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Arrest after car overturns at roundabout

29 April 2024
Arrest after car overturns at roundabout

Officers were called to an incident after reports of an overturned car at a busy junction.

Chef who’s worked at Britain’s best restaurants launches his own

29 April 2024
Chef who’s worked at Britain’s best restaurants launches his own

A cook who has worked at the country’s top eateries, including the first to get three Michelin stars, is going it alone in a Kent town.

Calls for ‘no-show’ police to act after spate of ‘TikTok-inspired’ catapult crimes

28 April 2024
Calls for ‘no-show’ police to act after spate of ‘TikTok-inspired’ catapult crimes

Residents say they have “lost faith” in the police’s ability to tackle low-level crime in one town amid rising reports of catapult-related incidents.

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‘They killed our pet peacock with a catapult – it was an evil act’

26 April 2024
‘They killed our pet peacock with a catapult – it was an evil act’

WARNING: Graphic content: A family has been left devastated after seeing CCTV of teens carrying out a “brutal” attack which killed their pet peacock.

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Two catapults and over 60 ball bearings seized during search

23 April 2024
Two catapults and over 60 ball bearings seized during search

Police stopped and identified the suspects within an hour after it was initially reported.

Toxic caterpillars spotted in village

23 April 2024
Toxic caterpillars spotted in village

Dog walkers have been warned after nests were found belonging to a breed of caterpillar which can cause irritation to animals and humans.

Owners ‘utterly heartbroken’ over closure of award-winning microbrewery

22 April 2024
Owners ‘utterly heartbroken’ over closure of award-winning microbrewery

Customers have shared their disappointment after a popular brewing business and tap room went into administration.

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Farm shop on the market for £1.5m after owners retire

20 April 2024
Farm shop on the market for £1.5m after owners retire

A family which has run a “charming” farm shop for 12 years is on the hunt for someone with “enthusiam and energy” to take it over.

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Micropub licence revoked after police CCTV uncovers alleged ‘drug use and supply’

20 April 2024
Micropub licence revoked after police CCTV uncovers alleged ‘drug use and supply’

A town centre pub’s licence has been removed after police submitted video footage they said showed alleged drug use on-site by staff and customers.

‘Virgin Media let us down and then tried to charge £500’

20 April 2024
‘Virgin Media let us down and then tried to charge £500’

A couple have shared their “outrage” after being smacked with a £500 fee despite never receiving their full contract.

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Coffee shop and adventure golf plans to go on show

19 April 2024
Coffee shop and adventure golf plans to go on show

People are being urged to have their say on £20m plans for a new coffee shop, improved GP facilities and an adventure golf course.

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Fourth pub closes after owner’s death

19 April 2024
Fourth pub closes after owner’s death

A village pub which remained open for months following the owner’s death has now shut its doors, leaving locals “heartbroken”.

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Family left homeless after ‘losing everything’ in devastating house blaze

18 April 2024
Family left homeless after ‘losing everything’ in devastating house blaze

A family-of three made homeless after a garden shed blaze claimed their home of 14 years say they have “lost everything”.

Volunteer’s royal date after winning national award

15 April 2024
Volunteer’s royal date after winning national award

A charity shop volunteer who “never misses a day and hasn’t been on holiday for ages” has won a national award and is off to Buckingham Palace.

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‘We’re back!’ Popular couple returning to reopen iconic pub

13 April 2024
‘We’re back!’ Popular couple returning to reopen iconic pub

A popular couple returning to run a much-loved pub have started renovating it with the help of loyal customers and plan to reopen it soon.

‘I was forced to close bakery for my own health’

12 April 2024
‘I was forced to close bakery for my own health’

The owner of an independent bakery has spoken of the “excruciating pain” he suffered which led him to close his shop - but says it’s not the end.

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‘It’s been a rollercoaster ride’: Family-run garden centre marks major landmark

10 April 2024
‘It’s been a rollercoaster ride’: Family-run garden centre marks major landmark

The managing director of a family-run garden centre has spoken of their “rollercoaster” journey after a birthday bash to celebrate three decades.

‘I’ve worked the same job for 60 years since I left school and I’m not retiring anytime soon’

10 April 2024
‘I’ve worked the same job for 60 years since I left school and I’m not retiring anytime soon’

A 75-year-old glass merchant, who hardly ever takes a day off work, is celebrating six decades in his job.

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‘My daughter’s nearly six and has never been to school’

08 April 2024
‘My daughter’s nearly six and has never been to school’

A mother has shared her “disgust” over an ongoing 20-month wait to get her child, who has additional needs, a school place.

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High street pub shuts after firm’s financial struggles

06 April 2024
High street pub shuts after firm’s financial struggles

A pub’s closure has shocked and saddened locals who said the place was “always busy”.

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