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'I dread sleeping in the car again'

22 August 2020
'I dread sleeping in the car again'

Residents who accept an offer of £2,500 to move out will become "intentionally homeless".

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Look out for the red tankers

21 August 2020
Look out for the red tankers

A heating oil company opens new depot to serve Kent.

Ella marches forward with her own fashion label

21 August 2020
Ella marches forward with her own fashion label

One determined young woman used lockdown to launch her own business.

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Uproar over housing estate parking fine threat

20 August 2020
Uproar over housing estate parking fine threat

There has been fury as residents on a housing estate have been told they will no longer get away with parking on double-yellow lines.

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Gullible pensioner gave bank cards to fake policeman

19 August 2020
Gullible pensioner gave bank cards to fake policeman

A woman in her 80s was defrauded of £1,500, a court has heard.

Land's destiny as greenbelt or housing hangs in balance

19 August 2020
Land's destiny as greenbelt or housing hangs in balance

Residents wait with bated breath to see whether councillors will stick to their guns over housing refusal.

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'Pollution from flooding killed our horse'

19 August 2020
'Pollution from flooding killed our horse'

A village's sewerage system simply can't cope any longer, say couple as home floods again.

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'We're lucky to have store at all'

18 August 2020
'We're lucky to have store at all'

Councillors have declared themselves disappointed at retail giant's failure to deliver new jobs - but not surprised.

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'Our village needs this'

18 August 2020
'Our village needs this'

It's been nine years coming, but a much anticipated new Sainsbury's store looks certain to be an 'overnight' success.

Nearly 2,000 people sign petition against homes plan

17 August 2020
Nearly 2,000 people sign petition against homes plan

Leave our precious woodland alone, residents beg council planners.

Water main bursts for third time in three days

15 August 2020
Water main bursts for third time in three days

Residents have been dealt a blow as a water main near the homes develops a third leak in the same number of days.

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All change at the medical centre

14 August 2020
All change at the medical centre

A councillor said he was pleased that GP services would continue to be provided in his ward.

Homes flooded after water main bursts

14 August 2020
Homes flooded after water main bursts

A woman has told of her dismay at finding her home flooded after a water main burst in the middle of the night.

School head sorry over A-level results blunder

14 August 2020
School head sorry over A-level results blunder

Students at a Kent school were mistakenly sent the results for the whole year group.

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Snake on the loose

13 August 2020
Snake on the loose

A reptile lover is fearful after his python escaped.

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Bridge closed after burst water main

12 August 2020
Bridge closed after burst water main

Residents have been supplied with bottled water after their taps ran dry due to a burst main.

At last, new store is here

12 August 2020
At last, new store is here

There were only modest queues for the opening of the M&S store at Eclipse Park this morning.

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A look inside Kent's new M&S store

11 August 2020
A look inside Kent's new M&S store

The county's newest M&S store is about to open, so we thought we'd give you an exclusive sneaky peak inside before shoppers arrive.

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'I don't want to see another tragic death'

11 August 2020
'I don't want to see another tragic death'

The death of a homeless man who was forced to give up pets when he was offered a new home - pushes woman to campaign for council policy change.

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Public firmly set against garden village proposals

10 August 2020
Public firmly set against garden village proposals

A residents group has been delving into responses to the public consultation on a borough's draft Local Plan.

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