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Historic pond at risk of collapse after 'significant voids' found

09 November 2022
Historic pond at risk of collapse after 'significant voids' found

An ornamental water feature is to have much of its base rebuilt after "significant voids" were uncovered.

Carers 'left dirty sheets' in elderly woman's home

03 November 2022
Carers 'left dirty sheets' in elderly woman's home

A council has been forced to apologise after a watchdog found carers put a late mother at risk of harm by "failing to meet her needs".

'Terror' as pub to be town's only bar open after midnight

02 November 2022
'Terror' as pub to be town's only bar open after midnight

A trouble-hit pub will become the only boozer in a Kent town to remain open beyond midnight - despite fears it will cause residents "misery".

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£6m transformation of old M&S in 'one of most deprived areas in UK'

02 November 2022
£6m transformation of old M&S in 'one of most deprived areas in UK'

A multi-million-pound makeover of a former Marks & Spencer in an area dubbed one of the UK's "most deprived" neighbourhoods has moved a step closer.

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Extra cash needed for sports centre renovation

28 October 2022
Extra cash needed for sports centre renovation

A sports centre renovation project to reduce its carbon emissions and running costs is expected to cost taxpayers an extra £330,000.

'Upmarket' restaurant given late licence despite noise fears

26 October 2022
'Upmarket' restaurant given late licence despite noise fears

An Asian fusion restaurant at a £115m development will be allowed to open until 2am, despite fears neighbours will be disturbed by rowdy revellers.

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Fraudsters con council out of £390k

25 October 2022
Fraudsters con council out of £390k

A council has been targeted by hackers, card cloners and fraudsters over the last six months - with a school among the victims.

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Fire station upgrade gets green light

20 October 2022
Fire station upgrade gets green light

A new training centre could be built to help firefighters learn new skills and techniques developed following the Grenfell fire tragedy.

'Draconian' traffic ban moves step forward

20 October 2022
'Draconian' traffic ban moves step forward

A bid to stop people travelling between neighbourhoods has been branded "a draconian ban on free movement" as the plan goes out to consultation.

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Pub boss defends later opening hours as neighbours hit out

14 October 2022
Pub boss defends later opening hours as neighbours hit out

A recently renovated pub has been allowed to extend its opening hours - despite neighbours’ fears over fighting and drug-taking in the street outside.

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Bar shut down over 'worst violations in 11 years'

13 October 2022
Bar shut down over 'worst violations in 11 years'

A gay bar has been stripped of its licence after police raised fears about drugs, noise and violent incidents - including a group wielding swords.

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Celeb hotspot hotel 'keeps our children up at night'

11 October 2022
Celeb hotspot hotel 'keeps our children up at night'

A luxury hotel popular with celebrities has been criticised by villagers who claim thumping music keeps them awake at night.

Petition to keep 'artery' path open at seafront scheme

05 October 2022
Petition to keep 'artery' path open at seafront scheme

A petition requesting a vital path is allowed to stay open while work continues on a seafront housing development has been discussed by councillors.

Popular pub almost shut down after man seriously injured

01 October 2022
Popular pub almost shut down after man seriously injured

A pub hailed as a "vital community hub" has narrowly avoided losing its premises licence after a man suffered a serious head injury.

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Plan to turn community centre into shop rejected

28 September 2022
Plan to turn community centre into shop rejected

A proposal to transform an ‘underutilised’ community centre into a shop has been rejected by councillors for the second time.

Controversial plans for six new homes are approved

28 September 2022
Controversial plans for six new homes are approved

Despite neighbours' claims that the new builds will be “overwhelming and overbearing”, councillors have approved plans for six homes.

Green light for 201 batteries the size of shipping containers

28 September 2022
Green light for 201 batteries the size of shipping containers

More than 200 huge batteries will be erected in Kent to store enough electricity to power over 100,000 homes.

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Football club handed keys to council-owned stadium

23 September 2022
Football club handed keys to council-owned stadium

A community club have been given ownership of the stadium they have rented for more than 70 years, boosting plans to open an enterprise centre there.

'The more council housing we build without creating ghettos the better'

23 September 2022
'The more council housing we build without creating ghettos the better'

Plans to transform a derelict former gasworks site with council housing and cafes have been approved.

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'It would win an Olympic gold for boring architecture'

22 September 2022
'It would win an Olympic gold for boring architecture'

A social club more than a century old has had a bid to redevelop its premises rejected amid scathing attacks about the designs.

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