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'If we look out for each other, we can get through this'

16 March 2020
'If we look out for each other, we can get through this'

A couple is offering to pick up shopping and prescriptions for the elderly or disabled.

Rise in meal deliveries for the elderly

16 March 2020
Rise in meal deliveries for the elderly

A charity is boosting its 'meals on wheels' deliveries to pensioners in wake of the coronavirus.

Get things fixed for free at Repair Cafe

14 March 2020
Get things fixed for free at Repair Cafe

Dozens of items including bicycles, clothing, a food-mixer, ceramics, garden tools, furniture and toys have been fixed by volunteers.

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'I want to live in my film star bus'

13 March 2020
'I want to live in my film star bus'

An enthusiast is hoping to restore an old London bus which has featured in Hollywood movies such as Captain America - and make it his home.

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Grandad's treasured motorcycle stolen in shed raid

07 March 2020
Grandad's treasured motorcycle stolen in shed raid

A pensioner has been left distraught after thieves made off with his "pride and joy" motorbike.

'Poshed-up high street won't work'

06 March 2020
'Poshed-up high street won't work'

Opponents of plans to axe a busy market and replace it with a leafy boulevard claim visitors will shun a "gentrified" high street.

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Grammar downgraded by Ofsted

05 March 2020
Grammar downgraded by Ofsted

A secondary school has lost its prized ‘outstanding’ status following the introduction of a new more rigorous inspection process.

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Extraordinary life of respected GP

04 March 2020
Extraordinary life of respected GP

One of the county’s best-known doctors who championed healthy living in retirement has died aged 91.

Another big student flats block set for green light

03 March 2020
Another big student flats block set for green light

Planners will tonight be asked to approve a six-storey block of student flats despite concerns over the "oppressive structure".

'It's only a matter of time before someone is killed'

03 March 2020
'It's only a matter of time before someone is killed'

Pedestrians are dicing with death at a busy junction instead of using a crossing just 20 yards away, says a worried driver.

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Theatre bosses defend couple who took baby to show

02 March 2020
Theatre bosses defend couple who took baby to show

The parents who brought a young baby to a rock musical have been backed by the theatre following complaints from another show goer.

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Stunning look inside department store revamp

25 February 2020
Stunning look inside department store revamp

The remarkable transformation of a huge retail site has been revealed in a new animation.

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Homeless hit with 'heartless' court order

24 February 2020
Homeless hit with 'heartless' court order

A council has been accused of "criminalising the homeless" with a notice ordering rough sleepers who have set up camp to pack up and move.

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The best pubs on the market in Kent

23 February 2020
The best pubs on the market in Kent

The latest figures show pub ownership is on the rise after years of decline.

City centre to get £630,000 facelift

20 February 2020
City centre to get £630,000 facelift

The scheme includes re-paving and a leafy avenue of trees - but boots out the market.

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Zombie demonstration over housing development at 'black death' burial pit site

20 February 2020
Zombie demonstration over housing development at 'black death' burial pit site

The 'undead' will gather at the gates of a former farm to protest at 153 home scheme.

Sad ending for escaped red squirrel

18 February 2020
Sad ending for escaped red squirrel

A rare rodent that went on the run after escaping during Storm Ciara has died after breaking its leg in a trap.

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Highway officials apologise for road closure gaffe

18 February 2020
Highway officials apologise for road closure gaffe

A major road closure announced on the day the schools go back has been corrected by highway chiefs.

'It's like living in a prison'

17 February 2020
'It's like living in a prison'

A frustrated OAP fears a new multi-storey car park built opposite her home has wiped thousands off house prices in her street.

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Human remains unearthed on building site

12 February 2020
Human remains unearthed on building site

Experts are examining two skeletons discovered on the site of a new housing estate.

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