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Travellers pitch up at playing fields

18 June 2024
Travellers pitch up at playing fields

A group of up to 25 caravans have set up camp on playing fields popular with dog walkers and children in a residential area.

Theatre reopening delayed

18 June 2024
Theatre reopening delayed

Plans to reopen a theatre which was found to have reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete in the roof have been delayed.

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Residents protest over plans for home for asylum-seeker children

18 June 2024
Residents protest over plans for home for asylum-seeker children

Residents of a quiet residential street fear what will happen when unaccompanied asylum-seeking children are housed in a former care home.

136-year-old church to close leaving food bank nowhere to go

18 June 2024
136-year-old church to close leaving food bank nowhere to go

The closure of a historic church will leave the food bank, a mental health support group, and several community groups with nowhere to go

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Biker seriously injured in early-morning crash

17 June 2024
Biker seriously injured in early-morning crash

A motorcyclist has been taken to a London hospital with serious injuries after a crash in the early hours of this morning.

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Fury over expansion of ‘unsustainable’ flats and cafe plan for pub site

15 June 2024
Fury over expansion of ‘unsustainable’ flats and cafe plan for pub site

Residents are furious after seeing controversial plans to build seven flats above a proposed cafe have now almost doubled.

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Illegal waste sites hit with further restrictions

14 June 2024
Illegal waste sites hit with further restrictions

An extra six months of restrictions have been slapped on two illegal waste sites by the environment agencies.

Work to repair landslip road delayed again after ‘live cables’ uncovered

13 June 2024
Work to repair landslip road delayed again after ‘live cables’ uncovered

An investigation into a cliff collapse which has shut a major road for more than a year has been delayed again after live cables were found on-site.

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‘It’s becoming a huge problem’: Fly-tipping hotspot targeted again

12 June 2024
‘It’s becoming a huge problem’: Fly-tipping hotspot targeted again

Villagers are becoming increasingly frustrated following reports of yet more rubbish blocking country lanes.

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Couple’s joy as cat microchip idea becomes law

12 June 2024
Couple’s joy as cat microchip idea becomes law

A Kent-based animal charity which came up with the idea behind new cat microchipping laws say it will make a huge difference to pet owners.

Former teacher in court over historic sexual abuse allegations

12 June 2024
Former teacher in court over historic sexual abuse allegations

An ex primary school teacher is charged with four counts of indecent assault and five incidents of gross indecency with a child.

Widower’s battle with church over ‘wrong coloured’ headstone

12 June 2024
Widower’s battle with church over ‘wrong coloured’ headstone

A church is refusing a widower’s chosen headstone for his wife as it says the colour does not “fit church regulations”.

The Dartford constituency and the candidates standing

11 June 2024
The Dartford constituency and the candidates standing

We profile the Dartford constituency and the candidates vying for your vote on July 4.

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Arson attack at former secondary school

10 June 2024
Arson attack at former secondary school

Firefighters say a blaze at an abandoned secondary school earmarked for homes is thought to have been started deliberately.

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Film star gives foster children masterclass at famous studios

09 June 2024
Film star gives foster children masterclass at famous studios

Saltburn star Barry Keoghan has given an acting masterclass to a group of young people in foster care.

‘We want to create the ultimate second-hand thrifting experience’

07 June 2024
‘We want to create the ultimate second-hand thrifting experience’

A homeless charity has launched a unique venture understood to be Kent’s largest secondhand clothes shop.

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Boutique salon to create ‘safe space’ for those suffering from hair loss

07 June 2024
Boutique salon to create ‘safe space’ for those suffering from hair loss

A boutique salon offering wigs and prosthetics to people affected by hair loss through cancer and other conditions has opened its doors.

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Industrial action causes ferry disruption

07 June 2024
Industrial action causes ferry disruption

Ferry journeys are facing major delays and disruption due to strike action in France.

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Serial thief targets shops in home town

06 June 2024
Serial thief targets shops in home town

A prolific shoplifter carried out more than 20 thefts from shops in his local high street.

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Family launches new centre to address mobility issues

06 June 2024
Family launches new centre to address mobility issues

A father has teamed up with his two sons to create a new mobility centre in the heart of their community.

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