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Celebrated children’s author puts on ‘special’ event in Kent
Celebrated children’s author Michael Rosen delighted fans with an appearance at a packed literary event.
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220 council homes planned for two landmark sites near town centre
Two landmark sites near a town centre could be transformed into 220 council homes under new plans.
Man, 64, facing jail after trying to rob bank - armed with vape
A 64-year-old man is facing prison after pleading guilty to the attempted robbery of a shopping centre bank while armed with a 'vape'.
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Large emergency response amid ‘police incident’ at former school site
There is a huge emergency response at a long-abandoned school site this afternoon.
Plan revealed for 300-home estate near village railway station
A developer has revealed it has its eye on land near a village railway station to build hundreds of homes.
‘I’m always worried I’m going to tip over’: Campaigner’s fight for better accessibility in historic hometown
A disability campaigner is hoping to raise awareness about the difficulties and dangers of travelling around her hometown.
‘I was flabbergasted’: Council under fire again for ticketing broken-down bus at bus stop
A council has come under fire again after a traffic warden handed a parking ticket to another broken-down bus at a bus stop.
Huge emergency response after reports of person in the water
Emergency services, including coastguard and police helicopters, were called out after reports of a person in the river.
‘We're incredibly worried': Fears couple held in bomb-hit Iran could be used as 'bargaining chip’
Fears are growing over the safety of a jailed couple in Iran after the capital was bombed during US-Israel attacks this weekend.
‘I’m being greedy!’ Gift shop owner to open second site in former bank
A former town centre bank has been snapped up by the owner of a gift shop just two doors away.
Dad suffers second-degree burns as candle sparks devastating house fire
A dad suffered second-degree burns after a candle sparked a blaze which tore through his three-bedroom home.
Plans to turn historic boozer into micropub and apartments rejected
Councillors have unanimously refused plans to convert part of a pub into apartments after more than 280 objections.
Roadworks spark rush hour chaos in city centre
Simultaneous roadworks and temporary traffic lights are causing heavy congestion for rush-hour commuters.
Crash on A2 sparks long delays
A crash has sparked long delays on the A2.
Violent boyfriend 'controlled partner’s life' before terrifying two-hour attack
A violent boyfriend controlled his partner’s life for months before subjecting her to a terrifying two-hour attack in the middle of the night.
‘Will it make any difference?’ New 20mph speed limit planned for 35 roads
A new 20mph scheme has received a mixed response from residents who believe it will do little to improve road safety.
‘I lived in a garage with my kids after ending unhappy marriage - but you can rebuild’
A mum-of-two who once found herself living in a garage after leaving an unhappy marriage is now helping other women rebuild their lives.
‘Monster who sexually violated my horse is still on the loose’
A woman is appealing for help from the public to find an intruder who was captured on CCTV allegedly performing a sex act on her horse.
‘It hurts so much’: Mother’s anguish as beloved son, 20, goes missing
The family of a missing student thought to have travelled to Kent are growing increasingly concerned - as police appeal for help finding him.
‘We have so much potential’: Towns a growth area for creative industries
The opportunity to enhance creative industries and drive inward investment is one that must be grasped, says an MP.