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Around 70 firefighters tackle blaze near key commuter station

17 August 2022
Around 70 firefighters tackle blaze near key commuter station

There is disruption to trains heading into London from the county due to a fire near a railway line.

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'Selfish drivers blocking car park should come to church'

17 August 2022
'Selfish drivers blocking car park should come to church'

A frustrated warden says thoughtless motorists parking in a church car park blocking spaces for the congregation should attend services to pay for it.

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Road blocked as lorry hits bridge

16 August 2022
Road blocked as lorry hits bridge

A road has been blocked after a lorry hit and became stuck under a railway bridge.

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Teenager will not face charges after death of 11-year-old

15 August 2022
Teenager will not face charges after death of 11-year-old

A teenager who was arrested on suspicion of manslaughter after a schoolboy was hit by a minibus will not face charges.

The world's largest wooden ship sails past Kent

15 August 2022
The world's largest wooden ship sails past Kent

The world's biggest active wooden sailing ship has been spotted on the River Thames in Kent.

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Businessman to pay £50k for fly-tipping near fishing lake

15 August 2022
Businessman to pay £50k for fly-tipping near fishing lake

A young businessman has been taken to court after his company fly-tipped waste which nearly led to disastrous effect in contaminating a fishing lake.

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Ice cream van send-off for Jack the Ripple

05 August 2022
Ice cream van send-off for Jack the Ripple

Around 15 ice cream vans proceeded through the streets in a fitting tribute to a man described as "simply the best".

Care home expansion approved

05 August 2022
Care home expansion approved

Proposals for 23 new bedrooms and a single storey extension in a care home have been given the green light so it can look after more residents.

Giant hogweed warning issued during summer holidays

04 August 2022
Giant hogweed warning issued during summer holidays

A warning has been issued to young people about the dangers of burning and scarring caused by a highly toxic plant.

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Pictures show thousands enjoying garden city's first fusion festival

04 August 2022
Pictures show thousands enjoying garden city's first fusion festival

Yoga, street theatre, storytelling and magic shows were just some of the things thousands of people enjoyed at a new festival.

'I was dropped from 46 metres and it was so good I did it again'

03 August 2022
'I was dropped from 46 metres and it was so good I did it again'

We tried Europe's biggest swing which features a massive, exhilarating drop over a cliff and reaches 80mph speeds.

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Europe's biggest swing opens at Bluewater

03 August 2022
Europe's biggest swing opens at Bluewater

Europe's biggest swing – which features a 46 metre drop over chalk cliffs – has opened at Bluewater.

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Village shops close after crime spree

02 August 2022
Village shops close after crime spree

A number of shops in the same village have been forced to close their doors after thousands of pounds of stock was stolen.

'I had my baby early so I could start cancer treatment'

02 August 2022
'I had my baby early so I could start cancer treatment'

A mum is urging people to check their breasts after she had to give birth early following her cancer diagnosis.

'Roadworks nightmare makes me feel like moving'

02 August 2022
'Roadworks nightmare makes me feel like moving'

Residents have described living in traffic "hell and chaos" as gas works close a main route through their town.

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Opening date revealed for Co-op's newest branch

01 August 2022
Opening date revealed for Co-op's newest branch

A major supermarket chain is opening a new 3,000 sq ft store which will be run off 100% renewable electricity.

'We're not slobs and chavs...we're on the up'

31 July 2022
'We're not slobs and chavs...we're on the up'

A much-maligned town has hit back after being slated as one of Britain's slobbiest areas.

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'I only started three years ago and now I'm on Bake Off'

29 July 2022
'I only started three years ago and now I'm on Bake Off'

A baker has revealed all about her stint on Bake Off: The Professionals after only making her first cake three years ago.

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Boot fair on after travellers forced off

29 July 2022
Boot fair on after travellers forced off

Travellers have left a boot fair field after being threatened with police action.

'I've told them to move - I hope boot fair will go ahead'

28 July 2022
'I've told them to move - I hope boot fair will go ahead'

Travellers who invaded a field used for a popular car boot sale have been order to leave or face police action.

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