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Disabled pensioner: ‘I’m drowning in a sea of bin sacks’

Disabled pensioner: ‘I’m drowning in a sea of bin sacks’

A 95-year-old woman is angry her bins have not been collected in a month as the bags overflow into her drive.

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First part of landmark’s £100m overhaul set to open

First part of landmark’s £100m overhaul set to open

The first phase of a landmark’s planned £100 million revamp is set to open to the public.

Man ripped clump from woman’s hair in row over Covid

Man ripped clump from woman’s hair in row over Covid

A bully tore a clump of hair from his ex-partner’s head after they argued over being exposed to Covid by a friend.

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Date revealed for reopening of children’s paddling pool

Date revealed for reopening of children’s paddling pool

Following major works, a free children’s paddling pool is expected to reopen this month in time for summer.

New image released in search for missing man

New image released in search for missing man

Police have released a new image in the search for a missing man, who was last seen more than a week ago.

Important piece of town’s history discovered in salvage yard

Important piece of town’s history discovered in salvage yard

A significant piece of a historic pier has been returned to its original seafront after being discovered in a salvage yard.

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Shock as car ploughs into restaurant overnight

Shock as car ploughs into restaurant overnight

Dramatic pictures reveal the moment a car smashed into a restaurant, which has now been forced to close until further notice.

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Dad’s fear after rats spotted at children’s park again

Dad’s fear after rats spotted at children’s park again

A father and his two-year-old daughter swiftly left a play park after spotting two rats nearby, just weeks after more rodents were seen.

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‘Bogeyman’ burglar found under boy’s bed - and wearing his pants!

‘Bogeyman’ burglar found under boy’s bed - and wearing his pants!

A terrified boy came face-to-face with a real-life Bogeyman when he discovered a burglar hiding under his bed - and wearing his pants.

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‘Christmas market here would be great - but what about the town centre?’

‘Christmas market here would be great - but what about the town centre?’

Shoppers have welcomed plans for a Christmas market at Ashford Designer Outlet - but there are fears over its potential impact on the town centre.

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Is eco-friendly five-storey block of flats ‘too much for our little town’?

Is eco-friendly five-storey block of flats ‘too much for our little town’?

A developer has defended his plans for an eco-friendly block of flats - as some residents fear it is "too much for our little town".

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‘I used to vote Tory - but I might spoil my ballot on July 4’

‘I used to vote Tory - but I might spoil my ballot on July 4’

The recently-formed Weald of Kent constituency is, on paper, the safest Conservative seat in Kent - but what do some voters really think?

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PC ‘feared for her life’ as suspect put her in chokehold

PC ‘feared for her life’ as suspect put her in chokehold

A PC who was attacked by a suspect has been praised for her extraordinary" bravery.

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‘We want to give Starbucks good competition’

‘We want to give Starbucks good competition’

An independent coffee shop chain which has moved into a former Costa is hoping to give Starbucks some healthy competition.

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New CGIs for plans to redevelop former care home

New CGIs for plans to redevelop former care home

Plannig permission is being sought to redevelop and refurbish a Georgian mansion for supported living and affordable flats.

Work underway on major bridge repairs

Work underway on major bridge repairs

Engineers are progressing well with urgent repairs to a bridge.

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Former sports centre boss fined following pension fraud probe

Former sports centre boss fined following pension fraud probe

A businessman was taken to court following allegations of fraudulent evasion relating to employee pension contributions.

Restaurant reopens with new owners following £80k revamp

Restaurant reopens with new owners following £80k revamp

A high street restaurant and bar which suddenly shut has reopened under new ownership.

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Elbow kicks off the Margate Summer Series with a bang

Elbow kicks off the Margate Summer Series with a bang

A legendary band kicked off the highly anticipated summer series at Dreamland last night.

Shopping centre’s empty Wilko store up for grabs

Shopping centre’s empty Wilko store up for grabs

A former Wilko store has been put up on the market almost a year since the firm fell into administration.

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‘I was dead for eight minutes - CPR from two lads saved my life!’

‘I was dead for eight minutes - CPR from two lads saved my life!’

A dog walker pronounced clinically dead for eight minutes says his life was saved by two “incredible” young men who gave him CPR.

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‘Prayers answered’ as parking restrictions lifted in layby

‘Prayers answered’ as parking restrictions lifted in layby

Shop owners who lost trade when customers were banned from parking in a layby say their “prayers have been answered”.

Wine bar told ‘temporary’ garden shelter can stay after planning triumph

Wine bar told ‘temporary’ garden shelter can stay after planning triumph

A high street drinking hole has won approval to make its temporary outdoor shelter, first erected during the pandemic, a permanent fixture.

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Huge high street parade as Kent’s biggest Pride kicks off

Huge high street parade as Kent’s biggest Pride kicks off

A colourful parade has weaved its way through city centre streets as Kent’s biggest Pride event gets underway,

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Woman who fled Co-op with stolen food says: ‘I have anxiety and don’t like queuing’

Woman who fled Co-op with stolen food says: ‘I have anxiety and don’t like queuing’

A woman who walked out of a store with stolen food stuffed in a child’s buggy has blamed her anxiety as she appeared before magistrates.

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Man, 20, pulled screwdriver outside McDonald’s as woman tried to help him

Man, 20, pulled screwdriver outside McDonald’s as woman tried to help him

A 20-year-old man pulled a screwdriver outside McDonald’s and threatened to use it after a woman tried to calm him down during a drunken fracas.

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Vehicle erupts into fireball on busy road

Vehicle erupts into fireball on busy road

A dramatic picture shows a vehicle engulfed by flames after erupting into a fireball this morning.

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Hunt for man who tried to bluff woman in attempted mugging

Hunt for man who tried to bluff woman in attempted mugging

Police are appealing for information after a woman was reportedly a victim of an attempted theft in broad daylight.

Road shut off as fire crews tackled bungalow blaze

Road shut off as fire crews tackled bungalow blaze

Emergency crews were called to a fire that took hold of a bungalow this morning.

Ex-soldier with PTSD stepped in front of lorry on M20

Ex-soldier with PTSD stepped in front of lorry on M20

The mum of a 38-year-old who took his own life by stepping in front of a lorry says her son was much-loved but “didn’t realise his self-worth”.

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