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140-year-old Conservative club shuts to address ‘internal issues’

140-year-old Conservative club shuts to address ‘internal issues’

A long-running social club regularly visited by former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher during her days in the town has shut at short notice.

Reform UK sets its sights on Kent County Council next May

Reform UK sets its sights on Kent County Council next May

Fresh from general election success, Reform UK will be turning its attention to Kent County Council when it goes to the polls in May next year.

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Police remain at scene after two pensioners found dead

Police remain at scene after two pensioners found dead

Officers continue to investigate at the scene after a man and woman in their 90s were found dead at a town centre address.

Chance to star in new reality series ‘filmed at Kent castle’

Chance to star in new reality series ‘filmed at Kent castle’

People in Kent are being given the chance to star in a new reality TV show - which it is understood will be filmed at a historic castle.

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‘Labour wants homes on the grey-belt but how do you control the green land released?’

‘Labour wants homes on the grey-belt but how do you control the green land released?’

Labour proposes homes on the ‘grey belt’ but - asks our columnist - what will stop landowners letting their green land deteriorate so they can sell?

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‘We need everyone’s involvement’: Blueprint for housing to be unveiled

‘We need everyone’s involvement’: Blueprint for housing to be unveiled

Thousands of homes could be built on rural land as part of a plan to reshape the look of a conurbation over the next few decades.

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Work starts on former medical centre set for housing estate

Work starts on former medical centre set for housing estate

Builders have started work on the site of a former medical campus, which is set for a 66-bed care home and 86 houses.

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Council reshuffles cabinet after Labour’s election success

Council reshuffles cabinet after Labour’s election success

A council has made changes to its cabinet after seeing three of its members take up new postings at Westminster.

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Aldi shuts due to 'technical issue'

Aldi shuts due to 'technical issue'

A town’s Aldi store was closed temporarily this morning due to a technical issue.

Rail disruption after lorry hits bridge and tree falls on tracks

Rail disruption after lorry hits bridge and tree falls on tracks

Train services have been cancelled or delayed this morning due to a fallen tree and a lorry hitting a bridge.

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Major road shut after car hits wall and overturns

Major road shut after car hits wall and overturns

A major route was shut while emergency services dealt with the aftermath of a crash in which a car hit a wall and overturned.

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1,400 homes from four new-build estates in 1.5 square miles

1,400 homes from four new-build estates in 1.5 square miles

Residents say housebuilding has spiralled so out of control in their neighbourhood they are now fearful of walking outside their homes.

‘Dad was one bite from death after XL Bully attack’

‘Dad was one bite from death after XL Bully attack’

A man says his dad is lucky to be alive after an XL Bully attacked him from behind, leaving severe injuries to his arms and legs.

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Mum talks about nightmare of two-year-old’s intensive care battle

Mum talks about nightmare of two-year-old’s intensive care battle

The mother of a young girl who has been fighting a heart condition in hospital for weeks has spoken about her daughter’s life-threatening ordeal.

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'My 7-year-old couldn’t talk - football has changed everything!’

'My 7-year-old couldn’t talk - football has changed everything!’

The mother of a seven-year-old girl who is selectively mute has told how playing football sparked a “miracle” breakthrough.

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‘People assume they’re troublesome - but they’re just children who need a home’

‘People assume they’re troublesome - but they’re just children who need a home’

We visited two children’s homes to see first-hand what life is really like for the young people there and the staff working to rebuild their lives.

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Revised flats and ‘unsafe’ junction improvement plan to face public scrutiny

Revised flats and ‘unsafe’ junction improvement plan to face public scrutiny

A revised plan to revitalise a rundown part of a historic town centre and improve a dangerous road junction is to go on display.

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Investigation after security guard ‘hit by van’ at county show

Investigation after security guard ‘hit by van’ at county show

Police were called to the annual Kent County Show following reports a van hit a security guard near the exit.

New border security command to tackle small boats gangs launched

New border security command to tackle small boats gangs launched

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has set out the first steps to establishing a new UK border security command to tackle people-smuggling gangs.

Waiter chased after ‘phone misunderstanding’ before alleyway stabbing

Waiter chased after ‘phone misunderstanding’ before alleyway stabbing

A man on trial accused of a joint knife attack on a waiter claims he only gave chase after a ‘misunderstanding’ over a missing phone.

Fiancee’s tribute to ‘best friend, soul mate and one true love’

Fiancee’s tribute to ‘best friend, soul mate and one true love’

A dad who was given 15 months to live after being diagnosed with a rare brain tumour has died, his devastated partner has confirmed.

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Double success for curry house named among Britain’s best

Double success for curry house named among Britain’s best

An Indian restaurant is celebrating after being named among the country's best and seeing its chef pick up a top award at the House of Lords.

Shoplifter spat at police, bit them and said: ‘I have HIV’

Shoplifter spat at police, bit them and said: ‘I have HIV’

A serial offender kicked a police officer in the chest, headbutted another and bit a third on the arm as he was being arrested over various offences.

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Bus driver charged over death of man, 70, in crash

Bus driver charged over death of man, 70, in crash

A bus driver has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving following a crash in which a 70-year-old man died almost two years ago.

Riverside path taped off as ‘wartime object’ found in water

Riverside path taped off as ‘wartime object’ found in water

A riverside path was cordoned off following reports an unexploded wartime object had been found in the water.

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Boy brain-damaged in pier jump to be cared for by family at home

Boy brain-damaged in pier jump to be cared for by family at home

A boy left brain-damaged after jumping off a pier is to be brought home in a vegetative state after his body was stronger than doctors anticipated.

Charity shop to leave closure-hit shopping centre

Charity shop to leave closure-hit shopping centre

A town centre charity shop has unexpectedly announced it will close just three years after opening.

Man, 22, behind bars after after stabbing victim near train station

Man, 22, behind bars after after stabbing victim near train station

A man has been jailed for six years after stabbing his victim outside a train station in the early hours of the morning.

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Fly-tippers could find their faces on a ‘wall of shame’

Fly-tippers could find their faces on a ‘wall of shame’

A council has vowed to plaster the faces of fly-tippers and anti-social motorists online in an attempt to clampdown on environmental crime.

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Huge diversion as council ‘pothole blitz’ launched amid ongoing road closure

Huge diversion as council ‘pothole blitz’ launched amid ongoing road closure

Residents have criticised Kent County Council’s “ridiculous” decision to carry out a “pothole blitz” while another key route is closed.

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