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Overturned van causes severe delays

22 November 2023
Overturned van causes severe delays

An accident involving an overturned van led to lengthy delays for motorists.

Electric scooter ‘hit and run’ leaves woman with head injury

21 November 2023
Electric scooter ‘hit and run’ leaves woman with head injury

A woman was left with a head injury after being hit by an electric scooter rider who fled the scene.

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Huge climbing wall to open near shopping centre

17 November 2023
Huge climbing wall to open near shopping centre

A Kent rock climbing company is set to open its third branch in the county next year.

Free parking in town centres this Christmas

17 November 2023
Free parking in town centres this Christmas

A number of councils across Kent are offering free parking during the Christmas period to encourage residents to shop locally.

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‘I thought they were fighting in the toilets but he was having a heart attack'

16 November 2023
‘I thought they were fighting in the toilets but he was having a heart attack'

A door supervisor at a bar jumped into action and revived a man having a heart attack, saving his life.

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Plans to replace bank branch with kebab chain

15 November 2023
Plans to replace bank branch with kebab chain

Plans have been submitted to open a German Doner Kebab restaurant at a shopping centre in place of a former bank branch.

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Traveller encampment remains at car park despite notice given

14 November 2023
Traveller encampment remains at car park despite notice given

A park and ride spot is still being occupied by an unauthorised Traveller encampment more than a month after being served notice to leave.

‘I wouldn't have to do this if this stupid country allowed assisted dying’

13 November 2023
‘I wouldn't have to do this if this stupid country allowed assisted dying’

A documentary about assisted dying that follows people who want the right to die on their own terms features the devastating story of a Kent couple.

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Plea to rehome senior dog ‘best friends’ at shelter for more than 100 days

10 November 2023
Plea to rehome senior dog ‘best friends’ at shelter for more than 100 days

A pair of senior dogs who have spent nearly three times longer than an average dog at a rescue centre are still waiting to find their forever homes.

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‘New anti-acne drug measures better – but you’re still play Russian roulette'

09 November 2023
‘New anti-acne drug measures better – but you’re still play Russian roulette'

The dad of a 26-year-old who took his own life after taking a controversial acne drug has praised new measures to strengthen its safe use.

Man arrested after car flips on its side in police chase

09 November 2023
Man arrested after car flips on its side in police chase

A Hyundai was left on its side after being pursued by police following a suspected petrol theft.

Woman charged after more than 30 bags of cocaine seized

09 November 2023
Woman charged after more than 30 bags of cocaine seized

Police have seized several bags of suspected cocaine in separate incidents in the Towns.

Firefighters rescue pigeons from behind wire meshing

09 November 2023
Firefighters rescue pigeons from behind wire meshing

A dozen pigeons had to be rescued after getting trapped behind newly-installed wire meshing.

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Two jailed after ‘brutal’ baseball bat attack outside nightclub

08 November 2023
Two jailed after ‘brutal’ baseball bat attack outside nightclub

Two thugs have been jailed after an unprovoked baseball bat attack on a group of friends which left one man with a fractured skull.

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Owner’s plea after pregnant horse dies in fireworks frenzy

08 November 2023
Owner’s plea after pregnant horse dies in fireworks frenzy

A woman has been left ‘heartbroken’ after one of her horses died after it got spooked by a private fireworks display close by.

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‘Incredibly selfish’ fireworks parties held at nature reserves

06 November 2023
‘Incredibly selfish’ fireworks parties held at nature reserves

A charity has slammed thoughtless revellers letting off bangers and rockets at nature reserves, including some next to grazing cattle.

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‘I’ve been avoiding the doctors for two years because of the wait’

02 November 2023
‘I’ve been avoiding the doctors for two years because of the wait’

A university student worried about his health has raised the alarm on record-high NHS waiting lists.

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Plans to enforce traffic offences near railway stations

02 November 2023
Plans to enforce traffic offences near railway stations

A consultation has been launched on new powers to enforce moving traffic offences in two towns.

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EastEnders and CBBC actors to star in Aladdin panto

01 November 2023
EastEnders and CBBC actors to star in Aladdin panto

Popular TV stars will be taking part in this year's fairy-tale panto production in the Towns.

Five miles of traffic after bike crash

31 October 2023
Five miles of traffic after bike crash

Long delays are being reported following a rush hour crash between a car and a motorbike.

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