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Three boys in hospital after shooting

Three boys in hospital after shooting

08 August 2024

Two boys aged 14, and an 18-year-old, have been treated for injuries after being shot.

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‘Dangerous’ manhole cover causes town centre jams

‘Dangerous’ manhole cover causes town centre jams

08 August 2024

Repairs to a “dangerous” manhole cover are causing delays for drivers heading into a town centre.

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Cost of going green soars by £2 million

Cost of going green soars by £2 million

08 August 2024

A council’s bid to make its offices less polluting has soared beyond the original budget.

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Plans floated for hotel, market hall and art gallery in town

Plans floated for hotel, market hall and art gallery in town

08 August 2024

Proposals are being drawn up after funding was approved for a high street regeneration project.

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Cathedral bosses 'would consider' phone mast to solve city's signal misery

Cathedral bosses 'would consider' phone mast to solve city's signal misery

08 August 2024

Bosses at one of the UK’s most iconic landmarks say they would consider allowing a phone mast to be built on the Grade I-listed building.

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Council buys more temporary accommodation as homeless camp set up outside offices

Council buys more temporary accommodation as homeless camp set up outside offices

08 August 2024

A council has bought a block of flats in a bid to boost its temporary accommodation stock - as a homeless person camps outside its offices.

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‘Let’s get the saucer flying again’: Move to protect historic pub from the bulldozers

‘Let’s get the saucer flying again’: Move to protect historic pub from the bulldozers

08 August 2024

A campaign to save a village pub is gathering pace as hundreds of residents sign a pledge to take it over and get the pints flowing again.

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One-way traffic system near McDonald’s drive-thru here to stay

One-way traffic system near McDonald’s drive-thru here to stay

08 August 2024

A one-way scheme is to be made permanent but some say it doesn’t solve traffic problems.

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Pharmacy tells customers ‘we’re going nowhere’ as building hits market for £1m

Pharmacy tells customers ‘we’re going nowhere’ as building hits market for £1m

07 August 2024

A pharmacy has reassured customers they’re staying put as their building goes on the market for a princely sum.

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Road shut after reports of suspicious package

Road shut after reports of suspicious package

07 August 2024

Police cordoned off part of a busy main road following concerns a suspicious package had been found.

‘Urgent maintenance’ on road after water seen spilling out

‘Urgent maintenance’ on road after water seen spilling out

07 August 2024

Water has been spotted erupting onto a residential street following a “four-day” leak.

Gym to shut for 200k revamp

Gym to shut for 200k revamp

07 August 2024

Part of a new-look leisure centre will be undergoing a transformation just two-and-a-half years after opening.

Thousands raised in memory of ‘real-life superhero’ toddler

Thousands raised in memory of ‘real-life superhero’ toddler

07 August 2024

More than £5,700 has been raised in memory of a three-year-old boy who died after battling a rare virus.

Daredevil 91-year-old takes on country's longest zip line

Daredevil 91-year-old takes on country's longest zip line

07 August 2024

A gran has proven age is just a number after fulfilling a bucket list wish and whizzing down England’s longest zip line.

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‘It had something for everyone - we just can’t believe it’s gone’

‘It had something for everyone - we just can’t believe it’s gone’

07 August 2024

We trace the history of one of Kent's best-loved leisure centres as its sudden closure leaves 144 staff without a job.

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Mum and daughter injured in teacup ride horror

Mum and daughter injured in teacup ride horror

07 August 2024

A mum has told of the terrifying moment she and her three-year-old daughter were injured as a teacup detached from a ride at a Kent theme park.

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‘I've been in war zones but the closest I’ve come to death was a swim at the beach’

‘I've been in war zones but the closest I’ve come to death was a swim at the beach’

06 August 2024

A former Royal Marines Commando who nearly drowned during a swim at the beach had an emotional reunion with the three children who saved his life.

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Theatre hits back at comedian’s ‘cancel culture’ claims

Theatre hits back at comedian’s ‘cancel culture’ claims

06 August 2024

A venue has responded after controversial comedian Lee Hurst claimed he was “cancelled”, when they said there were no dates available for his show.

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Club chairman ‘blown-away’ by donation from police after food truck vandalised

Club chairman ‘blown-away’ by donation from police after food truck vandalised

06 August 2024

A grassroots football team has received a “generous” donation from the police to get it back on its feet after being targeted by vandals.

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Major beauty retailer to open first store in Kent

Major beauty retailer to open first store in Kent

06 August 2024

A multinational beauty retailer is set to open its first store at Kent’s largest shopping centre.

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