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Dispersal order issued over fears of petrolhead meet

Dispersal order issued over fears of petrolhead meet

Police have been informed of a meeting of petrolheads - promoting fears of anti-social behaviour such as loud music and revving engines.

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'Explosions' heard as ice cream van goes up in flames

'Explosions' heard as ice cream van goes up in flames

An ice cream van burst into flames outside a garden centre, blocking an A-road and sending plumes of smoke into the sky.

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Rival gym chain takes on town centre unit

Rival gym chain takes on town centre unit

A 24-hour gym is moving out of a nine-storey apartment block and into a rival's larger unit next to a supermarket.

Trains given face mask makeover

Trains given face mask makeover

Two of Britains fastest trains have been given a makeover to remind passengers of new government coronavirus guidelines.

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Police search for man with 'weapon'

Police search for man with 'weapon'

Police descended on a village following reports of a man behaving erratically.

Demolition begins at former railway works

Demolition begins at former railway works

Contractors have started to demolish a disused railway depot which has sat abandoned since 2014.

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Missing man found safe

Missing man found safe

Police are appealing for help to find a man who has been missing for two days.

Indoor running track to become makeshift gym

Indoor running track to become makeshift gym

Work has started on a makeshift gym at an athletics stadium after a year-long closure of a nearby leisure centre was confirmed.

'Selfless' councillor, 31, loses battle with disease

'Selfless' councillor, 31, loses battle with disease

A "brave, diligent and selfless" councillor has died from a debilitating disease aged 31 just weeks after getting married.

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Safety work starts on 'one of UK's most dangerous roads'

Safety work starts on 'one of UK's most dangerous roads'

A multi-million pound upgrade of a road dubbed one of the most dangerous in the country has started following a string of fatal crashes.

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Appeal to find owner of wandering peacock

Appeal to find owner of wandering peacock

The RSPCA are trying to find the owner of a peacock who was found wandering down a busy road.

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Rugby club prepare for September restart

Rugby club prepare for September restart

Ashford Rugby Club are back in training as the RFU reveal league format and start date.

M20 named England's worst motorway

M20 named England's worst motorway

The M20 has been named England's least-popular motorway for the second year in a row.

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'The reality of Brexit is now hitting home'

'The reality of Brexit is now hitting home'

Residents have hit out after work started on a huge post-Brexit lorry park as the government prepares for the end of the transition period.

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Town halves smoking rate in one year

Town halves smoking rate in one year

A town has seen its smoking rate more than halve in one year, while the county has also seen an overall reduction, new figures have shown.

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Crash-hit pub gets mural makeover

Crash-hit pub gets mural makeover

The owners of an historic pub damaged by a 4x4 have drafted in a talented artist to paint a mural on the side of the building.

Forward thinking for Kennington boss

Forward thinking for Kennington boss

Dan Scorer is still intent on improving his Kennington squad despite finishing last season at the summit of SCEFL Division 1.

Man in his 40s found dead in woodland

Man in his 40s found dead in woodland

Police and ambulance crews were called to a wood after the body of a man in his 40s was found.

Turkish chain takes on town centre restaurant

Turkish chain takes on town centre restaurant

A prominent town centre restaurant is getting a new look after a Turkish chain revealed plans to open its doors.

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Man 'kicked and punched by gang' in alleyway attack

Man 'kicked and punched by gang' in alleyway attack

Two people have been arrested after a man sustained face and chest injuries during an alleged attack by four men.

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