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'No street is without a pothole or patchwork – it's knocked down my house price'

'No street is without a pothole or patchwork – it's knocked down my house price'

A woman who has compiled a dossier of 100 photos of potholes in her area says the price of her home has dipped by up to £10k as a result.

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Probe launched after Toyota Prius catalytic converter theft

Probe launched after Toyota Prius catalytic converter theft

A search has been launched for two men after a catalytic converter was stolen from a Toyota Prius.

'We thought our baby had a chest infection but it was leukaemia'

'We thought our baby had a chest infection but it was leukaemia'

Parents have spoken about how their world has been turned upside down by a rare form of leukaemia their 10-month old "warrior" must now fight.

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Missing man, 88, found after search

Missing man, 88, found after search

A missing man has been found after police revealed they were growing concerned for his welfare.

Future of ice rink in doubt

Future of ice rink in doubt

Rising energy costs and anti-social behaviour have left the future of a much-loved ice rink at risk.

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Driver 'punched through car window and robbed'

Driver 'punched through car window and robbed'

A man was reportedly assaulted and robbed after he stopped at a junction.

Loss of five town centre car parks 'unlikely'

Loss of five town centre car parks 'unlikely'

A councillor has sought to calm shoppers' nerves after a borough council announced five town centre car parks were surplus to requirements.

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'Someone needs to be accountable'

'Someone needs to be accountable'

Neighbours remain upset at council's decision to allow a mobile home in the garden of a listed property in a conservation area.

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'Remarkable' response to cash-strapped theatre's plea

'Remarkable' response to cash-strapped theatre's plea

Hundreds of donations have helped raise almost £50k to save a theatre from closure – but it's not out of the woods yet.

Dealer claimed cash came from 'selling cigarettes'

Dealer claimed cash came from 'selling cigarettes'

A drug dealer has been jailed after a large amount of cocaine and more than £7,000 was seized from his home.

Missing dog feared dead arrives home after 10 days

Missing dog feared dead arrives home after 10 days

He was hit by a train and broke his leg but family beagle Ronnie found his way home 10 days after going missing

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Busy route shut after vehicle strikes bridge

Busy route shut after vehicle strikes bridge

Traffic is building on a busy route following reports a vehicle has hit a railway bridge.

Teams progress in Futsal Youth Cup

Teams progress in Futsal Youth Cup

The Kent FA recently held the under-12 and under-14 boys’ FA Pokémon Futsal Youth Cup local qualifying competition.

Town is Britain in Bloom finalist

Town is Britain in Bloom finalist

A Kent town is one of the 44 national finalists in a prestigious competition.

'I'm grateful I got cancer - I wouldn't have my husband and son without it'

'I'm grateful I got cancer - I wouldn't have my husband and son without it'

A 33-year-old woman who was diagnosed with thyroid cancer says she's glad she got the diagnosis after it led to her meeting the "love of her life".

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Arrests after stolen Land Rover found by police

Arrests after stolen Land Rover found by police

Two men have been arrested on suspicion of theft after a car suspected to be stolen was tracked down by police.

'We're £44k out of pocket after builder botched renovations'

'We're £44k out of pocket after builder botched renovations'

Two grandparents claim they are £44,000 out of pocket after a builder botched work in their garden - and damaged the foundations of their house.

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Fire crews tackle blaze in bedroom

Fire crews tackle blaze in bedroom

Firefighters were called to a blaze at a property where it was feared someone may still be inside.

'It's their pub not ours'

'It's their pub not ours'

The new managers of a pub with a 'colourful history' have pledged to put the popular drinking hole at the beating heart of village life.

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Neighbours' anger over 'bungalow-sized' mobile home plan

Neighbours' anger over 'bungalow-sized' mobile home plan

Plans to erect a large mobile home in the garden of a listed property have angered neighbours who have likened the building to a two-bed bungalow.

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