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Housebuilding reforms divide local opinion

28 May 2021
Housebuilding reforms divide local opinion

A Housing Minister has claimed planning reforms will give people a say 'up front' during a visit to Kent's garden city, but not everyone is convinced.

'They are part of a team that will go down in history'

28 May 2021
'They are part of a team that will go down in history'

We spent a final shift with vaccine volunteers as they held their final local clinic and this is what we found out.

Work starts on new homes at former cement works

27 May 2021
Work starts on new homes at former cement works

Construction has begun on hundreds of new homes on the site of a former cement works as part of plans for Kent's new garden city project.

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Inquest opens into death of suspected murder victim

26 May 2021
Inquest opens into death of suspected murder victim

An inquest has opened into the death of a man after he was found dead and a murder investigation was opened.

Salesman earns his racing stripes

25 May 2021
Salesman earns his racing stripes

A new homes sales executive beat off the competition at an annual go-karting event thanks to the support and backing of his employer.

'Of course we are concerned'

25 May 2021
'Of course we are concerned'

A council leader says the emergence of a new Covid-19 strain, albeit at a small rate, in the town was 'concerning' and urged residents to be vigilant.

Inside the 16th century house built from a captured Spanish warship

25 May 2021
Inside the 16th century house built from a captured Spanish warship

A unique opportunity to purchase a stunning Grade-II listed family home, crafted from a Spanish galleon, has become available.

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Mums' tributes to tragic half brothers

25 May 2021
Mums' tributes to tragic half brothers

Two heartbroken mums have paid tribute to their sons, who were half siblings, after they took their own lives within a year of each other.

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Knife carrier avoids jail

24 May 2021
Knife carrier avoids jail

A man who was caught and detained by police after being spotted carrying a knife near a busy town centre has avoided jail.

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'It's changed him a lot. He has forgotten how to smile'

21 May 2021
'It's changed him a lot. He has forgotten how to smile'

A step-son will jump out of a plane from 12,000ft to raise money for the hospital treating his step-dad still recovering from long Covid.

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Disruption to trains due to fallen tree

21 May 2021
Disruption to trains due to fallen tree

A fallen tree on the line is causing disruption to services running between north Kent and London.

Community vigil held for murdered PCSO

20 May 2021
Community vigil held for murdered PCSO

Faith and community groups have come together across with Kent Police to pay their respects to PCSO Julia James.

Suspected shoplifter skips court

19 May 2021
Suspected shoplifter skips court

A warrant has been issued for the arrest of a man suspected of shoplifting offences after he failed to turn up to court.

Changes afoot for London Resort theme park

19 May 2021
Changes afoot for London Resort theme park

Some 'substantive changes' are expected to be made to a multi-billion pound theme park proposal as it sets out to address environmental concerns.

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Man charged with drug offences

18 May 2021
Man charged with drug offences

A man has been charged on suspicion of being in possession of a class A drug following a proactive police patrol.

Uniform changes postponed after parent backlash

18 May 2021
Uniform changes postponed after parent backlash

Plans to introduce a new primary school uniform labelled 'expensive' and "pretentious' have reportedly been shelved following a parent-led backlash.

Country lane fly-tippers caught in the act

18 May 2021
Country lane fly-tippers caught in the act

Two men have been ordered to pay thousands of pounds after being caught on CCTV dumping household waste and asbestos in a country lane.

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'He could not believe his eyes'

18 May 2021
'He could not believe his eyes'

A carer for a teenage boy with a rare genetic disorder has teamed up with a mural artist to make his intergalactic-themed wish come true.

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Sneak peek at Kent's axe-citing new venue

17 May 2021
Sneak peek at Kent's axe-citing new venue

The county's first indoor urban axe-throwing venue has now opened for visitors as it seeks to offer a unique socially-distanced experience.

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New era for Dart Charge as £270m deal struck

17 May 2021
New era for Dart Charge as £270m deal struck

Contracts have been exchanged in a multi-million pound deal to run the Dartford Crossing for the next 10 years.

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