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'Ten years of austerity has taken its toll on youth provision'

16 June 2020
'Ten years of austerity has taken its toll on youth provision'

A council says it has listened to residents both young and old as it unveils its new anti-social behaviour strategy

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Special visit for care home resident's birthday

12 June 2020
Special visit for care home resident's birthday

A care home has developed a creative solution to help residents keep in touch with loved ones.

Man in 60s in serious condition after Tesco attack

12 June 2020
Man in 60s in serious condition after Tesco attack

A man in his 60s is in a serious condition in hospital after being brutally attacked outside a Tesco Express.

Person found dead on rail tracks

12 June 2020
Person found dead on rail tracks

A station has been closed after a person was pronounced dead on the tracks.

'We will feel trapped in', says Crossing community

12 June 2020
'We will feel trapped in', says Crossing community

Residents have spoken out against the redevelopment of a power station, arguing it will add to the existing traffic woes near the Crossing.

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New drive-thru approved for McDonald's restaurant

11 June 2020
New drive-thru approved for McDonald's restaurant

Plans for a new McDonald's drive-thru have been signed off – but there's a catch.

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Sadness at death of long-serving council chief

11 June 2020
Sadness at death of long-serving council chief

A minute's silence has been held as a mark of respect to a long-serving council boss at the first meeting since his death.

'Am I going to have to wear a mask?'

10 June 2020
'Am I going to have to wear a mask?'

A bride-to-be has hit out at the government's response to future weddings as she fears her big day could be cancelled.

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'It is not right to remain silent on important matters that affect our residents'

10 June 2020
'It is not right to remain silent on important matters that affect our residents'

A parish council is seeking views from black and minority ethnic groups on how it can improve its services.

Delays on M20 due to collision

10 June 2020
Delays on M20 due to collision

A lane closure has been put in place while traffic officers deal with the aftermath of a crash.

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Secondary school principal expects 'difficult transition' for pupils

10 June 2020
Secondary school principal expects 'difficult transition' for pupils

The head teacher of a secondary school preparing for students to return says public transport will provide challenges

Council to re-introduce parking fines after £700k revenue loss

09 June 2020
Council to re-introduce parking fines after £700k revenue loss

Authorities are reintroducing parking fees this month as they seek to recoup losses incurred during the lockdown period.

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'Did Madeleine suspect abduct my daughter?'

09 June 2020
'Did Madeleine suspect abduct my daughter?'

A man whose daughter went missing in Germany has called for police to investigate links between Christian B and his own daughter's disappearance.

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Two women injured after van bursts into flames

08 June 2020
Two women injured after van bursts into flames

A road has been closed as firefighters and other emergency services deal with a van which burst into flames.

Officer watched iPlayer as detainee had heart attack

07 June 2020
Officer watched iPlayer as detainee had heart attack

A custody sergeant has been given a final warning after being found watching TV while colleagues dealt with a medical emergency.

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River search continues for missing man

05 June 2020
River search continues for missing man

A search to find a missing man along the River Medway continues as officers launch an appeal for information.

Community gathers for Black Lives Matter protest

05 June 2020
Community gathers for Black Lives Matter protest

More than 100 people joined an impromptu demonstration in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter campaign.

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Dead kitten found dumped in cardboard box

05 June 2020
Dead kitten found dumped in cardboard box

WARNING: GRAPHIC IMAGES - A dog walker discovered a dead kitten dumped in a cardboard box in woodland.

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Animal charities fear post-lockdown 'cat crisis'

05 June 2020
Animal charities fear post-lockdown 'cat crisis'

Animal welfare charities say warm weather could see surge in felines venturing outside on busy roads post-lockdown.

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Love Island star slams MP over BA job losses

04 June 2020
Love Island star slams MP over BA job losses

An ex-air hostess has spoken out against her former employer after it announced more than 10,000 job losses

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