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Council threatened with court action over controversial ‘swearing ban’

Council threatened with court action over controversial ‘swearing ban’

22 August 2024

Campaigners have threatened to drag a council to the High Court – potentially costing tens of thousands - unless it overhauls “anti-swearing” rules.

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‘Our historic Kent town will be obliterated by thousands of new homes’

‘Our historic Kent town will be obliterated by thousands of new homes’

22 August 2024

Campaigners fear their town will be “obliterated” by housing after a council signalled the area will bear the brunt of new homes in the borough.

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Sadness as ‘gorgeous’ garden centre announces shock closure

Sadness as ‘gorgeous’ garden centre announces shock closure

21 August 2024

Bosses of a ‘gorgeous’ garden centre which ‘offers solace’ have announced a shock closure prompting a deluge of heartfelt messages.

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Bin workers offered new pay deal

Bin workers offered new pay deal

21 August 2024

Bin workers who were threatening to go on strike in a row over wages have been offered a new deal, says a union.

Decision on inquiry to protect 37 acres of farmland due in coming days

Decision on inquiry to protect 37 acres of farmland due in coming days

21 August 2024

The outcome of a public inquiry into a controversial application to protect a pocket of land from developers could be known in the coming days.

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800-home estate approved despite fears Kent being turned into ‘garden of concrete’

800-home estate approved despite fears Kent being turned into ‘garden of concrete’

21 August 2024

Plans for a sprawling housing development that will double a village’s population have been approved despite fierce opposition from residents.

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Netflix star finally wins permission to transform Kent home

Netflix star finally wins permission to transform Kent home

20 August 2024

Top Boy actor Ashley Walters has finally been given the green light to extend his home at the third time of asking.

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Care home pledges to improve after ‘significant shortfalls’ uncovered

Care home pledges to improve after ‘significant shortfalls’ uncovered

19 August 2024

A care home for people with learning disabilities has been ordered following a damning inspection report from the health and social care watchdog.

100 possible ‘grey belt’ plots identified in Kent for housing

100 possible ‘grey belt’ plots identified in Kent for housing

19 August 2024

There may be 100 likely sites of ‘grey belt’ land in Kent that could be suitable for housing development, suggests a report, but where are they?

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‘Shocked’ tenants served notice as council buys building after court ruling

‘Shocked’ tenants served notice as council buys building after court ruling

19 August 2024

People renting rooms in a former care home say they have been blindsided by plans to turn it into a facility for asylum-seeking children.

Crime commissioner reveals his Tory leader choice

Crime commissioner reveals his Tory leader choice

16 August 2024

Speaking to the Kent Politics Podcast, crime commissioner Matthew Scott has lifted the lid on who he thinks should replace Rishi Sunak.

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Pregnant mum’s bid to reopen ‘vital’ maternity centre staffed by ‘lone midwife and a walkie talkie’

Pregnant mum’s bid to reopen ‘vital’ maternity centre staffed by ‘lone midwife and a walkie talkie’

16 August 2024

A pregnant mother has launched a campaign to reopen a maternity unit shut by Kent County Council following a round of budget cuts.

Paul Hollywood’s wife tells of ‘unforgivable’ insults as Kent pub to become house

Paul Hollywood’s wife tells of ‘unforgivable’ insults as Kent pub to become house

15 August 2024

One angry villager said “shame on you” to celebrity baker Paul Hollywood’s wife as plans to turn her historic Kent pub into a house were approved.

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New parking charges to come into force next week

New parking charges to come into force next week

14 August 2024

New parking charges come into effect next week with motorists facing Sunday charges for the first time.

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‘Carpet-bombing estate with double yellow lines is shameful’

‘Carpet-bombing estate with double yellow lines is shameful’

14 August 2024

An estate that so far has survived without parking restrictions is about to be “carpet-bombed” with double yellow lines.

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Hundreds back campaign for one hour’s free parking in council’s car parks

Hundreds back campaign for one hour’s free parking in council’s car parks

13 August 2024

Hundreds of people have signed a petition calling on a council to introduce one hour's free parking in all of its car parks.

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75-bed care home planned for next to village entrance

75-bed care home planned for next to village entrance

13 August 2024

Plans have been submitted for a care home that the applicant says is needed to meet the “clear and unmet need” of an aging population.

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Village to hold referendum on housing plans

Village to hold referendum on housing plans

13 August 2024

Villagers have a chance to shape their own future planning rules by voting in a Neighbourhood Plan referendum.

Private investors could help deliver £9bn tunnel link - in exchange for toll money

Private investors could help deliver £9bn tunnel link - in exchange for toll money

13 August 2024

The government could look to private backers to build the Lower Thames Crossing and offset the growing cost on the public purse, according to reports.

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'Barry from EastEnders' joins fight to save Kent nurseries

'Barry from EastEnders' joins fight to save Kent nurseries

13 August 2024

An actor best known for an iconic stint in EastEnders has offered his support to two Kent nurseries at risk of closure over funding issues.

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