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'We are very lucky that it didn't destroy more'

13 July 2021
'We are very lucky that it didn't destroy more'

A man has praised firefighters after a blaze which started in his garage threatened to spread to other parts of his home and neighbouring properties.

Social club closure after Euro 2020 violence

13 July 2021
Social club closure after Euro 2020 violence

A working men's club was forced to close for England's last two games after a series of violent incidents broke out at the venue.

Tattoo boss bans football racists from shop

12 July 2021
Tattoo boss bans football racists from shop

A tattoo shop boss has vowed to ban customers who share racist abuse online and says their deposits will not be returned.

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Crowd gathers to pay respects to girl, 10

12 July 2021
Crowd gathers to pay respects to girl, 10

Members of the community gathered on a busy road near the spot a 10-year girl was critically injured over the weekend.

Second day of Goodyear blimp spotting hopes deflated

27 June 2021
Second day of Goodyear blimp spotting hopes deflated

Those hoping to catch another glimpse of an iconic airship travelling overhead were left disappointed after it was grounded due to poor weather.

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School closed after Covid outbreak

27 June 2021
School closed after Covid outbreak

Hundreds of children have been sent home after an outbreak of Covid cases led to more than half of pupils and staff being forced into isolation.

Top secret papers found dumped at Kent bus stop

27 June 2021
Top secret papers found dumped at Kent bus stop

An investigation has been launched after classified defence documents detailing the Navy's passage through Ukrainian waters were found at a bus stop.

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Watch iconic Goodyear Blimp fly over the county

26 June 2021
Watch iconic Goodyear Blimp fly over the county

Here's the details of everywhere you can spot the iconic airship as it marks its return to the country after a decade long absence.

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Crews tackle huge pub blaze as police probe arson and assault

26 June 2021
Crews tackle huge pub blaze as police probe arson and assault

Police say a suspicious fire which gutted the ground floor of a disused pub is being linked to an assault in the area at the same time.

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Road closed after fuel spillage

26 June 2021
Road closed after fuel spillage

A busy road junction was closed in both directions for emergency repairs following a fuel spillage.

A2 traffic held as police respond to 'woman in distress'

26 June 2021
A2 traffic held as police respond to 'woman in distress'

All lanes of traffic on the A2 were temporarily brought to a halt while officers responded to reports of a woman in distress.

Country's fastest zipline set to open

26 June 2021
Country's fastest zipline set to open

An attraction billed as the country's fastest and longest zipline is set to open to the public after a short series of delays.

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A2 part-closure comes into force

25 June 2021
A2 part-closure comes into force

A major road closure is in force in parts of the county to allow for resurfacing works.

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Town hall's £500k revamp granted funding boost

25 June 2021
Town hall's £500k revamp granted funding boost

An ageing town hall threatened with closure is to be brought back into community use after funding was approved to finish its refurbishment.

Giant mound of rubbish closes road

25 June 2021
Giant mound of rubbish closes road

A country lane is expected to be closed for up to a week after flytippers blocked it with a huge pile of rubbish.

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Flytipping hotspot 'almost eradicated' after CCTV crackdown

25 June 2021
Flytipping hotspot 'almost eradicated' after CCTV crackdown

A council is rolling out new ANPR camera technology across the borough to tackle flytipping following its successful use at a notorious hotspot.

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'He barrel rolled about six times'

24 June 2021
'He barrel rolled about six times'

A racing track and its medical crews were praised after a driver escaped a 'monster' crash unhurt thanks to some important safety measures.

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Ex-councillor crowdfunds £20k legal bill with Countdown star's backing

24 June 2021
Ex-councillor crowdfunds £20k legal bill with Countdown star's backing

A former Labour councillor crowdfunded legal fees spent defending a failed libel lawsuit brought against him with the backing of celebs.

'We couldn't find our loved one's grave, the grass was too long'

23 June 2021
'We couldn't find our loved one's grave, the grass was too long'

Residents have reacted angrily to the overgrown state of a cemetery where some relatives struggled to find the graves of loved ones.

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'I want to get it rebuilt as quick as possible'

22 June 2021
'I want to get it rebuilt as quick as possible'

The owner of a pub ravaged by fire has pledged to rebuild it and stage an event for firefighters as the community rallies to its aid.

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