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‘We’d be mad to refuse permission’

‘We’d be mad to refuse permission’

Councillors have approved plans for a nine-storey block of 118 flats despite it having only 27 parking spaces.

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Police dog and drone help find fleeing suspect

Police dog and drone help find fleeing suspect

Video shows the moment a suspect was caught using a drone and a police dog.

NatWest announces another bank closure

NatWest announces another bank closure

NatWest customers have been told their local branch is closing with the nearest now more than four miles away.

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Drug supply boss jailed for 11 years

Drug supply boss jailed for 11 years

A fuel company boss who played a "leading role" in directing and organising the sale of a commercial quantity of cocaine has been jailed.

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New owners reveal plans for restaurant which suddenly closed

New owners reveal plans for restaurant which suddenly closed

The new owners of a high street restaurant and bar have revealed plans to completely revamp it.

Plan for new 1,300-home village

Plan for new 1,300-home village

Plans for a new community on land previously earmarked for 1,600 homes have been put forward.

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Building homes around UK’s oldest sauna ‘will ruin tranquil area’

Building homes around UK’s oldest sauna ‘will ruin tranquil area’

There are fears nine new homes proposed to sit alongside a Finnish sauna built for the 1948 British Olympics will destroy the area’s tranquillity.

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M20 reopens following crash and oil spill

M20 reopens following crash and oil spill

Two lanes have reopened on the M20 following a crash and oil spill.

Emergency road closure sparks traffic delays warning

Emergency road closure sparks traffic delays warning

A road has been forced to shut for emergency tree surgery works.

Fire crews called to extension roof fire

Fire crews called to extension roof fire

Firefighters spent more than an hour tackling a roof blaze at a property.

‘Aimee would bring sunshine into the most miserable of days’

‘Aimee would bring sunshine into the most miserable of days’

A father has held a commemorative bike ride to honour his “beautiful” daughter who died in a three-vehicle crash.

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Solar power will heat swimming pool

Solar power will heat swimming pool

A borough council is taking a step closer to net zero by adding solar panels to a town’s swimming pool.

Crash which killed two friends was ‘unavoidable’ after driver lost control

Crash which killed two friends was ‘unavoidable’ after driver lost control

A fatal crash on the A20 was “unavoidable” once the driver had lost control of their car, an inquest has heard.

‘It was the best thing we’ve ever done, but it’s time to say goodbye’

‘It was the best thing we’ve ever done, but it’s time to say goodbye’

A couple who have run a much-loved gift shop for more than a decade have announced their retirement.

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SCEFL round-up: Game off after six red cards

SCEFL round-up: Game off after six red cards

A Southern Counties East Premier Division match was abandoned following six red cards - all for the same team.

Tearoom owners ‘heartbroken’ amid sudden closure

Tearoom owners ‘heartbroken’ amid sudden closure

A village cafe has closed its doors for the final time, leaving customers gutted.

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Nuclear test veterans march on Number 10 to demand compensation

Nuclear test veterans march on Number 10 to demand compensation

Two ex-servicemen travelled to Downing Street in a bid to get justice after being used as ‘guinea pigs’ during Britain’s nuclear testing programme.

Man accused of mammoth stealing spree

Man accused of mammoth stealing spree

A suspected shoplifter is set to appear in crown court after allegedly stealing alcohol, meat and dog food in a three-month crime spree.

Convicted sex offender used TikTok to groom young boy

Convicted sex offender used TikTok to groom young boy

A convicted sex offender used social media apps including TikTok to groom a child.

Work to begin on new theatre after roof destroyed by falling tree

Work to begin on new theatre after roof destroyed by falling tree

A castle is rebuilding its outdoor theatre after high winds destroyed the roof last summer.

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