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Developers of unpopular plans for 64 homes call for public inquiry

Developers of unpopular plans for 64 homes call for public inquiry

27 March 2023

The minds behind unpopular plans to demolish a bungalow and build homes on fields have called for the Planning Inspectorate to get involved.

Drone pictures reveal derelict dockyard church restoration progress

Drone pictures reveal derelict dockyard church restoration progress

27 March 2023

New images have been released showing what progress has been made in a multi-million pound project to restore a historic church ravaged by a fire.

Plaque installed in memory of much-loved councillor

Plaque installed in memory of much-loved councillor

27 March 2023

A plaque has been installed to commemorate the life of a former councillor who died earlier this year.

More road closures as Stockbury revamp continues

More road closures as Stockbury revamp continues

23 March 2023

A well-used route off the A249 is being closed as work continues on the multi-million pound Stockbury Roundabout project.

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'Axing free parking will kill off town centres at night’

'Axing free parking will kill off town centres at night’

23 March 2023

Removing free parking after 6pm in town centres across a borough is set to damage an already struggling evening economy, it is feared.

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'Petrified' cat survives five-mile trip under car bonnet on school run

'Petrified' cat survives five-mile trip under car bonnet on school run

22 March 2023

A cat survived a five-mile round trip under the bonnet of a Vauxhall Astra on the school run after she escaped from her home.

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Two arrested after fight in McDonald's car park

Two arrested after fight in McDonald's car park

21 March 2023

A man and a woman have been arrested on suspicion of assault after a woman was left with "potentially life-changing" injuries following a brawl.

Suspected drink-driver crashes into back of parked car

Suspected drink-driver crashes into back of parked car

20 March 2023

A motorist has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving after a late-night crash.

Care home complex would have its own cinema, cafés and library

Care home complex would have its own cinema, cafés and library

20 March 2023

Proposals have been put forward for a state-of-the-art 66-bed care home for the elderly with an extensive range of facilities.

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Watch as waste dumped onto once-beautiful secluded beach

Watch as waste dumped onto once-beautiful secluded beach

20 March 2023

Trucks have been filmed dumping waste onto a once-beautiful secluded beach.

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Drone images show progress on new £18 million business hub

Drone images show progress on new £18 million business hub

18 March 2023

Aerial shots have been released showing work under way on a self-made millionaire's new business hub.

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'I've done my bit': Kent MP to stand down at next general election

'I've done my bit': Kent MP to stand down at next general election

17 March 2023

Sittingbourne and Sheppey MP Gordon Henderson has announced he will not be seeking re-election when the country next goes to the polls.

'Car wash broke and ruined my bumper'

'Car wash broke and ruined my bumper'

17 March 2023

A Navy veteran left 'terrified' when a Tesco car wash malfunctioned with him inside found himself in a battle to get compensation.

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Pair accused of £11,000 booze theft spree

Pair accused of £11,000 booze theft spree

16 March 2023

A man and woman have been charged with stealing more than £11,000 of alcohol from various supermarkets across east Kent in a six-month spree.

'He shouldn’t miss out on school trip because of his conditions’

'He shouldn’t miss out on school trip because of his conditions’

15 March 2023

A young lad with autism may miss out on his last school trip because his needs can't be met by his teachers.

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Sheppey Crossing closed due to welfare concerns

Sheppey Crossing closed due to welfare concerns

14 March 2023

Part of the A249 was closed this afternoon due to concerns for the welfare of a person.

Overnight closure of A249 cancelled

Overnight closure of A249 cancelled

14 March 2023

The Maidstone-bound carriageway of the A249 will remain open tonight "thanks to work over the weekend".

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Countryside homes plans delayed

Countryside homes plans delayed

13 March 2023

A decision on a development – which residents fear will “ruin” their village – has been pushed back.

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M2 London-bound exit slip road to close

M2 London-bound exit slip road to close

13 March 2023

A busy slip road will be closed this weekend as work continues on the £92 million revamp of Stockbury roundabout.

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Reported gas leak at Morrisons distribution centre

Reported gas leak at Morrisons distribution centre

13 March 2023

Emergency crews were called to reports of a gas leak at a supermarket distribution centre early this morning.

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