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Town centre roadworks finally removed - but will return next year

Town centre roadworks finally removed - but will return next year

Roadworks which blighted a town centre for weeks have finally come to an end - but are set to return next year.

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No food at Wetherspoon pub for more than a week

No food at Wetherspoon pub for more than a week

A Wetherspoon pub is to shut its kitchen for more than a week - but will still be serving drinks.

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Residents woken by nuisance bikers revving engines at 2am

Residents woken by nuisance bikers revving engines at 2am

Furious neighbours were woken in the early hours by nuisance bikers revving engines on a residential estate.

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Hole in ceiling and cooked duck in cardboard boxes at Chinese takeaway

Hole in ceiling and cooked duck in cardboard boxes at Chinese takeaway

Bosses of a village takeaway issued a hygiene improvement notice by a council insist they have now cleaned up their act.

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‘It’s a disgrace!’ Anger as trolleys dumped a mile away from stores

‘It’s a disgrace!’ Anger as trolleys dumped a mile away from stores

Stray shopping trolleys dumped a mile away from stores are making a residential area look run-down, say furious neighbours.

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Council to move into town’s tallest building by end of year

Council to move into town’s tallest building by end of year

A council is to move into a town’s tallest building by the end of the year - but meetings will continue to be held in its current HQ.

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Amos running along nicely

Amos running along nicely

Imogen Amos has continued her superb start to competing in HYROX fitness events.

‘My baby’s been crying for 13 weeks straight because doctors missed her obvious condition’

‘My baby’s been crying for 13 weeks straight because doctors missed her obvious condition’

A heartbroken mum says her newborn has endured unnecessary suffering for months after doctors missed a “blatantly obvious” condition.

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‘This rat-run bridge isn’t wide enough - someone will be killed soon’

‘This rat-run bridge isn’t wide enough - someone will be killed soon’

Fed-up neighbours are calling for urgent upgrades to a "rat-run" bridge barely wide enough for two cars to pass.

Brutal assessment has desired effect

Brutal assessment has desired effect

A few home truths and a change of style have helped Kennington move out of the relegation zone.

Arson probe after van bursts into flames next to church

Arson probe after van bursts into flames next to church

A van fire is being investigated as suspected arson after a man was spotted running away from the scene.

First look inside new ‘homeless pods’ set to house struggling families in Kent

First look inside new ‘homeless pods’ set to house struggling families in Kent

We were taken on an exclusive tour around a highly-anticipated new block of “homeless pods” as the first tenants prepare to move in.

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What a start for ex-Gills man Fuller at Ashford

What a start for ex-Gills man Fuller at Ashford

Barry Fuller scored the winner on his home debut as Ashford ended a run of four league defeats with a stirring midweek fightback.

Car crashes into Indian restaurant after ‘six-second’ police pursuit

Car crashes into Indian restaurant after ‘six-second’ police pursuit

A suspect has been arrested after a motorist allegedly crashed into a high street shopfront before later ploughing into an Indian restaurant.

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‘It was overwhelming!’ Abandoned dog and eight puppies rehomed after KentOnline appeal

‘It was overwhelming!’ Abandoned dog and eight puppies rehomed after KentOnline appeal

An animal sanctuary received more than 200 inquiries about eight “gorgeous” spaniel pups and their mum after their plight was revealed.

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Arrests after stolen bankcard used to buy nine £50 gift cards

Arrests after stolen bankcard used to buy nine £50 gift cards

Two men are due in court after a handbag was reportedly stolen from a supermarket car park and a bankcard used in 13 different shops.

Man taken to hospital with head injuries after high street attack

Man taken to hospital with head injuries after high street attack

An appeal has been launched after a man was taken to hospital with head injuries following an alleged town centre assault.

'It's been a gut-wrenching decision': Devastation after market closure

'It's been a gut-wrenching decision': Devastation after market closure

A farmers’ market which has run for 22 years is set to end, with organisers describing the decision a “gut wrenching”.

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Contractors set to finally clear wood turned into 'desolate wasteland'

Contractors set to finally clear wood turned into 'desolate wasteland'

Contractors are set to remove more than 35,000 tonnes of illegally dumped waste from a beauty spot – a job that could cost £15 million.

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Two taken to hospital after crash which closes major route

Two taken to hospital after crash which closes major route

Two people have been taken to hospital after a crash blocked a major route in both directions.

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