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‘More money needed’ to tackle nuisance drivers

‘More money needed’ to tackle nuisance drivers

20 September 2023

An MP has called for more funding to tackle nuisance drivers whose car meet-ups disturb residents and businesses.

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Huge estate on outskirts of town given go-ahead

Huge estate on outskirts of town given go-ahead

20 September 2023

Building work for a large new development on the outskirts of a town can begin after designs were approved.

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‘Things happened that should never happen in the name of our government’

‘Things happened that should never happen in the name of our government’

19 September 2023

A vicar who was once an immigration centre manager has demanded change after an inquiry found detainees were mistreated in “prison-like” conditions.

Bankruptcy ‘very likely' as council report warns of massive cash shortfall

Bankruptcy ‘very likely' as council report warns of massive cash shortfall

19 September 2023

A council is being warned of bankruptcy in a financial report which says it could face budget shortfalls of almost £40 million within two years.

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New president elected for gurdwara

New president elected for gurdwara

19 September 2023

Members of the largest gurdwara in Europe have elected their new leader.

District-wide bin strikes avoided after council makes last-ditch pay offer

District-wide bin strikes avoided after council makes last-ditch pay offer

19 September 2023

A bin strike has been called off after workers voted to accept a “bumper” pay offer.

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‘XL bully is lifeline for my autistic son - whole breed shouldn't be punished'

‘XL bully is lifeline for my autistic son - whole breed shouldn't be punished'

19 September 2023

The owner of a “docile and perfect” American XL bully says it is not fair the whole breed is being punished because of the behaviour of a few.

‘Labour not shying away from migration debate in latest bid to take power’

‘Labour not shying away from migration debate in latest bid to take power’

18 September 2023

It’s a topic that often divides voters, but Sir Keir Starmer wasn’t afraid to set out his party’s stance on immigration, writes Paul Francis.

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Residents urged to have say on Towns’ new local plan

Residents urged to have say on Towns’ new local plan

18 September 2023

Medway’s Local Plan opens for consultation today, giving residents a chance to have their say about the future of the area.

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Landlord feared he would lose his business after road closures

Landlord feared he would lose his business after road closures

18 September 2023

A popular pub landlord has told how he feared his business would go under after his village was effectively cut off for water pipe-laying.

752-year-old pub could be knocked down for care home

752-year-old pub could be knocked down for care home

18 September 2023

An application has been put forward to demolish a historic pub and turn it into a care home.

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Lone asylum-seekers aged 13 placed in hotels despite ruling, court hears

Lone asylum-seekers aged 13 placed in hotels despite ruling, court hears

17 September 2023

Kent County Council has been told it must stop placing lone asylum-seeker children into hotels, after the High Court heard some had gone missing.

Protesters clash at anti-immigration rally

Protesters clash at anti-immigration rally

17 September 2023

A protest criticising the RNLI for acting as a ‘taxi service’ for asylum seekers has been branded ‘disgusting’ by opponents.

‘Glimmer of hope’ for woodland campaigners

‘Glimmer of hope’ for woodland campaigners

16 September 2023

Campaigners trying to save woodland being turned into a ragstone quarry have been offered a "glimmer of hope" by a local authority.

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Tories ousted as party lose seat in by-election

Tories ousted as party lose seat in by-election

15 September 2023

Results of a by-election have been announced this morning and seen something of a shock as residents make their voices heard.

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Rules changed as needy fail to apply for £1.6m support

Rules changed as needy fail to apply for £1.6m support

15 September 2023

Just £178,000 of a £1.6 million grant have been claimed by eligible people in need.

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By-election held after councillor's death

By-election held after councillor's death

14 September 2023

Residents are choosing their candidates for a vacant borough ward seat following the death of a former councillor.

£40m relief road latest completion date revealed

£40m relief road latest completion date revealed

13 September 2023

The £40 million relief road to ease congestion at a notorious level crossing has been an ongoing saga and concerns remain over how it is being funded.

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‘We are NOT going bust’

‘We are NOT going bust’

13 September 2023

A cash-strapped council has denied it is on the brink of bankruptcy, following reports it could go under.

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Anger over councillor backing quarry plans

Anger over councillor backing quarry plans

13 September 2023

A council cabinet member who ‘ignored’ colleagues’ views on Ancient Woodland has been accused of ‘slapping democracy in the face.’

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