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‘It’s filling a gap in the market - we’ve had nothing but support’

‘It’s filling a gap in the market - we’ve had nothing but support’

A brand-new gym has opened on an industrial estate in what its owners hope will be the answer to one community’s wish for “new facilities now”.

D-Day for plans to build 52 homes on orchard

D-Day for plans to build 52 homes on orchard

Controversial plans for a housing estate are set to be decided after an investigation into whether it would harm a nearby Conservation Area.

‘Rubbish is causing a stream to flood our gardens but the council isn’t clearing it’

‘Rubbish is causing a stream to flood our gardens but the council isn’t clearing it’

Residents living by a stream say litter and debris are causing it to rise constantly but the council isn’t doing enough to clear it.

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How did I goat here? Billy found roaming in village becomes pub’s mascot

How did I goat here? Billy found roaming in village becomes pub’s mascot

A pub has made a “good-natured” goat its mascot after he was seen wandering along a village road.

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Van goes up in flames in village street

Van goes up in flames in village street

Fire crews have been battling a blaze after a van caught light.

Military charity unveils £12.5m plans for new factory and jobs for veterans

Military charity unveils £12.5m plans for new factory and jobs for veterans

The charity RBLI, which supports armed forces veterans, has revealed plans for a new multi-million pound factory, academy and offices in Kent.

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Getaway driver leads police on 30-mile chase in stolen car

Getaway driver leads police on 30-mile chase in stolen car

The getaway driver involved in a burglary reached speeds of 85 mph during a police chase.

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‘I was honoured to be his wife’: Local legend loses battle with cancer

‘I was honoured to be his wife’: Local legend loses battle with cancer

A wife has paid tribute to a “one-of-a-kind” husband and grandad who was known to locals as Mr Christmas.

Fraud investigation launched into claims customers left without wedding videos

Fraud investigation launched into claims customers left without wedding videos

Police are looking into suspected fraud by a Kent-based videographer after claims numerous couples were left waiting for their wedding videos.

Motorway reopens after lorry smashes through barrier

Motorway reopens after lorry smashes through barrier

Motorists faced delays after a lorry came off the carriageway on a busy motorway.

Tributes paid to ‘hard-working and committed’ councillor

Tributes paid to ‘hard-working and committed’ councillor

Tributes have been paid to a well-known councillor who represented his community for more than two decades.

‘I got a good waft then’ - Police arrest driver after smelling cannabis in van

‘I got a good waft then’ - Police arrest driver after smelling cannabis in van

A suspected drug-driver has been arrested after patrolling police officers noticed the smell of cannabis coming from a truck.

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‘I thought I was donating to disability charity but the money went to a personal account - it’s fraud’

‘I thought I was donating to disability charity but the money went to a personal account - it’s fraud’

A charity is warning people not to donate to bogus street scammers collecting in its name after a spate of incidents.

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Person dies after crash on busy road

Person dies after crash on busy road

The ambulance service has confirmed a person died at the scene of a crash on a busy route.

Delays clear after crash between lorry and car on motorway

Delays clear after crash between lorry and car on motorway

Part of a motorway was blocked due to a crash involving a car and a lorry, causing hour-long delays and six-mile queues.

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Man arrested as schools issue ‘stranger danger’ warnings

Man arrested as schools issue ‘stranger danger’ warnings

A man has been arrested and safeguarding emails sent to parents after reports of “suspicious activity”.

Retirement homes project creates jobs for construction trainees

Retirement homes project creates jobs for construction trainees

A 140-home retirement community is a step closer to fruition after the appointment of a main contractor.

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George is a fast learner

George is a fast learner

A friend’s birthday party at Buckmore Park was the catalyst for gifted George Cole to start his karting journey - now he’s on track for a big 2025.

Is this Kent’s most overlooked high street?

Is this Kent’s most overlooked high street?

With few empty shops and a small amount of litter, this Kent town could have the best but most forgotten about high street in the county.

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Motorway partially closed after lorry fire

Motorway partially closed after lorry fire

Part of a busy motorway has been shut and motorists sent on a diversion due to a large vehicle fire.

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