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End of line for the shop that dressed royalty

16 May 2022
End of line for the shop that dressed royalty

A tailors with links to royalty and Dickens is to close after 180 years

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Inside the former bank set to become a pub

12 May 2022
Inside the former bank set to become a pub

The owners of a successful pub plan to take over an empty bank to open a second much bigger premises.

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'People treat my Ghostbusters car like a celebrity'

08 May 2022
'People treat my Ghostbusters car like a celebrity'

A 20-year mission to restore an iconic car has finally come to an end – much to the delight of members of the public keen to be pictured with it.

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Much-loved moggie 'beaten to death with rock'

06 May 2022
Much-loved moggie 'beaten to death with rock'

A devastated pet owner says her cat was 'murdered' after his lifeless body was found in a quarry.

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Teen's month-long wait for lifesaving op at Guy's hospital

06 May 2022
Teen's month-long wait for lifesaving op at Guy's hospital

A teen who suffered a collapsed lung has been stuck in hospital for a month waiting to be transferred to a specialist in London for a lifesaving op.

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Suspected burglar talked down from church roof

28 April 2022
Suspected burglar talked down from church roof

A man has been arrested on suspicion of burglary after being spotted climbing onto the roof of an old church building.

Traditional carnival to return after two decades

25 April 2022
Traditional carnival to return after two decades

A carnival once led by celebrity Kelly Brook is to return after 20 years.

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Amazing life story of Homes Under the Hammer auctioneer

25 April 2022
Amazing life story of Homes Under the Hammer auctioneer

The boss of one of Britain's biggest auctioneers has told of his humble beginnings and how they led to being a mainstay of a popular daytime TV show.

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Church vandal dad says 'we're not scum'

22 April 2022
Church vandal dad says 'we're not scum'

The father of a boy caught on camera with his mates damaging 12th century church windows has spoken of his shock.

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New brewery's beer get toast of approval

21 April 2022
New brewery's beer get toast of approval

A group of entrepreneurs who are opening a brewery and tap room in the heart of the countryside are already toasting their first success.

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New start for scenic pub as couple take over

21 April 2022
New start for scenic pub as couple take over

A popular village pub with stunning river views is welcoming back customers after it was taken over following the death of its previous licensee.

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Toddler airlifted to hospital after cyclist collision

19 April 2022
Toddler airlifted to hospital after cyclist collision

A tot was flown to a specialist London hospital with serious injuries after an accident at a play area.

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Bar owner says noise complaints are 'vendetta'

18 April 2022
Bar owner says noise complaints are 'vendetta'

A bar owner says noise complaints are a "vendetta" after he spent £3,000 on hiring an acoustics expert to prove he was following rules.

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Ousted Tory says 'things got quite nasty'

14 April 2022
Ousted Tory says 'things got quite nasty'

A veteran Tory councillor has lifted the lid on the events which saw her dumped by her party after almost 40 years.

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Top Tory dropped after 40 years

13 April 2022
Top Tory dropped after 40 years

A stalwart councillor who has overseen major planning and regeneration schemes for decades has been de-selected ahead of next year's local elections.

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'Charging my electric car has become a nightmare'

04 April 2022
'Charging my electric car has become a nightmare'

A teacher has hit out at energy giant BP after a series of problems getting his new £21,000 electric vehicle charged.

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Luxury riverside apartments being marketed in Hong Kong

02 April 2022
Luxury riverside apartments being marketed in Hong Kong

Questions are being asked why riverside apartments are being marketed 6,000 miles away in Hong Kong.

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New Bishop of Rochester announced by Downing Street

31 March 2022
New Bishop of Rochester announced by Downing Street

The new Bishop of Rochester is touring the diocese after being officially announced by Downing Street this morning.

'Britain's strictest head' on how teaching experiences in Kent shaped novel

30 March 2022
'Britain's strictest head' on how teaching experiences in Kent shaped novel

A woman once dubbed "the strictest head teacher in the country" has written a book about turning round a failing school and reveals her inspiration.

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Travellers disrupt Sunday league football

28 March 2022
Travellers disrupt Sunday league football

Matches had to be moved when travellers moved onto a playing field after being evicted from another green space.

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