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"We feel so lucky to have their support”

03 August 2020
"We feel so lucky to have their support”

The family of a six-year-old boy with complex needs have thanked a Kent charity for its help supporting their son through Covid-19.

Progress of town centre 'opportunity sites'

03 August 2020
Progress of town centre 'opportunity sites'

With one plan approved and another thrown out, here's what progress has been made on five sites earmarked for redevelopment in the county town.

Woman shamed for not wearing mask after dog attack

03 August 2020
Woman shamed for not wearing mask after dog attack

A woman was 'left in tears' after a pharmacist turned her away because she was not wearing a mask despite being exempt after a dog bit her nose.

Wedding venue owners' survival fears

31 July 2020
Wedding venue owners' survival fears

Easing of lockdown measures have been postponed and left people working at wedding venues worried about their future.

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Man charged with murder after pedestrian hit by van

31 July 2020
Man charged with murder after pedestrian hit by van

A 32-year-old is due to appear in court charged with murder after a man was struck by a van and died from his injuries.

Double stabbing leaves two men injured

31 July 2020
Double stabbing leaves two men injured

Two men needed hospital treatment after being stabbed and police are appealing for witnesses.

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Hospital boss goes the extra mile

31 July 2020
Hospital boss goes the extra mile

The chief executive of a hospital trust who raised £10k running a marathon for his colleagues is encouraging others to walk, run or cycle for charity.

First look at island's second oil rig

31 July 2020
First look at island's second oil rig

Another floating drilling rig has been towed into place off the Kent coast arriving ahead of schedule.

Serious collision involving a car and lorry

31 July 2020
Serious collision involving a car and lorry

Police, ambulance and fire crews were at the scene of a crash involving a car and a lorry.

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Missing man last seen two days ago

31 July 2020
Missing man last seen two days ago

The family of a 53-year-old man reported missing have been unable to contact him for two days.

Council stands by £1m bus station facelift

30 July 2020
Council stands by £1m bus station facelift

A council has defended its decision to pay for upgrades to a rundown bus station despite not actually owning.

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Police probe hit and run which left cyclist injured

30 July 2020
Police probe hit and run which left cyclist injured

Police want to hear from a driver who allegedly fled after a collision with a cyclist.

Who has been your pandemic hero?

30 July 2020
Who has been your pandemic hero?

An award ceremony designed to recognise compassion and selfless acts through Covid-19 is now open for nominations.

'Minor' changes in mosque upgrades

29 July 2020
'Minor' changes in mosque upgrades

Construction work at a town mosque has been put on hold as a new planning application has been submitted.

Village campaigners take homes plan to court

29 July 2020
Village campaigners take homes plan to court

A judicial review has started into a controversial development residents have been fighting to oppose for years.

Students dance 'The Dementia Twist'

29 July 2020
Students dance 'The Dementia Twist'

A video created by school students has been lifting the spirits of elderly residents through lockdown.

Strong winds spread 'out of control' bonfire

29 July 2020
Strong winds spread 'out of control' bonfire

A blaze which quickly spread across grassed areas and bushes was cause by a bonfire.

Smoking materials spark bedroom fire

28 July 2020
Smoking materials spark bedroom fire

Fire crews have issued fresh warnings reminding people to check smoking materials are fully extinguished after a blaze broke out in a bedroom.

Arrest after armed police incident

27 July 2020
Arrest after armed police incident

A man has been arrested after a collision left a woman needing hospital treatment and the 999 call to police reported someone had a weapon.

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Woman 'accidentally stabbed by Viking re-enactor'

23 July 2020
Woman 'accidentally stabbed by Viking re-enactor'

A woman is still recovering after reportedly being accidentally stabbed by a man pretending to be a Viking.

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