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New ‘no entry’ signs 40cm too close to kerb at bus lane abused by drivers

New ‘no entry’ signs 40cm too close to kerb at bus lane abused by drivers

10 October 2024

Residents have almost come to blows with drivers misusing a “busgate” with ANPR cameras still not installed due to a row over out of place signs.

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‘I’m just waiting for what comes’: Kent man prepares for Hurricane Milton

‘I’m just waiting for what comes’: Kent man prepares for Hurricane Milton

09 October 2024

A 46-year-old living in Florida has decided to “ride it out” and wait at home ahead of a huge storm preparing to make landfall tonight.

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‘Emotional’ farewell as much-loved folk festival axed after 30 years

‘Emotional’ farewell as much-loved folk festival axed after 30 years

09 October 2024

The team behind a popular annual event which celebrates crafts and music will no longer take place after more than three decades.

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‘It's giving people a bit of hope’: Community hub and cafe opens

‘It's giving people a bit of hope’: Community hub and cafe opens

09 October 2024

A community cafe and food bank has finally opened its doors to the public after months of renovations.

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Mum left in tears as mystery donor gives £18k to help disabled son

Mum left in tears as mystery donor gives £18k to help disabled son

09 October 2024

A family were given an incredible £18k donation towards their dream of creating an accessible bedroom for their four-year-old.

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Care home to be turned into flats on cul-de-sac

Care home to be turned into flats on cul-de-sac

09 October 2024

Councillors have approved the conversion of a care home to several flats, despite concerns over parking from nearby residents.

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Two arrests after teen suffers facial injuries near railway station

Two arrests after teen suffers facial injuries near railway station

09 October 2024

A teenage boy was taken to hospital with facial injuries after an alleged robbery near a railway station in the early hours.

Brutal doorstep attack left victim unable to make cup of tea

Brutal doorstep attack left victim unable to make cup of tea

09 October 2024

Two men have been sentenced for a violent doorstep attack which left the victim with serious head injuries.

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‘Car park smells like a toilet - we can’t open our windows’

‘Car park smells like a toilet - we can’t open our windows’

09 October 2024

A car park has been left “smelling like a toilet” due to foul water caused by a blocked drain, say furious neighbours.

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‘I’m still a twin mum even though one of my boys was born sleeping’

‘I’m still a twin mum even though one of my boys was born sleeping’

09 October 2024

A mum who lost one of her twin boys due to a pregnancy complication has shared her story as she expects twins again to mark Baby Loss Awareness Week.

‘People keep blocking our drives - this road can’t cope with HMOs’

‘People keep blocking our drives - this road can’t cope with HMOs’

09 October 2024

Residents living in a quiet street say a new house in multiple occupation has led to rowdy parties and caused parking chaos.

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‘Why was she prescribed month's supply of painkillers after three overdoses?'

‘Why was she prescribed month's supply of painkillers after three overdoses?'

09 October 2024

The family of a teenager who died after taking too many painkillers have questioned why she was prescribed the pills after three previous overdoses.

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Bridge closed after being hit by lorry to stay shut for weeks

Bridge closed after being hit by lorry to stay shut for weeks

08 October 2024

Work on bridge repairs followed by a level-crossing being revamped will keep a key route closed until December.

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Crackdown on school vaping after student needed ‘medical attention’

Crackdown on school vaping after student needed ‘medical attention’

08 October 2024

A school has issued a warning letter to parents after one of its pupils required medical care as a result of vaping.

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Good Samaritan beaten in ‘cowardly attack’ after being lured by pleading woman

Good Samaritan beaten in ‘cowardly attack’ after being lured by pleading woman

08 October 2024

A concerned passerby was chased, beaten and robbed after he tried to help a woman pretending to be in distress.

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Funeral procession to go through high street for town ‘legend’

Funeral procession to go through high street for town ‘legend’

08 October 2024

A procession will be held in a high street following the death of a beloved business owner in the town.

Heartbreak as much-loved beauty salon boss dies aged 33

Heartbreak as much-loved beauty salon boss dies aged 33

08 October 2024

A beauty salon owner who bravely battled cancer with “dignity and grace” has died aged 33.

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‘It’s devastating!’ Coastal towns could be left with nowhere to swim

‘It’s devastating!’ Coastal towns could be left with nowhere to swim

08 October 2024

Fears are rising that residents of a coastal hotspot could soon be left with nowhere to swim amid pool closures and declining seawater quality.

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Landmark town centre pub building set to become luxury flats

Landmark town centre pub building set to become luxury flats

08 October 2024

A long-running saga into what will happen to a historic town pub has taken another twist with plans announced to turn it into high-end apartments.

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One of the UK's biggest planning applications ever and why it’s taking so long to decide

One of the UK's biggest planning applications ever and why it’s taking so long to decide

08 October 2024

As a decision on the Lower Thames Crossing is delayed again, why is it so expensive, will we have to pay a toll and where is the money coming from?

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