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Tributes to firefighter ‘who made such a difference to people’s lives’

Tributes to firefighter ‘who made such a difference to people’s lives’

26 April 2024

A long-serving firefighter and volunteer, described as “the best husband ever,” has died.

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‘Roadworks are relentless - it's just one thing after another'

‘Roadworks are relentless - it's just one thing after another'

25 April 2024

“Relentless” roadworks are making life a misery for motorists on a busy dual-carriageway and along a narrow lane used to bypass the queues.

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Man charged after Waitrose worker and police officers assaulted

Man charged after Waitrose worker and police officers assaulted

24 April 2024

A man has been charged after a Waitrose worker and two police officers were assaulted.

Coastguard calls off search for ‘drunk’ men in sea

Coastguard calls off search for ‘drunk’ men in sea

24 April 2024

A lifeboat crew spent two hours searching for three “possibly intoxicated” men after reports they’d been seen entering the water.

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‘Seaside town’s revival is all thanks to food’

‘Seaside town’s revival is all thanks to food’

20 April 2024

While some of our coastal towns used art as the catalyst for their reinvention, one town hit upon a better recipe for success - food.

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Woman wished ex happy birthday hours before shocking knife attack

Woman wished ex happy birthday hours before shocking knife attack

19 April 2024

A woman wished her ex-boyfriend a happy birthday just hours before unleashing a violent knife attack on him outside his parents’ home.

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Shop front ‘explodes’ onto high street

Shop front ‘explodes’ onto high street

17 April 2024

The team behind a family-run business have described the shocking moment their shop front “exploded” onto the street amid wild weather on the coast.

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‘Monster’ sea creature’s skull found on beach

‘Monster’ sea creature’s skull found on beach

15 April 2024

A four-year-old boy thought he had discovered a “monster” when he spotted this frightening fish skull on the beach.

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Tributes to youth worker who ‘inspired hundreds of young people’

Tributes to youth worker who ‘inspired hundreds of young people’

14 April 2024

A much-loved youth worker who “inspired hundreds of young people” and ran a mobile mechanic business has died.

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‘Nightmare’ for motorists as 12-week rebuild of major road to begin

‘Nightmare’ for motorists as 12-week rebuild of major road to begin

13 April 2024

Motorists fear months of misery during a 12-week rebuild of a stretch of a busy dual-carriageway.

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New town council bid dismissed as ‘talking shop for busybodies’

New town council bid dismissed as ‘talking shop for busybodies’

10 April 2024

A campaign to set up a new town council has been defeated after it was slated by critics and was supported by just 700 people.

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CCTV shows shocking ‘hit-and-run’ smash on ‘treacherous’ hill

CCTV shows shocking ‘hit-and-run’ smash on ‘treacherous’ hill

08 April 2024

A driver pictured fleeing the scene of a suspected hit-and-run has reignited calls to tackle speeding on a key route.

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Flood alerts issued for large parts of county

Flood alerts issued for large parts of county

07 April 2024

Spring tides bring a risk of coastal flooding from mid-morning tomorrow with some rivers affected too.

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My Mum Your Dad finalists share snaps exploring Kent

My Mum Your Dad finalists share snaps exploring Kent

06 April 2024

The only couple still together who were finalists on the hit show ‘My Mum Your Dad’ have been exploring Kent.

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Residents baffled by ‘diabolical’ new parking permit scheme

Residents baffled by ‘diabolical’ new parking permit scheme

06 April 2024

Frustrated residents have branded a council's new parking permit scheme "diabolical" just days after it was launched.

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Man charged over £300 thefts at Co-op and Tesco stores

Man charged over £300 thefts at Co-op and Tesco stores

05 April 2024

A man is in court following a spate of thefts from several convenience stores in towns across the county.

Men charged after trio assaulted victim and then fled with cash

Men charged after trio assaulted victim and then fled with cash

04 April 2024

Two people have been charged after a balaclava-clad trio assaulted a man before stealing cash and reportedly fled in a BMW.

Organised crime suspects charged after early morning raids

Organised crime suspects charged after early morning raids

03 April 2024

Seven men suspected of being part of a crime gang have been arrested after thousands of pounds in cash and a large quantity of cannabis were seized.

Baby death scandal parents ‘must be shown more compassion’

Baby death scandal parents ‘must be shown more compassion’

03 April 2024

An expert who led an investigation into baby deaths says families being told to prove liability by the trust shows a lack of compassion from the NHS.

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Four-mile contraflow to be installed to fix ‘bumpy’ dual carriageway

Four-mile contraflow to be installed to fix ‘bumpy’ dual carriageway

03 April 2024

A four-mile-long contraflow is set to be installed this week ahead of three months of major works to resurface a “bumpy” dual carriageway.

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