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Man ‘jumped out of moving vehicle’ before being hit by lorry

13 December 2024
Man ‘jumped out of moving vehicle’ before being hit by lorry

A man who died after being struck by a lorry on the motorway is said to have “jumped from a moving vehicle” into the carriageway, a court heard.

Family festive tradition ‘dating back decades’ becomes must-see Christmas attraction

12 December 2024
Family festive tradition ‘dating back decades’ becomes must-see Christmas attraction

For almost 30 years, one household has been coming together for one day to transform their windows into a stunning festive-painted display.

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Archive photos reveal petrol station’s evolution over the years

08 December 2024
Archive photos reveal petrol station’s evolution over the years

Pictures of a family-run service station have been shared offering a reminder of how times and prices have changed over the years.

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‘Talented and positive’ man died after falling off e-scooter into water

05 December 2024
‘Talented and positive’ man died after falling off e-scooter into water

An inquest has heard how a 24-year-old fell off his e-scooter on his way back home after an evening drinking beer with his friends.

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Completion date for 70-bed care home delayed until 2027

03 December 2024
Completion date for 70-bed care home delayed until 2027

A care home, which was approved in 2020, won’t be built now until 2027 after delays.

Work begins on 42-home development near hospital

03 December 2024
Work begins on 42-home development near hospital

Building has started for new housing which was approved despite concerns it would lead to traffic problems near a hospital.

‘It’s a pipe dream to imagine people can live without a car here’

02 December 2024
‘It’s a pipe dream to imagine people can live without a car here’

An application for 56 flats opposite a railway station with minimal parking provision has split opinion with some saying “new housing is needed”.

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Amateur theatre ‘that sets professional standards’ celebrates 50th anniversary

02 December 2024
Amateur theatre ‘that sets professional standards’ celebrates 50th anniversary

The long-standing volunteers at a theatre which started out as a redundant farm building reflect on how far it’s come and look ahead to the future.

Health minister in Kent to hear views on NHS

01 December 2024
Health minister in Kent to hear views on NHS

Hundreds of people turned out to share their ideas on how the government can reshape the NHS over the next 10 years.

Bowls club receives funding for solar panels

01 December 2024
Bowls club receives funding for solar panels

A bowls club has been awarded a grant for solar panels which with save it thousands of pounds a year in energy bills while reducing carbon emissions.

Zookeeper loses tip of finger after cutting tiger’s food ‘too small’

01 December 2024
Zookeeper loses tip of finger after cutting tiger’s food ‘too small’

A zookeeper lost the tip of his finger to a Siberian tiger after hand-feeding it meat in small chunks which he had prepared.

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‘There is no safe greenspace anymore’

01 December 2024
‘There is no safe greenspace anymore’

Plans for nearly 800 homes, a school and traveller pitches have prompted concerns about the loss of greenspace, flooding and traffic.

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Biscuits, fish and chips and copious cups of tea - how to get to 104

30 November 2024
Biscuits, fish and chips and copious cups of tea - how to get to 104

A retired nurse who still lives in her own home at the age of 104 says she has been “very lucky” in life as she celebrates around family and friends.

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Two taken to hospital after village collision

30 November 2024
Two taken to hospital after village collision

Police taped off a road following a three-car crash which left two people in hospital.

Concerns grow for missing girl, 12

30 November 2024
Concerns grow for missing girl, 12

An appeal to the public has been made to help find a missing 12-year-old schoolgirl, last seen five days ago.

Warning issued after mirror sparks bedroom blaze

30 November 2024
Warning issued after mirror sparks bedroom blaze

Fire crews are urging people to make sure all mirrors and reflective objects are kept out of direct sunlight after a bedroom fire.

Garage destroyed by blaze in early hours

30 November 2024
Garage destroyed by blaze in early hours

Firefighters on two engines were called to a blaze in the early hours which left a garage severely damaged.

Customers queue from 4am for opening of Home Bargains in former Aldi

30 November 2024
Customers queue from 4am for opening of Home Bargains in former Aldi

Eager customers grabbed a trolley and joined the queue ahead of the opening of a new discount store.

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Takeaway fined £1k-plus for dumping burgers and whole kebab skewer

29 November 2024
Takeaway fined £1k-plus for dumping burgers and whole kebab skewer

A fast-food joint has been taken to court after fly-tipping partially eaten burgers, plastic bags and a whole kebab skewer.

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Chequered flag for race track catering manager who has served the stars

29 November 2024
Chequered flag for race track catering manager who has served the stars

A caterer who has served motorsport’s biggest stars their traditional Brands Hatch sausage, chips and beans is retiring after almost four decades.

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