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Town’s pharmacy reopens following bailiff notice

21 October 2024
Town’s pharmacy reopens following bailiff notice

A town centre pharmacy which closed unexpectedly for the second time this year has now reopened.

Fastrack bus lane opens after 18 months of work

18 October 2024
Fastrack bus lane opens after 18 months of work

A 250-metre bus lane, which forms part of a £5 million programme to improve public transport in a town, has opened.

Town’s only pharmacy handed bailiff notice again

18 October 2024
Town’s only pharmacy handed bailiff notice again

A town centre pharmacy has closed unexpectedly after it was handed a bailiff notice for the second time this year.

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‘My dad should not have died in such a horrible way - people should have a choice’

16 October 2024
‘My dad should not have died in such a horrible way - people should have a choice’

As a bill on assisted dying is formally introduced in the House of Commons, we speak to Kent families and charities on both sides of the debate.

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Restoration works continue at 900-year-old church

11 October 2024
Restoration works continue at 900-year-old church

Works to restore a once-forgotten church, which is one of the oldest in Kent, continues after more than two decades.

‘Six-month roadworks have made it impossible to survive’

11 October 2024
‘Six-month roadworks have made it impossible to survive’

A café owner has decided to close up shop for good after he says he lost 85% of his business in the space of a month.

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Driver’s death on A2 ‘still under investigation’

09 October 2024
Driver’s death on A2 ‘still under investigation’

An inquest has been opened into the death of a 29-year-old man who crashed into the central reservation on a busy road.

‘I’m still a twin mum even though one of my boys was born sleeping’

09 October 2024
‘I’m still a twin mum even though one of my boys was born sleeping’

A mum who lost one of her twin boys due to a pregnancy complication has shared her story as she expects twins again to mark Baby Loss Awareness Week.

Project to ‘design out anti-social behaviour’ at secluded gardens as part of £260K makeover

05 October 2024
Project to ‘design out anti-social behaviour’ at secluded gardens as part of £260K makeover

A scheme to improve a neglected green space which has become a target for anti-social behaviour has been given the green light.

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‘Young people’s mental health is everyone’s responsibility’

04 October 2024
‘Young people’s mental health is everyone’s responsibility’

A charity which provides support for youngsters struggling with their mental health has been nominated for an award for their work.

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Arrest following A2 police chase of ‘stolen’ Bentley

04 October 2024
Arrest following A2 police chase of ‘stolen’ Bentley

A Bentley was reported stolen from someone’s driveway and police found and arrested a man within half an hour.

‘Warmer’ weather blamed for canal fish deaths

03 October 2024
‘Warmer’ weather blamed for canal fish deaths

Several fish which were found dead in a canal are thought to have perished due to warmer weather conditions, not sewage.

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Pub closes as licensees quit after just seven months

02 October 2024
Pub closes as licensees quit after just seven months

A pub has been forced to close for the third time in two years after its latest licensees called it quits.

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Five arrested after £2,500 worth of cosmetics ‘shoplifted’

02 October 2024
Five arrested after £2,500 worth of cosmetics ‘shoplifted’

Five people have been arrested and two charged after a suspected bulk shoplifting spree at Boots.

‘Use us or lose us’: Shop owner’s toughest year yet

02 October 2024
‘Use us or lose us’: Shop owner’s toughest year yet

Bosses of a family-run hardware shop have urged people to shop locally as they face their toughest year in almost two decades.

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Private Eye editor in black cab allegedly shot at

02 October 2024
Private Eye editor in black cab allegedly shot at

Private Eye editor Ian Hislop, who lives in Kent, was sitting in a taxi when it was thought to have been shot at.

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Man taken to London hospital after being hit by car

02 October 2024
Man taken to London hospital after being hit by car

A man was taken to hospital after being hit by a car.

Person injured in workshop blaze as smoke billowed across M2

02 October 2024
Person injured in workshop blaze as smoke billowed across M2

A person has been passed into the care of paramedics following a blaze at a workshop.

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Romance fraudster told to pay back £30k swindled from victim

01 October 2024
Romance fraudster told to pay back £30k swindled from victim

A convicted romance fraudster who tricked his victim out of more than £175,000 has been ordered to pay her compensation.

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Train line to close for landslip prevention works

01 October 2024
Train line to close for landslip prevention works

A train line will be closed for four days to allow Network Rail engineers to complete landslip prevention works.

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