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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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Crash near busy roundabout causes delays

17 October 2022
Crash near busy roundabout causes delays

A collision involving a lorry and a car caused long tailbacks for motorists after the incident on a sliproad leading to a busy roundabout.

Kent pub's pride at role in ITV comedy-drama

16 October 2022
Kent pub's pride at role in ITV comedy-drama

Staff at a village pub used in the filming of the popular TV programme The Larkins starring Bradley Walsh are looking forward to the show's return.

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Park café costing millions still not finished

15 October 2022
Park café costing millions still not finished

People have expressed their frustration over delays on the opening of a new £2.5m cafe.

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Landmark former factory could be turned into flats

14 October 2022
Landmark former factory could be turned into flats

A developer has revealed proposals to convert a Grade II-listed building into flats.

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Closing date for town's NatWest confirmed amid 43 branch closures

13 October 2022
Closing date for town's NatWest confirmed amid 43 branch closures

A high street branch of NatWest is set to shut next year after the bank announced a number of closures across the country.

Delivery giant opens new distribution depot

13 October 2022
Delivery giant opens new distribution depot

A nationwide delivery company has officially launched its new warehouse, providing 150 jobs.

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Roads 'totally unsuitable' for 300 homes plan

12 October 2022
Roads 'totally unsuitable' for 300 homes plan

New plans for nearly 300 homes have emerged but concerns have already been raised about the impact they would have on traffic in the area.

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Paramedics report assault in ambulance

10 October 2022
Paramedics report assault in ambulance

A 26-year-old man has been arrested after paramedics were assaulted in an ambulance

Behind the pick your own pumpkin phenomenon

08 October 2022
Behind the pick your own pumpkin phenomenon

We take a look behind the scenes of one of Kent's biggest suppliers of pumpkins.

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Charity match to be held in honour of much-loved footballer

06 October 2022
Charity match to be held in honour of much-loved footballer

Friends and family are hosting a football match in memory of a 20-year-old.

Collapsed footpath closed for another two years

06 October 2022
Collapsed footpath closed for another two years

A footpath which has been closed since 2020 could stay shut for a total of four years while a council struggles to find funding.

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‘We don’t want to lose our seating area to lorry bay’

06 October 2022
‘We don’t want to lose our seating area to lorry bay’

Owners of a family-run café say plans to remove outside seating in part of a town centre will put their business at risk.

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Major road set to become 20mph zone

03 October 2022
Major road set to become 20mph zone

Residents are being invited to share their views on proposals to reduce speed limits and install calming measures in a town.

Road closed by large sinkhole

03 October 2022
Road closed by large sinkhole

A sinkhole has opened up near a primary school, forcing a road closure in an area hit by similar problems over the years.

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