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Town needs 21 times more EV charging points to meet targets

21 February 2024
Town needs 21 times more EV charging points to meet targets

A council needs to tackle the use of petrol cars and its biggest polluter – the town’s leisure centre – to meet net zero targets.

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‘Empty car park on one side of the road – parking chaos on the other’

19 February 2024
‘Empty car park on one side of the road – parking chaos on the other’

The introduction of parking fees at a village hall car park to deter parents using it at school times has “put children’s lives at risk”.

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‘There is no democracy’: Tempers flare at council no-show over ‘dangerous’ road closure

18 February 2024
‘There is no democracy’: Tempers flare at council no-show over ‘dangerous’ road closure

A transport meeting held over a controversial road closure was labelled a “sham” by angry residents after highways officers failed to show.

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NHS throws garden therapy scheme on compost heap

15 February 2024
NHS throws garden therapy scheme on compost heap

A garden therapy scheme that has helped scores of people recover from depression and anxiety is to close in a “devastating” blow.

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‘People say it’s in the wrong place, I disagree’

15 February 2024
‘People say it’s in the wrong place, I disagree’

A 184-acre solar farm has been approved by a government inspector who said he “respectfully” disagreed with opposition from a council and villagers.

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Ann Widdecombe back on the campaign trail

14 February 2024
Ann Widdecombe back on the campaign trail

A veteran MP and TV personality who served Kent for more than two decades is back on the campaign trail – but this time not for the Tories.

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Man taken to hospital after incident at police station

13 February 2024
Man taken to hospital after incident at police station

A man has been taken to hospital under a police escort after an incident at a police station.

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New lights to be installed at busy junction

12 February 2024
New lights to be installed at busy junction

Traffic at a busy junction is set to be disturbed for 14 weeks as a housing developer installs new lights as part of a 421-home development.

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Jockey died after horse refused to jump fence and landed on him

12 February 2024
Jockey died after horse refused to jump fence and landed on him

A talented young jockey died after his horse refused to jump, bolted into a fence, threw him off and then landed on him.

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Major shops and homes development set for town centre

11 February 2024
Major shops and homes development set for town centre

A new development of flats and retail space will give a nod to the site’s past when it opens after a major revamp.

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Cancer patient granted dying wish to ride Harley-Davidson

05 February 2024
Cancer patient granted dying wish to ride Harley-Davidson

A woman with terminal cancer has been granted one of her final wishes by a group of bikers.

Post office opens inside new eco refill store after 18-month wait

05 February 2024
Post office opens inside new eco refill store after 18-month wait

A town at last has a permanent post office after being housed temporarily in a castle since 2022.

‘We’ll borrow £60m for new leisure centre’

04 February 2024
‘We’ll borrow £60m for new leisure centre’

A council wants to borrow £350m as it embarks on a ‘massively ambitious’ spending programme.

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Crash sparks A2 delays after car hits barrier

04 February 2024
Crash sparks A2 delays after car hits barrier

A crash on the A2 is causing delays this morning after a car hit a barrier.

Police slam brakes on car meet

03 February 2024
Police slam brakes on car meet

Police have got wind of a planned car meet in the county tonight – and have deployed powers to ensure it cannot take place.

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£21m flood storage tank upgrade to finally begin

03 February 2024
£21m flood storage tank upgrade to finally begin

An eagerly awaited multi-million pound scheme to help protect a town from flooding is set to finally get underway.

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Man killed after being hit by BMW

03 February 2024
Man killed after being hit by BMW

A man in his 30s died at the scene in the early hours after he was hit by a car.

Beacons will be lit in memory of D-Day

03 February 2024
Beacons will be lit in memory of D-Day

This year marks the 80th anniversary of the Normandy landings and RBLI will be marking “the longest day.”

‘Rees-Mogg cut me off because I told him Brexit is insane’

02 February 2024
‘Rees-Mogg cut me off because I told him Brexit is insane’

A farmer invited to “celebrate” the fourth anniversary of Brexit on GB News was “cut off” after insisting it had been a disaster for agriculture.

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Another care home bid – nine days after the first was refused

02 February 2024
Another care home bid – nine days after the first was refused

Nine days after having its first application refused, a care home provider is trying again.

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