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Student first in Europe to join new MS treatment trial

Student first in Europe to join new MS treatment trial

06 August 2024

A student has joined an international trial of a ground-breaking new treatment that could slow the progress of multiple sclerosis.

Police charge second suspect in murder probe

Police charge second suspect in murder probe

06 August 2024

A second suspect has been charged in connection with the death of man found in a block of flats.

Open-water swimming returns to reservoir

Open-water swimming returns to reservoir

06 August 2024

Open-water swimmers are invited to take the plunge in a 770-acre reservoir.

Owner’s shock after 74-year-old tortoise stolen from back garden

Owner’s shock after 74-year-old tortoise stolen from back garden

06 August 2024

A beloved tortoise who has been with the same family for 49 years was nabbed from her owner’s back garden.

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‘You had one job!’ Railway station sign blunder as town’s name spelt wrong

‘You had one job!’ Railway station sign blunder as town’s name spelt wrong

06 August 2024

Someone went a bit off-track while writing out the name of this Kent town for a new railway station sign.

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Loos to be given new purpose as food bank and community hub

Loos to be given new purpose as food bank and community hub

06 August 2024

A town’s disused public toilets are to be turned into a community hub after they were closed due to anti-social behaviour and high running costs.

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Match to honour football fan Joe who died aged 16

Match to honour football fan Joe who died aged 16

06 August 2024

There will be a charity football match to remember teenager Joe Markiewicz who died suddenly.

Tributes to former mayor and teacher ‘who did so much and inspired so many’

Tributes to former mayor and teacher ‘who did so much and inspired so many’

06 August 2024

A popular figure, described as a ‘local legend’ who taught thousands of children and represented his community with distinction has died.

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‘They don't need to build a wetland here - it already floods!’

‘They don't need to build a wetland here - it already floods!’

06 August 2024

Fearful residents say ongoing flooding in their neighbourhood could worsen if proposals for a new wetland are given the nod.

‘Visitors take any parking space that’s available - yellow lines would save lives’

‘Visitors take any parking space that’s available - yellow lines would save lives’

06 August 2024

Worried residents living in a tourist hotspot want yellow lines to be painted near a busy A-road junction, claiming it would “save lives”.

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'That treehouse kept kids off their PlayStations - but it’s been destroyed with a chainsaw'

'That treehouse kept kids off their PlayStations - but it’s been destroyed with a chainsaw'

06 August 2024

A teenagers’ treehouse which had a front door, tarpaulin roof and viewing platform has been taken down after it was classed as criminal damage.

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Mum-of-three’s ‘suspicious’ mole turned out to be skin cancer

Mum-of-three’s ‘suspicious’ mole turned out to be skin cancer

05 August 2024

A mum who had to undergo a mastectomy after discovering a suspicious mole on her tummy is encouraging people to take precautions when out in the sun.

Police respond after stickers with ‘hidden razor blades’ allegedly found at railway station

Police respond after stickers with ‘hidden razor blades’ allegedly found at railway station

05 August 2024

Stickers with razor blades stuck to the back of them were reportedly found at a railway station in Kent.

Winery founder ordered to pay £32.5m compensation after ‘sham transactions’

Winery founder ordered to pay £32.5m compensation after ‘sham transactions’

05 August 2024

The co-founder of a Kent winery has been ordered to pay millions of pounds in compensation after breaching the Takeover Code.

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Dilapidated tennis courts set for major £57,000 revamp

Dilapidated tennis courts set for major £57,000 revamp

05 August 2024

Rundown tennis courts previously branded “dangerous” by users will be brought back to life thanks to a huge cash boost.

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Parents’ shock after baby arrives on M2 hard shoulder

Parents’ shock after baby arrives on M2 hard shoulder

05 August 2024

A mum gave birth in the car on the side of the M2 – forcing her partner to tie the umbilical cord with his shoelace.

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Anger as dozens of brides let down by videographer on wedding day

Anger as dozens of brides let down by videographer on wedding day

05 August 2024

Dozens of brides have slammed a videographer for last-minute cancellations - but the woman at the centre of the row calls their claims a “witch hunt”.

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Farmer’s plea after sheep killed in cruel dog attack

Farmer’s plea after sheep killed in cruel dog attack

05 August 2024

A furious farmer is pleading with dog walkers to keep their pets under control after a sheep was killed in a vicious attack.

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‘It’s disgraceful’: Parents’ fury as developer leaves derelict park closed

‘It’s disgraceful’: Parents’ fury as developer leaves derelict park closed

05 August 2024

Parents are calling on a developer to be “made an example of” after failing to repair a play park that’s been closed since last April.

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Lorry park at M20 services could double in size

Lorry park at M20 services could double in size

05 August 2024

Motorway services with a McDonald’s and Costa drive-thru could see its lorry park almost double in size if plans are approved.

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