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work starting WORK by developer Trenport on improving flood defences near Pe- ters Bridge on the River Medway is underway. The firm was asked to carry out


the scheme by the Environment Agency as part of Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council’s planning consent for offsite works associated with the housing development. It involves a small section of flood defence between Ferry Lane and land west of Trafalgar Road in Wouldham. Riverside levels are being raised


and the length extended with con- cretewalls and other barrier work. Contractor Kent Groundworks


and Demolition is due to finish the project by Thursday, March 16.


Bridge opens


TRAFFIC is flowing over Peters Bridge again after it was closed for remedial work. The bridge links the PetersVillage


development near Wouldham with the A228 near Snodland. Built by developer Trenport, the crossing over the RiverMedway had been closed since Monday, January 30, for remedial work byBAMNut- tall, after the contractor fitted incor- rect expansion joints to the bridge roadway deck and footpaths.


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Lottery win ends run of bad luck for florists


AGRANDDAD from Snodland, who runs Doremada Florist with his wife, is celebrating a £247,463 lottery win. Con Smith (58), believes a series


of fortunate coincidences led to his win that will bring some relief and happiness to the family after years of heartache. Mr Smith said: “We’ve had so


much sadness in the last 10 years, losing many people very close to us. Now we can look to a brighter future for the whole family. I guess you could say things really are coming up roses now! “Our change in luck started


when I broughtmy dad home from hospital. The previousweek hewas lying in a hospital bed and we had been told he had just 24 hours to live. Seven days later, he’d made a miraculous recovery and Iwas able to take him home.” Deciding his dad needed some-


thing to eat, Mr Smith went to the local chippy and while they were cooking his fish, and knowing he would not be back in Snodland in time to buy his EuroMillions ticket, he popped into the next door


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newsagents to pick one up. However, itwas not until the fol- lowing morning that the dad of two, and granddad to three, re- alised he was a winner and his Lucky Dip ticket matched five main numbers and one lucky star. His partner of 38 years, Lorna


(59),was already at the florists, and before ringing Camelot, he coolly made a flower delivery for one of their customers.


Mr Smith said: “I will help out


our children, put some away for pension and pay off a few debts. We’ll probably also look at buying a new car, make a few renovations at home and maybe some new furni- ture. Then it’s a bit of investment in the florists.” He bought his winning Lucky


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