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Renewed hope for assisted dying bill as Kent MP gives it second chance
An MP has announced her decision to take forward a blocked assisted dying bill – sparking renewed hope for families of people with terminal illnesses.
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Emergency response and traffic stopped on motorway after car overturns
Drivers faced queues on the M20 due to an overturned vehicle.
Crossing to remain partly shut for FOURTH day due to emergency repairs
Part of a busy bridge will remain closed for emergency repairs, despite hopes it would reopen before the start of the week.
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‘We fear members are being frozen out’
Campaigners are calling for more member oversight of how Benenden Health is run ahead of its AGM.
‘We want that homegrown talent’: Towns’ inaugural arts festival ‘blown away by response’ ahead of launch
A former Edinburgh Fringe organiser is staging an inaugural arts festival in his hometown - and he’s set his sights on international fame.
Two fire engines called after blaze forced closure of household waste tip
Two fire engines were called to a blaze which forced the closure of a household waste tip.
Farm shop expansion to start this summer amid growing customer demand
Bosses at a popular farm shop say construction on a new extension could start this summer amid growing customer demand.
Former Jehovah’s Witnesses building to be partially bulldozed for new homes
A former Jehovah’s Witnesses building will be partially bulldozed for new homes after a planning inspector overturned a council's refusal.
‘The pain is unbearable’: Family’s heartbreak after suspected murder of ‘kind-hearted’ man
The family of a "kind-hearted" and "genuine" man have spoken of their heartbreak after police charged a suspect with his murder.
Bid for new housing estate on derelict school site set to be decided
Plans to build 150 homes on a long-abandoned school site plagued by vandalism and fires are set to be voted on by councillors.
New drone photos reveal progress on 900-capacity fan zone
Fresh aerial images reveal the latest progress on an eagerly anticipated fan zone as work continues on the 900-capacity attraction.
‘Blow to Putin’: Russian shadow fleet oil tanker intercepted by British forces in Channel
A Russian shadow fleet oil tanker has been intercepted in the English Channel during a six-hour operation involving Royal Marines and the RAF.
Beloved primary school head ‘never left any pupil behind’
A beloved primary school head teacher who left her mark on generations of children will be remembered as someone “who never left any pupil behind”.
Trouble-hit town to get new Scout hut after years of waiting
Work has started on a new Scout hut for a troop which has spent 12 years without a home - and it’s a tribute to an avid supporter.
'We didn't just not pay our bills': Bar owners bounce back after £18k energy debt dispute forced closure
The owners of a popular cocktail bar are relaunching the venue almost a year after they were forced to shut over a disputed £18,000 energy bill.
Five alternative (but awesome) brand new TV shows to watch this week if you’re avoiding the World Cup
Not into footie? There’s still plenty of great TV to look out for this week
Horoscopes: Ready for a fresh start? It could time to make it happen…
Here’s what the next seven days have in store for every star sign.
‘It’s absolutely atrocious - nobody cares about children in the road'
A pub landlord is among scores of residents calling for speed limits to be introduced outside his boozer before a child is run over.
'I was UK’s youngest landlord - now our pub is busier than ever'
A landlord dubbed Britain’s youngest when he took over his village pub says that after two years, the risk has paid off and it’s busier than ever.
Property firm set to take charity to court over unpaid rent
A legal advice charity is embroiled in court proceedings with a property management firm after leaving its town centre offices.