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‘It’s like a prison’ – life on an unfinished new-build estate

15 June 2023
‘It’s like a prison’ – life on an unfinished new-build estate

Three years after they moved in, residents living on a new housing estate say roads are still unfinished and drainage issues persist.

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Kent County Council: Six challenge for vacant seat

13 June 2023
Kent County Council: Six challenge for vacant seat

Six candidates have announced they are vying for a seat on Kent County Council left vacant following the death of a council stalwart.

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‘Ongoing concerns’ over 950 quarry homes plan

13 June 2023
‘Ongoing concerns’ over 950 quarry homes plan

A town council has reservations over plans approved to transform an old quarry into a massive housing development wth a water sports park.

Council floats plan to limit how many dogs people can walk

13 June 2023
Council floats plan to limit how many dogs people can walk

A council is considering introducing a limit on the number of dogs you can walk at any one time under new tougher measures for pet owners.

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Time called at village pub as house plan put forward

13 June 2023
Time called at village pub as house plan put forward

A landlady is giving up the ghost and seeking permission to convert her village pub to housing.

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Council oppose 950 homes plan...for now

12 June 2023
Council oppose 950 homes plan...for now

A council has voted to oppose a controversial housing plan for as long as National Highways also has an issue with the proposal.

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Major junction changes in the pipeline

12 June 2023
Major junction changes in the pipeline

Two large road junction improvement schemes look set to be given the green light after cash from developers was ringfenced for their use.

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‘Over the top’ parking restrictions move step closer

11 June 2023
‘Over the top’ parking restrictions move step closer

An extension of double yellow lines proposed for village streets is nearing a step closer despite being branded as excessive.

First turf cut towards more Homes for Heroes

11 June 2023
First turf cut towards more Homes for Heroes

Work has begun to provide a state-of-the-art community centre and homes at the UK’s largest development for veterans.

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Free bus travel across the county

09 June 2023
Free bus travel across the county

Buses will be free across Kent for an entire weekend in a bid to encourage people back to public transport.

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Two charged with attempted murder

09 June 2023
Two charged with attempted murder

Two men have appeared in court charged with attempted murder after an alleged knife attack.

Four-day working week: Feasible or farcical?

09 June 2023
Four-day working week: Feasible or farcical?

As a council comes under fire for giving its staff Friday afternoons off, we ask Kent firms whether the four-day working week is the way forward.

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Cost of parking at country park set to rise

09 June 2023
Cost of parking at country park set to rise

A council has decided to increase parking fees at a popular country park.

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Embers blamed for skip blaze

08 June 2023
Embers blamed for skip blaze

Burning embers from a brazier drifted into a skip and set it alight, damaging a house.

Traffic at a standstill on motorway

08 June 2023
Traffic at a standstill on motorway

There have been long delays eastbound on the M2 after a four-car pile-up.

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Zizzi earmarked for empty shopping centre unit

07 June 2023
Zizzi earmarked for empty shopping centre unit

A popular Italian restaurant chain could be set to open its first eatery at a dockside shopping outlet.

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Young boy helps prevent horror blaze after skip sets on fire

07 June 2023
Young boy helps prevent horror blaze after skip sets on fire

A sharp-eyed teenager spotted a fire in a skip in time to warn the householders.

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Man told to pay £25 after council breaks bin

07 June 2023
Man told to pay £25 after council breaks bin

A homeowner has been left annoyed and angry at being asked to pay for a new waste bin his was broken by dustmen during a collection.

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Fire at historic dockyards

06 June 2023
Fire at historic dockyards

Three fire crews were called to a blaze which started inside a warehouse.

Dad who abused baby denied parole

06 June 2023
Dad who abused baby denied parole

A parole board has refused an application to release the abusive father of double amputee boy.

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