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Monster speed bumps scrapped after vehicles damaged

25 February 2023
Monster speed bumps scrapped after vehicles damaged

Problem speed bumps which damaged cars and have been removed to be replaced with fake ones.

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Ukrainian family 'extremely grateful' for Towns' support

24 February 2023
Ukrainian family 'extremely grateful' for Towns' support

A year on from the Russian invasion of Ukraine, a family forced to flee their city have expressed their gratitude after being resettled in Kent.

Rescue saves pup pulled from wreckage as owner fights for life

24 February 2023
Rescue saves pup pulled from wreckage as owner fights for life

A charity spent £10k on life-saving treatment for a dog hurt in a crash that claimed the life of a teenager and left two others in hospital.

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Elderly rescue dog attacked metres from her front door

22 February 2023
Elderly rescue dog attacked metres from her front door

A rescue dog needed stitches and her owner has a £1,000 vet bill to pay after an unprovoked attack as they set off on a walk.

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'Despite what people say, it's just not that bad...'

22 February 2023
'Despite what people say, it's just not that bad...'

After a Kent town was named one of the worst places to live in the entire country we took to the streets to find out if it deserves its reputation.

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‘No wave machine, no slides, no rapids – we won't be coming back’

22 February 2023
‘No wave machine, no slides, no rapids – we won't be coming back’

Families are fuming over the closure of attractions at a leisure centre pool, as plans to replace the building are delayed yet again.

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Sensory garden opens for disabled children

21 February 2023
Sensory garden opens for disabled children

A charity has unveiled its new £200,000 sensory garden for disabled children after a two-year fundraising campaign.

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Bluewater for food? Try this hidden gem down the road instead

16 February 2023
Bluewater for food? Try this hidden gem down the road instead

It was a spicy affair when our reporter took her husband on a date night at a much-loved curry house.

Family reunion is better than 102 cards or a Royal telegram

15 February 2023
Family reunion is better than 102 cards or a Royal telegram

Beloved nanny celebrates 102nd birthday with her whole family together for the first time since before she turned 100

Little owl is saved from open fire

13 February 2023
Little owl is saved from open fire

A little owl has been saved by wildlife rescue volunteers after dropping down a chimney into a burning fireplace.

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Pensioner helped by teens after street fall dies

13 February 2023
Pensioner helped by teens after street fall dies

An OAP who was reunited with three teenage boys who helped him when he collapsed in the high street has died.

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'I lost 11 stones after being kicked off Disneyland ride'

13 February 2023
'I lost 11 stones after being kicked off Disneyland ride'

A single dad lost a huge amount of weight after the embarrassment of being kicked off a ride for being too fat to fit.

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Tawny owl trapped in wood-burner was 'furious'

10 February 2023
Tawny owl trapped in wood-burner was 'furious'

A homeowner who heard 'clicking' coming from their wood-burner was surprised to find a feathery visitor had paid them a visit.

Escaped budgie finds new home

10 February 2023
Escaped budgie finds new home

A budgie has been adopted into a new home after a failed appeal to find his owners.

Shopping centre sold to mystery buyer amid housing fears

10 February 2023
Shopping centre sold to mystery buyer amid housing fears

A shopping centre that was due to go under the hammer at an auction, amid fears it would be replaced with housing, has been sold to a mystery buyer.

Dog dies after eating poisoned meat in public park

09 February 2023
Dog dies after eating poisoned meat in public park

Dog owners are being warned to be vigilant after a beloved family pet died from eating poisoned chicken.

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Takeaway delivery vehicles putting 'lives at risk' in pedestrian-only zones

09 February 2023
Takeaway delivery vehicles putting 'lives at risk' in pedestrian-only zones

A dad fears for his children's safety due to delivery drivers and riders using pedestrian-only zones, as a council considers installing bollards.

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Revamped gym set to reopen after huge overhaul

07 February 2023
Revamped gym set to reopen after huge overhaul

A gym where Team GB Olympic weightlifters trained is undergoing a refit and will be "for everyone" when it reopens.

Open water swim ban at country park

07 February 2023
Open water swim ban at country park

Open water swimming and unauthorised car meets are among a list of activities to be banned under a new public space protection order.

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Makeover of children's play areas continues

07 February 2023
Makeover of children's play areas continues

A second play area is receiving a facelift as part of a programme of improvements across a town's parks.

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