Monday, February 16, 2026

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Plans to restore 19th century pub to former glory branded ‘unacceptable’

Plans to “breathe new life” into a former rundown pub have been rejected, despite calls for the “eyesore” to be transformed.

Investigation launched after bus carrying school children ‘enters ditch’

Concerned parents are calling for answers after a bus carrying several school children came to an abrupt stop on a rural road.

Police search for missing man last seen boarding bus

Officers are appealing for information to help find a missing man last seen boarding a bus.

‘It’s heartbreaking’: Protests fail to stop tree felling for flats

Villagers have been left dismayed after trees on a treasured amenity space were felled to make way for a social housing project.

M2 to ‘stay shut for rest of day’ after serious crash involving motorbike

Part of the M2 is set to remain shut for the rest of the day following a serious crash involving a motorbike.

Care home left in ‘disrepair’ could be turned into nine flats

A long-neglected care home could soon be given a new lease of life after plans were submitted to transform the property into flats.

Person left with burns after chip pan fire

A person was left with injuries following a fire at a high street property.

Pensioner ‘assaulted after trying to stop shoplifter’

An investigation is underway after an elderly man was reportedly pushed over and suffered head injuries while trying to stop a shoplifting suspect.

Suspected drug driver arrested after car and lorry crash on M20 slip-road

A man in his 40s was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs after a lorry and car crashed on a slip-road leading onto the M20.

Helicopter joins search operation off Kent coast

A helicopter joined a major search operation off the Kent coast last night after an SOS signal was activated.

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