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‘I got told I wouldn’t fit in when I lost my hearing - it shouldn’t be like that’

23 October 2023
‘I got told I wouldn’t fit in when I lost my hearing - it shouldn’t be like that’

A mum-of-two who lost her hearing at the age of nine says she finally feels accepted after learning sign language with her daughter.

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Comedian takes ‘rummage’ through antiques store for popular BBC show

16 October 2023
Comedian takes ‘rummage’ through antiques store for popular BBC show

A comedian and his wife were spotted at a vintage and collectables shop as part of filming for a spin-off to a classic BBC show.

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‘We’ve inked pensioners, Kerry Katona and even pierced a 70-year-old's belly button'

15 October 2023
‘We’ve inked pensioners, Kerry Katona and even pierced a 70-year-old's belly button'

A tattoo shop venture which started as a side hustle and has now inked everyone from celebrities to pensioners has been crowned the county’s best.

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Co-op reopens after month-long renovation

13 October 2023
Co-op reopens after month-long renovation

A convenience store has opened its doors to the public after undergoing an extensive makeover.

Tunnels to close for maintenance work

12 October 2023
Tunnels to close for maintenance work

Drivers are being advised to plan ahead due to a number of overnight closures at the Dartford Crossing.

Owner reunited with cat four years after going missing

11 October 2023
Owner reunited with cat four years after going missing

A 16-year-old cat has been found 18 miles from her home, after more than four years missing.

Popular family bakery to close after 13 years

11 October 2023
Popular family bakery to close after 13 years

A family-run market deli and bakery has decided to close after more than a decade in the community.

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‘Council’s brambles are invading my garden and garage’

08 October 2023
‘Council’s brambles are invading my garden and garage’

A great-grandmother is frustrated after finding “unmaintained” brambles on council-owned land are growing on to her property.

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Site manager scoops top award for homes project

05 October 2023
Site manager scoops top award for homes project

A site manager who followed in his late father’s footsteps and became a carpenter at 16 has honoured him after winning an award.

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Playing cards used by king discovered in attic

04 October 2023
Playing cards used by king discovered in attic

A set of 17th century cards used by royalty are to go under the hammer after being found in an attic.

Kent Love Island winner in ‘total shock’ after split

04 October 2023
Kent Love Island winner in ‘total shock’ after split

A 22-year-old from Kent has split from his girlfriend after winning this year’s Love Island.

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Concerns for owner after dogs found wandering with lead

03 October 2023
Concerns for owner after dogs found wandering with lead

Drones are being used to search the countryside for the owner of two terriers found wandering alone.

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Former Post Office building up for rent

03 October 2023
Former Post Office building up for rent

A former Post Office is on the rental market after the branch moved into a bigger store.

Pothole repairs postponed

03 October 2023
Pothole repairs postponed

Repairs to a road plagued with potholes have been pushed back.

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Celebrity chef visits charity for new TV series

02 October 2023
Celebrity chef visits charity for new TV series

A Michelin-starred TV chef spent a day filming with a charity for his new food show.

‘Grief support can feel like a postcode lottery’

30 September 2023
‘Grief support can feel like a postcode lottery’

Bereaved young people have praised the support they received from a charity to help cope with their grief – but say such help needs to be universal.

Driver pays hefty fine after using phone behind the wheel

29 September 2023
Driver pays hefty fine after using phone behind the wheel

An uninsured van driver was slapped with a £500 fine after being caught using his mobile phone.

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Woman sexually assaulted in town centre alleyway

28 September 2023
Woman sexually assaulted in town centre alleyway

Detectives are appealing for witnesses after a woman reported she was sexually assaulted by a man she did not know.

Help for ex-Wilko employees looking for work

28 September 2023
Help for ex-Wilko employees looking for work

A council is providing free CV workshops and interview preparation for Wilko staff, as stores continue to close.

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Goldendoodle finds forever home after 270 days at rescue centre

28 September 2023
Goldendoodle finds forever home after 270 days at rescue centre

A dog who spent almost eight times longer than the average rescue waiting for new owners has finally found a home to call her own.

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