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Nine weeks of roadworks to start next week

04 March 2024
Nine weeks of roadworks to start next week

Gas main replacement works will mean hold-ups on a key route into one town for up to nine weeks.

Historic 18th century building remodelled in multi-million pound project

04 March 2024
Historic 18th century building remodelled in multi-million pound project

A Grade II listed former bank has been turned into a workspace hub in a £2.5m restoration project.

MP wins promise of towpath repairs

04 March 2024
MP wins promise of towpath repairs

An MP has secured a government promise to fund repairs to a river towpath that has been closed by subsidence for four years.

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‘Our speed camera was removed without explanation – we want it back’

04 March 2024
‘Our speed camera was removed without explanation – we want it back’

Hundreds of residents are demanding the return of a speed camera on a “dangerous” road bend near several schools after it was removed without notice.

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Delays on M2 after two-car crash near services

01 March 2024
Delays on M2 after two-car crash near services

There were delays near a busy motorway services station following an earlier collision involving two vehicles.

Resident treated by medics after cooking sparks kitchen fire

01 March 2024
Resident treated by medics after cooking sparks kitchen fire

Two fire crews attended a blaze in a kitchen after cooking overheated and caused a kitchen blaze.

Long diversion as road closed due to gas leak

01 March 2024
Long diversion as road closed due to gas leak

Engineers have been working since yesterday to fix a gas leak that has closed a key route into a busy town.

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Developers to face new biodiversity laws

29 February 2024
Developers to face new biodiversity laws

A register of projects developers can support to help them meet new biodiversity targets has been produced but some are skeptical of its impact.

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Work completed three weeks ahead of time

29 February 2024
Work completed three weeks ahead of time

Good news for motorists as key route re-opens ahead of schedule.

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Mum detects baby’s eye cancer using flash on mobile phone

29 February 2024
Mum detects baby’s eye cancer using flash on mobile phone

A mum used her mobile phone to record a glow in her baby’s eye, which turned out to be cancer.

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Motorway delays clear after lorry crash

29 February 2024
Motorway delays clear after lorry crash

An accident involving a lorry and a car caused delays for drivers on the M25.

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Woman choking on sandwich saved by officer

28 February 2024
Woman choking on sandwich saved by officer

A passing community support officer (PCSO) has been awarded for quickly jumping into action and saving the life of a motorist choking on food.

MPs blast ‘short-sighted’ plans to axe free swimming

28 February 2024
MPs blast ‘short-sighted’ plans to axe free swimming

Three MPs have combined forces in a bid to persuade a council to reverse its intention to cut free swimming for children and the elderly.

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Crash involving three cars causes delays on M2

28 February 2024
Crash involving three cars causes delays on M2

Motorists experienced delays after a three-vehicle crash on the M2, which temporarily left one lane closed.

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Vineyard buys two village pubs

28 February 2024
Vineyard buys two village pubs

A well-known Kent winery has purchased two more pubs in the county and says it will boost them with investment.

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‘Money is blooming tight’: Council votes for tax rise

27 February 2024
‘Money is blooming tight’: Council votes for tax rise

Residents in the county town can expect to see their share of council tax rise after councillors voted for an increase.

‘We provide a choice beyond the two-party race for Westminster’

27 February 2024
‘We provide a choice beyond the two-party race for Westminster’

A teacher and mum-of-two is hoping to become the first MP to represent a newly formed Kent constituency at the next general election.

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Pensioner ‘seriously injured’ after confronting men fishing on her property

27 February 2024
Pensioner ‘seriously injured’ after confronting men fishing on her property

Police want help in identifying a suspect after an assault on an elderly woman who confronted two men who were fishing on her property.

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Attempted murder charge after ‘home robbery and stabbing’

27 February 2024
Attempted murder charge after ‘home robbery and stabbing’

A man has been charged on suspicion of attempted murder after reports of a violent assault and robbery at a home.

Woman treated for injuries after serious crash on A2

27 February 2024
Woman treated for injuries after serious crash on A2

A woman had to be treated for injuries after emergency services were called to a serious crash involving a car and a lorry on the A2.

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