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Death of distracted workman who fell down manhole was ‘tragic accident’

19 June 2024
Death of distracted workman who fell down manhole was ‘tragic accident’

An inquest has concluded a much-loved dad-of-two died in a tragic accident - but his family say they believe his death could have been avoided.

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'In the words of Monty Python, it is a deceased parrot’

19 June 2024
'In the words of Monty Python, it is a deceased parrot’

Plans for a new bar and music venue have been thrown out amid fears neighbours would be “forced to listen to rock music late into the night”.

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‘I drank two bottles of vodka a day after divorce and redundancy’

18 June 2024
‘I drank two bottles of vodka a day after divorce and redundancy’

A dad who would go on week-long drinking binges after the break-up of his marriage and losing his job has told how he’s turned his life around.

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‘It takes six weeks to see a GP - yet they want to build more houses’

18 June 2024
‘It takes six weeks to see a GP - yet they want to build more houses’

Campaigners have hit out at plans to build more homes next to a former colliery where developers have already got permission for 165.

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New sports pitch opens at school in memory of teacher

16 June 2024
New sports pitch opens at school in memory of teacher

A pensioner has opened a new sports pitch at a grammar school in memory of his twin brother who was a pupil and teacher there.

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You can't park there! Truckers take break on M20 slip road

14 June 2024
You can't park there! Truckers take break on M20 slip road

Stunned police officers came across three HGV drivers taking a break on a motorway slip road.

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‘WTF, they’ve zapped Trevor McDonald’

12 June 2024
‘WTF, they’ve zapped Trevor McDonald’

The nineties TV newsroom farce Drop the Dead Donkey is back in a new stage show - and we went along to see it.

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Roof erupts in flames

10 June 2024
Roof erupts in flames

Three fire engines were sent out when the roof of a building caught fire yesterday evening.

First part of landmark’s £100m overhaul set to open

09 June 2024
First part of landmark’s £100m overhaul set to open

The first phase of a landmark’s planned £100 million revamp is set to open to the public.

McDonald’s bosses hit back after drive-thru plan blasted

04 June 2024
McDonald’s bosses hit back after drive-thru plan blasted

McDonald's has launched a charm offensive in a bid to woo supporters amid scores of complaints over plans for a 24-hour drive-thru restaurant.

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Two men arrested over death of small girl in Channel crossing

04 June 2024
Two men arrested over death of small girl in Channel crossing

Two men face extradition to France over the death of a young girl who drowned while bound for Kent in a small boat.

Developers reveal next steps for new riverside holiday lets and bar

31 May 2024
Developers reveal next steps for new riverside holiday lets and bar

The next steps paving the way for a holiday apartment complex overlooking a river to be built have been taken.

Footballers’ drugs gang jailed

29 May 2024
Footballers’ drugs gang jailed

Six men who threw away promising careers as semi-professional footballers to deal drugs have been jailed for a total of more than 100 years.

Crews descend on fort for new series featuring Harry Potter star

28 May 2024
Crews descend on fort for new series featuring Harry Potter star

Pictures have been released from the set of a new series featuring Harry Potter star Tom Felton focusing on the life of Mahatma Gandhi.

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Spitfire tragedy: what now for Kent events?

27 May 2024
Spitfire tragedy: what now for Kent events?

Two major Kent airshows are awaiting the outcome of a probe into a fatal crash which has seen the RAF ground its Battle of Britain display team.

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Application for ‘prison-like’ block withdrawn

27 May 2024
Application for ‘prison-like’ block withdrawn

A scheme in principle for a ‘blot on the landscape’ flats development has been pulled by applicants.

Police issue warning to anti-social bikers after moped seized

26 May 2024
Police issue warning to anti-social bikers after moped seized

Police have issued a stark warning to anti-social off-road riders after a moped was seized.

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Traffic chaos at Port ‘over’, bosses say

26 May 2024
Traffic chaos at Port ‘over’, bosses say

Clog-ups on roads to a port during the half-term holiday rush have now eased, according to the port authority.

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Man arrested after ‘several’ sexual assaults reported in one night

26 May 2024
Man arrested after ‘several’ sexual assaults reported in one night

Police are investigating after being told about multiple reports of indecent exposure and sexual assault cases in a town centre.

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Hundreds rally against 2,000 home plan next to uni campus

25 May 2024
Hundreds rally against 2,000 home plan next to uni campus

Campaigners took to the streets to voice their concerns over plans to build a “new car dependent town” on farmland next to a university campus.

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