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Subtle changes, big difference

05 November 2024
Subtle changes, big difference

At first glance the 750S doesn’t look very different from its predecessor but, as Paul Acres finds out, looks can be deceiving

New funeral details for popular former mayor

30 September 2024
New funeral details for popular former mayor

There has been a change to the funeral arrangements of a former councillor.

Wasp nest sparks bungalow blaze

24 September 2024
Wasp nest sparks bungalow blaze

A woman was treated by medics after emergency crews were called to a house fire.

Hybrid and highbrow

17 August 2024
Hybrid and highbrow

Paul Acres delivers his verdict on Bentley’s greenest SUV

Lucky number seven

03 July 2024
Lucky number seven

Paul Acres gives his verdict on VW’s executive EV, the ID.7

Batteries included

11 November 2023
Batteries included

Paul Acres gives his verdict on the electrified version of Genesis’ mid-size SUV

Head-turner

07 November 2023
Head-turner

The GV60 is a serious contender in the EV marketplace says Paul Acres

Bentley goes green

07 November 2023
Bentley goes green

It’s a Bentley, but not as we know it, Paul Acres discovers

Changing gear

06 November 2023
Changing gear

Does a manual gearbox make the Supra a better driver’s car?

The X factor?

05 November 2023
The X factor?

The Aygo is a little beefier, but is it better. Paul Acres finds out

First of its kind

05 November 2023
First of its kind

Paul Acres gives his verdict on Lexus’ first bespoke EV

Lexus unleashed

05 November 2023
Lexus unleashed

Does the Lexus LC deliver the drive its looks promise? Paul Acres finds out

‘The need for trusted sources of news has never been greater’

30 October 2023
‘The need for trusted sources of news has never been greater’

Trusted sources of news are critically important to combat AI misinformation in an increasingly uncertain world, says media chief.

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Big ambitions

01 September 2023
Big ambitions

Paul Acres gives his verdict on the Skoda Kodiaq

‘Did van driver hit football club boss in panic or revenge?’

24 August 2023
‘Did van driver hit football club boss in panic or revenge?’

A judge is set to examine whether a man drove his van into a football club chairman in panic or out of vengeance.

Four deny ‘machete raid’ at house

24 August 2023
Four deny ‘machete raid’ at house

Four people, including two teenagers, have appeared in court and denied raiding a home armed with a machete and metal pole.

Man, 61, to face trial after denying bomb hoax threat

23 August 2023
Man, 61, to face trial after denying bomb hoax threat

A 61-year-old man is expected to stand trial accused of making a bomb hoax that led to flats being evacuated.

Arsonist faces jail after three cars set alight

23 August 2023
Arsonist faces jail after three cars set alight

A man has pleaded guilty to arson after setting three cars alight in one road overnight.

Albanian fleeing ‘blood feud’ jailed after third bid to enter UK

21 August 2023
Albanian fleeing ‘blood feud’ jailed after third bid to enter UK

An asylum seeker’s third bid to illegally enter the UK saw him jailed for nine months today.

Partnership prioritises the safety of Maidstone town centre

14 August 2023
Partnership prioritises the safety of Maidstone town centre

This partnership is on a mission to create a safe environment for the borough by reducing crime, disorder and anti-social behaviour.

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