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'After 84 days in hospital a Christmas miracle means I can be Santa again'

'After 84 days in hospital a Christmas miracle means I can be Santa again'

23 December 2024

Grandad’s amazing recovery after a spinal stroke left him with three paralysed limbs

Delays on busy road after two-car crash near McDonald’s

Delays on busy road after two-car crash near McDonald’s

21 December 2024

Drivers are facing delays after a two-car crash on a busy route near McDonald’s.

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‘I tried so hard to love this medieval inn overlooking the village green - but I just couldn’t’

‘I tried so hard to love this medieval inn overlooking the village green - but I just couldn’t’

20 December 2024

It’s a pub packed with character, history oozing out of every crevice and has a cosy log burner - so why was Secret Drinker still not happy?

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New car showroom for Ford, Mazda and Kia at former John Lewis site

New car showroom for Ford, Mazda and Kia at former John Lewis site

17 December 2024

A family firm with a long history has been helping spread festive cheer ahead of opening new car showrooms.

Closed nightclub up for sale after flats conversion halted

Closed nightclub up for sale after flats conversion halted

11 December 2024

A town’s only nightclub which closed seven years ago is up for sale with planning permission for apartments.

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Former councillor and teacher convicted of historic sex crimes dies in prison

Former councillor and teacher convicted of historic sex crimes dies in prison

11 December 2024

A depraved former councillor and teacher at a prestigious school who repeatedly grabbed pupils’ genitals has died in prison.

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SEN schools threaten legal action over KCC pupil placement reforms

SEN schools threaten legal action over KCC pupil placement reforms

06 December 2024

Special schools have threatened legal action against the county council over “deeply flawed” proposed changes to how pupils are allocated places.

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Amateur theatre ‘that sets professional standards’ celebrates 50th anniversary

Amateur theatre ‘that sets professional standards’ celebrates 50th anniversary

02 December 2024

The long-standing volunteers at a theatre which started out as a redundant farm building reflect on how far it’s come and look ahead to the future.

Former airfield homes plan set for approval despite 1,500 objections

Former airfield homes plan set for approval despite 1,500 objections

02 December 2024

Concerns about wildlife and loss of open space have been raised over plans for 65 homes on a former airfield - but planners have recommended approval.

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Homes plan for fields set for approval despite 135 objections

Homes plan for fields set for approval despite 135 objections

01 December 2024

Councillors are set to decide on a controversial plan for 150 homes in the countryside.

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Dad spends £20K on new everyday ‘vintage look’ - and travels on a penny-farthing

Dad spends £20K on new everyday ‘vintage look’ - and travels on a penny-farthing

27 November 2024

Meet the vintage-loving dad who has spent a five-figure sum updating his wardrobe after learning to embrace himself and his “true” self.

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Warning after TikTok emerges of girl ‘car-surfing’ through McDonald’s drive-thru

Warning after TikTok emerges of girl ‘car-surfing’ through McDonald’s drive-thru

27 November 2024

A shocking video has emerged online showing a young thrill-seeker being served her meal while balancing on top of a moving car’s bonnet.

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Dozens of streets could see double yellows added

Dozens of streets could see double yellows added

26 November 2024

A raft of double yellow lines and residents’ parking areas are planned for a Kent district.

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Safety of women and girls ‘being neglected’

Safety of women and girls ‘being neglected’

24 November 2024

Calls to install proper lighting along a town footpath have intensified after a woman was flashed at by a man.

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‘The most full-on, joyous, pulsating pub I’ve been to in ages’

‘The most full-on, joyous, pulsating pub I’ve been to in ages’

21 November 2024

It’s a super Saturday for Secret Drinker as he heads to a vibrant free house packed with punters

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Vandal smashes up crossing button and leaves mysterious message

Vandal smashes up crossing button and leaves mysterious message

21 November 2024

A vandal’s mindless damage to a crossing used by children and elderly people risks their safety, says a councillor.

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Inflation-busting rise in green waste charges ‘a tax on gardening’

Inflation-busting rise in green waste charges ‘a tax on gardening’

21 November 2024

Thousands of households will have to fork out more to have garden waste collected in a move that’s come in for some heavy criticism.

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Portrait of Queen’s enemy unveiled in her former home

Portrait of Queen’s enemy unveiled in her former home

18 November 2024

A portrait of Henry Vlll’s minister Thomas Cromwell now hangs in the home of Anne Boleyn - whose downfall he organised.

MP opens new special school

MP opens new special school

17 November 2024

A new school has opened to help 70 children with autism, ADHD and other additional needs.

Man dies after being hit by car and van on A-road

Man dies after being hit by car and van on A-road

17 November 2024

A pickup truck driver in his 40s has died after being struck by a car and a van on an A-road.

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