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Councillor 'lucky to be alive' after pickaxe hits cable

Councillor 'lucky to be alive' after pickaxe hits cable

11 May 2024

A volunteer escaped death after sending his pickaxe through an electrical cable buried in the ground while planting trees.

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‘I got told by pub-goer to die of AIDS - that’s why we need safe spaces’

‘I got told by pub-goer to die of AIDS - that’s why we need safe spaces’

11 May 2024

A new LGBTQ+ group has launched to create ‘safe spaces’ for its members, many of whom have been subject to hate crimes and abuse.

New patrols set up after more than 800 reports of anti-social behaviour

New patrols set up after more than 800 reports of anti-social behaviour

11 May 2024

A specialist team of officers will be targeting antisocial behaviour hotspots as part of a new £65k scheme.

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Teen completes chemo after winning golden buzzer on BGT

Teen completes chemo after winning golden buzzer on BGT

10 May 2024

A 13-year-old singer awarded the golden buzzer on Britain's Got Talent with his choir has seen his dream come true by finishing chemotherapy.

Suspected traveller camp spotted at swimming pool car park

Suspected traveller camp spotted at swimming pool car park

10 May 2024

A number of caravans have been spotted camped up in a car park next to a swimming pool.

King announces continued patronage of historic Kent trust

King announces continued patronage of historic Kent trust

10 May 2024

The King will be continuing his patronage as the Medway heritage site’s trust celebrates its 40th year.

Extra funding secured to repair key part of historic landmark

Extra funding secured to repair key part of historic landmark

10 May 2024

A £6.6 million restoration project to preserve one of Kent’s most historic assets has received a significant boost with further grant funding.

‘It’s like Piccadilly Circus outside our homes’

‘It’s like Piccadilly Circus outside our homes’

10 May 2024

Residents who say they have been plagued by “appalling” parking could see their road have new speed restrictions put in place.

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Yobs threaten to put woman in 'body bag' during attack at park

Yobs threaten to put woman in 'body bag' during attack at park

10 May 2024

A group of teenagers are said to have threatened a young couple and almost broken a nose during an attack in a city park.

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CCTV released after bar staff left with serious facial injury

CCTV released after bar staff left with serious facial injury

10 May 2024

Police are appealing for information after a member of staff at a pub was assaulted.

Plans submitted to turn house into care home

Plans submitted to turn house into care home

10 May 2024

Plans to turn a house into a residential care home for adults who require 24-hour support have been submitted to a council.

Men accused of stealing car in knifepoint robbery

Men accused of stealing car in knifepoint robbery

10 May 2024

A car was reportedly stolen after a man, who had been standing next to his vehicle, was threatened with a knife and assaulted.

Three sheep killed in dog attack

Three sheep killed in dog attack

10 May 2024

Three ewes suffered fatal injuries after being attacked by a dog and police are appealing for help to find the owner.

Keir Starmer reveals Labour plan to tackle small boat crossings in Kent speech

Keir Starmer reveals Labour plan to tackle small boat crossings in Kent speech

10 May 2024

Sir Keir Starmer has promised to make Kent’s shores “hostile territory for people-smuggling gangs" during a speech in Kent.

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Second Toys R Us store to return to Kent

Second Toys R Us store to return to Kent

10 May 2024

WH Smith has announced the return of another Toys R Us store in Kent.

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Team behind Prince’s bid for 2,500-home estate hits out at claims of local revolt

Team behind Prince’s bid for 2,500-home estate hits out at claims of local revolt

10 May 2024

The team behind a bid for a 2,500-home estate on land owned by Prince William claims talk of a local revolt against the plans has been exaggerated.

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The ‘eyesore’ McDonald’s restaurant which could open next to historic ruins

The ‘eyesore’ McDonald’s restaurant which could open next to historic ruins

10 May 2024

A new computer-generated image shows how a “garish” McDonald’s drive-thru could be built next to historic ruins.

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‘We’re still open’ - Pub landlord fears losing thousands during six-week road closure

‘We’re still open’ - Pub landlord fears losing thousands during six-week road closure

10 May 2024

The landlord of a village pub has reminded people it is still open as usual despite a nearby six-week road closure.

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Busy road closes for a month for ‘major resurfacing works’

Busy road closes for a month for ‘major resurfacing works’

09 May 2024

A main route is set to be closed every night for more than four weeks due to resurfacing works.

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Main road closed for emergency repairs after ‘smoke seen coming from manhole’

Main road closed for emergency repairs after ‘smoke seen coming from manhole’

09 May 2024

Emergency services have shut a busy main road in both directions to allow repairs to take place after smoke was seen “coming from a manhole”.

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