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300 homes plan deferred over GP fears

300 homes plan deferred over GP fears

29 May 2024

The building of a controversial development in a village without a GP has been delayed due to fears for people's access to health care.

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Teacher posted about cocaine habit on Snapchat

Teacher posted about cocaine habit on Snapchat

29 May 2024

A teacher has been banned from the profession after admitting to posting on Snapchat about taking cocaine.

‘We sincerely apologise, the inconvenience is far worse than we expected’

‘We sincerely apologise, the inconvenience is far worse than we expected’

28 May 2024

Council chiefs have apologised to thousands of residents affected by an ongoing waste fiasco after a new bins contractor took over the service.

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Drink drive arrest after crash involving police car

Drink drive arrest after crash involving police car

28 May 2024

A man has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving after a police car crashed during a blue light response.

Church which could be turned into house to be sold at auction

Church which could be turned into house to be sold at auction

28 May 2024

A place of worship that has planning permission to be converted into a house is set to be sold at auction for more than £300,000.

Stunning summer gardens opening in June

Stunning summer gardens opening in June

27 May 2024

Lots of beautiful early summer gardens are opening all over Kent in the next few weeks. Here’s where you can find them.

‘Getting bin collections sorted is our top priority’

‘Getting bin collections sorted is our top priority’

26 May 2024

Residents are being told that a council’s main focus is getting bin collections “right” after weeks of delays.

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Swimming sensation and ‘inspiration woman’ visits Downing Street

Swimming sensation and ‘inspiration woman’ visits Downing Street

26 May 2024

A Kent swimming star and former Olympian has visited No 10 after being recognised as an inspirational woman.

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Part of A2 to close again for emergency gas works

Part of A2 to close again for emergency gas works

26 May 2024

One of the main routes in and out of a town will be closed yet again by a gas company.

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Boy, 15, charged after woman ‘pushed to ground and stamped on’

Boy, 15, charged after woman ‘pushed to ground and stamped on’

24 May 2024

A teenage suspect has appeared in court after a woman was injured during a serious assault.

Four blocks of more than 70 flats to be built in town centre

Four blocks of more than 70 flats to be built in town centre

24 May 2024

Residents fear parking battles ahead and being overlooked after plans to build four blocks of flats were given the nod.

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Buses replace trains during bridge works

Buses replace trains during bridge works

23 May 2024

Part of a railway line will be shut while repairs are being made to a major bridge.

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Man denies swindling investors after trading scheme losses of almost £2m

Man denies swindling investors after trading scheme losses of almost £2m

22 May 2024

A man has denied swindling investors in a trading scheme which resulted in alleged losses of almost £2 million.

Decision time for controversial car park flats plan

Decision time for controversial car park flats plan

22 May 2024

Councillors have been advised to approve plans for more than 50 town centre flats but neighbours fear they will overlook their homes.

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Drug dealers ordered to pay back £170,000

Drug dealers ordered to pay back £170,000

21 May 2024

The pair were found to have made more than £2 million through their role selling cocaine and ketamine to other dealers.

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Gas company ‘testing patience’ of motorists with A2 works

Gas company ‘testing patience’ of motorists with A2 works

21 May 2024

Motorists in a town plagued by road closures, temporary traffic lights and highway repairs are facing more delays due to gas works.

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Tournaments raise £15k in memory of ‘football mad’ 22-year-old

Tournaments raise £15k in memory of ‘football mad’ 22-year-old

20 May 2024

A series of football tournaments started by a family remembering their brother has raised thousands while raising awareness of mental health.

Man in hospital following incident on railway line

Man in hospital following incident on railway line

20 May 2024

A man remains in hospital following an incident at the weekend which saw train services suspended.

Bank branch shut for more than three weeks

Bank branch shut for more than three weeks

20 May 2024

A high street bank branch has closed for a three-week refurbishment which will include the installation of new state-of-the-art cash machines.

Motorists fear ‘nightmare roadworks’ coinciding with M2 slip closure

Motorists fear ‘nightmare roadworks’ coinciding with M2 slip closure

19 May 2024

People living along a road that’s likely being used as a rat run during a motorway slip closure are preparing for more roadworks in the area.

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