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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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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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