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Delight at opening of Nepalese community centre

08 October 2021
Delight at opening of Nepalese community centre

A community which grew up around a town's army base now has its own dedicated centre for Gurkha veterans and their families.

Leisure pool to finally reopen after refurb

07 October 2021
Leisure pool to finally reopen after refurb

It's been a long wait - but the leisure and learner pools at a popular leisure centre are finally set to reopen to the public.

Plans for 375 homes go under microscope

07 October 2021
Plans for 375 homes go under microscope

Updated plans for a major housing development have been revealed and views are being sought as part of a consultation.

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Plasterer walks free after Euro final racist Facebook rant

06 October 2021
Plasterer walks free after Euro final racist Facebook rant

A plasterer has been given a suspended prison sentence after posting a racist video directed at England players following their Euro 2020 defeat.

Family affair at renovated pub

06 October 2021
Family affair at renovated pub

Three generations of one family are ready to welcome customers to their pub after it underwent a major makeover.

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Cash taken in town centre robbery

06 October 2021
Cash taken in town centre robbery

A pair of muggers stopped a man before searching his pockets and trying to take his phone in a late-night robbery.

Prehistoric mammoth molar for sale

06 October 2021
Prehistoric mammoth molar for sale

A mammoth tooth found in a gravel pit is to go under the hammer at an auction this week.

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'We will never forget you' say tragic baby's parents

05 October 2021
'We will never forget you' say tragic baby's parents

The parents of a baby who died following an incident at nursery have paid tribute to him as a fundraising page is set up to support the family.

Tributes to child who died after nursery emergency

05 October 2021
Tributes to child who died after nursery emergency

Flowers and a teddy bear have been placed outside a nursery where a 'medical emergency' led to a child's subsequent death in hospital.

Fallen tree blocks railway line

05 October 2021
Fallen tree blocks railway line

Trains running on a coastal route are being disrupted this morning while railway staff work to clear a tree which is blocking the line.

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Red list rules means expat can't come home

05 October 2021
Red list rules means expat can't come home

An expat from Kent is among thousands of Brits who feel they are marooned abroad due to the strict 'red list' rules for travel.

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Award for police who saved arsonist from burning building

04 October 2021
Award for police who saved arsonist from burning building

Two police officers who braved smoke and flames to rescue an arsonist have been recognised for their bravery by the fire service.

Plans lodged for 31 flats on social club site

04 October 2021
Plans lodged for 31 flats on social club site

A social club which has served a town for more than a century hopes a housing development could secure its long-term future.

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Activists target arms company's factory

04 October 2021
Activists target arms company's factory

Members of the protest group Palestine Action say they have occupied part of an industrial site used by a firm with links to the Israeli military.

Dr Hilary Jones targeted by anti-vaccine mob

04 October 2021
Dr Hilary Jones targeted by anti-vaccine mob

A small group of conspiracy theorists descended on TV medic Dr Hilary Jones' house to oppose his efforts to increase uptake of the Covid-19 jab.

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'I just want to hold my little boys' hands'

02 October 2021
'I just want to hold my little boys' hands'

A mum-of-two born without half her left arm is hoping to raise £12k to pay for the fitting of a life-changing robotic limb.

Nursery shut after child's death

01 October 2021
Nursery shut after child's death

A nursery has been closed over serious safeguarding concerns following the death of a child.

Fine-dining restaurant to close after just four months

29 September 2021
Fine-dining restaurant to close after just four months

Owners of a restaurant which offered exclusive dining experiences have blamed the 'impossible challenge' of the pandemic for its closure.

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Online community centre meeting branded 'window-dressing'

28 September 2021
Online community centre meeting branded 'window-dressing'

Discussions about the replacement of a community centre will be held remotely and it is feared some people will not be able to participate.

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Village pub could see pints pulled once more

28 September 2021
Village pub could see pints pulled once more

There are plans to bring a former Shepherd Neame pub which closed for good during the pandemic back to life.

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