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Police concerned for the welfare of a missing 19-year-old have now safely located him.

More HMO applications ahead of tougher rules on converting family homes

A council is considering two more HMO applications ahead of a new tougher policy to control the spread of the developments.

Open space will be protected from development as a village green

A council and cabinet have shown unanimous support for a new village green.

Cooker hob left on blamed for fire at flat

A person had to be treated for smoke inhalation after three fire crews attended a blaze at a flat that started in the kitchen.

Scheme for new homes on former orchard is back after being refused

A housing developer has not given up plans to build over a former pear orchard.

Plans for workshop and showroom for iconic British cars

A business centre could find a new purpose restoring and selling an iconic British car from the sixties.

Home planned for site of Georgian mansion destroyed in fire

Proposals have been lodged to redevelop a stable block belonging to a Grade-II listed home which burned down in a suspected arson attack.

Families on new-build estate save hundreds as council tax bandings lowered

Residents are celebrating after a review of council tax on their development saw 68 homes rebanded.

Shopping centre shut after flooding

A town’s shopping centre is closed after being hit by floods following yesterday’s downpours.

Delays after train hits tree

Rail services between two of the county’s busiest stations were suspended after a train hit a tree.

David Beckham sends surprise gift to Tony Hudgell

The former England captain surprised the double amputee with a gift which lifted his and his family’s spirits after a challenging week.

‘They fined us £100 for parking in our own spaces’

Pensioners in sheltered accommodation have received multiple £100 fines for parking outside their own homes.

Self-storage warehouse near M&S and Next rejected for being too big

Plans for a five-storey self-storage business near M&S and Next on a retail park have been rejected as “jarring, incongruous and utilitarian”.

High street parade bursting with colour kicks off as Pride gets underway

A joyous parade brimming with colourful costumes in celebration of diversity in Kent made its way through a city’s streets today.

Image released after man 'stole probiotics worth £500' from Holland & Barrett

Police are hunting a man who reportedly stole £500 worth of probiotic products from the shelves of a health food store.

Suspect accused of ‘stabbing stranger in neck and face during street row’