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Road blocked after tree collapses in strong winds

Road blocked after tree collapses in strong winds

Strong caused a large tree to fall and block a main road which prompted long delays along the route.

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‘The pub garden was stunning but the meal was tasteless’

‘The pub garden was stunning but the meal was tasteless’

Secret Drinker found a beautiful pub garden to enjoy a cool pint and eat a pricey salad.

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M26 reopens after being shut since Monday

M26 reopens after being shut since Monday

A motorway has reopened after a burst main led to its closure which has been causing mayhem for drivers all week.

M26 to remain shut for fourth day

M26 to remain shut for fourth day

The London-bound stretch has remained closed for a fourth day for emergency roadworks.

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£1.2m cycle and walking route could be ‘first of several’

£1.2m cycle and walking route could be ‘first of several’

People are being asked for their views on plans for a walking and cycling route that would cross a town from east-to-west.

Specsavers branch has £500k upgrade

Specsavers branch has £500k upgrade

A town’s opticians has moved to a new home almost directly opposite where it has been based for 16 years.

Contactless ‘tap-in tap-out’ technology to be introduced at six railway stations

Contactless ‘tap-in tap-out’ technology to be introduced at six railway stations

Several Kent railway stations are set to introduce tap-in and tap-out payments as an alternative to buying train tickets by the end of the year.

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Would you pay £1m for a one-bedroom apartment?

Would you pay £1m for a one-bedroom apartment?

This flat is one of the most expensive on the market - but does its unique location and grand features make it worth the price tag?

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Ancient bone finds at villa suggest ‘ritualistic burials’

Ancient bone finds at villa suggest ‘ritualistic burials’

Archaelogists have uncovered rare animal bones and 1,500-year-old underfloor heating at a Roman villa.

Travellers moved on from recreation ground

Travellers moved on from recreation ground

A group of travellers has been moved on by police after pitching up at a recreation ground.

Spitfire flypast called off as RAF raises safety concerns

Spitfire flypast called off as RAF raises safety concerns

An Armed Forces Day fly-by has been cancelled over aircraft engine trouble.

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‘Our festival won’t be a rave in people’s back gardens’

‘Our festival won’t be a rave in people’s back gardens’

Organisers of a brand new music festival in a small village have hit back over concerns, insisting their event will not lead to mass disruption.

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Couple quit working in IT to run bubble tea cafe

Couple quit working in IT to run bubble tea cafe

A couple are launching the first Kent branch of a bubble tea cafe chain after leaving jobs in IT – and hope to open more across the county.

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‘Ongoing concerns’ over 950 quarry homes plan

‘Ongoing concerns’ over 950 quarry homes plan

A town council has reservations over plans approved to transform an old quarry into a massive housing development wth a water sports park.

Hero Sheena bowled over by Lord’s experience

Hero Sheena bowled over by Lord’s experience

Sheena Recaldin stepped up to help save Chevening Amblers from extinction and spent a day at the Home of Cricket with Stephen Fry as a thank-you.

Mansion with helipad and pools up for rent for £108k a MONTH

Mansion with helipad and pools up for rent for £108k a MONTH

A luxury mansion is available to rent – fully furnished and includes all bills – but the price is a little steep.

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Air ambulance lands at bypass accident

Air ambulance lands at bypass accident

A section of the A21 has been shut in both directions following an accident.

Defendants ‘denied’ chance to meet solicitors

Defendants ‘denied’ chance to meet solicitors

Lawyers have condemned a “post-code” lottery justice system that denies some defendants the chance to meet their solicitor.

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Players ‘emotional’ as club pulls out

Players ‘emotional’ as club pulls out

A leading women’s basketball team has pulled out of a major league because of a lack of ticket revenue.

Delays after two cars and lorry collide

Delays after two cars and lorry collide

Police were called after two cars and a lorry collided, causing delays on a main road.

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