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'He wasn't just a councillor - he was loved by everyone'

'He wasn't just a councillor - he was loved by everyone'

A former councillor and mayor who dedicated 30 years of his life to supporting his community has died after a long illness.

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Lucky kmfm listener pockets £1k Friday cash

Lucky kmfm listener pockets £1k Friday cash

The summer holidays have started with a big cash prize win for one lucky Kent radio station listener.

Man arrested after children threatened at play area

Man arrested after children threatened at play area

A man has been arrested after reportedly threatening children with a weapon at a play area.

Pet shop to fill empty unit on industrial estate

Pet shop to fill empty unit on industrial estate

Bosses are preparing to move a pet store from inside a garden centre to a standalone site on an industrial estate.

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'Appalling, disgraceful, shambolic'

'Appalling, disgraceful, shambolic'

Furious residents have hit out at South East Water and 'review bombed' the company on a ratings website as supply shortages continue.

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Charity to leave town as shop set for demolition

Charity to leave town as shop set for demolition

Charity bosses have confirmed they will be leaving a town after 30 years as plans to demolish their unit to make way for a hotel have been approved.

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The abandoned M20 slip roads that nature has taken back

The abandoned M20 slip roads that nature has taken back

Old slip roads that used to carry thousands of cars each day have been grassed over for years now, but could the forgotten ramps solve M20 tailbacks?

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Work in progress

Work in progress

Ashford are playing catch-up with their fitness levels after a much-needed break.

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'There was nothing I could do - it's gut-wrenching'

'There was nothing I could do - it's gut-wrenching'

A business which has been running for almost 20 years has been put out of action after a fire on an industrial estate.

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Water station runs out of bottles on day five of no supplies

Water station runs out of bottles on day five of no supplies

Emergency supplies of bottled water ran out as people living in two villages went without running water for a fifth day.

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Broken down lorry causes five-mile tailbacks

Broken down lorry causes five-mile tailbacks

A broken down lorry caused chaos on the M20.

Cars and trees go up in flames on industrial estate

Cars and trees go up in flames on industrial estate

About 20 firefighters attended a blaze at an industrial estate which is believed to have started from a cable igniting in trees.

Falling concrete shuts town centre car park

Falling concrete shuts town centre car park

A multi-storey car park has been closed after part of the ceiling on the second floor fell in, forcing a council to take action.

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Couple quit jobs to launch ultimate gaming truck

Couple quit jobs to launch ultimate gaming truck

A couple who left their jobs after lockdown have created a state-of-the-art gaming truck for birthday parties and events.

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Six fire engines sent to corn field blaze

Six fire engines sent to corn field blaze

Thirty firefighters were called in after a blaze in a field of cut corn.

'Last-minute changes' delay reopening of car park

'Last-minute changes' delay reopening of car park

A car park which was due to reopen today remains closed as contractors have been carrying out last-minute work inside.

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'This man has shown a complete contempt for the local community'

'This man has shown a complete contempt for the local community'

A race organiser who has continued to flout orders banning the staging of motocross events has been fined for a second time.

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Villagers told water shortages to continue

Villagers told water shortages to continue

Villagers have been warned to expect dry taps or low water pressure for a third day amid a water shortage - as temperatures set to soar higher.

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New hedgehog rescue centre inundated with arrivals

New hedgehog rescue centre inundated with arrivals

A mum who set up a rescue centre for injured hedgehogs just eight weeks ago is calling for help as demand for her services has soared.

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Taps run dry in two villages

Taps run dry in two villages

A water station has been set up to help people left without supplies in two villages today, amid 'significant demand' during hot weather.

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