Fresh attempts to build hundreds of homes in a rural part of Kent have angered some - but others say it could trigger ‘desperately needed’ investment.

A long-running saga into what will happen to a historic town pub has taken another twist with plans announced to turn it into high-end apartments.

Ten years on from a decision to restrict the opening hours of fast food outlets near schools, childhood obesity rates have climbed instead of falling.

New road restrictions could be added to an increasingly busy trading estate to tackle congestion and improve safety - but not everyone is convinced.

A council says a £1.5million underspend on a new leisure centre will be reinvested into “critical” improvements in two others.

Volunteers who have undertaken a painstaking project to restore an historic pier are now after ideas on what to do with it once it’s finished.

This week’s podcast discusses Rosie Duffield’s resignation, why she doesn’t need to call a by-election and how it impacts Labour’s first 100 days.

A Chinese restaurant accused by the Home Office of using illegal workers has had its licence suspended for three months.

A decision on controversial plans for 44 homes on land owned by a zoo has been deferred following opposition from residents.

Money left over from the building of a leisure centre could be reinvested to improve two others.

A zoo owner looking to offload land for new homes in order to keep his business afloat says he’s faced nasty comments and untruths over it.

A landlord has said it is “business as usual” after a request for a licence review of his pub was dropped by police.

A debt charity has warned bailiff use in Kent remains concerningly high amid concerns people are being pushed into “deeper financial difficulty”.

A controversial scheme which bans motorists driving down streets around schools during certain hours could soon be rolled out to more locations.

New designs have finally been drawn up for the redevelopment of a now torn down shopping complex and multi-storey car park.

Plans put forward to give councils powers to set bus routes, fares and schedules more easily have divided leaders locally.

A report from Medway Council says two-thirds of children in care accommodation are from outside the area.

A hearing to decide whether to revoke the license of a Chinese restaurant accused by the Home Office of employing illegal workers has been deferred.

Time is running out for residents to give their views on plans affecting housing, infrastructure, the economy and the environment in their area.

Residents will go to the polls to decide on new rules for planning applications affecting their rural community later this year.