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International renewable energy firm has its eyes on a site in Kent

International renewable energy firm has its eyes on a site in Kent

10 November 2024

An international renewable energy company hopes to build a new hydrogen generation factory in the county.

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More than 30 businesses join innovative ‘rent a shelf’ shop

More than 30 businesses join innovative ‘rent a shelf’ shop

10 November 2024

The co-owner of a new shop says allowing traders to rent out a small part of her store to sell their goods could be the future of the high street.

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Abandoned research centre sells for £1.3m

Abandoned research centre sells for £1.3m

08 November 2024

A former research centre site which was valued at £850,000 has been sold for more than £1.3 million.

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Driving instructor travelled 75 miles to meet teen he had groomed on Snapchat

Driving instructor travelled 75 miles to meet teen he had groomed on Snapchat

08 November 2024

A driving instructor groomed a vulnerable teenager over Snapchat before molesting her in the back of his "blacked out" car.

Plan for 8,000-home garden village would be ‘an unmitigated disaster’

Plan for 8,000-home garden village would be ‘an unmitigated disaster’

08 November 2024

Councillors have reacted after a decision on a new garden village with more than 8,000 homes was taken out of their hands.

Road network changes shown in new aerial footage

Road network changes shown in new aerial footage

08 November 2024

Major changes to a road network can be seen in new aerial footage, as a street at the heart of improvements is set to close.

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Plans for ‘new town’ with 8,400 homes sent to government to decide

Plans for ‘new town’ with 8,400 homes sent to government to decide

07 November 2024

Plans for more than 8,000 new homes will now be decided by the government, amid fears of “destruction of the countryside”.

Missing teenager found ‘safe and well’

Missing teenager found ‘safe and well’

07 November 2024

Police say a missing teenager has been found.

Lane closure on main route causes long tailbacks

Lane closure on main route causes long tailbacks

07 November 2024

A main route used by thousands of drivers every day has been brought to a crawl as carriageway works see a lane closed.

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Gas leak shuts one-way road

Gas leak shuts one-way road

05 November 2024

A gas leak has caused a residential road to close while engineers carry out urgent repairs.

Van jammed in width restriction barriers for almost seven hours

Van jammed in width restriction barriers for almost seven hours

05 November 2024

Van drivers have fallen victim to a pinch point on a busy route with one vehicle being stuck for more than seven hours.

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How iconic chain’s 10 Kent stores have been transformed since company collapsed

How iconic chain’s 10 Kent stores have been transformed since company collapsed

05 November 2024

Sites in Kent once home to a retail giant have been transformed since the business plunged into administration. Did you ever visit the old stores?

Traffic chaos after incidents on motorways and A-roads

Traffic chaos after incidents on motorways and A-roads

04 November 2024

Drivers are being warned to face delays as multiple incidents clog up Kent’s roads – including two major motorways.

Drivers face eight-mile detour as motorway slip road to close

Drivers face eight-mile detour as motorway slip road to close

01 November 2024

Closures of an M2 slip road and major A-road are set to cause a headache for drivers next week.

Calls for lower speed limit after fourth crash at new junction

Calls for lower speed limit after fourth crash at new junction

01 November 2024

Residents want safety upgrades at a newly opened junction following several collisions.

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Grandad lies on hospital floor in 12-hour wait for a bed

Grandad lies on hospital floor in 12-hour wait for a bed

01 November 2024

A 75-year-old who has MS resorted to lying on the floor during a 51-hour visit to a busy A&E department.

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Join a family fun scarecrow hunt this half term

Join a family fun scarecrow hunt this half term

31 October 2024

Scarecrows have once again taken over a quiet village this half term.

8,400-home garden village plans set to be refused by council

8,400-home garden village plans set to be refused by council

30 October 2024

Plans for what could be one of the UK’s largest housing developments look set to be refused.

By-election candidates revealed after councillor removed

By-election candidates revealed after councillor removed

29 October 2024

The candidates who are nominated for an upcoming by-election have been revealed.

Main route closed for school expansion

Main route closed for school expansion

29 October 2024

A main route through a village has been shut to allow for road upgrades as part of a scheme to double the number of places at a primary school.

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