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‘Miracle escape’ after 10ft timber frame narrowly misses pedestrians

‘Miracle escape’ after 10ft timber frame narrowly misses pedestrians

A woman says it’s a “miracle” no one was injured after a 10ft length of timber fell from a high street building narrowly missing people below.

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Plans for 3G pitch and new floodlights for rugby club

Plans for 3G pitch and new floodlights for rugby club

A rugby club has put forward plans to redevelop their training facilities.

‘We want to turn forgotten boozer into local hotspot’

‘We want to turn forgotten boozer into local hotspot’

New landlords have renamed and spent £20,000 revamping a town pub with a view to restoring it to its glory days.

Man charged with damaging ULEZ cameras

Man charged with damaging ULEZ cameras

A man has been charged with damaging ULEZ cameras after a police operation was launched to track down vandals.

Tributes paid to ‘funniest kid you’d know’ after death aged 30

Tributes paid to ‘funniest kid you’d know’ after death aged 30

Family and friends have paid tribute to ‘kind, caring and funny’ Frazer Allan who passed away suddenly.

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Tot taken to hospital after dog bite

Tot taken to hospital after dog bite

A toddler was taken to hospital after he was bitten on the ear by a dog believed to be a German Shepherd.

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Praise for bystanders who detained high street stabbing suspect

Praise for bystanders who detained high street stabbing suspect

An MP has praised the ‘exceptional bravery’ of those who apprehended a suspect after a serious assault.

McDonald's set to open in abandoned Leon drive-thru

McDonald's set to open in abandoned Leon drive-thru

A vacant drive-thru previously earmarked for fast-food chain Leon is set to become a McDonald’s, creating 120 jobs.

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GBH charge after football club chairman hit by van

GBH charge after football club chairman hit by van

A man has been charged with causing grievous bodily harm with intent after a football club chairman was hit by a van in Whitstable.

Man stabbed in high street

Man stabbed in high street

There was a huge emergency response after a man was stabbed in a high street.

Dead foxes, rabbits and badger found dumped in layby

Dead foxes, rabbits and badger found dumped in layby

The RSPCA is appealing for information after dead animals believed to have been attacked by dogs were found in a layby.

Councillor’s conduct branded ‘inappropriate’ after complaints from women

Councillor’s conduct branded ‘inappropriate’ after complaints from women

A councillor made comments about a woman’s appearance before moving her wedding bands around her finger, a report reveals.

Archbishop of Canterbury fined for speeding

Archbishop of Canterbury fined for speeding

The Archbishop of Canterbury has been convicted of speeding just days after presiding over the Coronation of King Charles, it has been revealed.

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Micropub shuts as owner laments 'greater wipe out than 2008 recession’

Micropub shuts as owner laments 'greater wipe out than 2008 recession’

A popular high street venue has shut – with bosses saying the cost-of-living crisis has dealt a “greater wipe out than the 2008 recession”.

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Nursery now outstanding just months after inadequate rating shock

Nursery now outstanding just months after inadequate rating shock

A nursery where children do yoga has been rated “outstanding” – just months after being branded “inadequate” by Ofsted.

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‘Petrified’ mum fears playground accident could permanently damage son’s eye

‘Petrified’ mum fears playground accident could permanently damage son’s eye

A mum is nervously waiting to hear if her son’s vision is permanently damaged after he was smacked on the head by a “dangerous” playground gate.

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Quarry to supply 521 homes for ‘downsizers and divorcees’

Quarry to supply 521 homes for ‘downsizers and divorcees’

Plans for hundreds of homes as part of a multi-million pound ‘later living community’ in an old gravel quarry have been approved.

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Smuggler jailed after children found inside ‘coffin-like’ van hatch

Smuggler jailed after children found inside ‘coffin-like’ van hatch

A Romanian man who smuggled four Vietnamese children in a single ‘coffin-like’ hide in the roof of a van has been jailed.

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Garages could be converted into ‘flat pack’ homes

Garages could be converted into ‘flat pack’ homes

Factory built homes have been earmarked to replace several existing garage blocks.

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Vandal-hit amphitheatre set for full revamp after ‘bodge repair job’

Vandal-hit amphitheatre set for full revamp after ‘bodge repair job’

An open-air amphitheatre is set to get a complete makeover after the council was forced to make temporary repairs due to vandals.

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Arrest after police dog sniffs out £20k in ‘drug money’

Arrest after police dog sniffs out £20k in ‘drug money’

A suspected drug dealer has been arrested after a police dog sniffed out thousands of pounds of suspected drug money.

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Mystery Kent woman bags £1m lottery win

Mystery Kent woman bags £1m lottery win

A woman from Kent has a million reasons to smile after winning big on the lottery.

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Huge police response after football club chairman hit by van

Huge police response after football club chairman hit by van

A man has been arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving after a football club chairman was struck by a van.

Man jailed for sexually assaulting schoolgirl in park

Man jailed for sexually assaulting schoolgirl in park

A man who pushed a schoolgirl to the ground and sexually assaulted her as she walked through a park has been jailed.

Funnel cloud appears as Kent faces more storms

Funnel cloud appears as Kent faces more storms

A yellow weather warning for thunder, lightning and heavy rain has been issued across Kent for a third day.

Final chance to nominate courageous children

Final chance to nominate courageous children

Brave, courageous, determined youngsters are being sought for this year’s Children’s Awards and there are just days left to send us your nominations.

Residents and experts baffled by strange black line in the sky

Residents and experts baffled by strange black line in the sky

A mysterious vertical line that went up “as far as the eye can see” has left both residents and experts puzzled.

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Concrete plant approved despite fears it will destroy ‘peace and tranquility’

Concrete plant approved despite fears it will destroy ‘peace and tranquility’

Controversial plans to move part of a major concrete-making firm into an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty have been approved.

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Man dies after emergency services called to lake

Man dies after emergency services called to lake

A man has died after police and ambulance crews were called to a popular lake.

Tributes after sudden death of ‘amazing’ dance teacher who inspired thousands

Tributes after sudden death of ‘amazing’ dance teacher who inspired thousands

A dance teacher who inspired thousands of youngsters across more than 50 years has been remembered following her sudden death, aged 88.

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