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Girl, 12, collapsed at school and died in hospital

23 October 2023
Girl, 12, collapsed at school and died in hospital

The devastated parents of a girl who died after collapsing at school have paid an emotional tribute to their “princess”.

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More homes and fewer parking spaces for riverside tower block

23 October 2023
More homes and fewer parking spaces for riverside tower block

Amended plans for a town centre tower block have been submitted as developers say the current scheme is financially unviable.

The panic room ranked third best in the UK according to Tripadvisor

21 October 2023
The panic room ranked third best in the UK according to Tripadvisor

A Kent tourist attraction has been ranked as one of the best of its kind across the country.

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More overnight closures planned for Dartford Crossing

19 October 2023
More overnight closures planned for Dartford Crossing

Drivers are being advised to leave extra time for their journeys with the overnight closure of part of the Dartford Crossing.

£20k works on village pond complete after illegal fish found

18 October 2023
£20k works on village pond complete after illegal fish found

A much-loved village pond is being left to refill with rainwater after it was drained as illegal fish were discovered.

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140 homes, cafe and children’s nursery planned for farmland

18 October 2023
140 homes, cafe and children’s nursery planned for farmland

A developer is asking for people's views on plans for housing that also include a children’s nursery, commercial and office space and a cafe.

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Gamers could compete on live TV in Children in Need challenge

18 October 2023
Gamers could compete on live TV in Children in Need challenge

Gamers are being challenged to set their best lap time on a virtual racetrack at Bluewater to be in with a chance of appearing on live television.

Fabric store ‘forced out’ of shopping centre after 40 years

18 October 2023
Fabric store ‘forced out’ of shopping centre after 40 years

The owner of a family-run arts and crafts store has thanked customers for their support over the last four decades as she prepares to shut up shop.

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90s’ garage legends to perform at Christmas lights switch-on

17 October 2023
90s’ garage legends to perform at Christmas lights switch-on

Legendary DJs and a pantomime cast will be among the many attractions at a town’s Christmas lights switch-on.

Almost 70k Kent residents fined going into London

17 October 2023
Almost 70k Kent residents fined going into London

Nearly 70,000 Kent motorists have amassed millions in ULEZ charges for driving in the emissions zone in the year up until its latest expansion.

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‘We’re on the cusp of something exciting’: Traders welcome plans for historic market

16 October 2023
‘We’re on the cusp of something exciting’: Traders welcome plans for historic market

Traders have welcomed plans for a market as council bosses prepare an exciting vision for the town.

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‘Nobody knows what will happen when she gets older’

13 October 2023
‘Nobody knows what will happen when she gets older’

The family of a five-year-old who was born with a rare genetic condition told how nobody knows how it will affect her life growing up.

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Junction closed for 10 days after burst water pipe

12 October 2023
Junction closed for 10 days after burst water pipe

Water supplies have been restored to residents and schools following a burst pipe but the road will is set to be shut for more than a week.

Hundreds of homes to be built on brownfield sites

12 October 2023
Hundreds of homes to be built on brownfield sites

Several housing schemes will be delivered thanks to a council receiving almost £4 million in government funding.

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Grid girl breaks leg after fall at Kent racetrack

12 October 2023
Grid girl breaks leg after fall at Kent racetrack

A grid girl was rushed to hospital after she fell from a pit wall while celebrating her team's British Touring Car Championship race win.

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Road reopens after car crashes into telegraph pole

12 October 2023
Road reopens after car crashes into telegraph pole

Traffic was heavy and bus services were cancelled due to a fallen telegraph pole which blocked a main road during the morning rush hour.

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Missing girl, 15, found safe and well

11 October 2023
Missing girl, 15, found safe and well

A 15-year-old girl who was reported missing has been found.

Plumes of black smoke seen across town as fire breaks out

11 October 2023
Plumes of black smoke seen across town as fire breaks out

A blaze which broke out inside a garage is being trated as “suspicious”.

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Town without water and schools closed due to burst main

11 October 2023
Town without water and schools closed due to burst main

Residents have been left without water and schools have closed due to a burst main.

Man, 65, died after becoming trapped in bin lorry

11 October 2023
Man, 65, died after becoming trapped in bin lorry

A recycling firm has been fined after an investigation revealed failings which led to an employee’s death.

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