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Care home plan 'looks like an office block'

17 July 2021
Care home plan 'looks like an office block'

Critics have hit out at the design of a 64-bed care home which could replace two detached houses overlooking a main road.

Fundraiser launched after twin town hit by flood 'catastrophe'

16 July 2021
Fundraiser launched after twin town hit by flood 'catastrophe'

A town has launched a fundraising campaign and is flying flags at half-mast after its German twin was smashed by flooding.

Man chased and almost headbutted

16 July 2021
Man chased and almost headbutted

A man was chased and attacked after being prevented from entering his car.

Plan for flats near town centre thrown out again

16 July 2021
Plan for flats near town centre thrown out again

A controversial plan for 14 flats next to one of a town's busiest roundabouts has been thrown out for a third time.

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Devastating floods hit Kent's German twin town

15 July 2021
Devastating floods hit Kent's German twin town

The worst flooding in a generation has been experienced by a town twinned with one in Kent.

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It's back! Op Brock rolled out for reopening

15 July 2021
It's back! Op Brock rolled out for reopening

Operation Brock is being deployed again in preparation for the lifting of lockdown.

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Plan for 34 flats 'looks like grey egg box'

15 July 2021
Plan for 34 flats 'looks like grey egg box'

A major redesign has been requested on a plan to replace an historic building with modern apartment blocks.

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Overgrown verges blamed on 'extraordinary' weather

15 July 2021
Overgrown verges blamed on 'extraordinary' weather

Weather conditions are being blamed for unkempt play areas and verges amid complaints from angry residents.

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Date announced for leisure centre's pool reopening

13 July 2021
Date announced for leisure centre's pool reopening

A council has revealed when one of its pools will reopen after a year-long break.

Bath bomb shop to fill empty unit

13 July 2021
Bath bomb shop to fill empty unit

A family-run business which rapidly gained customers via its Facebook page is to take over an empty town centre unit.

Huge solar farm planned for fields next to M20

12 July 2021
Huge solar farm planned for fields next to M20

A utility company is hoping to install a huge solar farm on rural land which could power 17,000 homes a year.

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Opening of six-storey Hilton hotel delayed again

12 July 2021
Opening of six-storey Hilton hotel delayed again

A 140-room Hampton by Hilton hotel originally set to open in December has postponed its launch again.

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Flying ants could swamp England's Euro final

09 July 2021
Flying ants could swamp England's Euro final

As the nation gets into a football frenzy, a swarm of flying ants could be getting top Wembley seats.

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More than 100,000 trees to mark Queen’s jubilee

09 July 2021
More than 100,000 trees to mark Queen’s jubilee

A borough is to be flooded with tens of thousands of new trees for the Queen’s platinum jubilee.

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Two airlifted to hospital after car hits telegraph pole

08 July 2021
Two airlifted to hospital after car hits telegraph pole

Four people were injured in a serious crash, with the air ambulance taking two to hospital.

'Kent is ready for overseas travel'

08 July 2021
'Kent is ready for overseas travel'

Experts say Kent's roads can cope once borders reopen, but delays should be expected.

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18 months of roadworks as traffic lights to replace roundabout

08 July 2021
18 months of roadworks as traffic lights to replace roundabout

One of a town's busiest roundabouts is to be replaced with traffic lights, causing months of disruption for motorists.

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Suspected burglar caught in three hours

07 July 2021
Suspected burglar caught in three hours

A man suspected of two burglaries in a night was arrested within hours of the crimes.

'Urban sprawl' fears over plan for 145 homes

07 July 2021
'Urban sprawl' fears over plan for 145 homes

A council has opposed a 145-home scheme amid a wave of public opposition, but the developers say they remain "fully committed" to the project.

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Fire crews attend shopping centre over loose panel

06 July 2021
Fire crews attend shopping centre over loose panel

A road was shut as crews worked to secure a loose roofing panel.

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