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Bid to block barracks becoming 1,300 houses

05 January 2022
Bid to block barracks becoming 1,300 houses

Historic England could save a barracks from becoming a huge housing estate if it gives the site parkland listings protection.

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£40m solar farm would power 26k homes

03 January 2022
£40m solar farm would power 26k homes

A solar project could provide green electricity to power 26,000 homes, says an energy provider.

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Salon owner speaks of heartbreak over moped ram-raid

03 January 2022
Salon owner speaks of heartbreak over moped ram-raid

A business remains closed because of the damage caused in a New Year break-in.

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Boy, 17, stabbed in early hours of New Year's Day

02 January 2022
Boy, 17, stabbed in early hours of New Year's Day

A 17-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of stabbing another teenager in the early hours of New Year's Day.

Moped used in ram-raid on hair salon

02 January 2022
Moped used in ram-raid on hair salon

Brazen thieves smashed through the front door of a hair-dressing business on a moped.

Family home destroyed

02 January 2022
Family home destroyed

A woman has launched an appeal to help siblings who have lost everything.

Seven fire crews tackle bungalow blaze

02 January 2022
Seven fire crews tackle bungalow blaze

Two people were treated for shock after their home caught light.

Firefighters tackle chimney blaze

02 January 2022
Firefighters tackle chimney blaze

Sweep your chimneys before use, fire service warns.

Last English saint now has a Kent memorial

02 January 2022
Last English saint now has a Kent memorial

A blue plaque tribute has been unveiled to a cardinal credited with performing miracles more than 100 years after he died.

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Walkers' horror at finding headless deer in field

01 January 2022
Walkers' horror at finding headless deer in field

A shocking case of animal cruelty was discovered by walkers who found a deer decapitated and a firework inside it.

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Path taped off by police after woman found injured

01 January 2022
Path taped off by police after woman found injured

A woman is in hospital with a serous head injury after being found on New Year's Eve.

Driver clocked at 97mph tests positive for drugs

01 January 2022
Driver clocked at 97mph tests positive for drugs

A driver has been arrested after being caught speeding almost double the speed limit and later tested positive for taking drugs.

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Stray firework sets house alight

01 January 2022
Stray firework sets house alight

Fire crews were called after a stray firework struck a building causing it to catch fire during New Year's Eve celebrations.

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Blow in fight to save village church

01 January 2022
Blow in fight to save village church

Campaigners received an unwelcome Christmas present after a borough council did a U-turn over plans to help protect their local church.

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Missing girl, 12, found safe and well

31 December 2021
Missing girl, 12, found safe and well

A 12-year-old girl who was missing for three days has been found safe and well.

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Police Dog Chewie finds suspected car thief

31 December 2021
Police Dog Chewie finds suspected car thief

Police have recovered a stolen car within an hour of its theft with a dog called Chewie then tracking down the man who allegedly stole it.

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Crack dealer cuckooed vulnerable woman

31 December 2021
Crack dealer cuckooed vulnerable woman

A crack and heroin dealer has been jailed after cuckooing a vulnerable woman.

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'I owe my life to them'

31 December 2021
'I owe my life to them'

Three cricketers have been presented with a Humane Society Award after saving the life of their club chairman

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'I brought in new year with Taliban mortar attack'

31 December 2021
'I brought in new year with Taliban mortar attack'

A former soldier has recalled how he brought in the new year with a bang... the sort made by a mortar attack.

The story of 2021

31 December 2021
The story of 2021

Elmer cheered up an otherwise rather distressing series of events last year.

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