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'Bring our speed camera back before a child gets hurt'

09 January 2023
'Bring our speed camera back before a child gets hurt'

A petition has been launched calling for the return of a speed camera on a busy town centre route near several schools.

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Huge pile of rubbish mounts up outside cottages

09 January 2023
Huge pile of rubbish mounts up outside cottages

Residents say binmen have been ignoring them, as around 50 bin bags outside their homes were left uncollected for weeks.

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Noisy bikers back again

09 January 2023
Noisy bikers back again

People angered by persistent noise from nuisance bikers have reason to be hopeful an end is in sight.

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Skydive attraction reopening delayed

06 January 2023
Skydive attraction reopening delayed

Technical problems behind the operation of the UK's only outdoor skydive machine has seen its reopening postponed for months.

Post office is back

05 January 2023
Post office is back

A town's pop-up post office is running again.

Lights go out

05 January 2023
Lights go out

A power company is working to restore electricity to homes affected by underground cable fault.

3,000 homes lose power

05 January 2023
3,000 homes lose power

An underground cable fault has been blamed for a black-out.

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Pedestrian, aged 90, killed in crash

05 January 2023
Pedestrian, aged 90, killed in crash

Police are appealing for witnesses to an accident in which an elderly man lost his life.

Traffic held after motorway accident

04 January 2023
Traffic held after motorway accident

A rush-hour collision has halted motorway traffic as drivers were warned to expect delays.

Missing teen found safe and well

04 January 2023
Missing teen found safe and well

A teenager who went missing on New Year's Day has been found safe and well police have confirmed

Appeal after dog 'slapped and kicked' outside shop

04 January 2023
Appeal after dog 'slapped and kicked' outside shop

The RSPCA wants the public's help in identifying an alleged dog-beater who was caught on camera.

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Music contest now in its 26th year

04 January 2023
Music contest now in its 26th year

Eight hopefuls are tuning up in a bid to be named a town's Young Musician of the Year.

Motorists can expect delays

03 January 2023
Motorists can expect delays

A crashed van has partially blocked a key suburban route.

Special number to call for those concerned about a loved one

03 January 2023
Special number to call for those concerned about a loved one

A hospital chief has apologised as A&E waiting times soar and urged people to go elsewhere if they have a minor injury or illness.

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'You're nicked - again!'

03 January 2023
'You're nicked - again!'

Police stopped a motorist going suspiciously slowly on a motorway – to find he was on his way home from court where he had been given a driving ban.

Post Office closure extended

03 January 2023
Post Office closure extended

A town has gone more than three months without a central post office service as problems continue at a branch set up in a castle.

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Fire and oil spill causes traffic chaos

03 January 2023
Fire and oil spill causes traffic chaos

A vehicle on fire has blocked part of the A2.

£8m home plans for people aged over 65

03 January 2023
£8m home plans for people aged over 65

A retirement-living builder is seeking permission to knock down two detached houses to make way for a 32-flat older living complex.

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Farewell to popular landlady

02 January 2023
Farewell to popular landlady

A town is set to lose another pub, as Shepherd Neame sells up.

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'Help save the planet? Yes you CAN'

01 January 2023
'Help save the planet? Yes you CAN'

A village group is urging people to make a New Year resolution and help save the planet.

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