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Huge cannabis farm found with 2,000 plants

Huge cannabis farm found with 2,000 plants

20 December 2024

Police have uncovered a sprawling cannabis farm containing more than 2,000 plants during a raid of an industrial unit.

Owners confirm plan to redevelop former Pontins site

Owners confirm plan to redevelop former Pontins site

19 December 2024

An abandoned holiday camp could be redeveloped into a “holiday destination” as bosses discuss the site’s future.

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'It's not a dead donkey!' 700-year-old pub goes on sale for £1.25m

'It's not a dead donkey!' 700-year-old pub goes on sale for £1.25m

13 December 2024

A 700-year-old pub has gone up for sale with its landlady admitting she is looking forward to riding off into the sunset.

Hospital trust ‘on track’ to hit savings target but will still lose £90m

Hospital trust ‘on track’ to hit savings target but will still lose £90m

12 December 2024

Hospital bosses in charge of one of the country’s most struggling trusts say they are “on track” to deliver £50m savings after a huge overspend.

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‘Just what the area needs - 250 new jobs’

‘Just what the area needs - 250 new jobs’

11 December 2024

Plans to redevelop a former drinks factory site have been given the green light for a second time - and are set to create about 250 jobs.

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‘300 new homes a year’: Why work could finally start on Kent's biggest development

‘300 new homes a year’: Why work could finally start on Kent's biggest development

11 December 2024

New homes for a huge “garden town” could be built at a rate of 300 a year as a council seeks to strike a funding deal with the government.

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Former councillor and teacher convicted of historic sex crimes dies in prison

Former councillor and teacher convicted of historic sex crimes dies in prison

11 December 2024

A depraved former councillor and teacher at a prestigious school who repeatedly grabbed pupils’ genitals has died in prison.

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Look inside unique Kent beach house being sold by Ed Sheeran’s neighbours

Look inside unique Kent beach house being sold by Ed Sheeran’s neighbours

11 December 2024

Take a look inside this unique Kent house on an “apocalyptic” beach estate where Ed Sheeran owns a home.

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1,200 objections to plans for 140 new homes

1,200 objections to plans for 140 new homes

10 December 2024

Almost 1,200 objections have been lodged against plans for 140 homes amid fears the scheme will “overdevelop” a village.

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Bid to transform former hotel into ‘emergency accommodation’ for homeless

Bid to transform former hotel into ‘emergency accommodation’ for homeless

07 December 2024

A charity has lodged plans to transform an empty hotel into “emergency accommodation” for the homeless.

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The Scrooges cutting Christmas lights in Kent

The Scrooges cutting Christmas lights in Kent

06 December 2024

Christmas joy has been dampened for families in Kent after scrooges targeted festive displays, cutting down lights and leaving homeowners frustrated.

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New Aldi store set to be approved again despite Lidl threat

New Aldi store set to be approved again despite Lidl threat

06 December 2024

Plans for a town’s first Aldi store are set to be approved for a second time - despite a legal threat from rival discounter Lidl.

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Drugs found in nuclear power station control room

Drugs found in nuclear power station control room

04 December 2024

Staff have been drug tested and sniffer dogs deployed after a bag of powder was found at a power station

‘The scale of this project is devastating - it’s far too big’

‘The scale of this project is devastating - it’s far too big’

04 December 2024

Hundreds of residents have signed a petition against plans for Kent’s biggest solar farm amid fears the scheme will cause “irreversible damage”.

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Beach hut construction to start after ‘frustrating’ funding concerns solved

Beach hut construction to start after ‘frustrating’ funding concerns solved

02 December 2024

New beach huts are finally set to be built after “hugely frustrating” funding concerns meant an additional £140,000 had to be spent.

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20 dogs in Kent desperate for a forever home

20 dogs in Kent desperate for a forever home

30 November 2024

An animal rescue charity has profiled 20 dogs up for adoption in Kent who are searching for a family to give them the love they deserve.

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Abandoned Pontins site still ‘in limbo’ one year after sudden closure

Abandoned Pontins site still ‘in limbo’ one year after sudden closure

30 November 2024

The future of an abandoned seaside holiday park is still in “limbo” with bosses showing no signs of reopening the site.

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‘It’s devastating for our town’

‘It’s devastating for our town’

30 November 2024

A do-not-swim warning at one of Kent’s most popular beaches is “nothing short of devastating”, say furious residents.

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Two popular Kent beaches get ‘do-not-swim’ warnings in ‘terrible’ blow

Two popular Kent beaches get ‘do-not-swim’ warnings in ‘terrible’ blow

26 November 2024

Water quality levels at two busy beaches have been downgraded to the worst-possible rating following investigations by the Environment Agency.

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‘I feel trapped in my home and nobody will help'

‘I feel trapped in my home and nobody will help'

25 November 2024

A wheelchair user who cuts and bashes his knees as he manoeuvres around his home, is sick of waiting to be moved into a more suitable property.

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