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Thousands say 'no' to new homes

24 February 2021
Thousands say 'no' to new homes

A total of 3,000 people have put their names to a petition against a scheme for 210 homes and councillors will discuss the application tomorrow.

'Better summer in reach'

23 February 2021
'Better summer in reach'

An MP has applauded Boris Johnson's roadmap out of lockdown after the country has suffered the year-long tragedy of the coronavirus pandemic.

Sad death of dog dubbed 'Houdini'

23 February 2021
Sad death of dog dubbed 'Houdini'

A popular greyhound that used to escape from his past homes due to suffering from separation anxiety, even climbing 7ft walls, has died.

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Women on fake gun and drugs charges after police chase

23 February 2021
Women on fake gun and drugs charges after police chase

Two young women have been charged after police pursued a vehicle that crashed into a fence.

Man drowned after wading into sea

22 February 2021
Man drowned after wading into sea

An asylum seeker drowned after wading into the sea on the day his brother arrived in the UK, an inquest has heard.

Demolition plan for old church

22 February 2021
Demolition plan for old church

A disused Victorian church building could be knocked down and replaced by three small houses if planning councillors give approval to an application.

Store closure is 'end of an era'

18 February 2021
Store closure is 'end of an era'

A meanswear store has had to leave a town after a century after the chain was bought out when the previous owners went into administration.

Fundraiser taking on 15-hour swim

18 February 2021
Fundraiser taking on 15-hour swim

A woman who has swum the Channel will this year take on another gruelling sea venture to raise money for the Kent charity she once worked for.

Petition blasts timing of business hub shutdown

17 February 2021
Petition blasts timing of business hub shutdown

A campaigner says a centre for start-up enterprises should not be closed while there is a pandemic as traders are already facing tough situations.

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Surgery vaccine site 'under review'

17 February 2021
Surgery vaccine site 'under review'

Plans for a town's second vaccination site for Covid-19 are being looked at again following the success of an up and running centre at a pharmacy.

Police car involved in crash

15 February 2021
Police car involved in crash

A police vehicle was left with its left side crushed after a crash at a junction.

Pie and mash business defies coronavirus slump

14 February 2021
Pie and mash business defies coronavirus slump

An enterprise that began just before the first Covid-19 lockdown has survived a year on despite the pandemic's devastating impact on the economy.

Police officer narrowly avoids being sacked

12 February 2021
Police officer narrowly avoids being sacked

A PC was given a final written warning for gross misconduct after he failed to take proper action to safeguard a woman who ended up being attacked.

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Gross misconduct finding against policeman

12 February 2021
Gross misconduct finding against policeman

The case against a police officer, accused of failing to properly help a woman who was later assaulted, has been proven by a misconduct panel.

Fake cop cons pensioner out of £15k

12 February 2021
Fake cop cons pensioner out of £15k

Police are warning householders to be alert after a man in his 80s lost more than £15,000 after a scam telephone call by a bogus officer.

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Warning after toaster sets fire to curtains

12 February 2021
Warning after toaster sets fire to curtains

Firefighters are warning people not to place flammable items close to sources of fire after a blaze in a kitchen last night.

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Ferry firm's thank-you to truckers

12 February 2021
Ferry firm's thank-you to truckers

A ferry company is acknowledging the vital work of hauliers by giving drivers sailing on its ships free meals and discounts on its on-board shops.

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'She was not crying or screaming'

11 February 2021
'She was not crying or screaming'

A policeman at a misconduct hearing, accused of failing to help a woman who was later attacked, said she did not show any signs of being in danger.

So far so good....

11 February 2021
So far so good....

Thousands of lorries a day are now reaching the Channel ports, back to normal levels, but post-Brexit traffic pandemonium has still been kept at bay.

The arrival of 'funny money'

11 February 2021
The arrival of 'funny money'

In 1971, Britain changed over to decimal currency, which was at first greeted with some scepticism and confusion.

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