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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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HMS Medway's year battling drugs trade and helping hurricane victims

31 December 2022
HMS Medway's year battling drugs trade and helping hurricane victims

It's been a busy period for the crew of HMS Medway as it carried out several missions across the Caribbean.

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Housebuilder behind 800 homes 'out of touch'

27 December 2022
Housebuilder behind 800 homes 'out of touch'

The construction company behind a controversial plan for 800 homes near a beauty spot has been branded "out of touch".

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Dickens-themed cocktail bar opens

21 December 2022
Dickens-themed cocktail bar opens

With drinks inspired by Charles Dickens characters, a new cocktail bar has opened just in time for a winter festival week in the new year.

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Landlord calls time on historic military pub

21 December 2022
Landlord calls time on historic military pub

A pub landlord is stepping back and retiring from the boozer he saved from closure but its future is in doubt as to whether it will be taken over.

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Tributes to successful businessman

20 December 2022
Tributes to successful businessman

A businessman who ran a gentleman's outfitters as well as uniform and tie factories has died.

'My son was stabbed five times in nightclub'

15 December 2022
'My son was stabbed five times in nightclub'

A man has suffered "life changing injuries" after a double stabbing at a nightclub.

Award-winning cafe and gallery to open fourth branch

14 December 2022
Award-winning cafe and gallery to open fourth branch

Fine-dining and a "wall of wine" will be on the menu at a new venue planned for a town centre.

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Volunteers' mission to restore historic fighter plane

11 December 2022
Volunteers' mission to restore historic fighter plane

A team made up largely of retired engineers and mechanics has taken on a challenge to restore a dilapidated Second World War aircraft.

Former RAF chief is school's new chairman of governors

08 December 2022
Former RAF chief is school's new chairman of governors

An independent school where pupils have been educated for more than 1,400 years has appointed a new chairman of governors.

Court to officially open after move

08 December 2022
Court to officially open after move

A court that hears civil and family matters is to be officially opened after moving to new premises.

Poundland reveals opening date for shopping centre branch

07 December 2022
Poundland reveals opening date for shopping centre branch

Discount store Poundland is to open a new branch at a shopping centre this month with prizes on offer.

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Burger joint set to move into former Natwest bank

07 December 2022
Burger joint set to move into former Natwest bank

A branch of a popular burger chain is set to expand with plans for a new restaurant in a former town centre bank.

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Town centre tower block earmarked for asylum seekers

06 December 2022
Town centre tower block earmarked for asylum seekers

An office block that once hosted a county and family court is being considered as a possible venue for housing people seeking asylum.

Traffic chaos after swimming pool gets lodged in high street

06 December 2022
Traffic chaos after swimming pool gets lodged in high street

A town centre was brought to a standstill after a lorry carrying a giant swimming pool got stuck.

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Mum removes sons from school after playground attack

06 December 2022
Mum removes sons from school after playground attack

A mum has taken her three sons out of a school after her eldest was attacked in the playground leaving him needing emergency hospital treatment.

Mum loses son, 15, to cancer while fighting her own battle

04 December 2022
Mum loses son, 15, to cancer while fighting her own battle

A 15-year-old who died of cancer has been called a "true fighter" by his mum who has also had treatment for the disease.

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Barman serves cocktails instead of pints at Charlton FC

03 December 2022
Barman serves cocktails instead of pints at Charlton FC

A barman hopes to persuade football fans to ditch pints in exchange for cocktails after setting up shop at the south London club.

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Tributes to great-gran who ran shop with husband for 46 years

30 November 2022
Tributes to great-gran who ran shop with husband for 46 years

A popular shopkeeper who ran a hardware shop which became a focal point for the community has died.

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Messages of peace and hope to soar high into cathedral

28 November 2022
Messages of peace and hope to soar high into cathedral

An internationally-acclaimed sculptor is staging an exhibition which will feature messages of hope and peace.

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