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Police seal off street as major emergency response unfolds
Police have sealed off a street amid a major emergency response.
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Woman and teen in serious condition almost two months after crash
Two people remain in hospital following a serious crash, while another motorist has been arrested.
‘It’s a powerful alternative’: No booze rave planned for manor in Kent countryside
A “no booze” rave will take place in the Kent countryside next month - offering a healthier alternative to dance music events.
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‘It’s like the Grand Canyon!’ Fury over state of pothole-ridden road
Residents fed up with the state of a “crumbling” road installed a mock-up sign comparing it to the Grand Canyon.
Drugs seized after suspected dealer arrested
A suspected drug dealer has been arrested after police came across a man “acting suspiciously”.
Forensics attend attempted burglary at high street jeweller’s
A police cordon is in place around a jeweller’s while officers investigate an attempted robbery in the middle of the day.
Concerns raised over ‘secret’ plans to house asylum seekers in HMOs
Three properties in a quiet residential area have been converted to accommodate 18 people going through the asylum system.
‘Healthy’ baby in hospital with meningitis despite no symptoms
A “fit and well” eight-week-old baby was hospitalised after contracting the deadly meningitis B variant despite having no rash.
‘Southern Water are threatening to cut off my water supply over a leak they can’t even find’
Columnist and landlord Melissa Todd says she faces a potential four-figure bill to track down a leak Southern Water previously said was fixed…
Greenbelt fears raised as villagers battle 45-home development
Villagers opposing plans for 45 new homes say the proposed development will further erode the countryside.
‘We’re heading in right direction to get economy back on track’
MP Tony Vaughan says it is important we reset our relationship with the EU to help move the economy in the right direction.
Newly refurbished sports pitches shut after yobs smash and burn courts
Newly refurbished courts at a town’s park have been locked up after vandals smashed up equipment and burned parts of the ground.
Bluewater ban for shoplifting mum who racially abused woman before exposing herself
A mum-of-two racially abused a woman she was harassing before exposing herself and assaulting the police officers who came to arrest her.
Bearded dragon and leopard gecko rescued after tumble dryer blaze
Two exotic pets were rescued by firefighters after a tumble dryer blaze.
Cows introduced at country park as bosses hope to boost visitor numbers
Livestock are replacing lawn mowers to help manage the landscape and boost numbers at an increasingly popular woodland.
‘I’m going to miss it’: Cafe owner puts much-loved site on market after 20 years
A long-time cafe owner has put her much-loved seafront business on the market after almost two decades at the helm.
Delays ease on M2 after two car crash
Drivers experienced hours of delays after a crash on a bridge involving two cars.
Official plans in for ‘UK-first’ hydrogen plant in Kent countryside
Official plans for the UK’s first commercial-scale waste-to-hydrogen plant have been submitted for a site in the Kent countryside.
‘Beautiful and loving’ mum died in Istanbul after cosmetic surgery
The family of a 37-year-old has paid tribute to her after her sudden death overseas while getting surgery.
Crash between van and car blocks M20 junction
A lane was blocked at a major junction due to a crash.