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Befriending service is a lifeline for older people

30 December 2021
Befriending service is a lifeline for older people

A service which supports older people in the community is appealing for more people to volunteer their time to combat loneliness in the new year.

Hospital to host 'Nightingale' surge hub to tackle wave of admissions

30 December 2021
Hospital to host 'Nightingale' surge hub to tackle wave of admissions

A Kent hospital will be the site of the first 'surge hub' in the south east as the NHS gets 'on a war footing' amid rising Omicron infections.

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Brexit red tape threatens food supply chains

29 December 2021
Brexit red tape threatens food supply chains

A leading food industry body has warned of potential new year disruption to food supplies as new trade barriers caused by Brexit come into force.

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Relief as historic cottage saved from demolition

29 December 2021
Relief as historic cottage saved from demolition

An attempt to ‘de-list’ an historic building at the centre of a planning row has been rebuffed, sparking relief among villagers.

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'We need better community facilities - not more houses'

29 December 2021
'We need better community facilities - not more houses'

Campaigners who launched an independent consultation over council plans for a new community centre say affordable housing is not the priority.

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Fears of discrimination if bouncers use 'invisible spray' to tag drinkers

24 December 2021
Fears of discrimination if bouncers use 'invisible spray' to tag drinkers

A civil liberties group says allowing staff to spray disruptive punters with a tagging liquid could lead to targeting of black and minority customers.

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Football fans dig deep for local foodbank

22 December 2021
Football fans dig deep for local foodbank

A group of non-league football supporters arranged a matchday collection of food and other essentials for those in need at Christmas.

Police dog tracks scent to lead officers to suspects

21 December 2021
Police dog tracks scent to lead officers to suspects

Two people have been arrested over an alleged assault after police officers brought in a dog to track their scent after they fled the scene.

Shepherd Neame plan to build homes behind historic pub

21 December 2021
Shepherd Neame plan to build homes behind historic pub

Shepherd Neame faces opposition from neighbours after it submitted plans to build new housing on land to the rear of one of its rural pubs.

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Sheep killed in suspected dog attack

20 December 2021
Sheep killed in suspected dog attack

Police are investigating after a ram was discovered dead in a field after what is believed to be a dog attack on livestock.

Raducanu named Sports Personality of the Year

19 December 2021
Raducanu named Sports Personality of the Year

Orpington's teenage tennis sensation Emma Raducanu has topped off an incredible 2021 by being named BBC Sports Personality of the Year.

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'I'll take £80k hit and close to save Christmas for staff'

19 December 2021
'I'll take £80k hit and close to save Christmas for staff'

The owner of a chain of restaurants has decided to shut for the festive period to prevent the spread of Covid-19 among staff and customers.

Police hunt driver of stolen car which hit lamp post

19 December 2021
Police hunt driver of stolen car which hit lamp post

A car reported stolen was later found by police after it collided with a lamp post - but the driver had already fled the scene.

Hour-long queues after motorway crash

19 December 2021
Hour-long queues after motorway crash

Four-mile tailbacks were reported at the Dartford Tunnel after lanes had to be closed following a three-car pile-up.

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Three hurt in tunnel crash

19 December 2021
Three hurt in tunnel crash

A two-vehicle crash has left three people requiring hospital treatment for their injuries.

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Attack at troubled bar leaves two injured

19 December 2021
Attack at troubled bar leaves two injured

A late-night attack at a bar where tighter licensing conditions were imposed after a stabbing has left two needing medical treatment.

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Gas safety warning months after devastating blast

17 December 2021
Gas safety warning months after devastating blast

Council house tenants have been warned against using portable gas-powered heaters indoors - after a huge explosion ripped through a row of houses.

Suspect held after string of robberies and a burglary

16 December 2021
Suspect held after string of robberies and a burglary

A man has been remanded in custody after being charged with a series of suspected muggings of women walking alone.

Police raid suspected town centre brothel

15 December 2021
Police raid suspected town centre brothel

A man has been arrested on suspicion of controlling prostitution after officers executed a warrant at a suspected brothel where cash was seized.

Man fined after multiple complaints over illicit motorbike events

15 December 2021
Man fined after multiple complaints over illicit motorbike events

The organiser of motocross racing on land on a roundabout has been fined after repeatedly failing to comply with orders to stop the events.

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