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‘Our businesses won’t survive three-month road closure’

03 February 2024
‘Our businesses won’t survive three-month road closure’

Traders fear a three-month closure of a major road could destroy their businesses if customers cannot get to them.

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‘It’s so sad’: Ex-clubbers react as ‘iconic’ nightclub calls it quits

02 February 2024
‘It’s so sad’: Ex-clubbers react as ‘iconic’ nightclub calls it quits

Couples who met on the dancefloor of a club and fell in love have reacted to the news the venue will be shutting for good after more than 40 years.

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‘I have been born and bred to be landlady of this pub’

01 February 2024
‘I have been born and bred to be landlady of this pub’

From a toddler running around the bar to landlady of the boozer, a girl who grew up in a pub has taken over the reins from her parents.

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First look inside major community gym revamp home to Olympic lifters

31 January 2024
First look inside major community gym revamp home to Olympic lifters

A community gym and youth centre which has helped train Team GB medalists is finally ready to reopen after an extensive refit.

Firefighters hit with rocks on call-out

30 January 2024
Firefighters hit with rocks on call-out

A fire engine was damaged when rocks were thrown at the crews as they attended an emergency.

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Busy road to close for three months

30 January 2024
Busy road to close for three months

The closure of a busy route for three months could cause huge traffic issues for residents.

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CCTV image released after elderly woman’s bag stolen

30 January 2024
CCTV image released after elderly woman’s bag stolen

Police have appealed for help after a woman in her 80s had her bag and purse stolen.

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Missing teenager, 13, may have boarded a train

29 January 2024
Missing teenager, 13, may have boarded a train

Police have appealed for help after a teenager was last seen leaving her house this morning.

Crackdown on unlicensed HMOs

29 January 2024
Crackdown on unlicensed HMOs

Landlords renting out buildings which house more than one family are being urged to get the correct licence or risk being hit with fines.

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New housing estate residents to have power to change management firms

29 January 2024
New housing estate residents to have power to change management firms

A Kent MP is hopeful a new law will help end the "abuse of residents" in new housing estates by management companies.

Suspect in court after Asda and Iceland targeted

29 January 2024
Suspect in court after Asda and Iceland targeted

A man who is alleged to have stolen spirits and groceries from two supermarkets has been charged.

Thief admits mugging 90-year-old woman outside shop

29 January 2024
Thief admits mugging 90-year-old woman outside shop

A thief who was caught on CCTV mugging an elderly woman outside a newsagent has admitted theft and burglary.

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‘Sinkhole’ appears overnight

28 January 2024
‘Sinkhole’ appears overnight

Residents have woken up to a huge sinkhole in the middle of their road.

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Road reopens after fire crews tackle blaze at house

28 January 2024
Road reopens after fire crews tackle blaze at house

At least eight fire engines have been sent to tackle a large blaze in a house.

Town’s dinosaur joins in football’s FA Cup celebrations

28 January 2024
Town’s dinosaur joins in football’s FA Cup celebrations

A town’s famous dinosaur statute has got into the spirit of it’s town’s FA Cup fourth round victory.

Lorry driver jailed for trying to smuggle 22 people out of UK

27 January 2024
Lorry driver jailed for trying to smuggle 22 people out of UK

A lorry driver has been jailed for four years for trafficking charges after 22 people, including a child, were found in a lorry heading for France.

Dispersal order to stop planned race meet

27 January 2024
Dispersal order to stop planned race meet

Kent Police is targeting a planned race meet tonight by slapping a dispersal order across the planned race track.

Murder investigation launched after woman dies from stab wounds

27 January 2024
Murder investigation launched after woman dies from stab wounds

A 33-year-old has died in hospital after suffering stab wounds at a house while a man was charged with attempted murder before her death.

Crash near shopping centre causes huge traffic delays

27 January 2024
Crash near shopping centre causes huge traffic delays

One lane into a busy shopping centre has been closed after an accident which left one woman with minor injuries.

Maidstone United fans celebrate FA Cup triumph

27 January 2024
Maidstone United fans celebrate FA Cup triumph

Fans of Maidstone United are celebrating the club making incredible cup history by knocking out Premier League promotion-chasing Ipswich Town.

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