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Future of 184-year-old pub boarded up for months

08 March 2023
Future of 184-year-old pub boarded up for months

An application has been submitted to demolish a historic pub and replace it with flats.

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Butterfly park tribute to tragic schoolgirl Lily, 10

08 March 2023
Butterfly park tribute to tragic schoolgirl Lily, 10

A schoolgirl who died in a car accident close to her home is being honoured as part of the revamp of her local park.

Residents outline their vision for shopping centre

07 March 2023
Residents outline their vision for shopping centre

A skate park and unique shops are among the upgrades residents want to see at a newly-bought village retail centre.

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'New timetable leaves me stranded at night'

07 March 2023
'New timetable leaves me stranded at night'

People relying on trains are being forced to cancel social plans and risk being left at dark stations after timetable changes.

New £1.2m pirate park finally set to open

07 March 2023
New £1.2m pirate park finally set to open

A long-awaited pirate themed play park invited competition winners along to a sneak preview before its opening date.

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Flasher 'in nothing but a woolly hat' spotted on school route

06 March 2023
Flasher 'in nothing but a woolly hat' spotted on school route

Concern is growing after a flasher jumped out on a mum in woods regularly used by schoolchildren.

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'We thought our baby had a chest infection but it was leukaemia'

04 March 2023
'We thought our baby had a chest infection but it was leukaemia'

Parents have spoken about how their world has been turned upside down by a rare form of leukaemia their 10-month old "warrior" must now fight.

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Brown water runs from taps in homes

03 March 2023
Brown water runs from taps in homes

Residents were shocked when the water in their taps suddenly turned brown, leaving them without bathing or drinking water.

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Car owners desperate to catch phantom egg thrower

03 March 2023
Car owners desperate to catch phantom egg thrower

Residents are turning detective to catch the culprit behind regular late night egg attacks on cars which have left them fuming.

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Finished community centre still not open after 13 years

01 March 2023
Finished community centre still not open after 13 years

Fed-up residents say they have almost given up on their estate's community centre ever opening – despite it being completed in 2010.

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Missing dog feared dead arrives home after 10 days

27 February 2023
Missing dog feared dead arrives home after 10 days

He was hit by a train and broke his leg but family beagle Ronnie found his way home 10 days after going missing

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'That's Asda price – but which one is it?'

27 February 2023
'That's Asda price – but which one is it?'

Infuriated shoppers are warning people to be wary after finding discrepancies between the shelf and till prices.

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Monster speed bumps scrapped after vehicles damaged

25 February 2023
Monster speed bumps scrapped after vehicles damaged

Problem speed bumps which damaged cars and have been removed to be replaced with fake ones.

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Ukrainian family 'extremely grateful' for Towns' support

24 February 2023
Ukrainian family 'extremely grateful' for Towns' support

A year on from the Russian invasion of Ukraine, a family forced to flee their city have expressed their gratitude after being resettled in Kent.

Rescue saves pup pulled from wreckage as owner fights for life

24 February 2023
Rescue saves pup pulled from wreckage as owner fights for life

A charity spent £10k on life-saving treatment for a dog hurt in a crash that claimed the life of a teenager and left two others in hospital.

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Elderly rescue dog attacked metres from her front door

22 February 2023
Elderly rescue dog attacked metres from her front door

A rescue dog needed stitches and her owner has a £1,000 vet bill to pay after an unprovoked attack as they set off on a walk.

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'Despite what people say, it's just not that bad...'

22 February 2023
'Despite what people say, it's just not that bad...'

After a Kent town was named one of the worst places to live in the entire country we took to the streets to find out if it deserves its reputation.

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‘No wave machine, no slides, no rapids – we won't be coming back’

22 February 2023
‘No wave machine, no slides, no rapids – we won't be coming back’

Families are fuming over the closure of attractions at a leisure centre pool, as plans to replace the building are delayed yet again.

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Sensory garden opens for disabled children

21 February 2023
Sensory garden opens for disabled children

A charity has unveiled its new £200,000 sensory garden for disabled children after a two-year fundraising campaign.

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Bluewater for food? Try this hidden gem down the road instead

16 February 2023
Bluewater for food? Try this hidden gem down the road instead

It was a spicy affair when our reporter took her husband on a date night at a much-loved curry house.

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