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‘Bit by bit our little boy became lost in a fog of drugs’

24 March 2025
‘Bit by bit our little boy became lost in a fog of drugs’

A mum who lost her son suddenly is raising money to implement new technology to improve epilepsy care across the country.

Zombie knife and cocaine found during police raid

21 March 2025
Zombie knife and cocaine found during police raid

Two suspects have been charged in connection with drugs supply after several prohibited items were discovered at a property.

Extra secondary school places made available after backlash from parents

21 March 2025
Extra secondary school places made available after backlash from parents

Extra school places will be made available for children across a borough after parents fumed over their children’s placements.

‘Buzzy’ town named as one of the best places to live

21 March 2025
‘Buzzy’ town named as one of the best places to live

A town in the Kent countryside has been named as one of the best places to live in the south east.

Long-awaited works to replace asbestos-ridden pavilion begins

20 March 2025
Long-awaited works to replace asbestos-ridden pavilion begins

Works to demolish a sports ground structure which had to be shut down due to vandalism and asbestos have finally begun.

Homes cut off as water leak shuts road for third time in 12 months

20 March 2025
Homes cut off as water leak shuts road for third time in 12 months

A burst water main forced a road to shut for the third time in less than a year with homes cut off and emergency works blocking the route.

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Kent road gritter named in kmfm competition to play ‘vital role in winter road safety’

20 March 2025
Kent road gritter named in kmfm competition to play ‘vital role in winter road safety’

The county's largest local authority has partnered with kmfm to raise awareness on the important work of gritting crews.

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Motorcyclist seriously hurt after thugs attempt to steal bike

19 March 2025
Motorcyclist seriously hurt after thugs attempt to steal bike

A motorcyclist was left seriously hurt after a pair of thugs on an e-bike attempted to steal his vehicle.

Lift off for town's new leisure centre after funding green light

19 March 2025
Lift off for town's new leisure centre after funding green light

A town’s long-awaited new leisure centre has been given a huge boost after £17 million worth of funding allocated for the project was signed off.

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Council prepares to break up homeless camp on side of busy ring road

19 March 2025
Council prepares to break up homeless camp on side of busy ring road

Preparations have started to break up an encampment just metres from a busy ring road as a council has found homes for the rough sleepers.

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'Predatory’ man, 35, who sent sexualised messages to girls pleads guilty

19 March 2025
'Predatory’ man, 35, who sent sexualised messages to girls pleads guilty

A man who sent messages to girls, including one where he exposed himself, has appeared in court.

Country lane impassable due to huge pile of fly-tipped waste

19 March 2025
Country lane impassable due to huge pile of fly-tipped waste

A road will be shut for up to seven days after a large pile of rubbish including bin bags and wood was dumped.

McDonald’s shuts for a month for ‘renovation’

19 March 2025
McDonald’s shuts for a month for ‘renovation’

A branch of a fast-food chain will be reopening next month after being closed for refurbishment work.

Woman in her 30s airlifted to hospital after crash

19 March 2025
Woman in her 30s airlifted to hospital after crash

A woman has been flown to hospital with serious injuries after a crash in a residential estate.

‘We struggle with traffic as it is’ – Anger at ‘eyesore’ warehouse plans on green belt

19 March 2025
‘We struggle with traffic as it is’ – Anger at ‘eyesore’ warehouse plans on green belt

Plans to build a large warehouse on green belt land near a town have been blasted by some residents who claim it’s an “accident waiting to happen”.

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Abandoned dog recovering after severe brain injuries showered with gifts

18 March 2025
Abandoned dog recovering after severe brain injuries showered with gifts

A dog found with severe head injuries requiring life-saving surgery has received a huge mountain of donated presents to help his recovery.

‘She was skin and bones’: Man banned from owning animals after husky puppy left ‘severely malnourished’

18 March 2025
‘She was skin and bones’: Man banned from owning animals after husky puppy left ‘severely malnourished’

A man has been banned from owning animals for life after leaving his puppy severely dehydrated and malnourished while lying in her own urine.

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Section of A2 closed due to oil spillage

18 March 2025
Section of A2 closed due to oil spillage

A section of the A2 was closed on the coastbound carriageway after an oil spillage.

Church handed £11m to 'further grow God’s Kingdom'

18 March 2025
Church handed £11m to 'further grow God’s Kingdom'

A Diocese will be handed millions of pounds in additional funding over the next five years to “serve people” across the county.

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Abusive mum who left son with life-changing injuries ‘assaulted’ in prison cell

17 March 2025
Abusive mum who left son with life-changing injuries ‘assaulted’ in prison cell

The abusive birth mother of Tony Hudgell has been subjected to threats and attacks in her prison cell, it has emerged.

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