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M&S to close cafe at out-of-town branch

M&S to close cafe at out-of-town branch

M&S is to close its cafe operation at a key out-of-town store and has acknowledged it will be “disappointing news” for some customers.

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Boy, 15, ‘very sorry’ for swearing at police during riot

Boy, 15, ‘very sorry’ for swearing at police during riot

A teenager has admitted shouting abuse and sticking his middle finger up at police during riots in London.

Crash causing delays on bypass

Crash causing delays on bypass

A crash involving one vehicle is causing major traffic issues and queues.

Pair accused of multiple thefts from M&S

Pair accused of multiple thefts from M&S

A pair of suspected shoplifters have been charged after a Marks and Spencer was targeted more than a dozen times.

Missing teenage boy found

Missing teenage boy found

A teenager who was reported as missing and was the subject of a police appeal has been “safely located”.

Kent men sentenced after disorder in London riots

Kent men sentenced after disorder in London riots

Two men from the county have appeared in court charged with public order offences during riots in London.

Village to hold referendum on housing plans

Village to hold referendum on housing plans

Villagers have a chance to shape their own future planning rules by voting in a Neighbourhood Plan referendum.

Rail services stopped after person hit by train

Rail services stopped after person hit by train

A person has died after being hit by a train, it has been confirmed.

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Teenager charged following disorder in London

Teenager charged following disorder in London

A 14-year-old boy and and 41-year-old man are due to appear in court after they were charged with offences relating to a riot in Whitehall.

Exclusive town hotel on market for more than £3m

Exclusive town hotel on market for more than £3m

A top hotel is up for sale for £3.4 million as its owner plans to live a slower pace of life tending to olive trees up an Italian mountain.

Travellers spend fifth day on children’s football pitch

Travellers spend fifth day on children’s football pitch

A council is attempting to evict a group of travellers after 12 caravans set up on a playing field used for children’s football.

Primark to open first store in town

Primark to open first store in town

A multinational fashion retailer is launching its first ever branch in a town’s shopping centre.

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Person dies at railway station after medical incident

Person dies at railway station after medical incident

Paramedics and police officers were called to a medical incident at a railway station this morning.

Burst main spills into road leaving homes without water

Burst main spills into road leaving homes without water

Around 20 residents in one town were without water this morning after a burst water main was seen spilling out into a busy road.

Proud Freya fired up for Los Angeles bid

Proud Freya fired up for Los Angeles bid

Goudhurst sailor Freya Black admits her Olympic campaign didn’t meet expectations - but that will give her extra motivation for Los Angeles in 2028.

Nando’s set for new high street branch

Nando’s set for new high street branch

Plans for a new Nando’s are in place to join other chains on a Kent high street.

Lib Dems target Tory county council strongholds

Lib Dems target Tory county council strongholds

The Conservatives face a major Liberal Democrats challenge in Tunbridge Wells at next May’s county council elections.

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Former hospital to become homes after £500k-plus payout agreed

Former hospital to become homes after £500k-plus payout agreed

Plans to turn a former hospital into 87 homes can go ahead after a developer agreed to almost double its financial contribution to local services.

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CCTV released after multiple ‘attempted thefts’ in multi-storey

CCTV released after multiple ‘attempted thefts’ in multi-storey

Images of two men and a woman have been released by police investigating reports of attempted thefts from more than 25 parked vehicles.

Traveller camp moved on after ‘unlawful incursion’ on playing fields

Traveller camp moved on after ‘unlawful incursion’ on playing fields

An unlawful Traveller encampment has been moved on after temporarily setting up camp on a town’s playing fields.

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