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Road closed amid huge emergency response to fire near town centre

15 December 2023
Road closed amid huge emergency response to fire near town centre

A road was closed and homes evacuated amid a large emergency services response following a blaze at a flat near a town centre.

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Murder arrests after death of man at property

15 December 2023
Murder arrests after death of man at property

Two people have been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of a man at a property.

Boyband star with 16 Number 1s enjoys 'perfect getaway' at Kent park

15 December 2023
Boyband star with 16 Number 1s enjoys 'perfect getaway' at Kent park

A pop singer and his family fed giraffes and slept near lions at a popular animal park in Kent.

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Person fighting for life after being hit by train

14 December 2023
Person fighting for life after being hit by train

A person has suffered "life-threatening injuries" after being hit by a train.

Supermarket giant eyes up huge empty unit at retail park

14 December 2023
Supermarket giant eyes up huge empty unit at retail park

Shoppers have welcomed plans for a long-empty store to be taken on by a supermarket giant, creating 40 jobs.

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Bid for farm to be transformed into wedding venue with shepherd huts

13 December 2023
Bid for farm to be transformed into wedding venue with shepherd huts

A farm could be turned into a wedding venue with shepherd huts serving as accommodation for guests, and a listed house for the bride and groom.

‘The leak is so bad I’ve had to get out the paddling pool’

13 December 2023
‘The leak is so bad I’ve had to get out the paddling pool’

A fuming mum-of-six has been forced to put a paddling pool in her children’s bedroom to catch rainwater after the ceiling fell in.

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Police probe death of man found with serious injuries after disturbance

12 December 2023
Police probe death of man found with serious injuries after disturbance

Detectives are investigating the death of a man who was found with serious injuries at a property

Mum’s disgust at mouldy Play-Doh children’s toys

12 December 2023
Mum’s disgust at mouldy Play-Doh children’s toys

A mother says she was disgusted to see a collection of toys covered in mould when Christmas shopping for her children.

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'It's one of the most dangerous Christmas presents you can buy your child'

12 December 2023
'It's one of the most dangerous Christmas presents you can buy your child'

Parents are being warned not to purchase “dangerous” e-scooters for their children – as the county’s hotspots for the devices are revealed.

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‘Tankers rumbling past every 10 minutes are destroying our road – it’s dangerous’

11 December 2023
‘Tankers rumbling past every 10 minutes are destroying our road – it’s dangerous’

Fed-up villagers say huge trucks carrying wastewater are blocking their rural lane and leaving potholes in their wake.

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Army veteran wins award for saving neighbour from burning house

08 December 2023
Army veteran wins award for saving neighbour from burning house

A heroic army veteran who saved his disabled neighbour’s life when a fire broke out has been given a bravery award.

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Hand-reared lion cubs move from mansion to public enclosure

07 December 2023
Hand-reared lion cubs move from mansion to public enclosure

Two adorable lion cubs hand-reared by Kent animal park owner Damian Aspinall have moved to a public enclosure for the first time.

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Chain returns to Designer Outlet after 10 years away

07 December 2023
Chain returns to Designer Outlet after 10 years away

A jewellery brand is opening in time for Christmas at a popular shopping centre, having left 10 years ago.

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Pool reopens as swimmers warned ‘water might be colder than usual’

07 December 2023
Pool reopens as swimmers warned ‘water might be colder than usual’

A public swimming pool forced to shut due to heating problems has reopened today but water may be colder than usual.

Avocado and eggs on toast cost £11 – but this is my new favourite cafe

07 December 2023
Avocado and eggs on toast cost £11 – but this is my new favourite cafe

Our reporter is blown away by the aesthetic of this cafe – but did the food measure up to the decoration?

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Town’s ‘underwhelming’ Christmas tree finally replaced

06 December 2023
Town’s ‘underwhelming’ Christmas tree finally replaced

A new, 17ft Christmas tree has been erected at a town’s pier – after the wrong one was delivered in the first place.

Smash between motorcycle and car prompts traffic delays

06 December 2023
Smash between motorcycle and car prompts traffic delays

A smash between a car and a motorcyclist has prompted delays.

Deadly bluetongue cases rise as control zone expands

06 December 2023
Deadly bluetongue cases rise as control zone expands

Farmers could face fines or jail for moving livestock as cases of the potentially fatal bluetongue virus rise.

‘We can’t heat the pools and don’t know when it will be fixed’

05 December 2023
‘We can’t heat the pools and don’t know when it will be fixed’

Leisure centre bosses say they are unable to confirm when technical issues forcing the closure of a town’s swimming pools will be fixed.

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