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‘I missed my prison cell and thought I would end up dead’

05 October 2023
‘I missed my prison cell and thought I would end up dead’

A former prisoner who ended up on the streets admits he missed his jail cell and feared he would end up dead.

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Shock at death of much-loved shopkeeper

04 October 2023
Shock at death of much-loved shopkeeper

A much-loved shopkeeper has been described as a “real character” who would help anyone following his shock death.

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Off-duty officer awarded for saving little boy’s life

30 September 2023
Off-duty officer awarded for saving little boy’s life

The heroic actions of an off-duty detective who helped save a child’s life have been commended.

Dismay over house plans for bowling alley

30 September 2023
Dismay over house plans for bowling alley

Plans to transform a pub’s bowling alley into homes have been met with firm opposition.

Extended Dartford Crossing closure postponed

29 September 2023
Extended Dartford Crossing closure postponed

A planned 14-hour tunnel shutdown for overnight works at the county’s largest river crossing have been pushed back.

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‘Axes wielded’ in Waitrose car park confrontation

28 September 2023
‘Axes wielded’ in Waitrose car park confrontation

Witnesss have told of a frightening altercation among a group of men, some said to be holding axes.

Person hit by train

28 September 2023
Person hit by train

A rail company has confirmed a person has been hit by a train this evening.

Gigantic ‘unusual’ ship pictured off the Kent coast

28 September 2023
Gigantic ‘unusual’ ship pictured off the Kent coast

The first purpose-built wind turbine installation vessel sailed into a Kent port.

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Arrest after woman found dead on beach

27 September 2023
Arrest after woman found dead on beach

A 21-year-old man is in custody after a woman, thought to have been an asylum seeker, was found dead on a beach in France.

Horrific close shave as train goes through level crossing with barriers up

27 September 2023
Horrific close shave as train goes through level crossing with barriers up

A car driver had to reverse off a level crossing when a train came through while the road barriers were up.

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'I'm staying at my mum's house until council kicks me out'

27 September 2023
'I'm staying at my mum's house until council kicks me out'

A grieving daughter received a letter from a council telling her to leave her mum’s house – just a month after she died.

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Woman’s body found on beach

26 September 2023
Woman’s body found on beach

A woman has been found dead on a beach.

What's it like living and working on Kent's 'takeaway alley’?

23 September 2023
What's it like living and working on Kent's 'takeaway alley’?

With 12 food outlets along a 350-yard stretch, it’s no surprise this street has been dubbed Kent’s “takeaway alley”.

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Restaurant goes on market after five decades in town

22 September 2023
Restaurant goes on market after five decades in town

A long-running town centre restaurant with a bar and hotel has been put on the market for more than half a million pounds.

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Sports chain set to take over empty unit at retail park

22 September 2023
Sports chain set to take over empty unit at retail park

A sport fashion retailer has announced plans to move into and refurb a currently-vacant unit at a shopping centre.

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Plans for 38 homes on site of one house snubbed

20 September 2023
Plans for 38 homes on site of one house snubbed

An application for 38 homes was thrown out but a building scheme for neighbouring land has been accepted.

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Sadness as much-loved high street bakery closing after 90 years

19 September 2023
Sadness as much-loved high street bakery closing after 90 years

A hugely popular family bakery, famous for its Mr Blobby biscuits, is closing after thriving for more than 90 years.

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Town centre office block for sale and ‘could be turned into homes’

16 September 2023
Town centre office block for sale and ‘could be turned into homes’

A six-storey building is up for auction, priced at £1.8 million, and could be converted into flats.

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‘I only parked at bus stop for two minutes – where’s the leeway?’

16 September 2023
‘I only parked at bus stop for two minutes – where’s the leeway?’

An elderly couple are fuming over getting a parking ticket for briefly pulling over at a bus stop.

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Listed former sandwich shop and cafe to hit auction

14 September 2023
Listed former sandwich shop and cafe to hit auction

A popular former takeaway cafe and sandwich shop is set to go under the hammer.

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