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Town needs 21 times more EV charging points to meet targets

Town needs 21 times more EV charging points to meet targets

21 February 2024

A council needs to tackle the use of petrol cars and its biggest polluter – the town’s leisure centre – to meet net zero targets.

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High street takeaway set to reopen

High street takeaway set to reopen

19 February 2024

A town centre Chinese takeaway which shut its doors earlier this month is set to welcome back customers after a refit.

‘There is no democracy’: Tempers flare at council no-show over ‘dangerous’ road closure

‘There is no democracy’: Tempers flare at council no-show over ‘dangerous’ road closure

18 February 2024

A transport meeting held over a controversial road closure was labelled a “sham” by angry residents after highways officers failed to show.

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NHS throws garden therapy scheme on compost heap

NHS throws garden therapy scheme on compost heap

15 February 2024

A garden therapy scheme that has helped scores of people recover from depression and anxiety is to close in a “devastating” blow.

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‘People say it’s in the wrong place, I disagree’

‘People say it’s in the wrong place, I disagree’

15 February 2024

A 184-acre solar farm has been approved by a government inspector who said he “respectfully” disagreed with opposition from a council and villagers.

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‘We hope our baby-friendly coffee shop will create a real buzz’

‘We hope our baby-friendly coffee shop will create a real buzz’

14 February 2024

A husband-and-wife team are hoping to offer a family-friendly “bougie” breakfast location for all the community to enjoy.

Collapsed manhole cover sparks delays on busy route

Collapsed manhole cover sparks delays on busy route

13 February 2024

Motorists are facing delays this evening due to emergency repairs after a manhole cover collapsed.

High street reopens after ‘serious accident’

High street reopens after ‘serious accident’

11 February 2024

A high street that was shut following reports of a “serious accident” has reopened.

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Woman taken to hospital after bin lorry ploughs through sign and into bush

Woman taken to hospital after bin lorry ploughs through sign and into bush

09 February 2024

A woman has been taken to hospital following a serious crash involving a refuse truck and another car which has closed a village road.

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Delays as fire breaks out at train station

Delays as fire breaks out at train station

08 February 2024

Passengers have been left stranded at a railway station following smoke from a train.

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Drug dealer claimed to be Italian – but couldn’t understand translator

Drug dealer claimed to be Italian – but couldn’t understand translator

05 February 2024

A drug dealer gave a false name and nationality after being caught with cocaine hidden in a plastic chewing gum container.

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‘We’ll borrow £60m for new leisure centre’

‘We’ll borrow £60m for new leisure centre’

04 February 2024

A council wants to borrow £350m as it embarks on a ‘massively ambitious’ spending programme.

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‘It’s the call every parent dreads – we don’t want it happening to another family’

‘It’s the call every parent dreads – we don’t want it happening to another family’

04 February 2024

The family of a 12-year-old who was put in a coma after being knocked down by a car is fighting for a safe crossing.

‘Rees-Mogg cut me off because I told him Brexit is insane’

‘Rees-Mogg cut me off because I told him Brexit is insane’

02 February 2024

A farmer invited to “celebrate” the fourth anniversary of Brexit on GB News was “cut off” after insisting it had been a disaster for agriculture.

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Old sawmill transformed into business hub

Old sawmill transformed into business hub

31 January 2024

A country estate’s former carpenter’s yard is now home to a beauty parlour and a drum tutor, among others.

Plans for holiday cabins at fishery

Plans for holiday cabins at fishery

29 January 2024

Plans have been submitted to build a shepherd’s hut and holiday cabins – one of which will be surrounded by a moat – on a fishery.

Fight to save Grade II listed former pub after ‘disgraceful neglect’

Fight to save Grade II listed former pub after ‘disgraceful neglect’

29 January 2024

A community is rallying together to save a Grade II listed former pub that has been “left to rot”.

Keep your fitness goals on track with Fusion Lifestyle

Keep your fitness goals on track with Fusion Lifestyle

29 January 2024

We’re giving away two one-year gym memberships to a state-of-the-art leisure centre to help you stick to your New Year goals.

Fantastic days out this February half-term

Fantastic days out this February half-term

29 January 2024

Make great memories with the kids at some of Kent’s best museums, theatres, castles and zoos during the school holidays.

Historic palace to become £1.5m wedding and events venue

Historic palace to become £1.5m wedding and events venue

27 January 2024

A council is to turn its most prestigious landmark building into a wedding venue at a cost of £1.5m.

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