers

Half-term holiday warning as strikes hit homecoming travellers

16 February 2023

Travellers returning home from their half-term breaks have been warned to expect delays amid border force strike action.

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Prime Energy: Can children buy new viral caffeine drink?

Prime Energy: Can children buy new viral caffeine drink?

16 February 2023

Prime Energy, containing very high levels of caffeine, is coming to shops in the UK but what does the law say about who can buy energy drinks?

Bid to build huge concert venue on town centre car park

Bid to build huge concert venue on town centre car park

16 February 2023

West End shows, music concerts and opera could be held at a multimillion-pound venue planned for a prime town centre site.

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Bomb disposal squad spotted near main road

Bomb disposal squad spotted near main road

15 February 2023

A member of the public noticed the Ministry of Defence vehicle parked up near a busy road.

'We've been accosted on street and abused online - it must stop now'

'We've been accosted on street and abused online - it must stop now'

15 February 2023

Politicians say they have been accosted on the street, accused of corruption and harassed online as they bid to put a stop to the abuse.

McDonald's to shut for more than a month

McDonald's to shut for more than a month

15 February 2023

A popular fast-food restaurant has closed its doors to customers while it undergoes refurbishment.

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MP weds her long-term partner

MP weds her long-term partner

15 February 2023

MP Tracey Crouch and her radio presenter partner have married on Valentine's Day.

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'It will transform the town centre, but I just can't sell it'

'It will transform the town centre, but I just can't sell it'

15 February 2023

A development expected to “change the face of the town centre” is years behind schedule and continues to stall as buyers’ finances fall through.

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Trust bosses sorry for 'shocking' maternity failings

Trust bosses sorry for 'shocking' maternity failings

15 February 2023

Bosses of a trust have apologised in an open letter for maternity failings at its hospitals.

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15 baby names popular for 100 years

15 baby names popular for 100 years

15 February 2023

Baby names which have remained consistently popular with new parents throughout the last century have been revealed.

Opening date for chicken and lobster restaurant revealed

Opening date for chicken and lobster restaurant revealed

14 February 2023

The boss of a new restaurant serving up wood-fired chicken and seafood has revealed the unique business is opening later this month.

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