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Green light for homes plan means work can begin

16 April 2023
Green light for homes plan means work can begin

Detailed plans for almost 50 houses and a 64-bedroom care home have been voted through by councillors.

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Car company's new HQ to boost production by 50%

15 April 2023
Car company's new HQ to boost production by 50%

A hand-built car manufacturer is moving to bigger premises on its 50th anniversary year which will boost its production capacity by half.

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Explosions 'like bombs going off' as thousands left without power

15 April 2023
Explosions 'like bombs going off' as thousands left without power

Thousands of people have been left without power following a series of explosions on a high-voltage line - with one blast captured on camera.

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Busy tunnel to stay shut for 'emergency repairs'

15 April 2023
Busy tunnel to stay shut for 'emergency repairs'

Emergency repairs have forced the closure of a busy tunnel for the foreseeable future.

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Fresh look for multi-million pound seafront hotel

14 April 2023
Fresh look for multi-million pound seafront hotel

A huge 90-room motel planned for the Kent coast has been given a major overhaul following concerns about its appearance.

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Manslaughter charges after four die in the Channel

12 April 2023
Manslaughter charges after four die in the Channel

A teenager has been charged with manslaughter following the deaths of four asylum seekers in the English Channel.

Fears for loss of green belt in new development bid

12 April 2023
Fears for loss of green belt in new development bid

Protesters fear the loss of a green gap on the edge of a village once nearly 50 houses and care home are built as final details go before councillors.

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Claims terror suspects have reached UK by boat

11 April 2023
Claims terror suspects have reached UK by boat

A total of 19 people feared to be extremists landed in the UK, mingling with asylum seekers on boats, a national newspaper says.

'He banged on our door to get us out - it was scary'

06 April 2023
'He banged on our door to get us out - it was scary'

A chippy's future is uncertain after being gutted by flames, as neighbours tell of the terrifying moment they were told to leave their homes.

Bank confirms closure of town centre branch

03 April 2023
Bank confirms closure of town centre branch

Customers have reacted with anger at news another bank will close, as more transactions move online.

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52mph winds warning for coast

31 March 2023
52mph winds warning for coast

Forecasters warn of savage winds and almost constant rain in part of the county.

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'They can't move our statue - ashes have been scattered here'

31 March 2023
'They can't move our statue - ashes have been scattered here'

Former miners have been left dismayed over plans to relocate an iconic statue - amid fears it will be "hidden away".

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Transformation of historic fort takes step forward

30 March 2023
Transformation of historic fort takes step forward

Planning permission has been granted for re-use of an accommodation block in a former Napoleonic fort and borstal.

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Gliding club to be replaced with homes despite 65 objections

29 March 2023
Gliding club to be replaced with homes despite 65 objections

Plans to replace a gliding club base with two homes have been approved, despite more than 60 objections.

Baby porpoise found dead on beach

28 March 2023
Baby porpoise found dead on beach

Experts are looking into the death of a young porpoise found washed up on a beach.

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Home for vulnerable children approved after traffic fears raised

27 March 2023
Home for vulnerable children approved after traffic fears raised

A new home for vulnerable children who may have suffered abuse and other kinds of trauma or have severe learning difficulties has been approved.

Cars smashed up during night of vandalism

27 March 2023
Cars smashed up during night of vandalism

Police are investigating after several vehicles were attacked in the streets close by to each other in one night.

Green light for huge GP surgery despite noise fears

26 March 2023
Green light for huge GP surgery despite noise fears

Councillors have approved a medical centre for 15,000 patients as a large village expands in population despite concerns over noise and light.

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'We're over-21s only - so opening until 3am won't cause problems'

25 March 2023
'We're over-21s only - so opening until 3am won't cause problems'

A bar boss is sure anti-social behaviour can still be prevented if his premises is allowed to serve alcohol until 3am.

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Train driver's benefits axed after 30 years because of his age

24 March 2023
Train driver's benefits axed after 30 years because of his age

A Eurotunnel train driver says he has suffered legal aged discrimination by losing work benefits because he has reached retirement age.

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