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‘We would get rid of traffic by McDonald’s and the monstrous hotel’

08 January 2024
‘We would get rid of traffic by McDonald’s and the monstrous hotel’

A vision for a litter-free, greener and thriving town centre has been set out by an opposition party tired of waiting for official plans.

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For Sale board prompts pub rumours

06 January 2024
For Sale board prompts pub rumours

Five years on from its purchase by Kent County Council for junction improvements, a once popular pub is still standing – and still empty.

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‘We can power 3,700 homes’

04 January 2024
‘We can power 3,700 homes’

A controversial solar farm proposal has attracted 60 letters in support and 73 in opposition.

‘There’s just hours to go to have your say’

03 January 2024
‘There’s just hours to go to have your say’

People are being urged to respond to revised plans for a large solar farm in the countryside.

‘We should be protecting ancient woodland not being party to destroying it’

03 January 2024
‘We should be protecting ancient woodland not being party to destroying it’

A council’s cabinet members have ignored the wishes of the majority of its members not to extend a ragstone quarry into ancient woodland.

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Twitchers flock to catch glimpse of rare bird

03 January 2024
Twitchers flock to catch glimpse of rare bird

Bird-watchers have descended on a housing estate to catch sight of a rare winter visitor.

‘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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