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Parish becomes town to 'shake off Vicar of Dibley image'

16 September 2021
Parish becomes town to 'shake off Vicar of Dibley image'

A parish council has undergone a change of identity and altered its title to town to reflect its more urban setting and growing population.

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'I'm not surprised costs have gone up'

16 September 2021
'I'm not surprised costs have gone up'

Councillors, encouraged by their mayor, have agreed to pay another £10,000 for a town square refurbishment despite the rising expense.

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"The ultimate in countryside luxury location"

15 September 2021
"The ultimate in countryside luxury location"

Eight three and four bedroomed houses, starting at £600,000, are the first in a development of 31 available for viewing.

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'It's like asking a model aeroplane club to fund a jet fighter'

15 September 2021
'It's like asking a model aeroplane club to fund a jet fighter'

A business group says it can't afford the £12,000 asked for to help with the increased cost of a town square revamp.

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£4m of cocaine found in lorry

14 September 2021
£4m of cocaine found in lorry

A lorry driver has been sent to prison after £4 million of cocaine was found in his vehicle.

A Rotten night you'll love

14 September 2021
A Rotten night you'll love

A Sex Pistols tribute group play on the 45th anniversary year of punk rock becoming nationally famous, or infamous.

A century of serving heroes

14 September 2021
A century of serving heroes

Poetry was read out in a service, attended by mayors and an MP, honouring the Royal British Legion in its 100th year.

Remembering post-war tragedy which killed American soldiers

13 September 2021
Remembering post-war tragedy which killed American soldiers

A memorial plaque has been unveiled for four American soldiers killed in an accidental explosion in Kent.

New manager for mining museum

11 September 2021
New manager for mining museum

A head for a coal mining heritage centre, due to open in the spring, has just been hired.

Last look at old school building

10 September 2021
Last look at old school building

Former grammar schoolboys have the chance to view the building they were taught in before it is demolished.

Our Saturday night guardians

10 September 2021
Our Saturday night guardians

Street Pastors looking out for us during a night on the town are marking their 10th anniversary.

'Cruel, dangerous, toxic and chaotic'

09 September 2021
'Cruel, dangerous, toxic and chaotic'

Pro-asylum seeker groups have angrily condemned the Home Secretary's plans to turn back refugee dinghies at sea.

Care home failed to act on complaints about woman's care

09 September 2021
Care home failed to act on complaints about woman's care

A care provider has been heavily criticised for a second time by an ombudsman, after it failed to act on complaints about a woman's care.

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'Let them just turn up'

08 September 2021
'Let them just turn up'

An MP is calling for an end to pre-booking for people taking their waste to the county's recycling sites.

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New president in 50th year

08 September 2021
New president in 50th year

A new leader has taken charge of a fundraising group as it emerges from the pandemic and during a milestone anniversary.

'She was a vivacious young lady taken far too soon'

07 September 2021
'She was a vivacious young lady taken far too soon'

A breast cancer charity fundraiser has urged women to get themselves checked following the death of singer Sarah Harding.

Bodies found in ancient burial ground

07 September 2021
Bodies found in ancient burial ground

A grave with the centuries-old remains of about 40 people has been unearthed on a site where new homes are being built.

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Controversial Starkey's talk cancelled

06 September 2021
Controversial Starkey's talk cancelled

A visit by Dr David Starkey to an audience at a Kent church has been scrapped due to coronavirus fears.

Discovering our past

06 September 2021
Discovering our past

Historic building will be open for free to the public for more than a week during Heritage Open Days.

Stylish way to help good causes

03 September 2021
Stylish way to help good causes

A boutique, which gives 20% of its profits to charities, is nearing its fundraising target of £10,000.

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