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George's Army raises thousands in memory of popular teenager

27 January 2023
George's Army raises thousands in memory of popular teenager

Family and friends of a teenager who died aged 15 have raised thousands of pounds in his memory for a cancer charity.

'He has left such a big gap in our lives'

27 January 2023
'He has left such a big gap in our lives'

A schoolboy who overcame severe disability to do a Captain Tom-style walking challenge to raise money for the NHS during lockdown has died aged nine.

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Ancient church wall collapses onto high street

26 January 2023
Ancient church wall collapses onto high street

A large section of a church wall has collapsed onto the pavement of a busy town centre road causing more than £20,000 worth of damage.

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Fight to save ice cream kiosk at shopping centre

26 January 2023
Fight to save ice cream kiosk at shopping centre

Thousands have joined a fight to save a long-established ice cream kiosk at a shopping centre amid a row between the owner and managers.

Medway to get first Waitrose

25 January 2023
Medway to get first Waitrose

A supermarket is set to open a foodhall in a garden centre.

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Virtual tour of secret passage unearthed at medieval castle

21 January 2023
Virtual tour of secret passage unearthed at medieval castle

A 3D tour of a rare 14th century find unearthed by archaeologists is set to launch inside a medieval castle due to reopen to the public.

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Anger after developer blocks council-owned car park

19 January 2023
Anger after developer blocks council-owned car park

The owners of a former bingo hall have blocked off a public car park - without giving adequate notice to the council or businesses, it is claimed.

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Thieves snatch £320 sundial from charity shop

19 January 2023
Thieves snatch £320 sundial from charity shop

CCTV has been released of two people suspected to have stolen a £320 sun dial from a charity shop which supports thousands of vulnerable people.

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Teen rescued after getting 'stuck in the mud' near the pub

17 January 2023
Teen rescued after getting 'stuck in the mud' near the pub

Emergency crews were called to rescue a teenage boy after he fell into the river in sub-zero temperatures near a town centre pub in the early hours.

Theatre company faces closure over Bingo hall car park plan

16 January 2023
Theatre company faces closure over Bingo hall car park plan

A performing arts school which was founded 30 years ago could be forced to close due to a housing development earmarked on a former bingo hall site.

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BMW bursts into flames in front of unsuspecting motorist

16 January 2023
BMW bursts into flames in front of unsuspecting motorist

A driver watched on in shock as a car 'exploded' in front of him as he waited to pick up his girlfriend from work.

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Historic pier to be repaired after river collapse

15 January 2023
Historic pier to be repaired after river collapse

Steps are under way to repair an historic pier and return it to public use after it collapsed into a river.

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‘Motorbike thefts have reached epidemic proportions’

12 January 2023
‘Motorbike thefts have reached epidemic proportions’

There are calls for action as figures reveal Kent is one of the worst places for motorcycle thefts.

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Five-year plan to tackle county's 'health inequalities'

10 January 2023
Five-year plan to tackle county's 'health inequalities'

A multi-agency blueprint has been published setting out how councils, healthcare bodies and charities can work together to improve health outcomes.

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Man charged as police investigate random attacks

07 January 2023
Man charged as police investigate random attacks

Traders say they don't feel safe after claims a number of people were randomly attacked in the street.

Cab boss tells drivers to take card payments after passengers 'stranded'

06 January 2023
Cab boss tells drivers to take card payments after passengers 'stranded'

A taxi firm boss has told drivers to 'take the plunge' after vulnerable passengers are reportedly left without a ride because they did not have cash.

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Closure set to leave town centre without post office or bank

05 January 2023
Closure set to leave town centre without post office or bank

Operators of a town centre post office are to scrap running the service which will leave a busy town centre without a service or any banks.

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Family left without hot water and central heating for six weeks

04 January 2023
Family left without hot water and central heating for six weeks

A young family with a newborn baby have been left without hot water and central heating for six weeks because of a faulty boiler at their rented flat.

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Pamper parlour opens at pet store

03 January 2023
Pamper parlour opens at pet store

A new grooming salon has opened following a revamp at a pet store based at a retail park.

Graffiti vandals target ancient castle walls

03 January 2023
Graffiti vandals target ancient castle walls

Vandals have daubed unsightly graffiti over the ancient walls of a castle belonging to Historic England.

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