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Council buys third of new-build estate’s homes to cut waiting list

Council buys third of new-build estate’s homes to cut waiting list

25 March 2025

A council has purchased 26 properties at a new-build estate which will be used as affordable homes, the first to be built for many years in the area.

‘I don’t know where we’re going to live’: Families face eviction to make way for luxury flats

‘I don’t know where we’re going to live’: Families face eviction to make way for luxury flats

25 March 2025

We visited a rundown block of flats set to be turned into modern seafront apartments - where families facing eviction fear ending up homeless.

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Pub developers blasted as protected wall torn down and 'shoddy' replacement built

Pub developers blasted as protected wall torn down and 'shoddy' replacement built

24 March 2025

A row between developers and councillors over the rebuilding of an historic wall has delayed the transformation of a long-empty pub.

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Work to begin on 59 new homes at former 1970s block of flats plot

Work to begin on 59 new homes at former 1970s block of flats plot

22 March 2025

Work is to start on dozens of new homes on land previously occupied by a derelict 1970s sheltered housing block.

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Decision time on controversial town centre plan with no parking

Decision time on controversial town centre plan with no parking

12 March 2025

Divisive plans to demolish a “scruffy” building to make way for new homes and shops are set to be approved, despite concerns over parking.

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‘Now we’re all paying the price’: How council lost millions on failed development

‘Now we’re all paying the price’: How council lost millions on failed development

06 March 2025

Exclusive: More than £4 million of taxpayers' money was “wasted” on a failed seafront development without a brick ever being laid.

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‘21 renters for every property - it’s the toughest I’ve ever known it’

‘21 renters for every property - it’s the toughest I’ve ever known it’

05 March 2025

As landlords sell their properties, the squeeze on available homes for renters is intensifying and prices are being hiked yet further.

Historic building put up for sale as bar bosses insist: ‘We’re going nowhere’

Historic building put up for sale as bar bosses insist: ‘We’re going nowhere’

05 March 2025

An iconic period building which has been home to much-loved bars and entertainment venues for several years, is set to be auctioned off this month.

Why 7,145 new homes in Kent blocked by pollution issues could now finally be built

Why 7,145 new homes in Kent blocked by pollution issues could now finally be built

03 March 2025

Pollution in our waterways has stalled the building of thousands of new homes - but could things be about to change?

Medieval palace dubbed village’s ‘greatest historical asset’ up for sale

Medieval palace dubbed village’s ‘greatest historical asset’ up for sale

02 March 2025

A beloved but rundown palace described as a village’s “greatest historical asset” has hit the market due to the spiraling cost of vital repairs.

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‘Our part of the high street doesn’t offer anything – we want to change that’

‘Our part of the high street doesn’t offer anything – we want to change that’

28 February 2025

A salon boss says a new development will breathe life into part of a Kent high street she believes “doesn’t really offer anything”.

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‘Six months’ notice is brutal - where are we going to go?’

‘Six months’ notice is brutal - where are we going to go?’

27 February 2025

Furious traders say they fear for their livelihoods after a council set a “brutal” deadline to vacate a shopping centre earmarked for demolition.

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New homes plan for 18th-century town centre offices

New homes plan for 18th-century town centre offices

19 February 2025

The upper two floors of a Grade II-listed building could be converted into four flats.

Construction of ‘office block’ care home begins despite ‘safety’ fears

Construction of ‘office block’ care home begins despite ‘safety’ fears

18 February 2025

Work is finally underway to demolish two detached houses and replace them with a 64-bed care home labelled ‘an office block on a business park’.

Tracey Emin wins bid to turn pub into new home

Tracey Emin wins bid to turn pub into new home

17 February 2025

A former pub owned by internationally acclaimed artist Tracey Emin is to be turned into a new home.

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Endangered spiders halt hundreds of new homes at huge 'garden city'

Endangered spiders halt hundreds of new homes at huge 'garden city'

15 February 2025

Development at part of a sprawling 'garden city' totalling 15,000 homes has been halted - due to a population of rare arachnids.

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Derelict townhouse abandoned for 20 years transformed into modern flats

Derelict townhouse abandoned for 20 years transformed into modern flats

14 February 2025

A once-derelict building left abandoned for almost 20 years has been transformed into five modern flats.

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The £1 million Kent house with incredible underground secret

The £1 million Kent house with incredible underground secret

14 February 2025

A unique and historic Kent home with an incredible underground twist has hit the market for £1 million.

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New waterfront homes take shape

New waterfront homes take shape

13 February 2025

New apartment blocks which are being built as part of a town’s waterfront regeneration project will launch later this year.

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The £20m plan to turn iconic college building into riverview apartments

The £20m plan to turn iconic college building into riverview apartments

13 February 2025

A former college where some of the biggest names in art and fashion trained is to be converted into apartments.

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