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Man fights off armed robbers

Man fights off armed robbers

A man in his 20s fought off a gang of armed robbers by kicking one of the suspects to the floor after being attacked.

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Cancer mum set to get dream holiday

Cancer mum set to get dream holiday

Friends have launched a fundraising page for a terminally ill mum-of-two to go on a dream holiday with her family.

Bad weather delays reopening of road

Bad weather delays reopening of road

Eight months of traffic hell is to be dragged out even further after the reopening of a main road was delayed by bad weather.

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Tearoom launches Christmas appeal

Tearoom launches Christmas appeal

A tearoom has launched an appeal to ensure children in care receive an advent calendar this Christmas.

New barber shop opens

New barber shop opens

A new barbers has opened in the former unit of a car accessory shop, which has moved to the back of a parade of shops.

Dual carriageway plan remains at standstill

Dual carriageway plan remains at standstill

Construction of a £26 million dual carriageway remains at a standstill as a developer is yet to stump up a security bond.

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Motorway lane closed after accident

Motorway lane closed after accident

An accident is affecting travel on the M20, with drivers facing a lane closure.

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Driver injured in 'road rage attack'

Driver injured in 'road rage attack'

A driver suffered facial injuries after being allegedly attacked by two men in a road rage incident close to a former hotel.

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Snowdogs removed as art trail ends

Snowdogs removed as art trail ends

A popular public art exhibition which saw 35 kooky canines installed in a town centre has come to a close.

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Footbridge works to close M20 again

Footbridge works to close M20 again

Drivers are bracing themselves for another M20 closure as highways bosses install a new footbridge this weekend.

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Eight months of roadworks to end next week

Eight months of roadworks to end next week

Months of traffic hell on a main road is set to finally end next week when a closure is lifted, sparking relief for motorists.

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Plans for homes by railway line rejected

Plans for homes by railway line rejected

Plans for a new housing development could still see the light of day - despite being rejected over fears residents would have poor quality of life.

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Man appears in court after A20 crash

Man appears in court after A20 crash

A man will appear at crown court accused of dangerous driving following a crash.

Rival to Deliveroo and Just Eat launches

Rival to Deliveroo and Just Eat launches

A new food delivery service similar to Uber Eats and Deliveroo has launched in Kent for the first time.

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Plans to 'transform' football club's facilities

Plans to 'transform' football club's facilities

A major community football club's facilities could be transformed under new plans - but the scheme has been criticised by a ward councillor.

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550 homes given the go ahead

550 homes given the go ahead

Long-standing plans to build up to 550 new homes have been given outline permission.

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Plant that housed cattle with mad cow disease to become homes

Plant that housed cattle with mad cow disease to become homes

An area which was once home to cattle infected with mad cow disease, is set to become a residential development of up to 20 homes.

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Snowdog allowed back in churchyard

Snowdog allowed back in churchyard

Church leaders face a race against time to move a "Snowdog" back inside a churchyard as part of a town-wide exhibition, after receiving complaints.

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Boy, 12, needs surgery after being punched in the face

Boy, 12, needs surgery after being punched in the face

A 12-year-old boy will have to undergo surgery after suffering serious facial injuries when was allegedly punched in the face several times.

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Hospital garden project could get funding with your help

Hospital garden project could get funding with your help

Hospital staff have requested help from the public as a funding competition nears its end.

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