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Flats 'could make children fat'

10 June 2019
Flats 'could make children fat'

A councillor has criticised a plan to build social housing due to fears it will cut down on valuable exercise space and increase childhood obesity.

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Run-down precinct gets new lease of life

10 June 2019
Run-down precinct gets new lease of life

Planning permission has been granted to redevelop a run-down shopping centre.

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Homes to be built on closed golf course

06 June 2019
Homes to be built on closed golf course

Bosses hope they have secured the future of a popular leisure attraction after gaining permission for a number of "executive" homes on a golf course.

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'Violent assault' sees kebab shop licence revoked

05 June 2019
'Violent assault' sees kebab shop licence revoked

A kebab shop has had its late-night licence revoked following a “violent assault” which resulted in two people being arrested.

Plans for 150 flats given go-ahead

30 May 2019
Plans for 150 flats given go-ahead

A block of flats brought forward by a council’s own house building company has been granted planning permission.

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'European-style café bar' to open

29 May 2019
'European-style café bar' to open

A new place to eat and drink is set to open in a picturesque village after plans were given the green light by councillors.

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Binmen could work 24 hours amid Brexit congestion

20 May 2019
Binmen could work 24 hours amid Brexit congestion

Binmen could be dropping off rubbish at council sites 24 hours a day across Kent in a Brexit “worst-case scenario”.

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School's anti child 'grab' plan

15 May 2019
School's anti child 'grab' plan

Planning permission has been granted for a primary school to install a bigger fence to protect children from passers-by.

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Plans to rebuild crumbling school approved

15 May 2019
Plans to rebuild crumbling school approved

A grammar school with more than 600 defects will be demolished and replaced with a modern new-build after councillors rubber-stamped the plans.

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Kent's police and crime commissioner to stand again

14 May 2019
Kent's police and crime commissioner to stand again

Kent’s police and crime commissioner is seeking the support of his party ahead of a secret members' vote to decide if he can stand for election again.

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Clash over unexpected £9m waste bill

05 May 2019
Clash over unexpected £9m waste bill

A council will have to pay £9 million for a new waste depot after awarding the contract to a new provider.

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Live: Medway council election results

03 May 2019
Live: Medway council election results

Follow our live blog and click on the interactive map to find out who has been elected in the borough.

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Plans for block of flats behind nightclub approved

02 May 2019
Plans for block of flats behind nightclub approved

The definition of noisy neighbours could be redefined after councillors passed plans to build a block of flats behind a popular nightclub.

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Uber driver sets record straight after 'grim' debate

01 May 2019
Uber driver sets record straight after 'grim' debate

An Uber driver has responded to comments made about the firm during a “very grim and disheartening” debate.

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Council to 'make the case' for new grammar school

29 April 2019
Council to 'make the case' for new grammar school

A council is to lobby central government for a new selective school in its region.

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Medway candidates have their say

29 April 2019
Medway candidates have their say

The leaders of the main parties in Medway have had their say on what they would bring to the Towns ahead of Thursday's election.

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Uber could be banned from towns

26 April 2019
Uber could be banned from towns

A council has agreed to commission a legal report in to Uber which could see the firm banned from parts of Kent.

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Toys R Us site to become gym and Home Bargains

25 April 2019
Toys R Us site to become gym and Home Bargains

Proposals for a new discount store and 24-hour gym at a former Toys R Us store have been given the go-ahead by councillors.

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Homes will offer best views of castle and cathedral

20 April 2019
Homes will offer best views of castle and cathedral

Construction on the site of a former civic centre is set to get started next month.

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£1.5m boost for innovation park

17 April 2019
£1.5m boost for innovation park

An innovation park is set for a massive cash boost taking total investment to £10 million.

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