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'We can't take 1440 new homes every year'

07 October 2020
'We can't take 1440 new homes every year'

A borough told by the government to double its house-building says it's not possible.

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'Phone before you dig' advice

06 October 2020
'Phone before you dig' advice

There is no sign of activity yet on the controversial Woodcut Farm site where the new owners have yet to submit a detailed planning application.

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Adventure zone proves costly investment

06 October 2020
Adventure zone proves costly investment

A sewage pipe rupture and Covid restrictions have left a council facing a large hole in its budget after it created a huge new play area in a park.

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Rent your own desk

06 October 2020
Rent your own desk

Businesswoman offers the answer to those tired of working from home.

'Please don't lock us in again'

06 October 2020
'Please don't lock us in again'

Motorists rat-running down country lanes to avoid a road closure have caused jams and damage to verges and the carriageway, says an angry resident.

Cremated hips make money for charity

06 October 2020
Cremated hips make money for charity

Charities are gaining from the proceeds of metal recycled from a crematorium's ashes.

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'Cars use the area like a dragstrip - we need a 20mph limit'

05 October 2020
'Cars use the area like a dragstrip - we need a 20mph limit'

Residents want the streets near their homes made 20mph to cut accidents.

New musical theatre academy opens

05 October 2020
New musical theatre academy opens

A determined teacher decided she would not allow Covid to put a halt to the arts.

Mixed vs single sex schools

04 October 2020
Mixed vs single sex schools

A school head's view that single sex education is best has opened up a familiar debate.

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Daughter pays tribute to mum who was 'always up for a laugh'

02 October 2020
Daughter pays tribute to mum who was 'always up for a laugh'

A woman has paid tribute to her "lovely mother" who died in hospital after falling ill while travelling on the A20.

Police pay tribute to Sgt Matt Ratana

02 October 2020
Police pay tribute to Sgt Matt Ratana

A minute's silence was held by police officers to honour a sergeant who was killed in the line of duty.

Drugs bust on housing estate

02 October 2020
Drugs bust on housing estate

Police discovered two bags of cocaine and cannabis when they searched a suspect's vehicle.

Firm producing hop oil extracts signs deal with New Zealand brewer

02 October 2020
Firm producing hop oil extracts signs deal with New Zealand brewer

It seems Kent can teach the Kiwis a thing or two about hops.

Inquest adjourned for toxicology report

02 October 2020
Inquest adjourned for toxicology report

A crash victim had visited a pub restaurant prior to the accident.

Why we're proud of our two Colins

02 October 2020
Why we're proud of our two Colins

Two cricketing legends - one became a lord, the other died on the battlefield.

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Town centre pedestrian measures slammed by disabled

02 October 2020
Town centre pedestrian measures slammed by disabled

Disabled people are the latest to share concerns over the new pedestrian-only measures introduced in the town centre.

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Former ABC site is up for sale - again

02 October 2020
Former ABC site is up for sale - again

Plans for a new cinema, shops, restaurants and homes have been put in doubt as the developer pulls out.

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Night-time road works cause upset

01 October 2020
Night-time road works cause upset

We advise residents to buy ear-plugs if they live near planned re-surfacing works.

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Curtain rises for Covid-secure movies

01 October 2020
Curtain rises for Covid-secure movies

After six months, cinema-lovers can return to new luxury seating.

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Woman collapses in vehicle

01 October 2020
Woman collapses in vehicle

The A20 has re-opened after earlier closure at Bearsted.

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