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First look at Primark store to open in town

First look at Primark store to open in town

Fresh plans and CGIs have revealed the look of a highly-anticipated Primark branch.

‘Houses planned for farmland will expand village by 50% - where will it end?’

‘Houses planned for farmland will expand village by 50% - where will it end?’

Villagers say a developer’s plans for 120 new homes will complete a 50% expansion of their close-knit community.

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‘Brain surgery was hardest thing I’ve been through’

‘Brain surgery was hardest thing I’ve been through’

A Kent TV star has emotionally told Red Nose Day audiences of the anguish of having to undergo brain surgery.

Popular TikTok artist returns to Kent to paint ‘chavvy’ pink piggy bank

Popular TikTok artist returns to Kent to paint ‘chavvy’ pink piggy bank

Scores of fans flocked to a Kent charity shop to buy a metallic pink piggy bank which had been redesigned by a popular artist.

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McDonald’s shuts for a month for ‘renovation’

McDonald’s shuts for a month for ‘renovation’

A branch of a fast-food chain will be reopening next month after being closed for refurbishment work.

Conservative county councillor launches attack on party as she defects

Conservative county councillor launches attack on party as she defects

A Tory councillor has defected to a right-wing, populist Eurosceptic party taking a swipe at her former colleagues at County Hall on the way out.

B&M to replace town’s former Homebase

B&M to replace town’s former Homebase

A town is set to welcome its second B&M this Spring, which will be replacing a former DIY and garden shop.

Man charged after two teenage girls report sex attacks

Man charged after two teenage girls report sex attacks

A teenage girl sitting on a park bench was allegedly sexually assaulted.

‘I’m a mum-ventor - Dragons' Den star is helping me revolutionise baby feeding time’

‘I’m a mum-ventor - Dragons' Den star is helping me revolutionise baby feeding time’

A mum-turned-entrepreneur has appeared on Dragons’ Den star Sara Davies’ latest BBC show after dreaming up an invention to help ease parents’ stress.

Major road scheme for community ‘overwhelmed’ by new homes shelved for rethink

Major road scheme for community ‘overwhelmed’ by new homes shelved for rethink

A road improvement scheme near a school and where 1,000 new homes are being built has been deferred to make it fit for purpose.

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Former public toilet turned into ‘quirky cottage’ on market - for £135K

Former public toilet turned into ‘quirky cottage’ on market - for £135K

A former loo block which has also served as a breakfast café and an Airbnb has been converted into a unique, one-bed property.

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‘We're fulfilling our 10-year-long dream of opening a Mexican restaurant'

‘We're fulfilling our 10-year-long dream of opening a Mexican restaurant'

A chef with years of experience is hoping to bring Mexican “vibes, flavour and culture” to a town which he says has been lacking for some time.

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Plans for 24-hour “budget” gym at disused carpet shop

Plans for 24-hour “budget” gym at disused carpet shop

Plans have been submitted for a new 24-hour gym in a disused unit at a town retail park.

Coffee shop bus owners told to move on from pub car park in planning row

Coffee shop bus owners told to move on from pub car park in planning row

Owners of a coffee shop hosted in a bus are locked in a planning battle with a council which claims they have no right to be there.

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Kent travel agency gets back vital membership

Kent travel agency gets back vital membership

A travel agency has had its important tourism and travel association membership reinstated, meaning new bookings are financially protected again.

E-scooter rider in London hospital with serious head injury

E-scooter rider in London hospital with serious head injury

Witnesses are being urged to come forward after a woman was taken to hospital following a crash involving an e-scooter.

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Drink-drive arrest after car hits four deer in early hours

Drink-drive arrest after car hits four deer in early hours

A suspected drink-driver is being held by police after a car hit four deer.

Overturned trailer shuts major route in both directions

Overturned trailer shuts major route in both directions

An overturned trailer has shut a major route in both directions.

Opening date revealed for town centre Nando’s

Opening date revealed for town centre Nando’s

A peri-peri chain serving flame-grilled chicken with spicy sauces is set to move into a town centre.

Missing girl, 14, found safe and well

Missing girl, 14, found safe and well

Police concerned for the welfare of a missing 14-year-old girl say she has now been located.

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