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Giant car park could close after 100 reports of anti-social behaviour

29 March 2023
Giant car park could close after 100 reports of anti-social behaviour

Covid and anti-social behaviour incidents involving nuisance cars could spell the end for a commuter car park near the M2.

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DNA thwarts burglar who cut himself breaking window

29 March 2023
DNA thwarts burglar who cut himself breaking window

A thief who targeted a home while the residents were away and was caught after leaving his blood at the crime scene has been jailed.

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Young musicians' gala concert proves to be glittering success

29 March 2023
Young musicians' gala concert proves to be glittering success

A medieval castle provided the historic backdrop for the first gala concert of the Kent and Medway Young Musicians Trust.

Child hit by car in town centre

29 March 2023
Child hit by car in town centre

Police are appealing for witnesses after a boy was struck by a car.

Arson probe after fire at derelict pub

29 March 2023
Arson probe after fire at derelict pub

A fire at a derelict pub is being treated as a suspected arson attack.

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Missing man found safe and well

29 March 2023
Missing man found safe and well

A missing 58-year-old man who sparked concerns from police has been found safe and well.

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Blind magistrate urges others to join her

28 March 2023
Blind magistrate urges others to join her

A blind woman has been a magistrate for 24 years has explained how she got into the role and why others should join her on the bench.

'We need action over bike thefts'

28 March 2023
'We need action over bike thefts'

An increase in the number of bike thefts is putting people off cycling.

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Electrical supply fault halts train service

28 March 2023
Electrical supply fault halts train service

A "very limited" bus service is in place as trains are suspended for some commuters.

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Town says farewell to former mayor

27 March 2023
Town says farewell to former mayor

Tributes have been paid to a stalwart of the Kent political scene for the past 30 years who has died.

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Delays leaving the M20 coast-bound

27 March 2023
Delays leaving the M20 coast-bound

A diversion is in place for motorists wishing to leave the M20.

‘I wasn’t going to let voter ID card rules stop me’

26 March 2023
‘I wasn’t going to let voter ID card rules stop me’

With fears thousands might miss out on voting in the local elections, our reporter found out how easy it was to get a new voter authority certificate.

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Nominations are open for people to put themselves forward for election

24 March 2023
Nominations are open for people to put themselves forward for election

Now is the time to stand as a candidate in the borough or parish elections.

16 borough council and 107 parish council seats are up for grabs

24 March 2023
16 borough council and 107 parish council seats are up for grabs

There's time to put your own name forward for a seat on the borough council.

Care home earmarked for former oil depot site

21 March 2023
Care home earmarked for former oil depot site

A new 85-bed car home could help meet a large shortfall in accommodation for the elderly but faces concerns over parking and traffic flows.

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Motorists face £70 fine for driving in bus lane

20 March 2023
Motorists face £70 fine for driving in bus lane

A council is set to to issue fines to motorists after thousands of warnings failed to deter some from repeatedly using a busy town centre bus lane.

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Chance to become a local councillor

20 March 2023
Chance to become a local councillor

People looking to make a difference to their community are being asked to consider standing in May's borough and parish council elections.

Plans to remove trees damaging children's play area

20 March 2023
Plans to remove trees damaging children's play area

A community hub must carry out some extensive tree work to save its children's playground.

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'Revenge' attack on anti-litter campaigner

17 March 2023
'Revenge' attack on anti-litter campaigner

A businessman who pays to clear up public roads near his industrial estate believes he's being targeted by a litterbug.

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Disabled cancer patient left without washing facilities

17 March 2023
Disabled cancer patient left without washing facilities

A couple with MS, one of whom is also battling cancer, fear for their health after being left without a bathroom after rot was found.

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