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Former airfield homes plan set for approval despite 1,500 objections

Former airfield homes plan set for approval despite 1,500 objections

Concerns about wildlife and loss of open space have been raised over plans for 65 homes on a former airfield - but planners have recommended approval.

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Homes plan for fields set for approval despite 135 objections

Homes plan for fields set for approval despite 135 objections

Councillors are set to decide on a controversial plan for 150 homes in the countryside.

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‘There is no safe greenspace anymore’

‘There is no safe greenspace anymore’

Plans for nearly 800 homes, a school and traveller pitches have prompted concerns about the loss of greenspace, flooding and traffic.

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Biscuits, fish and chips and copious cups of tea - how to get to 104

Biscuits, fish and chips and copious cups of tea - how to get to 104

A retired nurse who still lives in her own home at the age of 104 says she has been “very lucky” in life as she celebrates around family and friends.

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Two taken to hospital after village collision

Two taken to hospital after village collision

Police taped off a road following a three-car crash which left two people in hospital.

Last lights switch-on for grandad after being told he won't see Christmas Day

Last lights switch-on for grandad after being told he won't see Christmas Day

A couple known as “Mr and Mrs Christmas” are to have a final lights switch-on after heartbreaking news that the grandad’s cancer is terminal.

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Nursery will help meet shortfall in places for toddlers

Nursery will help meet shortfall in places for toddlers

A former day centre for elderly people looks set to become a children’s nursery.

Dozens of streets could see double yellows added

Dozens of streets could see double yellows added

A raft of double yellow lines and residents’ parking areas are planned for a Kent district.

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New future for former site of tile firm to be laid out

New future for former site of tile firm to be laid out

A logistics warehouse giant is consulting on plans for new commercial development with facilities for six businesses

‘Our road is a death trap – something needs to be done’

‘Our road is a death trap – something needs to be done’

There are calls for the speed limit to be cut on a major route plagued by accidents and boy racers.

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Haul of stolen rings and watches seized from pawnbroker

Haul of stolen rings and watches seized from pawnbroker

Detectives are hoping to reunite the rightful owners with items of stolen jewellery seized from a pawnbroker.

‘We’re giving locals their pub back for Christmas’

‘We’re giving locals their pub back for Christmas’

A pub that shut suddenly more than nine months ago is to reopen under a new owner who has vowed to "keep the community happy".

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M20 crash caused hour-long delays

M20 crash caused hour-long delays

Drivers faced miles of queues after a crash on a major route.

Road shut after two-car crash

Road shut after two-car crash

A road has been closed after two cars collided.

MP opens new special school

MP opens new special school

A new school has opened to help 70 children with autism, ADHD and other additional needs.

More than 30 firefighters called to bungalow blaze

More than 30 firefighters called to bungalow blaze

Crews in eight fire engines were sent to help tackle a bungalow blaze which saw a main road closed.

‘Big dog’ brings motorway traffic to a halt

‘Big dog’ brings motorway traffic to a halt

Traffic was temporarily held on the M20 due to reports of ‘animals on the road’.

Suspected migrants found on M20 hard shoulder

Suspected migrants found on M20 hard shoulder

A group of suspected migrants were found on the hard shoulder after reportedly fleeing from a lorry.

Nuclear test veteran hopes BBC film ‘could be as big as Mr Bates Vs the Post Office’

Nuclear test veteran hopes BBC film ‘could be as big as Mr Bates Vs the Post Office’

Three Kent veterans from Britain’s nuclear test programme of the 1950s have taken part in a documentary exposing the “scandal” of their treatment.

‘This gym has everything your current one is missing’

‘This gym has everything your current one is missing’

A pair of fitness fanatics have opened their own 24-hour gym after travelling the world trying different facilities.

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