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Doctors fear plan for 170 homes could ‘overwhelm’ nearby GP surgery

Doctors fear plan for 170 homes could ‘overwhelm’ nearby GP surgery

Controversial plans for 170 homes next to two new-build estates could overwhelm a nearby doctors’ surgery, NHS bosses fear.

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Family-run garage to close after 53 years in town and could become housing

Family-run garage to close after 53 years in town and could become housing

A family-run garage which has been in a town for 53 years will close at the end of the month - as the site could be turned into housing.

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'Giving parents fines won't get kids back to school'

'Giving parents fines won't get kids back to school'

As the government crackdown on school absences, education bosses reveal what they are doing to get children back into the classroom.

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‘In a country that can't feed itself, we are losing land hand over fist’

‘In a country that can't feed itself, we are losing land hand over fist’

A decline in farming, the pitfalls of the 11-plus, praise for police and war protests are among topics tackled in this week’s letters to the editor.

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Kent worst place for XL bully thefts outside of London

Kent worst place for XL bully thefts outside of London

New figures have revealed Kent to have the second highest reports of dog thefts in the UK.

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‘Our son had a stroke at 18 and no one knows why’

‘Our son had a stroke at 18 and no one knows why’

An 18-year-old is having to learn to walk and talk again after suffering a stroke.

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Seven-year-old dresses up as herself for World Book Day

Seven-year-old dresses up as herself for World Book Day

Winter is following in the footsteps of Emily in Bagpuss, and Christopher Robbin in A. A. Milne’s Winnie-the-Pooh after starring in a book.

Firefighters cut roof off car as A20 shut for hours

Firefighters cut roof off car as A20 shut for hours

A driver was cut free by fire crews after a crash closed the A20 for almost four hours.

Major route to close this weekend as safety works continue

Major route to close this weekend as safety works continue

A busy route is set to be shut this weekend as safety improvements continue.

Suspect appears in court after man stabbed ‘with pitchfork’

Suspect appears in court after man stabbed ‘with pitchfork’

A suspect has appeared in court charged in connection with a serious assault understood to involve a pitchfork.

The latest Kent council to hike fly-tipping fines to maximum level

The latest Kent council to hike fly-tipping fines to maximum level

Fines for dumping household rubbish and other waste are set to more than double in the battle to tackle fly-tipping.

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Major £30m expansion of A&Es at two hospitals completed

Major £30m expansion of A&Es at two hospitals completed

A huge £30 million expansion of two hospital emergency departments has finally been completed this week after three years.

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Waitrose lift closure a 'nightmare' for struggling shoppers

Waitrose lift closure a 'nightmare' for struggling shoppers

Frustrated shoppers have described accessing a Waitrose store as a nightmare after both lifts were closed in the car park.

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99% of Kent businesses want return of Eurostar

99% of Kent businesses want return of Eurostar

Hundreds of Kent firms hope for Eurostar services to return amid claims its withdrawal has hit them in the pocket.

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Reports of indecent exposure on trains rises by 62%

Reports of indecent exposure on trains rises by 62%

Cases of indecent exposure on trains have risen by 62% over five years, worrying new figures show – with 11 incidents taking place in Kent.

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Mum of disabled twins wants Blue Badge rule change

Mum of disabled twins wants Blue Badge rule change

A mother of twins with cerebral palsy denied a Blue Blade owing to their age is calling on the government to rethink the application rules.

‘Council has kicked us out - but we're not moving!’

‘Council has kicked us out - but we're not moving!’

A Caribbean restaurant owner says he will not move despite being evicted amid a rent row with the council.

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‘Shock and upset’ as documentary sheds light on killer cop

‘Shock and upset’ as documentary sheds light on killer cop

A new BBC documentary delves into the murder of Sarah Everard, revealing the moment officers found out killer Wayne Couzens was a fellow copper.

Ambulance patient dies after multi-vehicle smash

Ambulance patient dies after multi-vehicle smash

An ambulance patient has died after a multi-vehicle smash en route to hospital.

Bridge closure throughout summer expected to bring travel chaos

Bridge closure throughout summer expected to bring travel chaos

A major transport route is to close throughout the summer in a move which will be “very inconvenient” for thousands.

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Owner's heartbreak after yobs trash popular cafe

Owner's heartbreak after yobs trash popular cafe

A cafe owner has spoken of his devastation after vandals trashed his popular high street business.

Drug dealers caught after ‘driving erratically’

Drug dealers caught after ‘driving erratically’

Two drug dealers who were pursued by police after being seen “driving erratically” have been locked up.

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‘It’s amazing what you find during a clear-up – faeces, bones and even a baby!’

‘It’s amazing what you find during a clear-up – faeces, bones and even a baby!’

This week, Secret Thinker reveals the weird, worrying and downright bizarre items he found during a recent clear-up outside a block of flats.

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Jury inquest to be held into construction site death of dad

Jury inquest to be held into construction site death of dad

A jury inquest will be held into the death of a dad who reportedly fell into an open manhole while working on a new-build estate construction site.

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First planned M25 full daytime closure sparks traffic chaos fears

First planned M25 full daytime closure sparks traffic chaos fears

In a move affecting millions, the M25 is set to have its first-ever planned full closure during the daytime.

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‘Just let us through’: Taxi drivers demand bus gate access

‘Just let us through’: Taxi drivers demand bus gate access

Taxi drivers are calling for access to a town centre bus gate as they face increased fares and difficult manoeuvres to avoid route.

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Warning ahead of major change in our landlines

Warning ahead of major change in our landlines

Businesses are being urged to act this year ahead of a major change in landlines which will impact households too.

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Driver dies after car overturns and lands in water-filled ditch

Driver dies after car overturns and lands in water-filled ditch

A man in his 50s has died after the red Citroen he was driving came off the road and overturned in a water-filled ditch.

Ewe’ll not want to miss this branding opportunity

Ewe’ll not want to miss this branding opportunity

Organisers of an art trail in one Kent town are making a last call for firms to sponsor a herd of colourful sheep.

‘Empty shops should be seen as opportunities, rather than mortal blows’

‘Empty shops should be seen as opportunities, rather than mortal blows’

The town centres which see the big empty department stores as opportunities rather than mortal blows will be the ones to survive.

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