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Councillors trade barbs in ‘honours’ row

04 July 2024
Councillors trade barbs in ‘honours’ row

Former councillors at one council have missed on honorary titles after their nominations were blocked by serving members who branded them “shabby”.

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‘Doggy afternoon tea by the lake - Bone Appétit!’

04 July 2024
‘Doggy afternoon tea by the lake - Bone Appétit!’

Our reviewer took her border terrier to try out a hotel’s new canine culinary experience — don’t worry, we review the food for “humans” too!

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‘It’s a fantastic time to get involved’: Tennis club celebrates centenary

03 July 2024
‘It’s a fantastic time to get involved’: Tennis club celebrates centenary

A tennis club which started as a sports group for paper mill workers is celebrating its 100th birthday.

Aerial image shows progress of new £92m riverside housing project

02 July 2024
Aerial image shows progress of new £92m riverside housing project

Work to build an almost 600-home development as part of Kent’s new garden city has reached its halfway point.

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‘Our spectacular view will be obliterated by monstrous winery taller than the Berlin Wall’

02 July 2024
‘Our spectacular view will be obliterated by monstrous winery taller than the Berlin Wall’

Controversial plans to build a winery at a vineyard within yards of people’s back gardens have been blasted as a “blot on the landscape”.

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Flowers left for biker killed in embankment crash

01 July 2024
Flowers left for biker killed in embankment crash

Flowers and beer cans have been left at the scene of a crash where a motorcyclist in his 60s was killed.

‘Town centres need banks and we are filling that gap’

30 June 2024
‘Town centres need banks and we are filling that gap’

Bank bosses say they are committed to staying in town centres as they relocate one branch into bigger premises.

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Motorcyclist could have hit ‘large pothole’ before fatal crash

30 June 2024
Motorcyclist could have hit ‘large pothole’ before fatal crash

An inquest into the death of a 22-year-old dad heard he lost control of his motorbike while travelling home from work.

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‘My 90 year-old mum was attacked by yobs in Poundstretcher - something must be done’

30 June 2024
‘My 90 year-old mum was attacked by yobs in Poundstretcher - something must be done’

A concerned son is calling for CCTV cameras to be fixed in a discount store after his mum was allegedly kicked by teens while out shopping.

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Police investigate after boy ‘followed from shop by man on bike’

27 June 2024
Police investigate after boy ‘followed from shop by man on bike’

Police are investigating two incidents where children have reported being followed by a stranger.

Huge queues on M25 clear after van breaks down

25 June 2024
Huge queues on M25 clear after van breaks down

Queues of about eight miles have now cleared on the M25 after a broken-down van caused chaos for commuters.

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Floating arts and events venue allowed to stay

24 June 2024
Floating arts and events venue allowed to stay

A historic ship used as an arts space can continue to dock along the river in hopes it will bring more footfall to a town.

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Tracker on drill leads police to £1m worth of tools

21 June 2024
Tracker on drill leads police to £1m worth of tools

Officers have seized more than 3,500 tools which are suspected to have been stolen while tracking one power drill.

Primary school shines in glowing Ofsted report

21 June 2024
Primary school shines in glowing Ofsted report

A primary school has been praised by inspectors following its first inspection in six years.

Machete attack victim who fired starter pistol avoids jail

14 June 2024
Machete attack victim who fired starter pistol avoids jail

The victim of a machete attack hacked 10 times in a doorway has narrowly avoided jail for firing a starter pistol at his assailants.

Carer caught on camera in ‘disgusting’ spitting row

13 June 2024
Carer caught on camera in ‘disgusting’ spitting row

A carer is being investigated after she was caught on camera apparently spitting on her patient’s doorstep following a row over a damaged wall.

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‘I’ve changed my mind - this town needs its sports bar back’

13 June 2024
‘I’ve changed my mind - this town needs its sports bar back’

Owners of a once popular sports bar turned supermarket have revealed plans to reopen the boozer and pull pints once again.

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Turkish restaurant opens first branch in Kent

12 June 2024
Turkish restaurant opens first branch in Kent

A new Turkish eatery, which has undergone a £500,000 revamp, says it has enjoyed a promising start after opening its first branch in the county.

Road to reopen early after three month closure

12 June 2024
Road to reopen early after three month closure

A main road which was closed to build an entrance to a new school is set to open a week earlier than planned.

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‘How many more need to die?’: Calls for urgent action over ‘dangerous’ crossroads

11 June 2024
‘How many more need to die?’: Calls for urgent action over ‘dangerous’ crossroads

Residents living near one of the most dangerous junctions in Kent where “Mexican stand-offs” are common fear more people will be needlessly killed.

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