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

28 May 2024
‘We sincerely apologise, the inconvenience is far worse than we expected’

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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M20 crash leads to two-hour delays as emergency services attend

28 May 2024
M20 crash leads to two-hour delays as emergency services attend

Two lanes have been blocked on a section of motorway following a crash causing long delays.

Kent's biggest Pride festival reduced to one day due to ‘financial climate’

24 May 2024
Kent's biggest Pride festival reduced to one day due to ‘financial climate’

The county’s largest Pride festival has been cut to one day this year after being struck by financial issues.

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Crackdown sees strong police presence descend on main route

23 May 2024
Crackdown sees strong police presence descend on main route

Police have taken action against more than 80 people during a six-hour clampdown on unsafe driving.

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‘We’re not paying £2.50 to look in a couple of shops!’

23 May 2024
‘We’re not paying £2.50 to look in a couple of shops!’

Parking charges at Ashford Designer Outlet have been raised so "unnecessarily" high that shoppers say they will now think twice before visiting.

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Woman charged after large police response outside Lidl

21 May 2024
Woman charged after large police response outside Lidl

A woman in her 30s has been charged after at least eight police officers were called to a town centre supermarket.

New pictures of harbour arm’s biggest ever venue

21 May 2024
New pictures of harbour arm’s biggest ever venue

A bar with a capacity of 100 people has become the largest venue at a popular seaside attraction.

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Joanna Lumley visits village church ahead of its ‘transformation’

20 May 2024
Joanna Lumley visits village church ahead of its ‘transformation’

Absolutely Fabulous star Joanna Lumley offered her support to help raise vital funds to upgrade and extend a historic church.

Police launch probe as six cars vandalised in residential streets

16 May 2024
Police launch probe as six cars vandalised in residential streets

A pensioner says she has never felt more unsafe after her vehicle was one of at least six targeted by yobs.

Castle's cafe plans dropped amid 'race track' crossing fears

16 May 2024
Castle's cafe plans dropped amid 'race track' crossing fears

Plans for cafe at a historic castle have been scrapped months after fears were raised over the project going ahead on town centre ‘race track’.

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Hundreds join fight to reverse ‘lifeline’ bus cuts

16 May 2024
Hundreds join fight to reverse ‘lifeline’ bus cuts

Battle lines are being drawn as hundreds join the fight in a bid to reverse a decision to axe ‘lifeline’ bus services.

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‘We've got 5 stars again - and now want to keep them’

15 May 2024
‘We've got 5 stars again - and now want to keep them’

A high street curry house has received a five-star hygiene rating just 11 months after inspectors found insects and cigarettes in its kitchen.

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Fears 134-home development would strain village services ‘beyond their limits’

15 May 2024
Fears 134-home development would strain village services ‘beyond their limits’

A housing development which could replace the site of a former social club has once again come under fire.

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Large police response at town centre Lidl

15 May 2024
Large police response at town centre Lidl

A number of police vehicles and at least eight officers have been spotted at a supermarket.

Town centre restaurant opens after £55k makeover

15 May 2024
Town centre restaurant opens after £55k makeover

New owners have spent thousands of pounds renovating a town centre Nepalese and Indian restaurant.

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‘We’ve turned takeaway around - please give us a second chance’

15 May 2024
‘We’ve turned takeaway around - please give us a second chance’

A kebab takeaway boss says he is “over the moon” his shop has regained a five-star hygiene rating after inspectors found mould lacing its freezer.

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Landslide-hit road could remain closed until end of year

13 May 2024
Landslide-hit road could remain closed until end of year

A town centre road hit by two landslides could remain closed until the end of the year while repair works continue.

Woman in tears after using ‘life-changing’ bionic hand - but can you help her afford it?

13 May 2024
Woman in tears after using ‘life-changing’ bionic hand - but can you help her afford it?

A checkout assistant missing half her left arm says being able to use a bionic hand would be "life-changing".

‘We want our new cinema to be epicentre of town’

13 May 2024
‘We want our new cinema to be epicentre of town’

Council bosses claim a six-screen cinema can become the "epicentre of town" - despite residents saying the site is "often very empty".

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Level crossing failure sees Network Rail and police attend

12 May 2024
Level crossing failure sees Network Rail and police attend

Emergency services were called after a failure at a well-used level crossing caused heavy congestion for motorists.

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