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Building which housed pub for more than century to go under hammer

24 January 2024
Building which housed pub for more than century to go under hammer

A town centre vacant former pub and children’s nursery is to go to auction with a guide price of £325,000.

Warning over moths which can 'cause irritation' to eyes and skin

24 January 2024
Warning over moths which can 'cause irritation' to eyes and skin

Villagers are being warned of a moth caterpillar, which has millions of hairs on its body which can cause skin and eye irritations.

Dramatic video shows capture of would-be thief on the run

22 January 2024
Dramatic video shows capture of would-be thief on the run

Footage shows a man trying to flee police as he was being hunted following a break-in with officers and a dog unit hot on his tail.

'They have to build homes somewhere - but this road is too dangerous'

20 January 2024
'They have to build homes somewhere - but this road is too dangerous'

Residents say the speed limit on a busy main road needs to be reduced before 15 planned new homes are built.

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‘She was surprised people treated her like royalty because she was mayor'

15 January 2024
‘She was surprised people treated her like royalty because she was mayor'

A town’s former mayor has died aged 81 and her funeral takes place later this month.

‘The council has missed a trick - this park needs protection!'

14 January 2024
‘The council has missed a trick - this park needs protection!'

Plans to designate a popular country park as a nature reserve have been ruled out, leaving campaigners "desperately disappointed".

‘Pub is soul of the village - but we’re sorry about the noise’

14 January 2024
‘Pub is soul of the village - but we’re sorry about the noise’

A pub described as “the soul of the village” has been granted extended hours to sell alcohol and play music - despite neighbours’ noise complaints.

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The historic ‘mini-castle’ which could be yours for £120k

09 January 2024
The historic ‘mini-castle’ which could be yours for £120k

A distinctive Gothic mini-castle which thousands of motorists drive past every day is going up for auction.

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Firefighters’ warning after tumble dryer blaze injures duo

09 January 2024
Firefighters’ warning after tumble dryer blaze injures duo

Firefighters have sounded the alarm after a tumble dryer went up in flames injuring two people.

Town centre car park shuts for good

09 January 2024
Town centre car park shuts for good

A town centre car park has closed for good to make way for a major multimillion-pound redevelopment.

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'Diners are being left with no spaces - we need cameras in car park’

08 January 2024
'Diners are being left with no spaces - we need cameras in car park’

A frustrated businessman wants to install cameras in his car park to stop rogue drivers hogging his customers’ spaces.

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Hotel's bid to boost size of wedding venue 'will keep people in town'

07 January 2024
Hotel's bid to boost size of wedding venue 'will keep people in town'

A hotel which is set to increase its number of rooms by nearly 50% now wants to relocate and expand its wedding venue.

Huge new warehouses planned for site of historic Kent business

06 January 2024
Huge new warehouses planned for site of historic Kent business

The site of a former Victorian printing business could now host three warehouses as initial plans for 157 homes are not pursued.

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Owners of flattened shopping centre site 'exploring opportunities’

03 January 2024
Owners of flattened shopping centre site 'exploring opportunities’

The fate of a site that housed a recently demolished shopping centre remains unknown, but the landowner is exploring “possible opportunities”.

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'Doctors gave me weeks to live - I'm so grateful for the time I've had'

02 January 2024
'Doctors gave me weeks to live - I'm so grateful for the time I've had'

A brave young woman who was given just 12 weeks to live three years ago says she is not giving up as there is still “more for me to do”.

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More than £260k raised to buy pub made famous on TV

30 December 2023
More than £260k raised to buy pub made famous on TV

Villagers fundraising to buy their historic local pub to stop it becoming housing have revealed how much they have collected.

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Police chase rogue motorcyclists through town

30 December 2023
Police chase rogue motorcyclists through town

Officers dealt with anti-social behaviour by a group of off-road bikers in a town centre.

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‘It is proving impossible to continue’

30 December 2023
‘It is proving impossible to continue’

A small business coffee shop that withstood Covid lockdowns is closing after three years of trading.

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Appeal after thieves target cars on Christmas Day

28 December 2023
Appeal after thieves target cars on Christmas Day

An investigation has been launched after several cars were broken into on Christmas Day, with tools and fishing equipment stolen.

‘Patients have to wait in their cars if there’s a backlog- there’s no space’

27 December 2023
‘Patients have to wait in their cars if there’s a backlog- there’s no space’

Hospital bosses want a bigger MRI unit, as patients have to wait in their cars if there’s a backlog, due to the lack of space.

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