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'Be a bit cheeky and have a good sense of humour'

02 November 2022
'Be a bit cheeky and have a good sense of humour'

A care home resident who celebrated her 100th birthday has revealed the secret to living a long and happy life.

Weather warning for rain issued for Kent

02 November 2022
Weather warning for rain issued for Kent

The county is expected to be hit by persistent and heavy rain, the Met Office has warned.

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Nurseries competing with Amazon and Aldi for staff

31 October 2022
Nurseries competing with Amazon and Aldi for staff

A number of nurseries and pre-schools are struggling to keep running – leaving hundreds of families without education or childcare.

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Florists branch out to open new cafe

27 October 2022
Florists branch out to open new cafe

A new cafe, run by the owners of an independent flower shop, has opened.

'We've built a Halloween maze in our front garden'

27 October 2022
'We've built a Halloween maze in our front garden'

A 'spooktacular' maze is being constructed in the front garden of a house – and it promises to be a scream for villagers.

Motorcyclist thrown from bike in crash

26 October 2022
Motorcyclist thrown from bike in crash

A motorcyclist has been airlifted to hospital with serious injuries after a collision in a tunnel.

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People found sleeping in pizza shop

26 October 2022
People found sleeping in pizza shop

A takeaway franchisee and employer who allowed people to sleep in unsafe conditions have been fined in court.

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Moped thief caught after police chase

26 October 2022
Moped thief caught after police chase

A 25-year-old man has been arrested after allegedly stealing a moped and driving under the influence.

Cocaine and cash seized from dealer

25 October 2022
Cocaine and cash seized from dealer

A drug dealer coordinating a county line network has been jailed after police found £2,000 and cocaine at his home.

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Parents fight to save 50-year-old pre-school

25 October 2022
Parents fight to save 50-year-old pre-school

A village's only pre-school, which has been running for almost five decades, is at risk of closing due to the cost of living crisis.

Man cleared of two rapes at nightclub

24 October 2022
Man cleared of two rapes at nightclub

A 24-year-old accused of carrying out serious sexual assaults has been acquitted by a jury.

Cafe and vape store close suddenly

24 October 2022
Cafe and vape store close suddenly

Two businesses in a shopping centre have closed after being repossessed by their landlord.

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Fears of cat poisoner on estate as 10 fall ill and three die

24 October 2022
Fears of cat poisoner on estate as 10 fall ill and three die

There are fears pets may have been exposed to toxic substances on a housing estate after three died and many more became sick.

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Man found dead in river named

23 October 2022
Man found dead in river named

A 31-year-old man found face down in a shallow section of a river has been named as an inquest into his death opened.

230-home vision to transform town centre site

23 October 2022
230-home vision to transform town centre site

New images have been revealed as part of ambitious plans by developers to convert a Grade-II listed former factory at the heart of a town.

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Prolific shoplifter jailed hours after arrest

21 October 2022
Prolific shoplifter jailed hours after arrest

A thief who repeatedly stole from a Co-op faced instant justice after being detained by police.

'I sold everything to live on the road - and I've never been happier'

21 October 2022
'I sold everything to live on the road - and I've never been happier'

A retired BBC journalist overcame depression in her 50s by selling her house and possessions to travel across the country.

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A249 to shut again this weekend

20 October 2022
A249 to shut again this weekend

The dual carriageway will be closed for the third time this month for drainage work for a £92m upgrade.

'My candyfloss burger wasn't the Heston masterpiece I had hoped for'

20 October 2022
'My candyfloss burger wasn't the Heston masterpiece I had hoped for'

For this week's Eat My Words we tried a new 'funfair themed' platter that has been unveiled at a Greene King pub.

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Woman punched man outside pub

19 October 2022
Woman punched man outside pub

Police have released an image of a woman they want to talk to after a man was punched outside a pub.

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