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‘They've spent millions trying to fix it - but our estate still smells like rotten eggs!’

‘They've spent millions trying to fix it - but our estate still smells like rotten eggs!’

27 August 2024

Furious residents say their estate still smells like “rotten eggs” - despite a water company spending £4.3 million upgrading a nearby sewage works.

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Tributes to ‘good friend’ after cricketer’s sudden death

Tributes to ‘good friend’ after cricketer’s sudden death

27 August 2024

Tributes have been paid to a much-loved member of a cricket team who died suddenly after suffering a heart attack.

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Mercedes crashes into lamppost

Mercedes crashes into lamppost

26 August 2024

Emergency services were called after a dramatic crash that caused a suspected gas leak.

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‘Frightened’ seven-year-old rescued in paddleboard drama

‘Frightened’ seven-year-old rescued in paddleboard drama

26 August 2024

A large rescue effort was launched to reach a teenager and a little girl whose paddleboard was drifting into the sea.

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Crash involving deer causes delays

Crash involving deer causes delays

26 August 2024

Drivers faced long queues after a crash involving a vehicle and a deer.

‘Attempted sex assault’ on woman during disturbance

‘Attempted sex assault’ on woman during disturbance

26 August 2024

Police are hunting for a man after a disturbance in a residential road.

Teen who pestered girl for sex Googled punishment for texting minor

Teen who pestered girl for sex Googled punishment for texting minor

26 August 2024

A young man who made “persistent efforts” to meet a minor for sex when he was 19 has avoided being sent to prison.

Inspector to rule on ‘illegal’ buildings in ancient Kent woodland

Inspector to rule on ‘illegal’ buildings in ancient Kent woodland

26 August 2024

A long-running row over the erection of “unauthorised” buildings in ancient Kent woodland will come to a head at a public planning hearing next week.

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Waterspout twister spotted off Kent coast

Waterspout twister spotted off Kent coast

26 August 2024

A sailor has spotted a waterspout – a column of air above a body of water – off the Kent coast.

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Mercedes smashes into church wall

Mercedes smashes into church wall

26 August 2024

A wall was destroyed after a driver reportedly lost control of their car near a Catholic church.

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Bus company announces timetable change for new school year

Bus company announces timetable change for new school year

26 August 2024

Bus company Nu Venture has warned people to keep an eye on their timetables as it makes changes to certain services.

Dog found wandering along motorway named after Formula 1 champion

Dog found wandering along motorway named after Formula 1 champion

26 August 2024

A stray dog that was spotted on a busy motorway has been given a new home to call his own.

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Father and daughter vow to make ‘unviable’ pub a success

Father and daughter vow to make ‘unviable’ pub a success

26 August 2024

A father and daughter who have never run a pub have vowed to revive a traditional inn previously branded “financially unviable”.

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Final plans for nearly 200 homes at major ‘homes and link road’ project revealed

Final plans for nearly 200 homes at major ‘homes and link road’ project revealed

26 August 2024

Details have been released of the third and final phase of a major project to deliver 840 new homes including a link road between two local routes.

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Heartbroken swimming club ‘not giving up’ despite losing home

Heartbroken swimming club ‘not giving up’ despite losing home

26 August 2024

A swimming club with hundreds of members has vowed to stay afloat despite the sudden closure of its much-loved pool.

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‘They can’t build a cafe here - it’s already full of cars!’

‘They can’t build a cafe here - it’s already full of cars!’

26 August 2024

Divisive plans for a cafe next to a historic castle garden will spark "traffic chaos" in the area, opponents say.

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Former Kent MP forced to republish spy thriller novel

Former Kent MP forced to republish spy thriller novel

25 August 2024

A former longstanding politician has republished his spy novel after his book had to be withdrawn due to copyright laws.

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Play area covered in glass after yobs smash bottles

Play area covered in glass after yobs smash bottles

25 August 2024

A recreation ground has been left a no-go area for families and children after it was found covered in glass.

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Streets packed as carnival returns for first time in five years

Streets packed as carnival returns for first time in five years

25 August 2024

A town’s carnival has made a welcome return after last being held in 2019.

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Services suspended after train hits tree

Services suspended after train hits tree

25 August 2024

Passengers faced disruption after a train hit a tree resulting in the cancellation of some services.

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