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‘Years of roadworks have left our attraction at risk’

‘Years of roadworks have left our attraction at risk’

10 June 2024

The owner of a heritage railway says signs put up to advertise road closures have lost the business £30,000 to £40,000 just in the last 18 months.

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Disabled pensioner: ‘I’m drowning in a sea of bin sacks’

Disabled pensioner: ‘I’m drowning in a sea of bin sacks’

09 June 2024

A 95-year-old woman is angry her bins have not been collected in a month as the bags overflow into her drive.

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First part of landmark’s £100m overhaul set to open

First part of landmark’s £100m overhaul set to open

09 June 2024

The first phase of a landmark’s planned £100 million revamp is set to open to the public.

Man ripped clump from woman’s hair in row over Covid

Man ripped clump from woman’s hair in row over Covid

09 June 2024

A bully tore a clump of hair from his ex-partner’s head after they argued over being exposed to Covid by a friend.

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Date revealed for reopening of children’s paddling pool

Date revealed for reopening of children’s paddling pool

09 June 2024

Following major works, a free children’s paddling pool is expected to reopen this month in time for summer.

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New image released in search for missing man

New image released in search for missing man

09 June 2024

Police have released a new image in the search for a missing man, who was last seen more than a week ago.

Important piece of town’s history discovered in salvage yard

Important piece of town’s history discovered in salvage yard

09 June 2024

A significant piece of a historic pier has been returned to its original seafront after being discovered in a salvage yard.

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Shock as car ploughs into restaurant overnight

Shock as car ploughs into restaurant overnight

09 June 2024

Dramatic pictures reveal the moment a car smashed into a restaurant, which has now been forced to close until further notice.

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Dad’s fear after rats spotted at children’s park again

Dad’s fear after rats spotted at children’s park again

09 June 2024

A father and his two-year-old daughter swiftly left a play park after spotting two rats nearby, just weeks after more rodents were seen.

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‘Bogeyman’ burglar found under boy’s bed - and wearing his pants!

‘Bogeyman’ burglar found under boy’s bed - and wearing his pants!

09 June 2024

A terrified boy came face-to-face with a real-life Bogeyman when he discovered a burglar hiding under his bed - and wearing his pants.

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‘Christmas market here would be great - but what about the town centre?’

‘Christmas market here would be great - but what about the town centre?’

09 June 2024

Shoppers have welcomed plans for a Christmas market at Ashford Designer Outlet - but there are fears over its potential impact on the town centre.

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Is eco-friendly five-storey block of flats ‘too much for our little town’?

Is eco-friendly five-storey block of flats ‘too much for our little town’?

09 June 2024

A developer has defended his plans for an eco-friendly block of flats - as some residents fear it is "too much for our little town".

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‘I used to vote Tory - but I might spoil my ballot on July 4’

‘I used to vote Tory - but I might spoil my ballot on July 4’

09 June 2024

The recently-formed Weald of Kent constituency is, on paper, the safest Conservative seat in Kent - but what do some voters really think?

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PC ‘feared for her life’ as suspect put her in chokehold

PC ‘feared for her life’ as suspect put her in chokehold

09 June 2024

A PC who was attacked by a suspect has been praised for her extraordinary" bravery.

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‘We want to give Starbucks good competition’

‘We want to give Starbucks good competition’

09 June 2024

An independent coffee shop chain which has moved into a former Costa is hoping to give Starbucks some healthy competition.

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New CGIs for plans to redevelop former care home

New CGIs for plans to redevelop former care home

08 June 2024

Plannig permission is being sought to redevelop and refurbish a Georgian mansion for supported living and affordable flats.

Work underway on major bridge repairs

Work underway on major bridge repairs

08 June 2024

Engineers are progressing well with urgent repairs to a bridge.

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Former sports centre boss fined following pension fraud probe

Former sports centre boss fined following pension fraud probe

08 June 2024

A businessman was taken to court following allegations of fraudulent evasion relating to employee pension contributions.

Restaurant reopens with new owners following £80k revamp

Restaurant reopens with new owners following £80k revamp

08 June 2024

A high street restaurant and bar which suddenly shut has reopened under new ownership.

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Elbow kicks off Dreamland summer concerts with a bang

Elbow kicks off Dreamland summer concerts with a bang

08 June 2024

A legendary band launched a highly anticipated summer of live music on the Kent coast.

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