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‘It’s not the food court I remember but it’s still the place to be on a Friday night’

14 March 2024
‘It’s not the food court I remember but it’s still the place to be on a Friday night’

As Bluewater prepares celebrations for its 25th anniversary we take a look at what’s changed at its iconic food court over the years.

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Love Island’s Jack Fincham avoids jail after drug driving on false plates

13 March 2024
Love Island’s Jack Fincham avoids jail after drug driving on false plates

A former reality TV star has been sentenced after being caught speeding along the hard shoulder while high on cocaine.

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New shop replacing Bluewater’s former Disney Store revealed

12 March 2024
New shop replacing Bluewater’s former Disney Store revealed

It’s been confirmed that a new shop is opening in a shopping centre’s former Disney Store unit.

Opening date revealed for town’s new Cake Box

12 March 2024
Opening date revealed for town’s new Cake Box

A new high street dessert chain has confirmed when it’ll begin to serve customers.

Bin collections delayed due to “driver sickness”

12 March 2024
Bin collections delayed due to “driver sickness”

Waste disposal lorries in one borough have been delayed due to a lack of drivers in the area.

Dashcam catches motorist making illegal turn on A249

12 March 2024
Dashcam catches motorist making illegal turn on A249

A driver has been caught on film manoeuvring onto the wrong side of an A249 slip road.

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Kent locations used in latest Netflix series The Gentlemen

12 March 2024
Kent locations used in latest Netflix series The Gentlemen

Eagle-eyed Guy Ritchie fans have noticed that parts of the county were used in the director's latest Netflix series.

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Former town centre Iceland up for sale

11 March 2024
Former town centre Iceland up for sale

A high street building that used to be home to a supermarket chain is on the market for more than £300k.

850 homes scrapped in controversial plans to make way for new tip

09 March 2024
850 homes scrapped in controversial plans to make way for new tip

An amended planning application for a garden village scheme has revealed plans for a new recycling centre and fewer homes.

College not accepting new pupils until major extension complete

08 March 2024
College not accepting new pupils until major extension complete

A college has confirmed it will not be accepting a new year group until it has undergone a multi-million pound extension.

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RNLI crew called out three times in one day

08 March 2024
RNLI crew called out three times in one day

Lifeboat volunteers responded to three separate incidents in just a 12-hour period.

Concerns for woman’s welfare halts traffic on A21

08 March 2024
Concerns for woman’s welfare halts traffic on A21

There were delays on a dual carriageway after traffic was stopped in both directions by police.

Opening date revealed for B&M replacing former Wilko

08 March 2024
Opening date revealed for B&M replacing former Wilko

The launch date for a new B&M in a town centre has been announced.

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Historic pub to reopen and welcome back old landlord

08 March 2024
Historic pub to reopen and welcome back old landlord

A pub that has been shut for a few days is opening back up for punters thanks to the return of an old licensee.

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A249 exit slip set to close

07 March 2024
A249 exit slip set to close

There is a planned closure for a busy dual carriageway exit slip as work continues on a multi-million-pound junction improvement scheme.

Council ‘doesn’t have resources’ to deal with illegal dumping ‘scandal’

06 March 2024
Council ‘doesn’t have resources’ to deal with illegal dumping ‘scandal’

An MP says the rubbish littering several beaches is because of the Environment Agency’s delay in putting a stop to illegal dumping in the area.

Petrolhead’s car stolen and destroyed by ‘toerags’

04 March 2024
Petrolhead’s car stolen and destroyed by ‘toerags’

A 1994 Rover Metro that was stolen from a private mechanic’s garage was found 48 hours later burnt out and abandoned near a village by the M2.

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The heroes who have to drop everything when the pager sounds

04 March 2024
The heroes who have to drop everything when the pager sounds

As the RNLI celebrates its 200th birthday we spoke to the people who put their lives at risk to protect those enjoying the county’s coastline.

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Neglect and trust failings at mental health hospital lead to patient’s death

29 February 2024
Neglect and trust failings at mental health hospital lead to patient’s death

A patient at a mental health hospital died in part due to neglect and gross failings by the trust.

Mum grieves ‘kind’ son who took own life at mental health hospital

27 February 2024
Mum grieves ‘kind’ son who took own life at mental health hospital

A 37-year-old was able to take his own life at a secure facility after staff were not informed of his past medical records, an inquest has heard.

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