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Grieving dad to transform town centre eyesore into 27 flats in memory of son

Grieving dad to transform town centre eyesore into 27 flats in memory of son

11 September 2024

A grieving dad is transforming a prime town centre building into 27 apartments and renaming it in memory of his son.

'I fell out of a window and was hit by a car - but I'm the luckiest man alive'

'I fell out of a window and was hit by a car - but I'm the luckiest man alive'

11 September 2024

A retired teacher says he is the luckiest man alive after he suffered significant brain injuries from three separate accidents.

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‘Living round here would stink - but I’ve got a plan to fix the smell’

‘Living round here would stink - but I’ve got a plan to fix the smell’

11 September 2024

A businessman is calling for a creek he likens to a “dump” to be cleaned up and his tidal gate plan to be adopted ahead of plans to build new homes.

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Mum of teen killed in crash: ‘Council’s response to safety concerns is not enough’

Mum of teen killed in crash: ‘Council’s response to safety concerns is not enough’

11 September 2024

The grieving mum of a teenager killed in a crash argues a council’s plan to “continue to monitor” the stretch of road is insufficient.

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‘Our crops are dying - council’s solar-powered well doesn’t give us enough water’

‘Our crops are dying - council’s solar-powered well doesn’t give us enough water’

11 September 2024

Angry allotment holders say their crops have been dying because a council’s new solar-powered well is unreliable.

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‘This is definitely what should be done’: Builders’ yard sale paves way for £4.6m flats

‘This is definitely what should be done’: Builders’ yard sale paves way for £4.6m flats

10 September 2024

Plans to convert a builders’ yard into a block of flats to provide more social housing have moved forward.

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Man due in court after ‘£5.3k sunglasses haul stolen from Bluewater’

Man due in court after ‘£5.3k sunglasses haul stolen from Bluewater’

10 September 2024

A man has been charged on suspicion of theft after several pairs of sunglasses were reported stolen from a major department store.

Mixed response to government’s planned ‘buses overhaul’

Mixed response to government’s planned ‘buses overhaul’

10 September 2024

Plans put forward to give councils powers to set bus routes, fares and schedules more easily have divided leaders locally.

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Police search for mystery ‘train masturbator’

Police search for mystery ‘train masturbator’

10 September 2024

CCTV images have been released of a man police would like to speak to following reports a man allegedly exposed himself to a woman on board a train.

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Kent MP remains in race to be next Tory leader

Kent MP remains in race to be next Tory leader

10 September 2024

Four candidates including MP Tom Tugendhat have made it through the latest round of voting to become the next leader of the Conservatives.

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Former Kent footballer jailed after leaving girl, 2, with life-changing injuries

Former Kent footballer jailed after leaving girl, 2, with life-changing injuries

10 September 2024

The family of a two-year-old who was left with life-changing injuries branded her attacker a “violent coward” after he was sentenced.

Soldier found dead in river tried in vain to climb out using ropes

Soldier found dead in river tried in vain to climb out using ropes

10 September 2024

A soldier found dead in a river after a night out was trying to get out of the water using ropes, an inquest has heard.

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Armed police search after reports of man with weapon

Armed police search after reports of man with weapon

10 September 2024

Armed police and a helicopter were deployed to track down a man believed to have a weapon.

Helicopter searches sea for kayaker amid emergency response at beach

Helicopter searches sea for kayaker amid emergency response at beach

10 September 2024

A coastguard helicopter was spotted searching for a kayaker near a popular beach.

‘The winter fuel debate could save the country £1.2bn but will it leave MPs out in the cold?’

‘The winter fuel debate could save the country £1.2bn but will it leave MPs out in the cold?’

10 September 2024

People are watching which way MPs vote on winter fuel payments, believes our columnist, with debates rumbling as autumn’s first cold snap arrives.

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Missing teenager found safe by police

Missing teenager found safe by police

10 September 2024

Officers have located a 16-year-old girl reported missing on Monday.

20 dogs in Kent desperate for a forever home

20 dogs in Kent desperate for a forever home

10 September 2024

An animal rescue charity has profiled 20 dogs up for adoption in Kent who are searching for a family to give them the love they deserve.

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A228 widening work may start next spring

A228 widening work may start next spring

10 September 2024

Work to widen the A228 at one of its busiest stretches could start next spring after years of campaigning by councillors.

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'He confiscated my phone and stopped me seeing my family - he controlled my life'

'He confiscated my phone and stopped me seeing my family - he controlled my life'

10 September 2024

A young mum has bravely told how her ex-boyfriend controlled her life and once warned her: “That’s where I’ll bury your body if I kill you.”

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‘We even found a ukulele under a bed’

‘We even found a ukulele under a bed’

10 September 2024

Staff at a hotel undergoing a £2m renovation have revealed which items guests leave behind - and why they keep coming back.

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