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Council chairman told to step down after 'chaotic' meeting

Council chairman told to step down after 'chaotic' meeting

The chairman of a committee scrutinising the work of a council has been urged to resign after several councillors walked out of a 'chaotic' meeting.

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Home care agency placed in special measures

Home care agency placed in special measures

A care service has been put into special measures by the health watchdog after inspectors found home visits were often late or cancelled.

'We may have to start again'

'We may have to start again'

A football chairman says a blaze which tore through the clubhouse has had a devastating effect – as the exact cause remains unknown.

Jewels, car and more stolen during break-in

Jewels, car and more stolen during break-in

A man has appeared in court after a car and jewellery were stolen in a break-in over New Year.

First pictures of clubhouse damaged in overnight fire

First pictures of clubhouse damaged in overnight fire

Supporters of a football club have begun raising funds to help rebuild a clubhouse after it was destroyed in a fire.

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Lisa Marie Presley, only child of Elvis Presley, dies aged 54

Lisa Marie Presley, only child of Elvis Presley, dies aged 54

Tributes have been paid to Lisa Marie Presley, who previously lived near Tunbridge Wells, following her tragic death at the age of 54.

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Man exposes himself to girl in woods

Man exposes himself to girl in woods

Officers are appealing for help to trace a man wanted in connection with a report of indecent exposure on a footpath in the woods.

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Pedestrian, 75, dies after being hit by van

Pedestrian, 75, dies after being hit by van

Police are appealing for witnesses after a pensioner died in hospital after being hit near a football stadium.

'My dog almost lost his neck after attack at M&S'

'My dog almost lost his neck after attack at M&S'

A four-year-old Boston terrier had to be rushed to surgery after another dog attacked him outside an M&S shop.

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Elderly man 'seriously injured' after being hit by van

Elderly man 'seriously injured' after being hit by van

A 75-year-old is in critical condition after being knocked down by a van following a football match.

Road closure in place after two-vehicle crash

Road closure in place after two-vehicle crash

Police were called to a main road after reports of two cars colliding.

More green belt sites to be assessed for housing

More green belt sites to be assessed for housing

A borough council is taking action to get its Local Plan accepted by a government planning inspector.

'Bob was 100% devoted to serving his residents'

'Bob was 100% devoted to serving his residents'

A former councillor, described as a devoted community leader, has died.

Football legend George Cohen dies aged 83

Football legend George Cohen dies aged 83

Former Fulham and England footballer and winner of the 1966 World Cup George Cohen, who lived in Kent, has died.

'Where's the water?': Residents demand answers after pipe burst

'Where's the water?': Residents demand answers after pipe burst

Residents are growing increasingly frustrated at the lack of answers after being left without running water for a week with 'no end in sight'.

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Rail delays due to fire 'next to the tracks'

Rail delays due to fire 'next to the tracks'

Passengers are facing long delays along a major rail route due to a fire near the tracks.

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MP demands compensation as homes without water for sixth day

MP demands compensation as homes without water for sixth day

An MP has said compensation should be handed to home owners and businesses "no ifs, no buts" after a week of water supply problems.

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Fire crews tackle flat fire

Fire crews tackle flat fire

Firefighters were called after a blaze was spotted on the first floor of a flat.

Family forced to melt snow to flush toilet

Family forced to melt snow to flush toilet

Water problems which have seen people unable to wash, flush the toilet or make tea have entered a fifth day.

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Glassware expert joins antique dealers

Glassware expert joins antique dealers

A glassware expert is joining a popular antiques dealer in a shopping centre.

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