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Neighbours ‘need ear plugs’ to block out ‘noisy’ pub garden

Neighbours ‘need ear plugs’ to block out ‘noisy’ pub garden

11 November 2022

A landlord says he is surprised at opposition to beer garden plans after receiving just one noise complaint in eight years.

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Relief as girl,10, ends treatment eight years after cancer diagnosis

Relief as girl,10, ends treatment eight years after cancer diagnosis

11 November 2022

The family of a little girl given a 10% chance of surviving after being diagnosed with cancer are overjoyed after she rang the end of treatment bell.

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Work to start on new £360k children's play park

Work to start on new £360k children's play park

10 November 2022

Construction of a new children's park with a play tower and a jungle dome is set to start next week.

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Knifeman repeatedly stabbed victim in frenzied attack after night at Spoons

Knifeman repeatedly stabbed victim in frenzied attack after night at Spoons

10 November 2022

A man suffered life-threatening injuries after being repeatedly stabbed in a terrifying 40-second ordeal at a railway station.

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 'Global clothing chain' to take over former late-night bar

'Global clothing chain' to take over former late-night bar

10 November 2022

A old late night bar is to be transformed into a global brand clothing store in a coastal town.

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Warnings of egg shortages as shelves sit empty

Warnings of egg shortages as shelves sit empty

10 November 2022

There are warnings of egg shortages before Christmas as farmers struggle to cope with soaring production costs and the impact of bird flu.

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'Shocking comments - but taking p*** out of people doesn't help anyone'

'Shocking comments - but taking p*** out of people doesn't help anyone'

10 November 2022

A spoof news segment in which people in a coastal town express anti-immigrant sentiments has drawn criticism on social media.

CCTV shows moment £30k of designer goods raided from high street shop

CCTV shows moment £30k of designer goods raided from high street shop

10 November 2022

Police presence has been stepped up in a town centre after thousands of pounds worth of designer goods were stolen in a shocking raid.

Cat dies in house fire

Cat dies in house fire

10 November 2022

A cat has died after a tumble dryer sparked a house fire.

Debbie to be finally laid to rest - 23 years after murder

Debbie to be finally laid to rest - 23 years after murder

10 November 2022

A funeral date has been set for mum-of-three Debbie Griggs - more than two decades after she was killed by her husband.

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Long delays on busy route after 'hit-and-run'

Long delays on busy route after 'hit-and-run'

10 November 2022

There are long delays on a major route following a suspected hit-and-run.

More wet and windy weather on the way

More wet and windy weather on the way

10 November 2022

Kent has been hit by heavy rain, strong winds and flooding in the last week and more wet weather is on the way says the Met Office.

Public loos permanently shut after 'excessive and continued vandalism'

Public loos permanently shut after 'excessive and continued vandalism'

10 November 2022

Public toilets run by a district council have been boarded up after repeated problems, including graffiti and broken windows.

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Poundland to recruit 1,200 staff for Christmas roles

Poundland to recruit 1,200 staff for Christmas roles

10 November 2022

Poundland, which has confirmed its Christmas opening hours, has also unveiled plans to recruit 1,200 people to temporary job roles before Christmas.

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Diversions as M20 set for more closures

Diversions as M20 set for more closures

10 November 2022

Large stretches of the M20 are set to be closed as part of work for Operation Brock - with diversions being put in place.

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McDonald's reopens after five-week renovation

McDonald's reopens after five-week renovation

10 November 2022

A popular McDonald's branch is back open after undergoing building works.

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180-year-old butcher's shop could close due to roadworks 'chaos'

180-year-old butcher's shop could close due to roadworks 'chaos'

10 November 2022

A butcher says his business is in danger of folding due to the impact of roadworks on the street outside, preventing customers from coming in.

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Jingle bills: Cost of lighting crisis divides residents

Jingle bills: Cost of lighting crisis divides residents

10 November 2022

Some residents have branded Christmas lights along a high street "outrageous" as energy bills soar - but others say they are "vital" for business.

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We try the £4.50 fry-up at no-nonsense cafe

We try the £4.50 fry-up at no-nonsense cafe

10 November 2022

The cost-of-living crisis is hitting us all in the pocket - but would one of Kent's cheapest fry-ups pass our taste test?

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Historic pond at risk of collapse after 'significant voids' found

Historic pond at risk of collapse after 'significant voids' found

09 November 2022

An ornamental water feature is to have much of its base rebuilt after "significant voids" were uncovered.

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