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Council set to have day in court over huge housing plan

11 June 2020
Council set to have day in court over huge housing plan

A local authority has welcomed the news that a judicial review has been granted, after its local plan was rejected.

Exclusive: Council tells Government: 'Unacceptable not to be heard on housing fears'

11 June 2020
Exclusive: Council tells Government: 'Unacceptable not to be heard on housing fears'

Six months after a local authority wrote to the Government raising concerns about increased housing targets, it has yet to get to a response.

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Businesses transformed for post-coronavirus trading

11 June 2020
Businesses transformed for post-coronavirus trading

Independent firms are hard at work preparing for the safe return of customers as the lockdown gradually eases.

Safety a priority as shops start to reopen

11 June 2020
Safety a priority as shops start to reopen

Easing of the lockdown to allow more town centre businesses to open their doors will require monitoring of safety measures.

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Shops to reopen as lockdown eases

11 June 2020
Shops to reopen as lockdown eases

Councils are supporting businesses to ensure trading can resume in the safest way possible.

Possible garden community sites whittled down

09 June 2020
Possible garden community sites whittled down

Huge housing plans which will shape a borough for years are progressing, a committee heard.

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CCTV released following service station thefts

08 June 2020
CCTV released following service station thefts

Officers have released an image of a man who may be able to assist with their enquiries, following store thefts.

Great-grandad welcomes first boy born in family in 70 years

07 June 2020
Great-grandad welcomes first boy born in family in 70 years

A family have shared their good news, to combat all the 'doom and gloom' in the world.

Abandoned caravan fire investigated as arson

05 June 2020
Abandoned caravan fire investigated as arson

Officers are appealing for more information after an abandoned caravan was set alight.

Teenagers seen firing catapults at buildings

05 June 2020
Teenagers seen firing catapults at buildings

Two teenagers fired catapults at a number of buildings.

'I lost my job and home to abusive ex'

05 June 2020
'I lost my job and home to abusive ex'

A young mum and beauty therapist who suffered at the hands of an abusive ex is on a mission to make her industry more aware of violent relationships.

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Teenager left with back wounds after assault

04 June 2020
Teenager left with back wounds after assault

A 17-year-old was left needing hospital treatment following an assault and police are appealing for information.

All guns blazing for war and peace show

04 June 2020
All guns blazing for war and peace show

A huge military show may look different this year as organisers plan for it to go ahead, despite coronavirus.

School closed until next week after fire

03 June 2020
School closed until next week after fire

A school has been forced to close following a fire, just days after it began welcoming some pupils back.

Man suffers burns in house fire

03 June 2020
Man suffers burns in house fire

A man suffered burns and a neighbouring property was evacuated as fire crews battled a large house blaze.

'Dominic Cummings made a misjudgement and he should have apologised'

02 June 2020
'Dominic Cummings made a misjudgement and he should have apologised'

An MP has broken his silence over the Dominic Cummings row, arguing the special advisor made a "misjudgement".

Can this still claim to be Kent's County Town?

02 June 2020
Can this still claim to be Kent's County Town?

Kent's County Town has been rocked by three high-profile departures – so can it really still claim the title?

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Time on the farm for struggling families

01 June 2020
Time on the farm for struggling families

A children's charity is changing its services during lockdown, with one-to-one farm sessions and activity packs.

Designer clothes and trainers seized at drug dealer's home

01 June 2020
Designer clothes and trainers seized at drug dealer's home

A man whose lavish lifestyle was funded by drugs has been put behind bars after being caught dealing by police.

Mps urge secretary of state to intervene over local plan

01 June 2020
Mps urge secretary of state to intervene over local plan

A local plan for 10,000 homes should not be 'blocked', a group of MPs has told The Secretary of State for Housing.

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