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‘His daughter was his everything’: Tributes pour in for biker, 22

‘His daughter was his everything’: Tributes pour in for biker, 22

11 January 2024

The family of a ‘caring’ young dad who was killed in a crash involving a motorbike and a car have paid heartfelt tributes to him.

Council weighs up £42m loan to fund homes for the homeless

Council weighs up £42m loan to fund homes for the homeless

10 January 2024

Around 150 properties could be snapped up and used to provide accommodation to those in need to help a cash-strapped council save money on renting.

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‘This goes nowhere near supporting us’

‘This goes nowhere near supporting us’

10 January 2024

A council’s budget will be £1.7 million lower than expected, after details of central government funding have been released.

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Retail park furniture store set to close

Retail park furniture store set to close

10 January 2024

A furniture company which has several branches around Kent is shutting one of its retail park stores.

Cash-strapped councils offered support to protect library services

Cash-strapped councils offered support to protect library services

10 January 2024

A council has confirmed it is looking into a charity’s offer of support for libraries, amid financial difficulties.

Annual cocktail event coming to town

Annual cocktail event coming to town

10 January 2024

An annual cocktail event aimed at getting bodies back into the town’s businesses is returning next month.

Driver swerving across motorway lanes almost three times legal-limit

Driver swerving across motorway lanes almost three times legal-limit

10 January 2024

A woman seen swerving across lanes of a motorway and stopping on the hard shoulder was found to be almost three times the legal drink-drive limit.

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Shock as sweet bakery boss suddenly shuts four stores

Shock as sweet bakery boss suddenly shuts four stores

10 January 2024

The boss of a bakery business is “heartbroken” after announcing four of her five shops are shutting due to rising costs.

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‘This should not have happened’: Former postal minister speaks out

‘This should not have happened’: Former postal minister speaks out

09 January 2024

A Kent MP and former minister for postal affairs has welcomed the decision by former Post Office boss Paula Vennells to hand back her CBE.

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Fears for man missing almost two weeks

Fears for man missing almost two weeks

09 January 2024

Concerns are growing for a man who has been missing for almost a fortnight.

Investigation launched after man ‘exposes himself’ near town centre

Investigation launched after man ‘exposes himself’ near town centre

09 January 2024

Police officers are looking for a suspect who is said to have committed an indecent act as a woman walked down an alleyway.

Funeral announced for missing Liam Graham

Funeral announced for missing Liam Graham

09 January 2024

A 22-year-old who was last seen after a crash in Kent before his body was found months later in the North Sea is being laid to rest.

Homes plan for former ambulance station next to potential Sainsbury’s

Homes plan for former ambulance station next to potential Sainsbury’s

09 January 2024

A former emergency services hub could be demolished to make way for multiple homes, after plans were submitted for approval.

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Electric car charger hub set to open after delay

Electric car charger hub set to open after delay

09 January 2024

Fast electric vehicle chargers are due to be in operation at a busy motorway service station by the end of this month.

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Former town centre Wilko put on market

Former town centre Wilko put on market

09 January 2024

A former Wilko has been listed for let just months after the firm went into administration and disappeared from our high streets.

Huge rise in dumped purebred cats

Huge rise in dumped purebred cats

09 January 2024

An animal rescue group has reported a 100% increase in the number of pedigree cats dumped on the streets of Kent.

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Mum’s ashes held ‘to ransom’ by landlord, say family

Mum’s ashes held ‘to ransom’ by landlord, say family

09 January 2024

A grandmother claims her ex-landlord is refusing to hand over the ashes of her mum in a bid to force her to pay the clean-up costs of the property.

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Car hits lamppost as vehicles get ‘stuck’ on snowy hill

Car hits lamppost as vehicles get ‘stuck’ on snowy hill

08 January 2024

Motorists are being urged to stay indoors amid “dangerous” conditions caused by a snow fall.

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Multi-vehicle crash blocks motorway

Multi-vehicle crash blocks motorway

08 January 2024

Two people have been taken to hospital following a multi-vehicle crash which shut part of a motorway for several hours.

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Emergency measures brought in for homeless as snow falls

Emergency measures brought in for homeless as snow falls

08 January 2024

As temperatures drop, people are being reminded how they can get help for someone sleeping rough.

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