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Outlet ‘doing better than ever’ - but at what cost to town centre?

19 December 2024
Outlet ‘doing better than ever’ - but at what cost to town centre?

Bosses at Ashford Designer Outlet say the centre is performing better than ever as it nears its 25th anniversary - but not everyone is happy.

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Leisure centre blighted by closure fears to remain open

16 December 2024
Leisure centre blighted by closure fears to remain open

A leisure centre is set to enjoy a £2.6m investment after a new 10-year contract was signed.

Village supermarket reopens after two-month closure

15 December 2024
Village supermarket reopens after two-month closure

A "transformed" supermarket has been relaunched following a two-month makeover.

Former pub and Chinese restaurant to become new vets

15 December 2024
Former pub and Chinese restaurant to become new vets

A former pub-turned-restaurant which served customers for three decades is to be converted into a new veterniary practice.

Why ‘nightmare’ junction needs yellow lines

14 December 2024
Why ‘nightmare’ junction needs yellow lines

The painting of yellow lines on a 500-metre stretch of road featuring a “nightmare” junction has been welcomed by relieved neighbours.

‘Monster of the night’ rapist who violently attacked women behind bars for 42 years

13 December 2024
‘Monster of the night’ rapist who violently attacked women behind bars for 42 years

A violent serial rapist described as a “monster of the night” who attacked women in their sleep has been jailed for more than 40 years.

Italian restaurant of almost 50 years sells at auction

13 December 2024
Italian restaurant of almost 50 years sells at auction

A family-run Italian restaurant which has been open for almost five decades has been sold at auction.

‘They’re laughing at us!’ Drivers left stuck in car park

13 December 2024
‘They’re laughing at us!’ Drivers left stuck in car park

A council has been accused of "laughing" at drivers after dozens became stuck in mounting queues in a packed car park.

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Sushi chain’s plans for long-empty high street shop approved

12 December 2024
Sushi chain’s plans for long-empty high street shop approved

A town centre unit which has been vacant for more than five years is to become a new Japanese-Korean and sushi restaurant.

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Kent school set to close as council declares financial woes

12 December 2024
Kent school set to close as council declares financial woes

A Kent school looks set to close amid financial pressures after a council’ “refused to pay” almost £2 million it owes to help keep children safe.

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Kent animal park to build new lion enclosure

11 December 2024
Kent animal park to build new lion enclosure

A new big cat enclosure will be built at a Kent animal park for five lions rescued from war-torn Ukraine.

One of world’s longest artworks created in Kent town

10 December 2024
One of world’s longest artworks created in Kent town

An artist known for his ‘graffiti spaghetti’ designs has created what is thought to be one of the world’s longest illustrations.

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Crunch decision on next phase of huge development at former barracks

10 December 2024
Crunch decision on next phase of huge development at former barracks

The latest phase of a controversial development on the home of a former Army barracks looks set to be given the go-ahead.

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1,200 objections to plans for 140 new homes

10 December 2024
1,200 objections to plans for 140 new homes

Almost 1,200 objections have been lodged against plans for 140 homes amid fears the scheme will “overdevelop” a village.

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Council finally makes move into town's tallest building

09 December 2024
Council finally makes move into town's tallest building

A council has now completed its move into a town’s tallest building - although plans to turn its former site into social housing remain up in the air.

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Council parking fee hike proposal branded ‘greedy’ and ‘short-sighted’

08 December 2024
Council parking fee hike proposal branded ‘greedy’ and ‘short-sighted’

Proposals to hike parking charges across several towns and villages has been met with fury from worried residents.

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Two jailed after teen, 16, knocked off scooter and killed in ‘reckless’ chase

08 December 2024
Two jailed after teen, 16, knocked off scooter and killed in ‘reckless’ chase

Two men who deliberately mowed down a teenage boy with a stolen car and knocked him into the path of an oncoming vehicle have been jailed.

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Police and fire crews called as loose building facia hangs over road

07 December 2024
Police and fire crews called as loose building facia hangs over road

Emergency services were called to a town centre after loose facia was reported hanging off a building.

Fallen tree causing delays on main road

07 December 2024
Fallen tree causing delays on main road

Motorists are facing delays due to a fallen tree blocking a main road.

White lioness sisters to join Kent animal park

07 December 2024
White lioness sisters to join Kent animal park

A pair of white lioness sisters are to spend their twilight years at an animal sanctuary in the countryside.

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