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Street drinkers making town ‘unsafe’ and ‘intimidating’

25 August 2023
Street drinkers making town ‘unsafe’ and ‘intimidating’

An increase in problems caused by town centre street drinkers that go “unchallenged” has led to calls for more police on the beat.

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Warning issued after people seen ‘tombstoning’ from bridge

23 August 2023
Warning issued after people seen ‘tombstoning’ from bridge

The coastguard has issued advice after being called to an incident which saw people jumping into the water from height.

Road closures planned for Southern Water works

23 August 2023
Road closures planned for Southern Water works

Two roads, which sit just off a high street, are set to close for maintenance repairs.

High street homes development sparks fury

22 August 2023
High street homes development sparks fury

An application to build ten new homes has been approved in the same week another development was successful in the same village.

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Two vehicles recovered after ‘nasty’ crash at junction

21 August 2023
Two vehicles recovered after ‘nasty’ crash at junction

A crash involving two cars forced both vehicles to be recovered on a busy stretch of read.

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Car filmed being set alight in arson attack

21 August 2023
Car filmed being set alight in arson attack

An appeal has been launched after a vehicle went up in flames in a residential road.

Trainline toilets made accessible for people with stomach condition

21 August 2023
Trainline toilets made accessible for people with stomach condition

Southeastern has upgraded toilets at train stations across the county to help people with stoma bags.

Three in court after Boots stores raided

21 August 2023
Three in court after Boots stores raided

Three people have been charged with multiple offences including theft and possession of cannabis after two retailers were targeted.

High street discount giant opens latest store

21 August 2023
High street discount giant opens latest store

One of the UK’s most successful high street stores has opened its newest branch in a town centre.

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‘Explosion’ rocks street after car set alight

20 August 2023
‘Explosion’ rocks street after car set alight

Firefighters were called after a car was set alight – causing a noise which sounded like an “explosion”.

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Pop icon puts Kent house on market for £1.4m

20 August 2023
Pop icon puts Kent house on market for £1.4m

A Eurovision winner has put her cottage on the market for a seven-figure sum.

Beach extravaganza returns to coast after event cancelled

20 August 2023
Beach extravaganza returns to coast after event cancelled

A beach carnival which had to be cancelled earlier in the summer will return this week.

‘It's disgusting on every level that this is being allowed’

20 August 2023
‘It's disgusting on every level that this is being allowed’

Rejected plans for 135 homes have been approved on appeal, prompting fury from villagers who say the extra traffic will put their health at risk.

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Bid to double number of flats at ‘scruffy’ block opposite Lidl and Wetherspoon pub

20 August 2023
Bid to double number of flats at ‘scruffy’ block opposite Lidl and Wetherspoon pub

Plans have been submitted to add 32 flats and two floors to a town centre housing block.

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Main road to shut while work carried out

20 August 2023
Main road to shut while work carried out

A busy route is to close next month while engineering work is carried out.

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England superstar nominated for prestigious award

20 August 2023
England superstar nominated for prestigious award

An England Lioness has been nominated for a prestigious public award following her heroic displays in the Women’s World Cup.

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Drink-driving arrests after car flips and BMW badly damaged

20 August 2023
Drink-driving arrests after car flips and BMW badly damaged

A car was left on its roof and another had its bumper ripped off as police made a number of drink-driving arrests overnight.

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Food bin leaves onlookers confused after being spotted in beacon

19 August 2023
Food bin leaves onlookers confused after being spotted in beacon

A food bin has left onlookers confused after being spotted inside a beacon at a children’s play area.

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Party choose candidate for upcoming general election

19 August 2023
Party choose candidate for upcoming general election

The Liberal Democrat group has revealed its candidate for the UK’s next general election.

Flag raised honouring England’s Lionesses

19 August 2023
Flag raised honouring England’s Lionesses

Just hours before English football’s biggest game in nearly 60 years a council has shown its support for the women’s team.

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