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Politics student, 18, quits uni to run village pub

Politics student, 18, quits uni to run village pub

11 July 2024

Rather than whiling away his time swigging pints at the pub, this student has dropped out of uni to run a village inn.

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Step forward for ‘hideous’ solar farm 10 times size of neighbouring village

Step forward for ‘hideous’ solar farm 10 times size of neighbouring village

11 July 2024

A London firm’s divisive bid to roll out a solar farm ten times bigger than the neighbouring village has taken a stride forward.

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Brazen fly-tipper caught dumping bed near business park

Brazen fly-tipper caught dumping bed near business park

10 July 2024

A man has been fined £1,000 after he was filmed on CCTV dumping a bed and mattress near a business park.

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M20 to shut tonight as Op Brock returns for summer holidays

M20 to shut tonight as Op Brock returns for summer holidays

10 July 2024

Part of the M20 will shut tonight as Operation Brock returns ahead of the summer holidays.

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Bid to block disposal of eight Kentish windmills fails

Bid to block disposal of eight Kentish windmills fails

10 July 2024

An attempt to block the “divestment” of eight Kent windmills has been unsuccessful.

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‘Rude and lazy school-run parents are making our lives a misery’

‘Rude and lazy school-run parents are making our lives a misery’

10 July 2024

Frustrated neighbours say “disrespectful” drivers on the school run are making their lives hell by parking and driving recklessly.

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Aldi shuts due to 'technical issue'

Aldi shuts due to 'technical issue'

09 July 2024

A town’s Aldi store was closed temporarily this morning due to a technical issue.

Major road shut after car hits wall and overturns

Major road shut after car hits wall and overturns

09 July 2024

A major route was shut while emergency services dealt with the aftermath of a crash in which a car hit a wall and overturned.

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1,400 homes from four new-build estates in 1.5 square miles

1,400 homes from four new-build estates in 1.5 square miles

09 July 2024

Residents say housebuilding has spiralled so out of control in their neighbourhood they are now fearful of walking outside their homes.

'My 7-year-old couldn’t talk - football has changed everything!’

'My 7-year-old couldn’t talk - football has changed everything!’

09 July 2024

The mother of a seven-year-old girl who is selectively mute has told how playing football sparked a “miracle” breakthrough.

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Riverside path taped off as ‘wartime object’ found in water

Riverside path taped off as ‘wartime object’ found in water

08 July 2024

A riverside path was cordoned off following reports an unexploded wartime object had been found in the water.

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Charity shop to leave closure-hit shopping centre

Charity shop to leave closure-hit shopping centre

08 July 2024

A town centre charity shop has unexpectedly announced it will close just three years after opening.

‘It’s better than being on the street’: Kent’s first ‘homeless pods’ set to launch

‘It’s better than being on the street’: Kent’s first ‘homeless pods’ set to launch

08 July 2024

Homeless people are set to move into new accommodation pods on a flood-hit car park later this year as the cost of temporary accommodation soars.

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Town's fifth Co-op to open on controversial new-build estate

Town's fifth Co-op to open on controversial new-build estate

07 July 2024

A food retailer has confirmed a new opening at a controversial housing estate.

New homes planned behind petrol station next to ancient forest

New homes planned behind petrol station next to ancient forest

07 July 2024

“High-quality” new homes could be built behind a well-known petrol station that thousands of people drive past every day.

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‘We're not paying £6 an hour to play tennis - it should stay free’

‘We're not paying £6 an hour to play tennis - it should stay free’

07 July 2024

Angry tennis players say the introduction of charges at courts that have been free for years will put people off the sport.

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Gran examined next to entrance of packed A&E with no screen up

Gran examined next to entrance of packed A&E with no screen up

06 July 2024

A grandmother has told of the “disgraceful” moment she was examined right next to a busy A&E’s main entrance - with no screen around her.

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‘Massive loss' as Kent’s only St John’s Ambulance station faces closure

‘Massive loss' as Kent’s only St John’s Ambulance station faces closure

05 July 2024

Kent’s only St John’s Ambulance station has been earmarked for closure as the charity proposes huge cuts.

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Man in hospital and duo held after town centre attack

Man in hospital and duo held after town centre attack

04 July 2024

Two men have been charged with causing grievous bodily harm with intent after a town centre attack put one victim in hospital.

Vandals return stolen village sign - and screw it on upside down

Vandals return stolen village sign - and screw it on upside down

04 July 2024

Mystery pranksters have drawn a laugh from villagers after returning a missing road sign - but screwing it on upside down.

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