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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.

Stagecoach extends £2 single fare cap

19 December 2023
Stagecoach extends £2 single fare cap

A bus company has announced it will extend its maximum fare scheme for another six months after seeing higher take-up.

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Off-road vehicle returned to owners two days after theft

19 December 2023
Off-road vehicle returned to owners two days after theft

Police found an all-terrain vehicle hidden in woodland two days after it was stolen – now they are searching for the thieves.

‘Wouldn’t it be wonderful to see a Christmas truce?’

19 December 2023
‘Wouldn’t it be wonderful to see a Christmas truce?’

Around 120 people marched through a town centre in support of Palestinians in Gaza.

Huge rugby stadium plans rivalled by 2,500 home garden city

19 December 2023
Huge rugby stadium plans rivalled by 2,500 home garden city

Proposals for a 28,000 seat rugby stadium have been rivalled with plans for a 2,500 home garden city.

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Future of massive solar farm to be decided next year

19 December 2023
Future of massive solar farm to be decided next year

Developers wishing to place a solar farm on prime agricultural land in the countryside are to get a second hearing in the New Year.

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