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Crowds line streets as 60 festive tractors light up town in Christmas parade
A fleet of 60 decorated tractors are rumbling through a seaside town as part of a colourful parade.
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‘It has not been an easy choice’: Sadness as popular cafe to close site
Customers have expressed their sadness after a bosses of a popular cafe announced they are closing one of their sites.
Shopping centre urged to upgrade security after dad took own life in car park
A dad-of-two took his own life after fearing he would become a burden to his family following a bladder cancer diagnosis, an inquest has heard.
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Large emergency response as road blocked amid ‘reports of concern for person’
Emergency services have descended upon a Kent bridge following a major incident this evening.
‘Kent’s Banksy’ creates brilliant tribute to Christmas classic
A street artist dubbed ‘Kent’s Banksy’ has been showcasing his skills again with a tribute to a Christmas classic.
Watch: Family’s shock as thief steals £10 Christmas wreath from door
Footage captured the moment a Home Bargains wreath was taken from a dad’s front door as his family watched a festive film together.
‘Worst start to our holidays!’ Pictures show long queues amid Christmas getaway delays
Technical problems at border checks caused delays for travellers during a busy Christmas getaway period.
‘We worked so hard to make this our home - now we have to give it all up’
A tattoo parlour and baby development centre have become the latest traders to leave a doomed shopping complex.
Police appeal to find missing girl, 13
Police are becoming increasingly concerned for the welfare of a missing teenage girl.
‘Empty shops are a problem in our town - but we’ve shown how high street can evolve’
A long-empty former town centre bank has been transformed into a lively martial arts dojo.
Rape arrest as police close road and set up cordon
Businesses have been forced to shut for the day after police blocked off an industrial road after reports of a woman being sexually assaulted.
Person taken to hospital after crash near roundabout
A person has been taken to hospital after a two-vehicle crash which has cordoned off a busy route.
Historic Kent pub to close after more than 150 years as hostel bid approved
A “struggling” town centre pub will stop pulling pints after more than 150 years as the landlord says the business is no longer financially viable.
‘With the community's help we can turn this into something special'
A bid has been launched to transform rundown storage sheds into a new community hub offering “something special for generations to come”.
Alcoholic banned from Morrisons after stealing £14 bottle of wine
An alcoholic shoplifter who has committed at least 120 offences has been banned from the store he stole from for six months.
Firearm found after the police was called to ‘accidental’ building fire
Firefighters were called to a blaze at an industrial building where firearms were later found.
Opening date revealed for care home built on site of demolished pub
The opening date and name of a new care home, which has been built on the site of an illegally demolished pub, have been announced.
School praised in report for its ‘Christian values and empowering pupils’
A primary school has been recognised for embedding Christian values into its curriculum by inspectors.
Man shot ex-brother-in-law and threatened to cut off his fingers
A man fired at least 12 shots at a former friend with a BB gun after a dispute over the ownership of a boat escalated into violence.
‘I only get post every couple of weeks - it’s not good enough!’
A woman is calling on Royal Mail to improve its service after only receiving letters every couple of weeks - often in large batches.