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Own a stretch of land near the river

27 November 2023
Own a stretch of land near the river

Eighteen acres of open space close to the River Medway is being offered for sale at auction.

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Residents told to leave homes as plans revealed to demolish ‘unsafe’ apartment blocks

27 November 2023
Residents told to leave homes as plans revealed to demolish ‘unsafe’ apartment blocks

Tenants in two blocks of flats have been told their homes are to be demolished amid safety fears and to leave as soon as possible.

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Brewery plans ‘winter garden’ extension on green belt land

27 November 2023
Brewery plans ‘winter garden’ extension on green belt land

A brewery has unveiled plans for a glazed building to create a ‘winter garden’ for customers.

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‘I went from a GCSE in food tech to creating M&S’s most popular biscuit’

27 November 2023
‘I went from a GCSE in food tech to creating M&S’s most popular biscuit’

A former Kent pupil, who created an M&S best-seller, has revealed her journey from food technology GCSE to top product designer.

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German driver ‘clearly thought he was on autobahn’ as he sped along M20 at 120mph

26 November 2023
German driver ‘clearly thought he was on autobahn’ as he sped along M20 at 120mph

A German motorist clocked doing 120mph on a Kent motorway has been fined £500, with police noting “he clearly thought he was on the autobahn”.

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Cold week of overnight frosts and sub-zero temperatures ahead

26 November 2023
Cold week of overnight frosts and sub-zero temperatures ahead

Temperatures are set to plunge this week, with overnight frosts and “colder-than-average” conditions expected for much of Kent.

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Plans revealed to turn village garage into house

26 November 2023
Plans revealed to turn village garage into house

A village could lose its 60-year-old garage workshop repair business after plans were revealed to turn it into a four-bedroom house.

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Delays clear hours after crash on M25 brought traffic to standstill

26 November 2023
Delays clear hours after crash on M25 brought traffic to standstill

Drivers were stuck in queues stretching back four miles after a crash on the M25 brought traffic to a standstill.

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Green belt land earmarked as council weighs up housebuilding options

26 November 2023
Green belt land earmarked as council weighs up housebuilding options

A council with the third highest proportion of green belt land in the country is warning it will have to release some of it to meet housing targets.

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Relocation plans for hospice opened by Princess Diana

26 November 2023
Relocation plans for hospice opened by Princess Diana

A hospice has unveiled plans to move to purpose-built accommodation on a new care park.

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The 230-year-old shoe shop that’s still thriving in our high street

26 November 2023
The 230-year-old shoe shop that’s still thriving in our high street

Amid all the turmoil in our town centres, a store that has been serving customers since 1790 reveals the secrets of its success.

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Bid to improve run-down estate

25 November 2023
Bid to improve run-down estate

There are calls for action to improve an estate with broken doorways, scruffy communal areas and holes in the roofs.

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Four injured in bus crash

25 November 2023
Four injured in bus crash

A van driver is among four injured after being involved in a crash with a bus.

Striking footage shows this year’s highest tide hitting Kent

25 November 2023
Striking footage shows this year’s highest tide hitting Kent

Footage shows the dramatic moment this year’s highest tide swept the coast.

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Emergency repairs continue overnight

24 November 2023
Emergency repairs continue overnight

Southern Water has been unable to give any details on why it has had to close a busy route for traffic heading to the M20.

Have your say on parking charges

24 November 2023
Have your say on parking charges

A council plans to bring in charges at three free car parks and to increase fees elsewhere.

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‘The need for a care home is overwhelming‘

24 November 2023
‘The need for a care home is overwhelming‘

A rural village might yet be given an 87-bed care home for the elderly if a planning appeal is successful.

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‘Some trees are now in decline’

24 November 2023
‘Some trees are now in decline’

A council is consulting on its plans for 33 acres of woodland described as a valued community asset.

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Medical practice shut due to water leak

23 November 2023
Medical practice shut due to water leak

Patients face having appointments cancelled or transferred due to a water leak which has shut a doctor’s surgery and the road it’s on.

Mayor joins colourful festival

23 November 2023
Mayor joins colourful festival

A mayor and mayoress took centre-stage at a colourful celebration of Diwali.

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