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‘Virgin planning rival rail service to Eurostar’

‘Virgin planning rival rail service to Eurostar’

11 November 2023

It is reported billionaire Sir Richard Branson is set to launch a challenge to Eurostar – but will it mean a revival for Ashford and Ebbsfleet?

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Swimming pool closes for ‘crucial maintenance works’

Swimming pool closes for ‘crucial maintenance works’

10 November 2023

A swimming centre has been closed with immediate effect in order to carry out ‘crucial maintenance works’.

Lorry driver jailed for human trafficking bid

Lorry driver jailed for human trafficking bid

10 November 2023

Undercover officers who set up a "decoy" trap to snare people-smugglers got more than they bargained for when they found a wanted criminal.

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M20 to close for yet more barrier works

M20 to close for yet more barrier works

10 November 2023

Part of the M20 is to shut tonight to allow for more moveable barrier works to take place.

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Former town centre pub relaunches as community centre

Former town centre pub relaunches as community centre

10 November 2023

A three-in one café, clothes shop and community hub will open this weekend, taking over a former town centre pub.

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Drug dealer caught with large knife jailed

Drug dealer caught with large knife jailed

10 November 2023

A wanted man caught with a large knife, heroin and cocaine has been jailed after a car was stopped by police.

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Southeastern announce extra trains to London

Southeastern announce extra trains to London

10 November 2023

Commuters now have more options on how they get to the capital after Southeastern added extra railway services to two parts of the county.

New finance boss parachuted in to save hospital trust in £59m of debt

New finance boss parachuted in to save hospital trust in £59m of debt

10 November 2023

An interim chief financial officer has joined a debt-ridden trust, which has a deficit of almost £60m.

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£26m dual carriageway in doubt as work delayed again

£26m dual carriageway in doubt as work delayed again

10 November 2023

The future of a new dual carriageway has been thrown into doubt after highway bosses confirmed work has been pushed back another year.

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Mother and son left 'traumatised' after near-miss Audi crash

Mother and son left 'traumatised' after near-miss Audi crash

10 November 2023

An anxious mum says she is scared to leave the house after almost being hit by an Audi while on the school run.

Frenzied footie fan has a Friday night meltdown

Frenzied footie fan has a Friday night meltdown

09 November 2023

There’s plenty of shots hitting the bar when Secret Drinker has a sporty evening out

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Warning after three thefts from vans overnight

Warning after three thefts from vans overnight

09 November 2023

Van owners are being warned to remove valuables from their vehicles overnight following a spate of thefts.

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Inquest into death of baby boy who choked on food at nursery to hear from chefs

Inquest into death of baby boy who choked on food at nursery to hear from chefs

09 November 2023

An inquest into the death of a nine-month-old who choked on food at a pre-school will be heard by a jury, and nursery staff will give evidence.

We tried new virtual reality games room that could help revive town

We tried new virtual reality games room that could help revive town

09 November 2023

Our reporter had a great time at a town’s new virtual reality gaming centre, where sessions cost £24.95.

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‘There is nothing I wouldn't have done to make memories with him’

‘There is nothing I wouldn't have done to make memories with him’

08 November 2023

An utterly selfless teenager “put aside her own feelings and life” to make memories with her sick brother before he died.

Shock as beloved village pub suddenly shuts

Shock as beloved village pub suddenly shuts

07 November 2023

A pub known as one of Kent’s most haunted has closed suddenly leaving many customers shocked.

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Cafe shuts after rat droppings and gnawed food discovered

Cafe shuts after rat droppings and gnawed food discovered

07 November 2023

A “dirty” cafe has shut down following the discovery of rat droppings in the kitchen just months after the owner pledged to clean up the place.

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‘It used to be a desolate piece of land- but has been utterly transformed’

‘It used to be a desolate piece of land- but has been utterly transformed’

06 November 2023

A college has unveiled its brand new £10m engineering centre which includes state-of-the-art equipment and robots which can pick cars up.

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‘The mere mention of his name sends a shiver down my spine’

‘The mere mention of his name sends a shiver down my spine’

06 November 2023

Two abuse victims have spoken of the heartbreaking toll their attacker's deviant behaviour has had on their lives after he was jailed for 18 years.

Dad-of-four described as ‘legend of the town’ in touching tributes

Dad-of-four described as ‘legend of the town’ in touching tributes

06 November 2023

A former taxi driver has been described as a town “legend” following his death after a nine-year battle with a terminal lung condition.

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