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Town's fifth Co-op to open on controversial new-build estate

07 July 2024
Town's fifth Co-op to open on controversial new-build estate

A food retailer has confirmed a new opening at a controversial housing estate.

New homes planned behind petrol station next to ancient forest

07 July 2024
New homes planned behind petrol station next to ancient forest

“High-quality” new homes could be built behind a well-known petrol station that thousands of people drive past every day.

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Plans to revamp high street hotel and bring in Michelin-starred chef

06 July 2024
Plans to revamp high street hotel and bring in Michelin-starred chef

New owners have started work to completely renovate a historic and “neglected” hotel which closed suddenly last year.

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Former vets to be transformed into six flats under new plans

06 July 2024
Former vets to be transformed into six flats under new plans

Plans have been submitted to convert the former site of vets into housing after the firm's £1 million move to a new venue.

Vandals return stolen village sign - and screw it on upside down

04 July 2024
Vandals return stolen village sign - and screw it on upside down

Mystery pranksters have drawn a laugh from villagers after returning a missing road sign - but screwing it on upside down.

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‘We can serve alcohol until 11pm - but people won't be loitering in the street’

03 July 2024
‘We can serve alcohol until 11pm - but people won't be loitering in the street’

The owner of a fishmongers and street food bar says people will not be “loitering outside” after gaining permission to sell alcohol until 11pm.

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Plans for £370k revival of eyesore sports pavilion approved

02 July 2024
Plans for £370k revival of eyesore sports pavilion approved

Plans have been approved for the first steps in revitalising a sports ground pavilion, while the search for a contractor gets underway.

‘It’s just coffee shops, nail bars, and a bunch of thugs’

02 July 2024
‘It’s just coffee shops, nail bars, and a bunch of thugs’

A charity volunteer has condemned the state of a town centre after he was attacked by two youths while out shopping.

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Opening date announced for state-of-the-art padel tennis facility coming to Kent

30 June 2024
Opening date announced for state-of-the-art padel tennis facility coming to Kent

New courts for padel tennis, a sport which is sweeping the county, are expected to be open by September.

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‘Please do it tastefully’: Care home could be turned into flats

30 June 2024
‘Please do it tastefully’: Care home could be turned into flats

Residents are calling on developers to "tastefully" convert a former care home into flats after new plans were put forward.

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The Kent fan who has spent £15k following England across Europe since 1981

25 June 2024
The Kent fan who has spent £15k following England across Europe since 1981

A diehard Kent footy fan has spent more than £15,000 following England across Europe - watching 177 games over the past four decades.

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Plans for £370k pavilion revival set for green light

25 June 2024
Plans for £370k pavilion revival set for green light

Proposals to turn around a sports ground previously labelled an eyesore are on the cusp of approval.

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‘New high street homes would put vulnerable people on show'

24 June 2024
‘New high street homes would put vulnerable people on show'

A council has been urged to reject plans for new town centre homes amid fears they could “decimate” the privacy of people with mental health issues.

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‘It's like rats in London - cocaine is everywhere in Kent'

23 June 2024
‘It's like rats in London - cocaine is everywhere in Kent'

A former addict claims cocaine use is rife in Kent - as shocking new figures reveal drug offences have soared 45% in the last five years.

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Knife brandished after boys refused sale of vapes

21 June 2024
Knife brandished after boys refused sale of vapes

Staff feared for their safety when a knife was brandished after a group of boys were told they couldn’t be sold vapes without proving their age.

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‘Moving 24 people into one house would change our quiet close forever’

17 June 2024
‘Moving 24 people into one house would change our quiet close forever’

Residents of a quiet close have told of their dismay at plans to turn a former care home into a HMO - and fear it could set a “dangerous precedent”.

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Arrest and two in hospital after violence flares in village

12 June 2024
Arrest and two in hospital after violence flares in village

Two men were taken to hospital and another was arrested following reports of violence flaring in a village.

Popular promenade set for lengthy closure as £400k repairs get underway

12 June 2024
Popular promenade set for lengthy closure as £400k repairs get underway

A lengthy closure to a popular coastal walk is underway as £400k repairs to key sea defences begin.

Man charged in connection with stalking offences

10 June 2024
Man charged in connection with stalking offences

A man has appeared in court charged with stalking and breaching a restraining order.

Man arrested as car ploughs through front of restaurant

10 June 2024
Man arrested as car ploughs through front of restaurant

A man has been arrested in connection with a crash that saw a car plough into a restaurant.

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