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‘It’s cheaper than a night on the town’: The return of the backstreet boozer

‘It’s cheaper than a night on the town’: The return of the backstreet boozer

03 November 2024

A traditional pub which shut last year after 168 years of pulling pints has reopened its doors again to capitalise on a returning “socialising” trend.

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'I was the biggest sceptic about psychic mediums, then this happened…’

'I was the biggest sceptic about psychic mediums, then this happened…’

03 November 2024

Not believing for a second that anything would come of it, our reporter was left stunned when she had a reading from a pair of psychic mediums.

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‘We must build 200 homes in our town centre to protect green spaces’

‘We must build 200 homes in our town centre to protect green spaces’

03 November 2024

A new plan has revealed more than 200 homes need to be built on brownfield sites throughout a town centre to protect its green spaces and heritage.

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New council flats revealed in bid to cut waiting list

New council flats revealed in bid to cut waiting list

02 November 2024

Plans to buy more than 40 affordable homes have been approved to help cut down a council’s waiting list.

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‘A man with Parkinson’s had to sleep in our offices - we need more homeless accommodation’

‘A man with Parkinson’s had to sleep in our offices - we need more homeless accommodation’

02 November 2024

A charity is appealing for backers to help solve a town’s homelessness crisis as the hotels it relies on look to close.

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The Diamonds from Kent celebrate their diamond anniversary

The Diamonds from Kent celebrate their diamond anniversary

02 November 2024

Diamond by name for six decades, a husband and wife are now officially a diamond couple after celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary.

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‘First no birthday cards, now post delays are affecting my business’

‘First no birthday cards, now post delays are affecting my business’

02 November 2024

A family have hit out at Royal Mail after going weeks without any deliveries.

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Kent's lost Topshop stores and what's there now

Kent's lost Topshop stores and what's there now

02 November 2024

We’ve taken a look at what became of the eight units in the county once home to fashion giant Topshop.

‘My much-loved Milo was mauled to death…a child could be next’

‘My much-loved Milo was mauled to death…a child could be next’

02 November 2024

Tributes including pictures and letters have been left at the site where an eight-year-old pooch was killed by a bigger dog.

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Fast food joint to open after three-year delay

Fast food joint to open after three-year delay

01 November 2024

A fast food takeaway which has faced constant backlash since plans were first announced three years ago is finally set to open.

Car engulfed by flames in high street

Car engulfed by flames in high street

01 November 2024

Thick plumes of black smoke could be seen coming from a vehicle blaze as fire crews tackled the flames.

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Chinese takeaway improves and apologises after damning hygiene rating

Chinese takeaway improves and apologises after damning hygiene rating

01 November 2024

A Chinese takeaway given a poor hygiene rating after inspectors discovered mould, flies and staff playing card games has made improvements.

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Huge gang of youths ‘throw eggs at families and trash Halloween decorations’

Huge gang of youths ‘throw eggs at families and trash Halloween decorations’

01 November 2024

A mum was “heartbroken” after a Halloween decoration she had made for the community was destroyed in “mayhem” involving up to 100 teenagers.

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Bus route part suspended due to yobs ‘throwing stones and missiles’

Bus route part suspended due to yobs ‘throwing stones and missiles’

01 November 2024

An Arriva service has been partially suspended after vandals repeatedly broke bus windows.

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Calls for lower speed limit after fourth crash at new junction

Calls for lower speed limit after fourth crash at new junction

01 November 2024

Residents want safety upgrades at a newly opened junction following several collisions.

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Appeal for help finding missing teen

Appeal for help finding missing teen

01 November 2024

Police are asking the public to look out for a missing 16-year-old boy last seen at a railway station.

Elderly vandal cuts down hundreds of poppies created to honour fallen

Elderly vandal cuts down hundreds of poppies created to honour fallen

01 November 2024

An elderly vandal cut down and binned hundreds of handmade poppies created to honour the fallen - because he “didn’t like the red weeds”.

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Grandad lies on hospital floor in 12-hour wait for a bed

Grandad lies on hospital floor in 12-hour wait for a bed

01 November 2024

A 75-year-old who has MS resorted to lying on the floor during a 51-hour visit to a busy A&E department.

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Violent chef with 45 aliases slammed girlfriend’s head against car and strangled her

Violent chef with 45 aliases slammed girlfriend’s head against car and strangled her

01 November 2024

A trained chef who claims he was stabbed, shot and blown up during the Bosnian War has been jailed for attacks on women.

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40 homes to be built in village as plan allowed on appeal

40 homes to be built in village as plan allowed on appeal

31 October 2024

Controversial plans for 40 homes in the heart of a village have finally been given the green light on appeal.

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