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‘He will be well remembered’

02 January 2024
‘He will be well remembered’

The retired owner of a farm shop and fish and chip bar has passed away.

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Tractors join protest against building plans

02 January 2024
Tractors join protest against building plans

A rural community has taken to the streets in their tractors to protest against plans for a 2,500-home new town and a rugby stadium.

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‘Parking charges could close businesses’

01 January 2024
‘Parking charges could close businesses’

A borough council’s plans to introduce parking charges to a town seem to have upset almost everyone.

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Flood alert issued for River Medway

31 December 2023
Flood alert issued for River Medway

Do not walk by the river nor drive through flooded roads, warns Environment Agency as it issues flood alert.

Dunelm store closed after ‘emergency incident’

31 December 2023
Dunelm store closed after ‘emergency incident’

A homeware store in the county has been closed due to an emergency incident which saw police and ambulance crews in attendance.

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More opposition to 2,500 garden city plans

29 December 2023
More opposition to 2,500 garden city plans

Opponents of a mega garden village project have set up crowdfunding to help fight plans for thousands of homes.

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Old town hall no longer ‘at risk’ after £20m refit

27 December 2023
Old town hall no longer ‘at risk’ after £20m refit

A community’s 100-year-old town hall has been removed from Historic England’s at risk register following a successful refurbishment.

Still hope for museum to honour town’s famous architect

27 December 2023
Still hope for museum to honour town’s famous architect

A town’s civic society has not given up hope of securing a museum to honour its most famous son, the architect Decimus Burton.

290 home plan for town ‘at bursting point’ back on the table

27 December 2023
290 home plan for town ‘at bursting point’ back on the table

Plans for hundreds of new homes on prime agricultural have resurfaced after developers appealed its refusal.

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Insect leading fight against invasive plant ‘choking’ Kent’s rivers

26 December 2023
Insect leading fight against invasive plant ‘choking’ Kent’s rivers

An invasive river plant that can grow 20cm in a day is being kept in check by the introduction of a humble bug – the weevil.

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Villagers unhappy with BOTH rugby stadium and garden city plans

26 December 2023
Villagers unhappy with BOTH rugby stadium and garden city plans

Fear of traffic gridlock is driving villagers to oppose two major developments for a rugby stadium and a housing project with thousands of homes.

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Sofa chain to open new branch this Boxing Day

25 December 2023
Sofa chain to open new branch this Boxing Day

The ScS furniture chain is set to open its third store in the county with a huge discount on offer for its first customers.

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New parking charges ‘could put children in danger’

23 December 2023
New parking charges ‘could put children in danger’

Fears have been raised that parking outside a primary school will become more dangerous if charges are introduced on nearby streets.

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Campaigners need £11k for ‘David vs. Goliath’ battle over farmland

21 December 2023
Campaigners need £11k for ‘David vs. Goliath’ battle over farmland

Campaigners are seeking to raise £11,000 to continue the fight to have disused farmland declared a village green.

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Football club’s £1.5m ground plans take ‘real step forward’

20 December 2023
Football club’s £1.5m ground plans take ‘real step forward’

A community football club’s plans for a new clubhouse and covered stands as part of a raft of ground improvements has been given a major cash boost

Visit historic Kent site where Call the Midwife was filmed

20 December 2023
Visit historic Kent site where Call the Midwife was filmed

Fans of Call the Midwife will have the chance to visit the cobbled streets where the BBC drama is filmed.

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Vehicle flips onto roof in ‘serious’ A2 crash near port

19 December 2023
Vehicle flips onto roof in ‘serious’ A2 crash near port

A major road has been shut on the approach to the Port of Dover due to a serious crash which has seen one vehicle come to a rest on its roof.

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Long delays on busy route after multiple vehicle crash

19 December 2023
Long delays on busy route after multiple vehicle crash

A busy street outside a town centre has been closed in both directions following reports of a serious crash.

Delays after van crashes into traffic lights outside Morrisons

19 December 2023
Delays after van crashes into traffic lights outside Morrisons

Motorists are facing delays after a van crashed into a set of traffic lights on a busy road outside a supermarket.

Council in dark over government’s precise plans for ‘secure immigration removal centre’

19 December 2023
Council in dark over government’s precise plans for ‘secure immigration removal centre’

The government has pledged to keep a council informed of its plans for an immigration processing centre – but stopped short of giving any details.

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