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‘A country without the need for foodbanks is the vision’

‘A country without the need for foodbanks is the vision’

13 September 2024

As part of National Foodbank Day a charity showcased messages from people explaining the hardship they face.

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Huge number of families rehomed outside borough

Huge number of families rehomed outside borough

13 September 2024

Figures have revealed the scale of the housing crisis facing one Kent town as large numbers of families are placed outside the borough.

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‘It’s a mess - why have they left it like this?’

‘It’s a mess - why have they left it like this?’

13 September 2024

The site of an abandoned seafront development has been left in a “mess” and must be cleared immediately, a councillor says.

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Private ambulance driver killed in crash after drifting into path of lorry

Private ambulance driver killed in crash after drifting into path of lorry

13 September 2024

A private ambulance driver died after his van drifted into the path of a lorry.

‘Miracle’ as dog missing for more than three years returns home

‘Miracle’ as dog missing for more than three years returns home

13 September 2024

The owners of a dog suspected to have been snatched from their garden more than three years ago have described having her back as a “miracle”.

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College expansion approved as part of seaside town revival

College expansion approved as part of seaside town revival

13 September 2024

Plans for a multi-million-pound college extension have been approved by the council.

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Wildlife charity loved by Hollywood star on brink of closure

Wildlife charity loved by Hollywood star on brink of closure

13 September 2024

An animal charity that boasts A-list support from actor Johnny Depp and The Kinks’ Dave Davies is on the brink of closure amid rising costs.

Man ‘threatened at knifepoint in earbuds robbery’

Man ‘threatened at knifepoint in earbuds robbery’

13 September 2024

A teenager has been arrested on suspicion of robbing someone of their earbuds while armed with a knife.

New roll on, roll off shipping routes linking Kent to Finland

New roll on, roll off shipping routes linking Kent to Finland

13 September 2024

A shipping company is to start a new freight service linking Kent to the Continent.

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Cadet centre given facelift after £6m base plans shelved

Cadet centre given facelift after £6m base plans shelved

13 September 2024

A cadet group campus that was once a Royal Navy base has been given a revamp after costly plans for a new look base were put on hold.

Fears 625 homes could ‘swallow up’ village

Fears 625 homes could ‘swallow up’ village

13 September 2024

Villagers fear they are at risk of being “swallowed up" by huge developments as plans have emerged for 625 homes behind a football stadium.

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'My daughter has to wait 45 minutes for bus - why won't they change timetable?’

'My daughter has to wait 45 minutes for bus - why won't they change timetable?’

13 September 2024

A furious dad blasted a bus company's timetable after his little girl's new school hours left her trudging more than a mile and waiting alone.

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Residents’ survey entrants could win football tickets

Residents’ survey entrants could win football tickets

12 September 2024

A council is offering a free seven-day workout and a chance to win other prizes to anyone who enters its 2024 Residents’ Survey.

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Heartbreak as school tuck shop ‘completely ransacked’

Heartbreak as school tuck shop ‘completely ransacked’

12 September 2024

A school has expressed its heartbreak after its parent-run tuck shop was broken into and destroyed.

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Video shows passenger's perspective as rollercoaster damaged mid-ride

Video shows passenger's perspective as rollercoaster damaged mid-ride

12 September 2024

A startling video shows the moment a section of rollercoaster track crumbled away mid-ride forcing the passenger cart to grind to a halt.

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Former pub sold after being forced to shut due to rising costs

Former pub sold after being forced to shut due to rising costs

12 September 2024

A former pub which had to shut two years ago due to rising costs and falling visitor numbers has been sold.

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‘I’m disgusted my livestock keeps getting attacked by dogs’

‘I’m disgusted my livestock keeps getting attacked by dogs’

12 September 2024

A farmer is calling for dog owners to keep their animals on the lead after one of his lambs was left covered in blood from a dog attack.

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Grandmother was stabbed in the neck at her home

Grandmother was stabbed in the neck at her home

12 September 2024

An inquest has been opened into the death of a “well-liked and respected” grandmother who was fatally stabbed at her home.

Road reopens after car overturns

Road reopens after car overturns

12 September 2024

A road has reopened after being blocked by an overturned car.

Mosque marks 10 years of uniting community

Mosque marks 10 years of uniting community

12 September 2024

An Islamic place of worship has marked a milestone anniversary which has seen community cohesion flourish and questions about beliefs answered.

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