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Units next to new Costa drive-thru go on market

15 October 2024
Units next to new Costa drive-thru go on market

Four new light industrial units close to a motorway junction are set to be ready next year.

Parcel firm’s new depot to create 15 jobs

15 October 2024
Parcel firm’s new depot to create 15 jobs

A parcel delivery company is launching a new warehouse in Kent as it looks to expand its operations.

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‘Please support us!’

14 October 2024
‘Please support us!’

A Kent station needs votes to win a prestigious competition ahead of rivals from other counties in the South East.

Vandals cause ‘significant damage’ at nature reserve

14 October 2024
Vandals cause ‘significant damage’ at nature reserve

Yobs have targeted a beauty spot which is seeing regular instances of anti-social behaviour.

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Inventor hopes nature app will help with mental health

14 October 2024
Inventor hopes nature app will help with mental health

New software will allow people to identify plants, animals and birdsong, and record how it makes them feel.

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Zebra crossing to be installed outside school

14 October 2024
Zebra crossing to be installed outside school

A new crossing is set to be built on a main road in a bid to make the route safer for children and the elderly.

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‘It began with the closure of the banks…’

12 October 2024
‘It began with the closure of the banks…’

New parking charges have pushed things “over the edge” for a struggling gift shop which has been in a high street for 12 years.

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Station in running to be named UK’s best

11 October 2024
Station in running to be named UK’s best

A Kent village is through to the regional final of a contest to find the UK’s best community railway hubs.

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‘Don’t whack up housing targets, get developers building what they promised’

11 October 2024
‘Don’t whack up housing targets, get developers building what they promised’

A council facing a 58% jump in its new homes target says the government should look elsewhere to fix the housing crisis.

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Parishes unite to battle against 2,500-home garden village

10 October 2024
Parishes unite to battle against 2,500-home garden village

Three parish councils are pooling their resources to fight an act of “irreversible environmental vandalism”.

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New ‘no entry’ signs 40cm too close to kerb at bus lane abused by drivers

10 October 2024
New ‘no entry’ signs 40cm too close to kerb at bus lane abused by drivers

Residents have almost come to blows with drivers misusing a “busgate” with ANPR cameras still not installed due to a row over out of place signs.

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Care home to be turned into flats on cul-de-sac

09 October 2024
Care home to be turned into flats on cul-de-sac

Councillors have approved the conversion of a care home to several flats, despite concerns over parking from nearby residents.

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‘People keep blocking our drives - this road can’t cope with HMOs’

09 October 2024
‘People keep blocking our drives - this road can’t cope with HMOs’

Residents living in a quiet street say a new house in multiple occupation has led to rowdy parties and caused parking chaos.

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Bridge closed after being hit by lorry to stay shut for weeks

08 October 2024
Bridge closed after being hit by lorry to stay shut for weeks

Work on bridge repairs followed by a level-crossing being revamped will keep a key route closed until December.

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Inquest opens into M2 tragedy

08 October 2024
Inquest opens into M2 tragedy

A 37-year-old man died after falling into the path of a vehicle on the motorway.

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Jobs at risk in fire service restructure

07 October 2024
Jobs at risk in fire service restructure

A small number of HR roles are expected to be lost at the county’s fire and rescue service.

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Council proposes to drop 60mph road to 40mph

07 October 2024
Council proposes to drop 60mph road to 40mph

The public is being asked for their views on reducing the speed limit of a rural lane by up to 20mph.

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Deadline for town’s music festival approaches

07 October 2024
Deadline for town’s music festival approaches

There are just a few days left before the entry deadline for a town’s music competition passes.

‘Meat-eating row’ over council catering threatens to derail support for farmers

06 October 2024
‘Meat-eating row’ over council catering threatens to derail support for farmers

A council has backed a campaign to support local farmers through catering at council-organised events despite an attempt to leave out meat and dairy.

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‘This is not what we were sold - it’s just a bog-standard convenience store’

06 October 2024
‘This is not what we were sold - it’s just a bog-standard convenience store’

A shopkeeper has been criticised after plans to convert a village pub into a farm shop and restaurant fell short of what was promised.

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