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Ambitious plan to boost area’s NHS dentist places

Ambitious plan to boost area’s NHS dentist places

11 May 2024

A dentist is planning to treat more than 100 new NHS patients a month as part of expansion plans.

Historic barge to take to the water after four-year restoration

Historic barge to take to the water after four-year restoration

10 May 2024

A more than 100-year-old Thames sailing barge will be relaunched just yards from where it was built as part of a wider wharf regeneration project.

Multi-million roundabout revamp project delayed

Multi-million roundabout revamp project delayed

10 May 2024

A multi-million-pound project to update a roundabout is months behind schedule with “issues trapping reptiles” among the reasons for delays.

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‘It’s like Piccadilly Circus outside our homes’

‘It’s like Piccadilly Circus outside our homes’

10 May 2024

Residents who say they have been plagued by “appalling” parking could see their road have new speed restrictions put in place.

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Plans submitted to turn house into care home

Plans submitted to turn house into care home

10 May 2024

Plans to turn a house into a residential care home for adults who require 24-hour support have been submitted to a council.

Motorcyclist airlifted to hospital after crash blocks road ‘for hours’

Motorcyclist airlifted to hospital after crash blocks road ‘for hours’

08 May 2024

A motorcyclist has been airlifted to hospital following a crash involving a bike and a van on a busy section of A-road.

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Escapee emu spotted on the run

Escapee emu spotted on the run

08 May 2024

A runaway flightless bird has been pictured roaming fields off a country road.

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Shots fired by woman outside leisure centre after boxing event drama

Shots fired by woman outside leisure centre after boxing event drama

06 May 2024

A woman has been spared jail after firing two shots into the air outside a leisure centre hosting a boxing match and wedding reception.

Developer risks having to tear down homes built nearly 2m too tall

Developer risks having to tear down homes built nearly 2m too tall

06 May 2024

Councillors were “appalled” to find developers had again built homes in breach of planning permission - this time leaving neighbours overlooked.

Dad munched on pizza while exposing himself on train

Dad munched on pizza while exposing himself on train

05 May 2024

A pervert exposed himself on a train and in front of his neighbours.

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Kent cinemas to host Eurovision party

Kent cinemas to host Eurovision party

05 May 2024

This year’s song contest is set to be broadcast live into cinemas with viewers encouraged to dress up and sing along.

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‘We thought she had growing pains but it was a 26cm tumour’

‘We thought she had growing pains but it was a 26cm tumour’

05 May 2024

An 11-year-old girl had to have life-saving surgery after doctors found a rare bone cancer.

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M2 slip-roads to shut for flyover project

M2 slip-roads to shut for flyover project

04 May 2024

Drivers will face diversions as work continues on a multimillion-pound flyover project.

Pair in court after cash and drugs found in car

Pair in court after cash and drugs found in car

03 May 2024

Two suspected dealers have appeared at court after police found £1,500 cash, a phone and drugs in a parked car.

Car and van crash on busy A-road

Car and van crash on busy A-road

03 May 2024

A crash on a busy A-road left a driver injured and two vehicles damaged.

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Town centre workshops sell for more than £600k

Town centre workshops sell for more than £600k

02 May 2024

A collection of workshops and yards owned by the same family for more than 40 years has gone under the hammer.

Bungling burglars traced after photographing themselves with stolen goods

Bungling burglars traced after photographing themselves with stolen goods

02 May 2024

Two burglars are behind bars after photos they took of their hoard of stolen goods led police to their door.

‘It’s money well spent’: Hospital ward reopens after £5m upgrade

‘It’s money well spent’: Hospital ward reopens after £5m upgrade

02 May 2024

A multi-million-pound cardio respiratory ward providing more than 30 new beds has opened to the public.

Robotic glove helps stroke survivor with everyday tasks

Robotic glove helps stroke survivor with everyday tasks

01 May 2024

A mum who had a stroke aged just 33 has been given a literal helping hand after being presented with a robotic glove.

Three walks to enjoy during National Walking Month

Three walks to enjoy during National Walking Month

01 May 2024

May is National Walking Month, and we’re celebrating with glorious strolls through Kent’s woods, villages, parks and gardens.

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