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Work to start on new seafront leisure centre and homes

Work to start on new seafront leisure centre and homes

24 February 2021

The construction of a divisive seafront development - which will include a new leisure centre, a hotel and 150 homes - will start in March.

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Rebirth of the protest song

Rebirth of the protest song

23 February 2021

A campaign group has found a novel way to oppose housing plans - with a music video.

Jobless figures dip but fears remain

Jobless figures dip but fears remain

23 February 2021

Benefit claims across the county dipped in January - but they remain 91% up year-on-year due to the impact of the pandemic.

Jobs warning despite roadmap out of lockdown

Jobs warning despite roadmap out of lockdown

22 February 2021

A leading business figure in Kent has said jobs and businesses 'hang by a thread' despite the proposed lifting of restrictions over the coming months.

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Residents 'trapped' in tower block for six days after lift breakdown

Residents 'trapped' in tower block for six days after lift breakdown

22 February 2021

Elderly and disabled residents have been unable to leave their homes for nearly a week after a flat block lift was left out of use.

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Borough's home-building target exceeded

Borough's home-building target exceeded

22 February 2021

In the past three years, one borough has built almost one-and-a-half times as many new homes as it had to.

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£1m station upgrade link tied into apartment plans

£1m station upgrade link tied into apartment plans

22 February 2021

A developer has teamed up with the county's largest rail operator to offer station upgrades as part of plans for almost 200 new apartments.

Firms call for 'most ambitious Budget in modern history'

Firms call for 'most ambitious Budget in modern history'

22 February 2021

The Chancellor is being called upon to help many firms who have struggled to survive as a result of not being able to access government support.

Former nursery on the market for £1.85m

Former nursery on the market for £1.85m

22 February 2021

A former nursery is up for sale with the potential for land to be turned into more than 20 homes.

First look at new Kent 'super' hospital

First look at new Kent 'super' hospital

19 February 2021

EXCLUSIVE: The first image of a huge hospital which would cater for 800,000 people has been revealed as campaigners back the bid for its construction.

Young trees cut down for seven bungalows

Young trees cut down for seven bungalows

17 February 2021

A woman has hit back after workers cut down 30-year-old trees to make way for seven bungalows for the elderly and disabled on a village green.

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One-of-a-kind skate park due to open in summer

One-of-a-kind skate park due to open in summer

15 February 2021

Construction of a unique urban sports park - which will include several floors dedicated to skateboarding - is set to be completed this summer.

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The best of town and country

The best of town and country

15 February 2021

The last remaining properties on a small development in Kent benefit from being within walking distance of a town centre and rolling countryside.

Villagers outraged over plans for more homes

Villagers outraged over plans for more homes

14 February 2021

Residents are outraged over plans for a new development that would see the number of homes in their village increase by 20%.

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‘Buses won’t be able to serve proposed 350-home estate’

‘Buses won’t be able to serve proposed 350-home estate’

13 February 2021

It's feared plans for a new estate will not be able to be served by buses because routes leading to it are not designed to accommodate the vehicles.

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GDP tumbles as lockdown takes a toll

GDP tumbles as lockdown takes a toll

12 February 2021

The UK economy in 2020 took a huge blow with one leading business figure says there is 'little cheer' in figures released today.

'Our town deserves so much better than 3,500 more homes'

'Our town deserves so much better than 3,500 more homes'

11 February 2021

A Kent MP says she is 'seriously worried' about the future of her town after a council moved closer to allocating space for thousands of homes.

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Historic inn to be replaced by flats, cycle café and micropub

Historic inn to be replaced by flats, cycle café and micropub

11 February 2021

Plans to flatten a pub to make way for homes and flats look set to go ahead despite 'significant' concerns from police.

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Why buying a house has just got a lot tougher

Why buying a house has just got a lot tougher

11 February 2021

New research has revealed the gap between the average salary in the county and average house price is widening.

Digital agency in £10,000 giveaway

Digital agency in £10,000 giveaway

11 February 2021

A digital marketing firm is offering £10,000 worth of its services to one lucky winner to help them bounce back after the lockdown.

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