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Road reopens but water leak unresolved

Road reopens but water leak unresolved

20 September 2024

A well-used road has reopened but the cause of a water leak is still unknown after checks on a pipeline supplying thousands of people.

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Serial shoplifter targeted Aldi, Asda, Morrisons and Co-op

Serial shoplifter targeted Aldi, Asda, Morrisons and Co-op

20 September 2024

A 22-year-old shoplifter has been jailed after she admitted stealing from major supermarkets.

‘It’s unacceptable’: Footage shows refuse worker tipping food waste into recycling bin

‘It’s unacceptable’: Footage shows refuse worker tipping food waste into recycling bin

20 September 2024

The video has sparked outrage but the company behind the bin collection service says it was a “well-intentioned” mistake.

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Main route to close for weekend roadworks

Main route to close for weekend roadworks

19 September 2024

A main road is set to shut for a weekend as work progresses on a multi-million-pound road improvement scheme.

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Former mayor and Labour councillor was a ‘one-off’

Former mayor and Labour councillor was a ‘one-off’

19 September 2024

Tributes have been paid to a former mayor and long-serving Labour councillor who has been described as a “real gentleman” and a “one-off”.

Patient with ‘substance’ on skin sparks hospital closure

Patient with ‘substance’ on skin sparks hospital closure

19 September 2024

A hospital has cancelled appointments after having to shut its minor injuries unit after a patient arrived with a “substance” on their skin.

Builders behind 45 homes must cough up for more GPs

Builders behind 45 homes must cough up for more GPs

19 September 2024

Developers wanting to build 45 homes in a village have been told they would need to pay more than £40k for a new GP surgery.

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Heavy traffic on M2 after lorry nearly loses its load

Heavy traffic on M2 after lorry nearly loses its load

17 September 2024

Drivers faced delays on the M2 after a lorry began to lose its load.

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Couple’s eco-friendly converted flour mill on the market for £1.5m

Couple’s eco-friendly converted flour mill on the market for £1.5m

17 September 2024

The sustainable property includes metal buckets as lampshades, hand-me-down taps and a steel bath found in a skip.

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First look at designs for 455-home estate

First look at designs for 455-home estate

16 September 2024

Detailed plans have been submitted for 455 homes, a county park and community hall in one of Kent’s fastest-growing villages.

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Bake Off’s Laura Adlington to unveil unique ‘airport hangar’ thrift shop

Bake Off’s Laura Adlington to unveil unique ‘airport hangar’ thrift shop

16 September 2024

Two best friends with a huge combined social media following are teaming up to promote a hospice’s pre-loved fashion venture.

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‘I’ve worked here for 23 years - this is what I’ve learnt’

‘I’ve worked here for 23 years - this is what I’ve learnt’

15 September 2024

The manager of a jewellers celebrating 50 years in a Kent town says moving to the shop changed his life.

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Legendary fundraiser celebrates 90th birthday

Legendary fundraiser celebrates 90th birthday

15 September 2024

A charity champion who has raised hundreds of thousands of pounds for good causes celebrated his birthday surrounded by friends.

McDonald’s denies rumours of new restaurant in Kent

McDonald’s denies rumours of new restaurant in Kent

15 September 2024

McDonald’s has denied it has plans to build a new restaurant on an eight-mile stretch of road which already boasts two of its eateries.

Seven fire engines called to blaze at recycling site

Seven fire engines called to blaze at recycling site

15 September 2024

Firefighters tackled a blaze at a recycling centre which is believed to have been started in machinery.

Derelict town centre plot earmarked for affordable homes to be sold at auction

Derelict town centre plot earmarked for affordable homes to be sold at auction

15 September 2024

Council-owned land which was previously set aside for an affordable housing scheme is set to go under the hammer.

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Primary school devastated by fire rated ‘outstanding’

Primary school devastated by fire rated ‘outstanding’

14 September 2024

A village school which was “left in ruins” after a fire has received the highest grade from Ofsted.

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Crews spent hours tackling blaze which ‘blew smoke across motorway’

Crews spent hours tackling blaze which ‘blew smoke across motorway’

13 September 2024

Crews spent more than four hours tackling a straw fire in a field after the blaze caused problems for motorists travelling along the M2.

‘4,000 more homes is a disaster for the town’

‘4,000 more homes is a disaster for the town’

13 September 2024

Plans to roll out a sprawling network of 4,000 new homes have been labelled “a disaster” capable of “ruining a historic market town”.

Motorway delays after three-vehicle crash

Motorway delays after three-vehicle crash

12 September 2024

A crash involving two cars and a van caused severe delays for drivers on the M2.

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