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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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Inside Mr Doodle's unique home studio

27 September 2021
Inside Mr Doodle's unique home studio

A renowned artist has unveiled plans to build a home studio clad in laser-cut metal featuring his signature doodles.

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'We'll pay for your training'

24 September 2021
'We'll pay for your training'

A logistics firm will fund the training of new HGV drivers as it battles with the staff shortages affecting the industry.

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Teen admits armed high street attack

24 September 2021
Teen admits armed high street attack

A teenager has been bailed after admitting three charges relating to a town centre assault which left a man with head injuries.

Man accused of breaching restraining order

23 September 2021
Man accused of breaching restraining order

A man has appeared in court accused of breaching a restraining order and sending offensive and threatening communications.

Cycling in town gets £80k boost

23 September 2021
Cycling in town gets £80k boost

Funding has been secured to invest in a new bike track and other facilities as part of the revamp of a park.

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Retired couple win fight against demolition of their home

22 September 2021
Retired couple win fight against demolition of their home

Councillors have voted to allow a couple to continue living in a home they built without planning permission after an outpouring of support.

Plans for 400 new homes revealed

21 September 2021
Plans for 400 new homes revealed

A developer's vision for a new housing scheme includes co-working space for those now working from home.

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Man charged over alleged Euro 2020 racist online abuse

21 September 2021
Man charged over alleged Euro 2020 racist online abuse

Police have charged a man suspected of posting an offensive video online after England's Wembley defeat this summer.

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