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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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More green belt sites to be assessed for housing

30 December 2022
More green belt sites to be assessed for housing

A borough council is taking action to get its Local Plan accepted by a government planning inspector.

Troubled parish council hit with three resignations

30 December 2022
Troubled parish council hit with three resignations

'If they crave power so much, they are welcome to it,' says resigning councillor from his second home in France.

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Plans to demolish former kennels back on the table

29 December 2022
Plans to demolish former kennels back on the table

An application to build two new homes on a green belt plot have been submitted again.

'Bob was 100% devoted to serving his residents'

28 December 2022
'Bob was 100% devoted to serving his residents'

A former councillor, described as a devoted community leader, has died.

Gas leak closes road in village

28 December 2022
Gas leak closes road in village

A village is being hard hit by a succession of road closures.

'It was like World War Three out there'

24 December 2022
'It was like World War Three out there'

Police have made four arrests following a fight early this morning.

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Murky water spilling into river sparks sewage fears

24 December 2022
Murky water spilling into river sparks sewage fears

Black liquid has been spotted flowing into a river course in the heart of a town centre triggering concerns about water cleanliness.

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Overturned van causes motorway delays

24 December 2022
Overturned van causes motorway delays

A van overturned blocking a lane on the motorway as a rolling road block was put in place to manage traffic.

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Eight cars damaged with knife in same street

24 December 2022
Eight cars damaged with knife in same street

Police are investigating after several cars were vandalised in a single street in 10 minutes.

Partner of crush tragedy victim calls for justice

24 December 2022
Partner of crush tragedy victim calls for justice

The girlfriend of one of the victims of the Brixton Academy crush victims says justice is needed and has paid tribute to them as 'the nicest person'.

Suspected car thieves arrested

24 December 2022
Suspected car thieves arrested

Police officers pursued a reported stolen car as it crossed a bridge after the driver allegedly failed to stop.

Plans for 290 homes on village orchard

24 December 2022
Plans for 290 homes on village orchard

A public consultation has generated 188 letters of concern over plans to build in the countryside.

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Brighter future for iconic town centre flats

23 December 2022
Brighter future for iconic town centre flats

A block of council-owned flats are to go all-electric to reduce cost and carbon emissions.

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