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Shop owner has nose broken by 'vape thief'

18 February 2023
Shop owner has nose broken by 'vape thief'

A newsagent who was left bloodied and bruised after being attacked by a suspected thief says "people are stealing all the time".

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Truly beautiful' send-off for couple killed in waterfall tragedy

17 February 2023
Truly beautiful' send-off for couple killed in waterfall tragedy

Hundreds of people paid their last respects to a 'devoted, selfless and loving couple' who died while on holiday in Wales.

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MP demands action over ‘nightmare before christmas’ water shortages

17 February 2023
MP demands action over ‘nightmare before christmas’ water shortages

An MP says a water company will be 'held to account' after thousands of homes and businesses were left without water in the run up to Christmas.

£8.5m regeneration at church gutted by fire nears completion

17 February 2023
£8.5m regeneration at church gutted by fire nears completion

Pictures show works at a multi-million project to a historic building, which was devastated by a fire 20 years ago, are near completion.

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Bomb disposal squad spotted near main road

15 February 2023
Bomb disposal squad spotted near main road

A member of the public noticed the Ministry of Defence vehicle parked up near a busy road.

McDonald's to shut for more than a month

15 February 2023
McDonald's to shut for more than a month

A popular fast-food restaurant has closed its doors to customers while it undergoes refurbishment.

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Cabin retreat plans unveiled for Leeds Castle

15 February 2023
Cabin retreat plans unveiled for Leeds Castle

Plans to build waterside holiday homes for visitors to one of the county's biggest and most historic castles have been revealed.

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New Traveller sites being considered

14 February 2023
New Traveller sites being considered

A local authority is asking people for their views about where the Traveller and Gypsy community should be allowed to live in the borough.

Parking attendant mowed down by teen on electric bike

14 February 2023
Parking attendant mowed down by teen on electric bike

A 16-year-old was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving after a woman was hit by an electric bike in the town centre.

Sex offender who owned 'paedophile manual' is jailed

13 February 2023
Sex offender who owned 'paedophile manual' is jailed

A 42-year-old man with a string of sex offences has been jailed after police found 23,000 indecent images on a hidden tablet at his home.

Police hunt driver who fled from crash

13 February 2023
Police hunt driver who fled from crash

Officers are looking for the driver of Ford Kuga after he left the scene of a serious crash.

Violent woman jailed after biting officer

13 February 2023
Violent woman jailed after biting officer

A 44-year-old who racially abused members of the public before biting and kicking police officers has been jailed.

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Crews tackle fire near children's park

13 February 2023
Crews tackle fire near children's park

Two fire engines were called to reports of a large fire at wasteland near a children's park.

Council dynamics change as Tories recruit indy

13 February 2023
Council dynamics change as Tories recruit indy

A long-term independent councillor has decided to join the Conservatives.

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Boy, 16, showed no signs of depression before A2 suicide

13 February 2023
Boy, 16, showed no signs of depression before A2 suicide

The parents of a 16-year-old who died after stepping in front of a lorry have paid tribute to their "kind and generous" son.

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Popular ice cream stall to return

10 February 2023
Popular ice cream stall to return

The owner of an ice cream and yoghurt stall which closed after 30 years has revealed plans to reopen.

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Plans for bank to open as Indian restaurant

09 February 2023
Plans for bank to open as Indian restaurant

Proposals to a local council have outlined plans for a vacant bank site to open as an Indian restaurant and takeaway.

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Pensioner's cash stolen while paying for parking

09 February 2023
Pensioner's cash stolen while paying for parking

Police have released a CCTV image of two women they want to speak to after a pensioner was targeted at a shopping centre while paying for parking.

'Non-stop M&S car park alarm is driving us insane!'

09 February 2023
'Non-stop M&S car park alarm is driving us insane!'

Fuming residents living near a supermarket car park have expressed their pain at having to listen to a blaring car park alarm for nearly 24 hours.

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Discarded batteries cause £3k bin lorry fire

08 February 2023
Discarded batteries cause £3k bin lorry fire

People have been warned to be careful when throwing out batteries after a fire broke out in a bin lorry.

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