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Toxic caterpillars spotted in village

23 April 2024
Toxic caterpillars spotted in village

Dog walkers have been warned after nests were found belonging to a breed of caterpillar which can cause irritation to animals and humans.

Owners ‘utterly heartbroken’ over closure of award-winning microbrewery

22 April 2024
Owners ‘utterly heartbroken’ over closure of award-winning microbrewery

Customers have shared their disappointment after a popular brewing business and tap room went into administration.

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Farm shop on the market for £1.5m after owners retire

20 April 2024
Farm shop on the market for £1.5m after owners retire

A family which has run a “charming” farm shop for 12 years is on the hunt for someone with “enthusiam and energy” to take it over.

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Micropub licence revoked after police CCTV uncovers alleged ‘drug use and supply’

20 April 2024
Micropub licence revoked after police CCTV uncovers alleged ‘drug use and supply’

A town centre pub’s licence has been removed after police submitted video footage they said showed alleged drug use on-site by staff and customers.

‘Virgin Media let us down and then tried to charge £500’

20 April 2024
‘Virgin Media let us down and then tried to charge £500’

A couple have shared their “outrage” after being smacked with a £500 fee despite never receiving their full contract.

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Coffee shop and adventure golf plans to go on show

19 April 2024
Coffee shop and adventure golf plans to go on show

People are being urged to have their say on £20m plans for a new coffee shop, improved GP facilities and an adventure golf course.

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Fourth pub closes after owner’s death

19 April 2024
Fourth pub closes after owner’s death

A village pub which remained open for months following the owner’s death has now shut its doors, leaving locals “heartbroken”.

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Family left homeless after ‘losing everything’ in devastating house blaze

18 April 2024
Family left homeless after ‘losing everything’ in devastating house blaze

A family-of three made homeless after a garden shed blaze claimed their home of 14 years say they have “lost everything”.

Volunteer’s royal date after winning national award

15 April 2024
Volunteer’s royal date after winning national award

A charity shop volunteer who “never misses a day and hasn’t been on holiday for ages” has won a national award and is off to Buckingham Palace.

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‘We’re back!’ Popular couple returning to reopen iconic pub

13 April 2024
‘We’re back!’ Popular couple returning to reopen iconic pub

A popular couple returning to run a much-loved pub have started renovating it with the help of loyal customers and plan to reopen it soon.

‘I was forced to close bakery for my own health’

12 April 2024
‘I was forced to close bakery for my own health’

The owner of an independent bakery has spoken of the “excruciating pain” he suffered which led him to close his shop - but says it’s not the end.

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‘It’s been a rollercoaster ride’: Family-run garden centre marks major landmark

10 April 2024
‘It’s been a rollercoaster ride’: Family-run garden centre marks major landmark

The managing director of a family-run garden centre has spoken of their “rollercoaster” journey after a birthday bash to celebrate three decades.

‘I’ve worked the same job for 60 years since I left school and I’m not retiring anytime soon’

10 April 2024
‘I’ve worked the same job for 60 years since I left school and I’m not retiring anytime soon’

A 75-year-old glass merchant, who hardly ever takes a day off work, is celebrating six decades in his job.

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‘My daughter’s nearly six and has never been to school’

08 April 2024
‘My daughter’s nearly six and has never been to school’

A mother has shared her “disgust” over an ongoing 20-month wait to get her child, who has additional needs, a school place.

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High street pub shuts after firm’s financial struggles

06 April 2024
High street pub shuts after firm’s financial struggles

A pub’s closure has shocked and saddened locals who said the place was “always busy”.

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‘It was awful’: Neighbours describe devastating garden shed blaze

02 April 2024
‘It was awful’: Neighbours describe devastating garden shed blaze

Eyewitnesses have described the “scary” moment a huge shed blaze destroyed their neighbour’s garden and threatened to engulf their homes too.

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Riverside pub to reopen as fish and chip shop

31 March 2024
Riverside pub to reopen as fish and chip shop

A village is set to get its first fish and chips shop after the successful conversion of a Grade II-listed pub into a convenience store and takeaway.

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Star of Netflix hit The Gentleman to appear at Bank Holiday event

27 March 2024
Star of Netflix hit The Gentleman to appear at Bank Holiday event

A star of recent Netflix hit The Gentlemen is set to make an appearance in Kent.

‘We’ve hardly spent a day apart in 70 years’

27 March 2024
‘We’ve hardly spent a day apart in 70 years’

Since they first met in 1953, Ron and Phyllis have spent nearly every day together and are celebrating their 70th wedding anniversary today.

Busy road to close for three days

24 March 2024
Busy road to close for three days

A popular route to school will shut for three days but the closures will miss the morning school run.

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