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Measures will help protect an extra 200 homes from flooding

Measures will help protect an extra 200 homes from flooding

20 October 2024

The first of three new gates at a flood storage area has been lifted into place by crane.

Military charity gets government backing

Military charity gets government backing

20 October 2024

The Royal British Legion Industries has been given a £1m grant towards more accommodation for veterans in Kent.

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‘It's 55 years since a man walked on the moon, yet we can't fix a flooded towpath’

‘It's 55 years since a man walked on the moon, yet we can't fix a flooded towpath’

20 October 2024

Walkers, runners and dog owners are getting fed up of splashing through water after more than a year of flooding along a popular towpath.

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Emergency roadworks cause traffic chaos and bus delays

Emergency roadworks cause traffic chaos and bus delays

18 October 2024

Emergency repair works on a busy stretch of road are leading to long traffic jams and severe bus delays.

‘Was that the Man United boss having a crafty pint?’

‘Was that the Man United boss having a crafty pint?’

18 October 2024

It’s a day of surprises as Secret Drinker visits a backstreet boozer to behold

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Homes evacuated after man suffers burns in fire

Homes evacuated after man suffers burns in fire

17 October 2024

A man had to be taken to hospital after suffering burns in a blaze at a house last night.

‘Arriva left us stranded - so I sued them’

‘Arriva left us stranded - so I sued them’

17 October 2024

A couple in their 80s took a bus firm to court after they were left waiting in the cold when the vehicle didn’t stop.

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‘It’s heartbreaking’: Adorable bunnies still searching for home after 18 months

‘It’s heartbreaking’: Adorable bunnies still searching for home after 18 months

16 October 2024

The RSPCA has warned it is facing a rehoming crisis with more rescue animals spending longer in the charity's care than ever before.

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Parcel firm’s new depot to create 15 jobs

Parcel firm’s new depot to create 15 jobs

15 October 2024

A parcel delivery company is launching a new warehouse in Kent as it looks to expand its operations.

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‘Please support us!’

‘Please support us!’

14 October 2024

A Kent station needs votes to win a prestigious competition ahead of rivals from other counties in the South East.

‘It began with the closure of the banks…’

‘It began with the closure of the banks…’

12 October 2024

New parking charges have pushed things “over the edge” for a struggling gift shop which has been in a high street for 12 years.

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‘The sign said 'Caution, wet floor' but that’s the least of your worries in the gents’

‘The sign said 'Caution, wet floor' but that’s the least of your worries in the gents’

11 October 2024

Secret Drinker visits a huge pub packed with potential and plenty of punters who care

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Delays ease after broken down van recovered

Delays ease after broken down van recovered

10 October 2024

Kent Highways says all lanes are now open following the removal of a broken down van which caused delays.

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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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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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Newsagent worker ‘assaulted by shoplifter’

Newsagent worker ‘assaulted by shoplifter’

08 October 2024

A suspect has been arrested after reportedly attacking a member of staff at a newsagent.

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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Deadline for town’s music festival approaches

Deadline for town’s music festival approaches

07 October 2024

There are just a few days left before the entry deadline for a town’s music competition passes.

‘They’ve gone too far’: Country park visitors locked in ‘scandalous’ parking ticket row

‘They’ve gone too far’: Country park visitors locked in ‘scandalous’ parking ticket row

07 October 2024

Park-goers say they have been put off visiting after being chased by debt collectors over unpaid parking fines - despite providing proof of payment.

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Seven-week overnight closure set for major roundabout

Seven-week overnight closure set for major roundabout

04 October 2024

A well-used roundabout will be shut overnight for up to seven weeks for final surfacing works.

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