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Up to 3,200 homes without supplies after burst water main

Repairs to a burst main are “proving to be very complex” and unlikely to be fixed until sometime overnight, leaving thousands without water.

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Warning to stay out of water after toxic algae found in river and lakes

People are being told to keep out of some waterways following the discovery of toxic algae that can cause illness after only brief contact.

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Drone images reveal impact on county of driest July in almost 190 years

New drone images reveal how weeks of hot weather and little rainfall have transformed the county, leaving parks, farmland and playing fields scorched.

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'Utterly unacceptable': Charity boss fears he cannot pay staff after bank’s suspected cyber fraud

A charity has branded a bank's response "unacceptable" after losing access to its funds for a week, raising fears staff may not be paid.

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Manhunt underway after masked trio try to steal motorbike

Officers are appealing for witnesses and CCTV after reports three men in balaclavas tried to steal a motorcycle.

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Popular pub forced to close after blaze

A popular pub has been forced to close after an electrical fire broke out in the early hours of this morning.

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Long delays after lorry crash

Motorists faced long delays after a multi-vehicle crash on a busy motorway.

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A20 closed in both directions after crash

A major A-road was blocked while emergency services attended the scene of a two-vehicle collision.

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CCTV footage shows moment violent robber follows woman walking home before stealing her handbag

A violent robber has been jailed after he threw his victim to the floor, leaving her concussed, as he stole her bag.

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Two lanes closed on motorway after car fire

Traffic was building after a reported car fire on a busy route.

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‘I took a sledgehammer to my kitchen and opened up a bakery in my basement’

Micro-bakery owners tell how they went from serving out of their home to becoming overnight sensations as they look to expand.

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Premier Inn’s extension plans blocked by council over pollution fears

Plans for a three-storey extension to meet growing demand at a Premier Inn have been refused over pollution fears.

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‘It’s a bomb site that needs reinstating’: Homes bid for vacant former air cadets base

A former RAF cadets training centre that has stood vacant for more than a decade could be demolished to make way for new homes.

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What went wrong for Kent's £1.3bn mega housing and football stadium 'dream'?

It promised thousands of new homes and an 8,000 seater football stadium but one of the county’s most anticipated projects now lies in tatters.

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Fly-tipped waste along rural lane caught on dashcam

A motorist has captured shocking footage of fly-tipped rubbish scattered for more than 200 metres along a country lane.

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‘Case closed’: Did Jack the Ripper live in sleepy Kent village?

It’s claimed one of the world’s most notorious serial killers may have lived in plain sight in Kent. So is this the face of Jack the Ripper?

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Controversial McDonald’s to stay open 24/7 despite campaigners’ last-ditch efforts

A highly controversial McDonald’s drive-thru will be able to stay open 24/7 - despite last-ditch efforts of campaigners.

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‘It’s £15 to park but you don’t get a lot - it’s driven tourism away’

It’s a year since a £15 charge was brought in to park overnight at a previously free spot but campervanners say they get nothing for the money.

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Love the movie Grease? You could ace this week’s general knowledge quiz if you do…

Have a crack at the 13 questions in our online pub quiz.

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‘The kids can have lots of fun with slime - and you don’t have to worry about the mess’

Our reporter found a way to let little ones loose with the sticky stuff, without having to worry about it making a mess at home.