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School expansion opposed over fears it could put others ‘at risk’

08 December 2024
School expansion opposed over fears it could put others ‘at risk’

Plans to enlarge one village primary have met opposition from some who believe it’s the wrong way to deal with a “temporary increase” in pupils.

Tributes to former pub landlady and ‘formidable’ politician

08 December 2024
Tributes to former pub landlady and ‘formidable’ politician

A former pub landlady and politician has been remembered as a “formidable” woman who cared deeply for the people she represented.

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Cameras to enforce much-abused road signs still months away

08 December 2024
Cameras to enforce much-abused road signs still months away

Motorists are continuing to ignore signs banning them from using a bus-only road, including a learner driver, it’s been claimed.

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‘My son forgot his tie and was bullied all day over what teachers made him wear’

06 December 2024
‘My son forgot his tie and was bullied all day over what teachers made him wear’

A mother says her autistic son was humiliated and bullied after being told to wear a Christmas tie by teachers.

‘No action’s been taken in HMO hotspot in three years, just dozens more conversions’

06 December 2024
‘No action’s been taken in HMO hotspot in three years, just dozens more conversions’

Councillors butted heads over how best to deal with the proliferation of HMOs which has changed the face of one part of a town.

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Third tumble dryer fire in four days prompts warning

05 December 2024
Third tumble dryer fire in four days prompts warning

The county’s fire service has issued a warning about the use of tumble dryers after a third blaze this week.

Long delays on A2 now clearing

05 December 2024
Long delays on A2 now clearing

A crash involving at least two vehicles temporarily blocked lanes on one of the county’s busiest routes tonight.

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‘Dangerous man’ who sexually abused girl jailed

05 December 2024
‘Dangerous man’ who sexually abused girl jailed

A convicted sex offender has had four years added to his sentence after admitting a sexual assault on a young girl.

Firefighters called to bedroom blaze

04 December 2024
Firefighters called to bedroom blaze

Two fire engines were sent to a residential street after reports of a blaze in a bedroom.

Princess Anne ‘speechless’ after learning double amputee plans to scale more peaks

04 December 2024
Princess Anne ‘speechless’ after learning double amputee plans to scale more peaks

Disabilty campaigners from Kent including a former Gurkha and double amputee who scaled Everest have received King’s Birthday Honours.

Road closed after car hit tree

04 December 2024
Road closed after car hit tree

A busy town road was closed in both directions after a car left the carriageway and hit a tree.

Road closed again four months after sinkhole appeared

04 December 2024
Road closed again four months after sinkhole appeared

An emergency road closure at the site of a former sinkhole has led a bus company to reduce to a “token service.”

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Fly-tipper jailed after dumping asbestos

04 December 2024
Fly-tipper jailed after dumping asbestos

A multiple fly-tipper has been jailed after being traced by council enforcement officers.

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‘Our flat block isn’t fit for purpose - and our bin room attracts a drug addict’

04 December 2024
‘Our flat block isn’t fit for purpose - and our bin room attracts a drug addict’

Householders living at a block of new flats claim they are blighted by a long list of maintenance and security issues despite soaring service charges.

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Melting butter blamed for kitchen fire

03 December 2024
Melting butter blamed for kitchen fire

A resident set their kitchen on fire after melting butter in a microwave and leaving it in too long, sparking a blaze.

Teenager arrested on suspicion of arson after city centre blaze

03 December 2024
Teenager arrested on suspicion of arson after city centre blaze

A 15-year-old boy is suspected of starting a blaze in an empty department store that burned all night.

Gridlock after shed load on M20

03 December 2024
Gridlock after shed load on M20

There were long delays for traffic trying to leave the motorway tonight after a lorry shed its load.

Tumble dryer blamed for blaze

03 December 2024
Tumble dryer blamed for blaze

Fire crews were called to tackle a blaze in a town’s high street just 24 hours after a similar call-out to a bar for the same reason.

Stolen foal found dead

03 December 2024
Stolen foal found dead

A family is grieving after one of the three horses stolen from their stables 11 days ago has been found dead.

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Consultation begins over controversial plans for thousands of homes

03 December 2024
Consultation begins over controversial plans for thousands of homes

A council has promised consultation on garden village plans but has upset residents’ groups who were barred from a briefing.

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