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B&M poised to move into ‘leaky’ former Wilko unit

27 December 2023
B&M poised to move into ‘leaky’ former Wilko unit

Another derelict Wilko branch is set to be taken over by a rival budget retailer after being left to fall into a poor condition.

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Pub with chequered past set to reopen in New Year

23 December 2023
Pub with chequered past set to reopen in New Year

A pub boarded up for more than a year after being at the centre of an animal welfare probe is set to reopen for business under new management

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Pothole ‘which started as a puddle’ prompts road closure

22 December 2023
Pothole ‘which started as a puddle’ prompts road closure

A large pothole which started out as a puddle has now shut part of a street where subsidence issues have previously been reported.

Bodybuilder vows not to give up on turning pro after heartbreak

21 December 2023
Bodybuilder vows not to give up on turning pro after heartbreak

A bodybuilder who dedicates five days a week to training is setting his sights on going pro in 2026.

Some roadworks cancelled as Christmas getaway begins

21 December 2023
Some roadworks cancelled as Christmas getaway begins

There’s some good news for motorists as thousands of people hit the roads for to start the festivities.

Cathedral to close after fire breaks out

20 December 2023
Cathedral to close after fire breaks out

One of the country’s oldest cathedrals will be closed for atleast a day after a fire broke out inside.

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New Christmas tractor run announced

20 December 2023
New Christmas tractor run announced

Festive cheer will be brought to part of the county for charity as its first-ever tractor run is set to hit the streets.

Vets call for pet blood donors

19 December 2023
Vets call for pet blood donors

A vet has asked pet owners to help save animal lives by volunteering their dogs to give blood.

Video shows teen punched by man on train

19 December 2023
Video shows teen punched by man on train

Transport police are investigating after video of a man punching a teenager emerged online.

TikTok rapper releases Christmas song for ‘last chance’ at fame

19 December 2023
TikTok rapper releases Christmas song for ‘last chance’ at fame

A postman is taking one last shot at making a name for himself as a rapper as releases his newest Christmas track, which features a Kent icon.

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Terror police arrest two men after ULEZ camera ‘explosion’

18 December 2023
Terror police arrest two men after ULEZ camera ‘explosion’

Police investigating an incident in which a recently installed ULEZ camera and surrounding property was damaged in a blast have made two arrests.

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£160k raised for charity by recycling joint transplants from crematorium

18 December 2023
£160k raised for charity by recycling joint transplants from crematorium

A council has helped raise more than £160,000 by recycling hip and knee joints handed over at a crematorium and used to make more.

Royal Mail delays latest: Post woes continue as Christmas looms

18 December 2023
Royal Mail delays latest: Post woes continue as Christmas looms

With one week to go until Christmas, residents are still reporting issues with the postal service as parcels are delayed or missing.

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Disqualified driver found with cocaine after petrol station ‘pump and run’

15 December 2023
Disqualified driver found with cocaine after petrol station ‘pump and run’

A disqualified driver who filled up his car at a petrol station and left without paying was tracked down by police at a motorway services station.

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Starbucks opens new store in town

14 December 2023
Starbucks opens new store in town

The American coffee chain has opened another branch – here’s where you can get your caffeine fix.

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Three-year ban for Gills fan after knocking police officer’s hat off

13 December 2023
Three-year ban for Gills fan after knocking police officer’s hat off

An 18-year-old has been given a three-year ban from Gillingham FC matches after threatening police at a match.

Sidemen open chicken store in Bluewater

13 December 2023
Sidemen open chicken store in Bluewater

Youtube group Sidemen are trying their hands at food as they open a new chicken shop Sides in the busy retail centre.

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Cars stranded as Kent hit by torrential rain

12 December 2023
Cars stranded as Kent hit by torrential rain

Three people have been rescued from a car after torrential rain hit the county.

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Disused waterworks to become community centre

12 December 2023
Disused waterworks to become community centre

Funding has been announced that will help transform a former waterworks building into a community centre.

Man charged after police cars’ tyres slashed

11 December 2023
Man charged after police cars’ tyres slashed

A man has been charged after two police cars had their tyres punctured while left unattended.

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