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McDonald's boss against one-way plans which will 'kill business'

McDonald's boss against one-way plans which will 'kill business'

Business owners fear a new one-way system set to be trialled in a town centre will make matters worse.

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Son's heartbreak as police investigated mum's sudden death

Son's heartbreak as police investigated mum's sudden death

A man has spoken of the trauma of 'the worst day of his life' as his home became a crime scene after his mum collapsed on the doorstep.

'When he smiled it was like a ray of sunshine'

'When he smiled it was like a ray of sunshine'

A man who lost his best friend and six-year-old nephew in one year is holding a charity football match in their honour.

Arrests after catalytic converters stolen from hospital car park

Arrests after catalytic converters stolen from hospital car park

Two men have been arrested after a pair of catalytic converters were found in the boot of a car, thought to be using cloned number plates.

Kent gymnasts selected for European championships

Kent gymnasts selected for European championships

Three senior Kent gymnasts and one rising star have been selected to compete at the 2022 Artistic European Championships.

Huge tyre fire at farm

Huge tyre fire at farm

Residents were initially told to shut their doors and windows after a huge fire broke out at a farm.

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Maidstone fixtures: Stones start at Altrincham

Maidstone fixtures: Stones start at Altrincham

Maidstone have a couple of long awaydays in their first month back in the National League.

Rich haul for speed cops

Rich haul for speed cops

Seven speeding drivers were nabbed in just 90 minutes on a 30mph road.

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Plans for McDonald's drive-thru

Plans for McDonald's drive-thru

Proposals to turn a popular McDonald's near a motorway into a drive-thru have been submitted to a council.

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Tesco receives poor food hygiene rating

Tesco receives poor food hygiene rating

A supermarket has been told improvements are necessary after being given a low food hygiene rating.

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'Wedding addict' couple spend £40k on three weddings

'Wedding addict' couple spend £40k on three weddings

A loved up couple - dubbed Mr and Mrs Right - spent more than £40,000 to get married three times.

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'No one can prepare you for seeing your baby hooked to machines'

'No one can prepare you for seeing your baby hooked to machines'

A couple spent just 20 minutes with their newborn son before he was taken to get life-saving heart surgery.

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Pals to take on 'world's toughest row' - but have never rowed before

Pals to take on 'world's toughest row' - but have never rowed before

Two friends plan to cross the Atlantic in a rowing boat next year but neither have ever rowed before and their families think they're "crackers".

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Russo's journey to the Women's Euros

Russo's journey to the Women's Euros

Alessia Russo is a shining light for aspiring girl footballers as she prepares to represent England at the Women’s Euros.

'Naked Carpenter' went to police station in transparent pants

'Naked Carpenter' went to police station in transparent pants

A serial sex offender dubbed 'the Naked Carpenter' was released from prison only to immediately go to a police station wearing transparent pants.

Dumped Cluckle Brothers looking for home

Dumped Cluckle Brothers looking for home

Two cockerels called Paul and Barry Cluckle are looking for a home after being abandoned.

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Supermarket puts security tags on baby milk

Supermarket puts security tags on baby milk

A chain has resorted to tagging baby milk as prices rise amid the cost of living crisis.

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Fire crews sent to roof blaze

Fire crews sent to roof blaze

Three fire engines and a height vehicle were called to put out flames on a property.

'Knowing I have cancer gene saved my life'

'Knowing I have cancer gene saved my life'

A cancer survivor with same deadly gene mutation as actress Angelia Jolie says knowing she has it has been a blessing.

Sparrow flying high in race for glory

Sparrow flying high in race for glory

Marden's William Sparrow was quickly up to speed in round two of the Total Karting Zero Electric Southern Series.

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