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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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School to be expanded to cope with rise in demand

02 December 2024
School to be expanded to cope with rise in demand

A large increase in pre-school aged children in a village has led to plans to expand a primary school.

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Fight against developer’s plans to build upwards

02 December 2024
Fight against developer’s plans to build upwards

Plans to add an extra storey to an existing block of flats in a conservation area have upset the neighbours.

Former airfield homes plan set for approval despite 1,500 objections

02 December 2024
Former airfield homes plan set for approval despite 1,500 objections

Concerns about wildlife and loss of open space have been raised over plans for 65 homes on a former airfield - but planners have recommended approval.

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Homes plan for fields set for approval despite 135 objections

01 December 2024
Homes plan for fields set for approval despite 135 objections

Councillors are set to decide on a controversial plan for 150 homes in the countryside.

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Beatles’ legend’s beer could provide lifeline for animal charity

29 November 2024
Beatles’ legend’s beer could provide lifeline for animal charity

A cash-strapped animal centre is hoping a gift of beer from Sir Paul McCartney will save the day.

‘The time for action is now’ over spread of HMOs

29 November 2024
‘The time for action is now’ over spread of HMOs

Action needs to be taken to prevent the spread of unchecked Houses of Multiple Occupancy applications, say councillors.

Faster more comfortable trains on the way

28 November 2024
Faster more comfortable trains on the way

Southeastern is taking delivery of 13 new Class 377 trains to improve its service.

Nursery will help meet shortfall in places for toddlers

28 November 2024
Nursery will help meet shortfall in places for toddlers

A former day centre for elderly people looks set to become a children’s nursery.

£7.5k grants on offer to help install heat pumps

27 November 2024
£7.5k grants on offer to help install heat pumps

A new scheme to promote the installation of heat pumps has been launched by a council for its 31,000 residents.

Dozens of streets could see double yellows added

26 November 2024
Dozens of streets could see double yellows added

A raft of double yellow lines and residents’ parking areas are planned for a Kent district.

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‘It was just about to be voted into law - now I’m back at square one’

26 November 2024
‘It was just about to be voted into law - now I’m back at square one’

A former police officer who investigated necrophiliac David Fuller is calling on new MPs to support his efforts to change the law on abuse of corpses.

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