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Developer cuts 100-plus homes plan by just seven to win approval

Developer cuts 100-plus homes plan by just seven to win approval

16 November 2021

A planning application for 117 homes that was previously rejected has been voted through after just seven fewer were proposed.

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District honours the fallen

District honours the fallen

15 November 2021

A group of Kent towns did their bit in remembering the sacrifices of servicemen and women during events at the weekend and on Armistice Day.

MP criticised for second job following Marcus Rashford comment

MP criticised for second job following Marcus Rashford comment

12 November 2021

A Kent MP has been criticised for comments over Marcus Rashford sticking to his day job, after it was revealed she has a second job.

Bring your gifts for children

Bring your gifts for children

12 November 2021

A housebuilder is providing its local base as as drop-off point for people with shoeboxes filled with items for deprived youngsters this Christmas.

Probe on ferry firms' deal by watchdog

Probe on ferry firms' deal by watchdog

12 November 2021

An investigation has been launched into an agreement between two rival firms over sharing lorry space on their vessels.

Pub flushed with success following loo award

Pub flushed with success following loo award

12 November 2021

A Kent pub has had its toilets rated as 'platinum' by inspectors from the Loo of the Year Awards 2021.

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Quarter of council resign in one week

Quarter of council resign in one week

10 November 2021

Three more councillors have resigned from a town council resulting in a total of four departures in one week.

New 50mph speed limit enforced after biker's death

New 50mph speed limit enforced after biker's death

10 November 2021

A reduced 50mph speed limit is to be introduced by Kent County Council following a fatality.

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Supermarket which gives struggling families £20 worth of food for £4

Supermarket which gives struggling families £20 worth of food for £4

10 November 2021

A new food initiative aimed at feeding families struggling to afford supermarket prices will continue after a successful pilot.

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Protests show people are 'at last' waking up to climate crisis

Protests show people are 'at last' waking up to climate crisis

09 November 2021

Bonfire night served an ideal opportunity for climate change protestors to spread their message across one Kent district.

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Grants available for public events

Grants available for public events

09 November 2021

Organisers can apply for district council financial help for town centre occasions this year and next year.

Councillor resigns over 'serious differences with leadership group’

Councillor resigns over 'serious differences with leadership group’

08 November 2021

A Labour councillor has resigned from Sandwich Town Council following ‘serious differences' with opposition members.

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'So many people pulled together'

'So many people pulled together'

08 November 2021

A memorial bench has been dedicated to a teenager whose battle to survive cancer inspired a huge fundraising response.

Starbucks drive-thru opens

Starbucks drive-thru opens

08 November 2021

Coffee fans can now enjoy a beverage at a new sit-in coffee shop with a drive thru after it opened at a business park.

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Another empty shop refilled

Another empty shop refilled

05 November 2021

A new business moves into a vacant premises tomorrow thanks to a council grants scheme meant to to keep town centres going.

Three unsafe care homes shut down after 'distressing' revelations

Three unsafe care homes shut down after 'distressing' revelations

05 November 2021

Three failing Kent care homes branded unsafe have been shut down after inspectors discovered evidence of abuse at the sites.

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Millions of pounds reach community

Millions of pounds reach community

05 November 2021

New figures show a great windfall for local people, such as in housing and education, thanks to contributions from developers.

Future of tip booking service 'more divisive than Brexit'

Future of tip booking service 'more divisive than Brexit'

04 November 2021

County councillors are split over whether a controversial online booking service at waste recycling centres in Kent should be dumped.

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Shipwreck on special protection list

Shipwreck on special protection list

04 November 2021

The wreck of a 17th century warship at shifting sands off Kent is now one of several sites added to a list of at risk heritage places.

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When the first Harry Potter film opened in the county

When the first Harry Potter film opened in the county

04 November 2021

See how young fans in Kent celebrated the release of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone in 2001.

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