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Teen arrested after drug dealing reports

20 January 2020
Teen arrested after drug dealing reports

An 18-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of possessing Class A drugs with intent to supply.

Ready for 180 more homes?

20 January 2020
Ready for 180 more homes?

A further 180 homes could be built in this town - despite several housing developments already being under construction in the area.

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Welcome to the Death Cafe

18 January 2020
Welcome to the Death Cafe

Discussing death over a slice of cake and a coffee with strangers may seem like an odd concept, but that is exactly what is happening in one town.

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Cat abandoned by road after being shot

17 January 2020
Cat abandoned by road after being shot

A cat with gunshot wounds was found starving and dazed by the side of a road after being cruelly abandoned.

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Milestone in village hall bid

17 January 2020
Milestone in village hall bid

Villagers who were left disappointed at the loss of their meeting place have taken matters into their own hands by submitting plans for a new hall.

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Horse dumped and 'left to die' during storm

16 January 2020
Horse dumped and 'left to die' during storm

A horse was tipped off the back of a truck and 'left to die' during an overnight storm - becoming stuck for several hours

Knife-wielding shoplifter jailed

10 January 2020
Knife-wielding shoplifter jailed

A serial shoplifter who threatened staff with a needle and a knife at a number of stores has been put behind bars.

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Roadworks 'chaos' brings months of misery to town

10 January 2020
Roadworks 'chaos' brings months of misery to town

A number of roadworks across a town has led to fears that lanes will become "rat runs" for impatient drivers.

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Brakes slam on lorry park plans

10 January 2020
Brakes slam on lorry park plans

Proposals for a lorry park have been shelved - despite need to address the “urgent and unmet” need for official HGV parking in part of Kent.

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'Life will never be the same for us'

09 January 2020
'Life will never be the same for us'

Loved ones of a Lego-mad six-year-old boy who died just weeks after a cancer diagnosis have gathered to celebrate his life.

Boy, 5, traumatised as fireball erupts outside home

09 January 2020
Boy, 5, traumatised as fireball erupts outside home

A mum has told how her young son has been left traumatised after he was pulled from his bed to escape a raging fireball outside his house.

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Benches torn apart by vandals

06 January 2020
Benches torn apart by vandals

The actions of thoughtless vandals who destroyed picnic benches enjoyed by families and school children have been slammed by a councillor.

Family's grief as boy, 6, dies just weeks after diagnosis

02 January 2020
Family's grief as boy, 6, dies just weeks after diagnosis

The family of a young boy described as a “shining star” have been left heartbroken by his death 12 weeks after he was diagnosed with a brain tumour.

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New eyes on town's criminals

27 December 2019
New eyes on town's criminals

A state-of-the art digital CCTV system is set to be rolled out next year in a bid to crack down on crime levels.

'We made cherished memories with our baby for five weeks'

27 December 2019
'We made cherished memories with our baby for five weeks'

A mum has told of the heartbreaking decision to give birth to a baby boy she knew would not live to see his first birthday.

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Gift delivery sparks joy among families

24 December 2019
Gift delivery sparks joy among families

A town's fire crew loaded up a truck with presents and delivered festive cheer to families.

Village pub given £100k makeover

23 December 2019
Village pub given £100k makeover

A historic village pub is looking refreshed thanks to a £100,000 makeover - and there are new faces behind the bar to go with the venue’s new look.

'Kindness brought me to tears'

22 December 2019
'Kindness brought me to tears'

The kindness of a stranger towards a heartbroken young girl who lost her dad in a car accident brought her mother to tears on a shopping trip.

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Pub transforms into giant advent calendar

20 December 2019
Pub transforms into giant advent calendar

The owner of a pub has put a spin on the Christmas advent calendar tradition by revealing a piece of artwork in the window each day.

Bar owner's gift to those in need

20 December 2019
Bar owner's gift to those in need

A business owner is proving it is the season of goodwill by throwing the doors of his bar open on Christmas Day for those in need of a place to go.

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