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Invasive crabs swarm town

Invasive crabs swarm town

A couple were shocked to find a crab scratching at the door, apparently trying to get in, and it's not the first crustacean spotted in the area.

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Village braces itself to double in size

Village braces itself to double in size

A development company has started the planning process for 900 houses to be built in a village which currently only has 752 homes.

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Forensic probe launched after burglary

Forensic probe launched after burglary

Officers were called out to investigate a burglary after tools were stolen from a garage.

Burglar targeted shops with crowbar

Burglar targeted shops with crowbar

A thief who used a crowbar to force his way into several shops to steal cigarettes, alcohol and cash has been jailed.

Bridge over M20 to close

Bridge over M20 to close

A bridge over the M20 is set to close over the weekend for maintenance.

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'Council's disgraceful act could destroy family café'

'Council's disgraceful act could destroy family café'

A council's plans to build new rival café at a popular lake has infuriated an existing family business.

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War veteran celebrates 102nd birthday

War veteran celebrates 102nd birthday

A WAAF servicewoman who nursed injured airmen during the war is celebrating a big birthday today.

Businesses loo-sing out since toilet closure

Businesses loo-sing out since toilet closure

Six months after public toilets closed in one town, businesses say they are losing customers and desperately need the facilities back open.

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Shock rebellion ends plan for 330 homes on key route

Shock rebellion ends plan for 330 homes on key route

In a shock rebellion councillors have rejected a development of 330 homes on a key route linking two boroughs.

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Men beaten with baseball bats after van forced off road

Men beaten with baseball bats after van forced off road

Two men have been attacked after their van was rammed, with the vehicle then set fire to while it was being recovered.

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Watch as Kent MP takes Gove for dance floor spin

Watch as Kent MP takes Gove for dance floor spin

A Kent MP has taken Michael Gove for a dance floor spin at the Tory party conference.

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Council branded 'incompetent' after failed promises to fix flooded road

Council branded 'incompetent' after failed promises to fix flooded road

An MP has criticised a council for breaking its promise to fix drainage on a road prone to flooding after recent downpours.

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Floodwater closes one lane of A20

Floodwater closes one lane of A20

Drivers can't use one lane of the A20 near a retail park due to flooding.

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Man fighting for life after being hit by ambulance

Man fighting for life after being hit by ambulance

A man in his 40s is in a critical condition in a London hospital after being hit by an ambulance on a main road in the early hours.

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Thug walks free after nightclub glass attack

Thug walks free after nightclub glass attack

A man with a "ferocious temper" threw a wine glass at a fellow dancer before pushing a finger into his eye during a New Year's Eve party.

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MP at school opening

MP at school opening

It has been 20 years in the planning, but finally a village primary school has a new building.

'Panic buying traffic caused me to miss hospital appointment'

'Panic buying traffic caused me to miss hospital appointment'

A journey that would usually take 20 minutes took over an hour, causing a woman to miss a hospital appointment she'd been waiting for since March.

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Cyclist's search for nurse who stayed with him after horror crash

Cyclist's search for nurse who stayed with him after horror crash

A cyclist recovering from a ghastly road accident wants to thank the off-duty nurse who helped him through it.

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Paedophile bell-ringer warned to expect jail

Paedophile bell-ringer warned to expect jail

A paedophile bell-ringer who abused a child and downloaded animal porn has been warned he faces jail.

Police recover stolen car within an hour

Police recover stolen car within an hour

A man will appear in court today charged with stealing a BMW X5.

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