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‘Losing this field would mean losing part of us’: Villagers protest mass housing plan
Villagers turned up to protest against plans to turf over a “picturesque” field with hundreds of new homes.
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Three charged after catalytic converters ‘stolen from business park vans’
Three suspected thieves have been charged after catalytic converters were allegedly stolen from vehicles belonging to a business.
Man taken to London hospital following crash
Delays remain on a busy main road through a town following a crash between a car and mobility scooter.
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CCTV images released after ‘attempted business burglary’
Police have issued images of a man they wish to speak to after reports of an attempted burglary at a business premises.
‘We must give the working class a voice’: Jeremy Corbyn’s new left-wing party hosts ‘rally’
A new left-wing party co-founded by the ex-Labour leader has held its first meeting in one corner of Kent.
Police probe after ‘pig trotters thrown’ at children’s home in ‘racist’ incident
Police are investigating an incident in which pig trotters were allegedly thrown at a children’s home in a suspected racist incident.
Home Office responds to rumours former prison could house asylum seekers
The Home Office has confirmed there are no plans to put asylum seekers in a disused prison in Kent.
Water company makes agreement with council to tackle flooding
A formal agreement to find ways to tackle flooding and storm overflows has been signed by a water company and a council.
Drivers warned to expect delays after A2 crash
Drivers are being warned to expect delays along the A2 following a crash.
Man arrested following ‘disturbance’ at Aldi store
A man has been arrested on suspicion of theft following a “disturbance” at a town’s Aldi store.
Busy route near motorway to shut overnight from next week
A new set of works for a £10m road improvement scheme will begin next week.
Bomb hoaxer threatened to blow up police station and shoot officers
A bomb hoaxer’s threats in a late-night stand-off led to armed police, explosive search dogs and a helicopter being deployed.
Bowling for Soup announce huge summer concert
The band will be joined by folk-punk musician Frank Turner on their Bowl My Bones UK tour next year.
Motorists face gridlock in city centre
Road users have reported heavy delays entering a city centre this morning.
Pupil who tragically died at school formally named as inquest opens
A pupil who tragically died at a private school earlier this week has been formally named at the opening of an inquest into his death.
Hit-and-run driver who crashed into children at bus stop jailed
A hit-and-run driver has been jailed after crashing into a bus stop while joyriding, leaving two children injured.
‘My new bed is being held to ransom’
A furniture firm has been accused of “holding a bed to ransom” after it blamed “access issues” for being unable to deliver it.
Care home in special measures after residents put at ‘serious risk every day’
Healthcare watchdogs have downgraded a home that supports people with mental health conditions.
‘They can’t build next to the birthplace of Roman Britain’
A plan for a huge solar farm development just 160 metres from a site described as the birthplace of Roman Britain is set to be decided next week.
Secondary school partially closed due to power cut
Some pupils at a secondary school have been told to stay home after a series of power cuts.