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Landowner ordered to pay £100k or go to jail for illegal waste dumping

Landowner ordered to pay £100k or go to jail for illegal waste dumping

24 October 2024

A council hopes that the threat of jail will bring to an end a decade of illegal waste dumping.

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Devastated family pay tribute to son, 25, who was ‘always there for anyone’

Devastated family pay tribute to son, 25, who was ‘always there for anyone’

24 October 2024

A devastated family has described the “big void” left in their lives after the tragic death of a son who was “always there for anyone”.

‘Heartbroken’ boaters to find new place to dock as marina shuts after more than 50 years

‘Heartbroken’ boaters to find new place to dock as marina shuts after more than 50 years

24 October 2024

Boaters say it is the “end of an era” as they leave a marina set to become a new housing development.

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‘I became a live scare maze actor for the night - I can see why you get hooked’

‘I became a live scare maze actor for the night - I can see why you get hooked’

24 October 2024

With scare attractions all the rage, our reporter heads to the country’s longest-running horror maze this Halloween to see if he can deliver a fright.

Nursery closed after choking tragedy could be turned into special needs school

Nursery closed after choking tragedy could be turned into special needs school

24 October 2024

A nursery that closed after a baby died in a choking tragedy could be turned into a special needs school under new plans.

Former cathedral dean who went viral with crafty cats dies

Former cathedral dean who went viral with crafty cats dies

23 October 2024

A former cathedral dean whose morning prayer videos featuring his crafty cats went viral has died.

Plans for third fish and chip shop within 200 yards to be revealed

Plans for third fish and chip shop within 200 yards to be revealed

23 October 2024

Plans to open a fish and chip shop less than 100 yards away from two similar firms in the shell of an empty dessert restaurant have been submitted.

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Shop sold litre of vodka to boy, 16, found drunk in street

Shop sold litre of vodka to boy, 16, found drunk in street

23 October 2024

A shop sold a litre of vodka to a 16-year-old boy found extremely drunk in a town centre street.

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Troops join Remembrance Sunday parade

Troops join Remembrance Sunday parade

23 October 2024

Motorists are warned to expect delays as a town prepares for Remembrance Sunday events.

‘I lost my unborn baby after my toddler caught rash-causing virus at nursery’

‘I lost my unborn baby after my toddler caught rash-causing virus at nursery’

23 October 2024

A heartbroken mother who almost died and lost a child during pregnancy after her daughter caught a disease is raising awareness to help other mums.

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‘The pressure is working’ - Quarry decision delayed by six months

‘The pressure is working’ - Quarry decision delayed by six months

23 October 2024

Opponents of a plan to extend a ragstone quarry into an area of Ancient Woodland have been given cause to hope.

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Evri driver removed over hospital row given job back after petition

Evri driver removed over hospital row given job back after petition

23 October 2024

An Evri driver who had his rounds taken away after taking his wife to hospital has been given a new role after almost 60,000 people signed a petition.

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Landmark pub saved from demolition as junction scheme dropped

Landmark pub saved from demolition as junction scheme dropped

23 October 2024

A pub which has sat empty for five years will no longer need to be demolished, as a council drops plans for a junction revamp.

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‘This isn't Mayfair!’ Residents stunned by £25 breakfast pricetag

‘This isn't Mayfair!’ Residents stunned by £25 breakfast pricetag

23 October 2024

Residents have joked that they would need to set up a GoFundMe page to afford a £25 all-you-can-eat breakfast being offered in Kent.

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Traps, cameras and a kebab - Huge search for missing Spaniel sees M25 shut eight times

Traps, cameras and a kebab - Huge search for missing Spaniel sees M25 shut eight times

23 October 2024

When a “timid” dog went missing from a friend’s garden word quickly spread online, sparking a huge 11-day search which even saw several road closures.

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Crews tackling recycling centre blaze

Crews tackling recycling centre blaze

22 October 2024

Three fire engines are at the scene of a fire at a recycling site, with residents warned to shut their doors and windows.

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Shopper not guilty of assaulting police at Bluewater after ‘face mask row’

Shopper not guilty of assaulting police at Bluewater after ‘face mask row’

22 October 2024

A 34-year-old man alleged to have assaulted police officers after refusing to wear a face covering when asked has been cleared by a jury.

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Park littered with polystyrene balls after boys empty beanbag

Park littered with polystyrene balls after boys empty beanbag

22 October 2024

A clean-up operation is under way after it was discovered the contents of a beanbag had been emptied across a park.

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Christmas market to return to seaside attraction next month

Christmas market to return to seaside attraction next month

22 October 2024

A Christmas market promising a “magical experience” will return to a Kent seaside attraction next month.

Marshal patrols return during school holidays to deter anti-social behaviour

Marshal patrols return during school holidays to deter anti-social behaviour

22 October 2024

Marshals are set to be deployed once again over the school holidays to prevent anti-social behaviour and reduce violence in town centres.

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