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New houses set to replace ‘eyesore’ branded ‘totally out of character with area’

New houses set to replace ‘eyesore’ branded ‘totally out of character with area’

Anxious residents fear plans to replace an empty bungalow with three new homes will clog up their busy road.

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Finish date for roadworks delayed AGAIN - and it's not clear why

Finish date for roadworks delayed AGAIN - and it's not clear why

The end date for dreaded roadworks that have blighted a town for a year has been pushed back again, causing further frustration for drivers.

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Dead foxes, rabbits and badger found dumped in layby

Dead foxes, rabbits and badger found dumped in layby

The RSPCA is appealing for information after dead animals believed to have been attacked by dogs were found in a layby.

Micropub shuts as owner laments 'greater wipe out than 2008 recession’

Micropub shuts as owner laments 'greater wipe out than 2008 recession’

A popular high street venue has shut – with bosses saying the cost-of-living crisis has dealt a “greater wipe out than the 2008 recession”.

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Man dies after emergency services called to lake

Man dies after emergency services called to lake

A man has died after police and ambulance crews were called to a popular lake.

‘It’s nothing to do with money’

‘It’s nothing to do with money’

Striker Gary Lockyer has set the record straight on his decision to leave Ashford United.

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New concert venue 'not dead yet' despite opera snub

New concert venue 'not dead yet' despite opera snub

A multimillion-pound concert venue could still be built in a town centre - even though English National Opera has confirmed it will not be moving in.

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Hunt for man wanted on recall to prison

Hunt for man wanted on recall to prison

Police have released an appeal to find a wanted man after he breached a non-molestation order.

New four-way junction 'so dangerous it could claim a life'

New four-way junction 'so dangerous it could claim a life'

Drivers have branded a new road layout “confusing” after several crashes – but National Highways say it is “too soon to speculate” on the causes.

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DFDS Kent Sunday Premier Cup Final

DFDS Kent Sunday Premier Cup Final

Luke Burdon scored a first-half hat-trick as Market Hotel thumped Quested in the DFDS Kent Sunday Premier Cup final at the Gallagher Stadium.

Drug-dealer hit with second driving ban in month

Drug-dealer hit with second driving ban in month

A convicted drug dealer has re-appeared in court - to face his second driving ban in a month.

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‘Roundabout Banksy’ strikes again in woodland

‘Roundabout Banksy’ strikes again in woodland

A previously-undercover artist has been creating public artwork in a woodland in a bid to “put a smile on people’s faces”.

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Calls for 30mph limit on 'danger' road that cuts village in half

Calls for 30mph limit on 'danger' road that cuts village in half

There are calls for a 30mph limit to be introduced on a “dangerous” A-road that runs through a village.

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Truck driver flees after crash with police

Truck driver flees after crash with police

Officers are appealing for information following a crash caused by dangerous driving.

Inside the empty pub turned into 'paradise for petrolheads'

Inside the empty pub turned into 'paradise for petrolheads'

Supercar owners have flocked to a village pub that has been transformed into a haven for car enthusiasts.

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Tories no longer control Ashford after losing four seats

Tories no longer control Ashford after losing four seats

The Conservative Party has lost control of Ashford council after losing four seats.

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Vehicles and 85,000 cigarettes seized in police busts

Vehicles and 85,000 cigarettes seized in police busts

Two vehicles and more than 85,000 cigarettes were seized as officers look to crack down on criminal gangs distributing illegal tobacco.

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Young boy's leg broken in e-scooter hit-and-run

Young boy's leg broken in e-scooter hit-and-run

A young boy suffered a broken leg after an e-scooter rider crashed into him and fled the scene.

Vandals target abandoned nightclub as homes plan stalls

Vandals target abandoned nightclub as homes plan stalls

A derelict building which is set to become a set of flats has been hit by vandals once again after a bridge on the site was ripped apart.

Seven miles of queues on motorway due to broken down lorry

Seven miles of queues on motorway due to broken down lorry

Heavy traffic on one motorway due to a broken down lorry has now been cleared.

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