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Elmer 'good for town's business'

19 October 2021
Elmer 'good for town's business'

More than 10,000 downloaded the Elmer app during a colourful nine-week elephant parade in aid of charity.

Police make 119 arrests in cross border operation

19 October 2021
Police make 119 arrests in cross border operation

Drugs, weapons, cash and vehicles have been seized in a three-day police crackdown.

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Village braces itself to double in size

19 October 2021
Village braces itself to double in size

A development company has started the planning process for 900 houses to be built in a village which currently only has 752 homes.

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Man struck over head and attacked in bar

18 October 2021
Man struck over head and attacked in bar

A man was attacked and struck over the back of the head and punched and kicked as he lay on the floor of a nightclub.

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Former toilets for sale – no chain

18 October 2021
Former toilets for sale – no chain

Investors flush with money could look at an unusual vacant property on sale at auction.

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Public asked to support a smaller council

18 October 2021
Public asked to support a smaller council

Ten borough councillors will lose their seats if a ward boundary shake-up is agreed.

'Sorry, it's too hard to sex a dinosaur'

16 October 2021
'Sorry, it's too hard to sex a dinosaur'

A town has turned to the Natural History Museum for advice on the sex of its famous dinosaur, now commemorated outside its revamped railway station.

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Outrage after road built across country park

14 October 2021
Outrage after road built across country park

A lack of consultation over a new road at a popular beauty spot has infuriated residents and councillors alike.

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Man climbs on roof of shopping centre

14 October 2021
Man climbs on roof of shopping centre

A busy town centre had to be cordoned off after a man was seen clambering over rooftops.

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Council adopts the John Chadwick Pet Policy

13 October 2021
Council adopts the John Chadwick Pet Policy

A council policy has been officially named after a homeless man who took his own life rather than leave his pets.

Pregnant Covid survivor: 'I was one of the lucky ones'

13 October 2021
Pregnant Covid survivor: 'I was one of the lucky ones'

Expectant women are being urged to get a Covid vaccination as soon as possible.

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Building work on new £1.6m church under way

13 October 2021
Building work on new £1.6m church under way

Work has begun to demolish a 1930s church hall and build a new community centre.

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Battle over access to 115-room mansion resolved

13 October 2021
Battle over access to 115-room mansion resolved

The Prime Minister has stepped in to sort out a squabble between two of his most senior ministers.

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Driver accused of causing retired lecturer's Covid death

13 October 2021
Driver accused of causing retired lecturer's Covid death

A man stands accused of causing the death of a retired university lecturer by dangerous driving, after the victim contracted Covid in hospital.

War veteran celebrates 102nd birthday

11 October 2021
War veteran celebrates 102nd birthday

A WAAF servicewoman who nursed injured airmen during the war is celebrating a big birthday today.

College student fears return to class after assault

11 October 2021
College student fears return to class after assault

A student has been told to sit in the same classroom as her alleged attacker or move to a campus 12 miles away.

'Keep High Weald Academy open'

08 October 2021
'Keep High Weald Academy open'

A Kent MP is considering a Judicial Review to reverse a decision taken by her own Government.

Shock rebellion ends plan for 330 homes on key route

08 October 2021
Shock rebellion ends plan for 330 homes on key route

In a shock rebellion councillors have rejected a development of 330 homes on a key route linking two boroughs.

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'It's not an empty second home, it just won't sell'

08 October 2021
'It's not an empty second home, it just won't sell'

A woman unable to sell her late mum's home due to Covid says it is unfair the council wants to double the amount of tax she has to pay on it.

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First look at new bus station

07 October 2021
First look at new bus station

We take a look around a town centre's new bus station after its extensive refit.

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