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‘End of an era’ as pub destroyed by fire torn down

‘End of an era’ as pub destroyed by fire torn down

31 October 2024

The demolition of a 19th-century pub destroyed in a devastating fire has been described as the “end of an era”.

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Huge fireworks display for Diwali cancelled

Huge fireworks display for Diwali cancelled

31 October 2024

A highly anticipated annual fireworks display taking place at a Sikh place of worship has been cancelled at short notice.

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Leisure centre’s soft play area reopens after revamp

Leisure centre’s soft play area reopens after revamp

31 October 2024

A soft play area has reopened with a new theme and cafe as part of multi-million-pound upgrades at a leisure centre.

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Mum got sober after wine addiction ‘humiliated’ daughter on graduation day

Mum got sober after wine addiction ‘humiliated’ daughter on graduation day

31 October 2024

A mum-of-two decided to tackle her addiction to wine after she “humiliated” her daughter on her university graduation day.

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‘He was a bit of a toerag but everyone loved him’

‘He was a bit of a toerag but everyone loved him’

31 October 2024

A heartbroken mum has paid tribute to her “generous” and “loving” son after his body was found in the River Medway following days of searching.

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Town centre shops set to finally be demolished for 92-bed hotel

Town centre shops set to finally be demolished for 92-bed hotel

31 October 2024

A row of shops in a closure-hit town centre street could finally be demolished to make way for a 92-bed hotel.

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‘We keep having to close our school because of water problems - it’s not fair on the families’

‘We keep having to close our school because of water problems - it’s not fair on the families’

31 October 2024

A special needs school may be forced to fork out “tens of thousands of pounds” after being hit with water supply issues.

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16th century Kent property with pool and lake nominated for House of the Year

16th century Kent property with pool and lake nominated for House of the Year

31 October 2024

An impressive Grade II-listed home has been nominated for a prestigious award.

Bomb disposal teams called to building site

Bomb disposal teams called to building site

30 October 2024

Disposal teams from the Ministry of Defence were called after wartime solid metal objects were found at a building site.

‘Giving with one hand and taking with the other’: What does the new Budget mean for Kent?

‘Giving with one hand and taking with the other’: What does the new Budget mean for Kent?

30 October 2024

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has unveiled Labour’s first Budget for 14 years - but what does it mean for the county?

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Huge fireworks display tops the bill at Diwali celebrations

Huge fireworks display tops the bill at Diwali celebrations

30 October 2024

Excitement is building for the return of an extravagant fireworks display held as part of a major religious and cultural event.

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Attempted murder charge after man stabbed in high street

Attempted murder charge after man stabbed in high street

30 October 2024

A 33-year-old man has appeared in court accused of murder after a town centre stabbing.

Waterfront land up for sale is ‘exciting opportunity’ for developers

Waterfront land up for sale is ‘exciting opportunity’ for developers

30 October 2024

An ‘eyesore’ plot of redundant land has been described as an “exciting opportunity” for developers after hitting the market.

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‘Eyesore’ flats to be demolished as last tenant finally moves out

‘Eyesore’ flats to be demolished as last tenant finally moves out

30 October 2024

A decision has been made to knock down a derelict block of flats after structural problems were identified.

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Ticketmaster announced as annual fireworks night effigy

Ticketmaster announced as annual fireworks night effigy

30 October 2024

A large effigy of a popular ticket sales site will go up in flames at an annual bonfire event.

‘Hospital told my parents I was ill - but I was 16 miles away asleep at home’

‘Hospital told my parents I was ill - but I was 16 miles away asleep at home’

30 October 2024

A man has criticised hospital staff after they called his parents to say he had been admitted into their care - when he was actually in bed at home.

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‘It was like he came into this world for a reason and then the time was up and he had to go’

‘It was like he came into this world for a reason and then the time was up and he had to go’

30 October 2024

A grieving mum has given a heart-rending account of life after the devastating loss of her 17-year-old son to suicide.

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Teenage girl dies after peanut allergy reaction while on holiday in Rome

Teenage girl dies after peanut allergy reaction while on holiday in Rome

29 October 2024

A 14-year-old girl has died after having an allergic reaction on holiday with her family in Rome.

Customers ‘gutted’ as iconic music venue to close after 26 years

Customers ‘gutted’ as iconic music venue to close after 26 years

29 October 2024

A popular music venue described as a ‘staple’ of a town is to close after more than a quarter of a century.

‘Turning offices into homes is putting too much strain on our schools, GPs and more’

‘Turning offices into homes is putting too much strain on our schools, GPs and more’

29 October 2024

A local authority has blasted the government’s planning policies for failing its residents.

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