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‘We’ve been here 60 years and plan on staying forever’

27 October 2023
‘We’ve been here 60 years and plan on staying forever’

A family are celebrating 60 years of their carpet shop business and have no plans to slow down.

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M2 closed overnight for resurfacing after lorry blaze

26 October 2023
M2 closed overnight for resurfacing after lorry blaze

National Highways has warned drivers the M2 will remain closed overnight to allow for resurfacing and bridge repairs following a lorry fire.

Bus route suspended after ‘stones and rocks’ thrown by yobs

26 October 2023
Bus route suspended after ‘stones and rocks’ thrown by yobs

A bus operator cancelled a town route after two windows were smashed when children threw rocks and stones at three of its vehicles.

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Public drinking ban extended to deter anti-social behaviour

26 October 2023
Public drinking ban extended to deter anti-social behaviour

In an effort to crack down on alcohol-related anti-social behaviour, a council has extended its alcohol free controlled zone.

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Fabric shop closes its doors after 40 years

23 October 2023
Fabric shop closes its doors after 40 years

The owner of a popular arts and crafts store has thanked customers for their support, videoing a farewell message as she locked up for the final time.

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Crocheted Tardis appears in high street

23 October 2023
Crocheted Tardis appears in high street

A yarn bomber group has spent four months recreating The Doctor’s iconic time travel machine for an art installation.

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Free reflective keyrings and vests up for grabs to keep youngsters safe

23 October 2023
Free reflective keyrings and vests up for grabs to keep youngsters safe

We have launched our Be Bright Be Seen campaign once again to keep youngsters visible on the roads.

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.

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