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'Pumping station failures have caused more sewage releases'

30 October 2021
'Pumping station failures have caused more sewage releases'

Southern Water has been criticised after data revealed it is failing to meet pumping speeds at waste water stations where sewage has been dumped.

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Delays on M2 after car overturns

30 October 2021
Delays on M2 after car overturns

Drivers faced some delay on the roads as one lane of traffic was shut whilst emergency crews attended to an overturned vehicle.

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Creepy clown stalking Kent towns at night

30 October 2021
Creepy clown stalking Kent towns at night

Locals have reported numerous sightings of a creepy clown stalking town centres and car parks late at night.

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Family's £2k holiday nightmare was like 'hotel from Inbetweeners movie'

30 October 2021
Family's £2k holiday nightmare was like 'hotel from Inbetweeners movie'

A family say they arrived at their hotel in Spain to find it was boarded up and bore no resemblance to the photos.

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Anti-social behaviour crackdown stepped up across town

29 October 2021
Anti-social behaviour crackdown stepped up across town

Police have been granted additional powers as part of a dispersal order to tackle anti-social behaviour in a town centre over the Halloween weekend.

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Home burglary suspect appears in court

29 October 2021
Home burglary suspect appears in court

A man has appeared in court charged with burglary following a break-in at a home where a window was broken.

Grindr killer planted fake suicide note on third victim to frame him

29 October 2021
Grindr killer planted fake suicide note on third victim to frame him

A serial killer planted a fake suicide note on his third victim framing him for the death of another young gay man he murdered, an inquest has heard.

'I tried to order a dead parrot at Spoons and ended up with a hogs back'

29 October 2021
'I tried to order a dead parrot at Spoons and ended up with a hogs back'

Our reporter paid a visit to Wetherspoons's real ale festival to see if he could be converted to a new tipple. This is what he found...

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Quirky balloon dress created in black history tribute

28 October 2021
Quirky balloon dress created in black history tribute

A professional balloon artist with a keen eye for dress design has created a unique gown to celebrate Black History Month.

Serial killer might have had 'paedophile tendencies', inquest told

28 October 2021
Serial killer might have had 'paedophile tendencies', inquest told

A serial killer who drugged and killed four young men played with toys and had 'paedophile tendencies' a former friend has told a court.

Olympian Kate French unveils new-look sports club

27 October 2021
Olympian Kate French unveils new-look sports club

An Olympic gold medallist has paid a visit to her hometown to unveil new sports facilities in the hope of inspiring the next generation.

More arrests after Insulate Britain block roundabouts near M25

27 October 2021
More arrests after Insulate Britain block roundabouts near M25

A group of eco protesters have been arrested after blocking roads and a busy roundabout near the M25 in defiance of a court injunction.

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Street racing and drink crackdown re-imposed

25 October 2021
Street racing and drink crackdown re-imposed

A public space protection order banning street drinking, drug abuse and anti-social driving in a town centre has been re-introduced.

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Crash causes delays on M25

25 October 2021
Crash causes delays on M25

Queues are forming between two busy junctions of the M25 due to an earlier crash.

Heartbreak as Lab pup dies from rare illness

25 October 2021
Heartbreak as Lab pup dies from rare illness

A couple have been left heartbroken after their part-vaccinated puppy died after contracting a rare illness spread through rat urine.

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Couple forced to give up pup after it gets rare disease

24 October 2021
Couple forced to give up pup after it gets rare disease

A couple have spoken of their heartbreak after being forced to give up their Labrador puppy who contracted a rare disease spread through rat urine.

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New £8bn Crossing trailblazers selected

22 October 2021
New £8bn Crossing trailblazers selected

The first cohort of apprentices to help deliver a multi-billion pound tunnel project between Kent and Essex have been chosen.

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Dispersal order issued after late night car meet-ups

22 October 2021
Dispersal order issued after late night car meet-ups

A dispersal order has been put in place near a business park targeting groups of dangerous drivers who are said to be using the area as a race track.

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Council stalwart dies aged 76

21 October 2021
Council stalwart dies aged 76

Tributes have been paid to a long serving councillor who served for more than three decades and was most recently chair of the county council.

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John Lewis launches new Christmas emporium

21 October 2021
John Lewis launches new Christmas emporium

A major retailer has launched a one-stop shop for Christmas offering in-store events, festive workshops and personalised gifting experiences.

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