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What new government could mean for huge housing projects planned on Kent's green belt

What new government could mean for huge housing projects planned on Kent's green belt

Labour want to see homes built on the ‘grey belt’, as well as more onshore wind farms. So what could it mean for the ‘Garden of England’?

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Motorway reopens following police incident

Motorway reopens following police incident

A motorway has reopened after police were called following concerns for a person’s welfare.

Council snaps up 67 new homes to help reduce waiting list

Council snaps up 67 new homes to help reduce waiting list

Nearly £10m has been spent buying 67 new homes to help cut down a council’s waiting list.

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Thousands of cigarettes and vapes seized from seven shops

Thousands of cigarettes and vapes seized from seven shops

Officers seized more than 3,000 cigarettes and 1,000 illegal vapes during a huge operation to crackdown on organised criminal gangs.

‘Oh my God, I can’t believe how great this show was’

‘Oh my God, I can’t believe how great this show was’

Huge hits and massive noise - the Kaiser Chiefs certainly let you know they were in town and our reviewer was there to relive his teenage years.

Motorcyclist dies in hospital following crash

Motorcyclist dies in hospital following crash

A 38-year-old motorcyclist has died in hospital after he left the road and crashed in East Cambridgeshire.

Top marks for hospital’s cancer care

Top marks for hospital’s cancer care

A hospital cancer department has received a top award for its care to patients and their families following a recent inspection.

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‘Undercover’ police could patrol streets in new plan to combat nighttime assaults on women

‘Undercover’ police could patrol streets in new plan to combat nighttime assaults on women

A council is considering plans to draft in more plainclothes police officers to step in and prevent assaults on women and girls on nights out.

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Blue plaque put up in memory of 'true gent' wandering cat

Blue plaque put up in memory of 'true gent' wandering cat

A blue plaque has been put up in memory of a “true gent” wandering cat who became famous in a village

Anger after ‘stolen bike’ torched outside children’s play area

Anger after ‘stolen bike’ torched outside children’s play area

Residents have renewed calls for CCTV at the entrance to a park after recently-erected gates were damaged by a motorbike set on fire.

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140-year-old Conservative club shuts to address ‘internal issues’

140-year-old Conservative club shuts to address ‘internal issues’

A long-running social club regularly visited by former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher during her days in the town has shut at short notice.

Reform UK sets its sights on Kent County Council next May

Reform UK sets its sights on Kent County Council next May

Fresh from general election success, Reform UK will be turning its attention to Kent County Council when it goes to the polls in May next year.

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Police remain at scene after two pensioners found dead

Police remain at scene after two pensioners found dead

Officers continue to investigate at the scene after a man and woman in their 90s were found dead at a town centre address.

Chance to star in new reality series ‘filmed at Kent castle’

Chance to star in new reality series ‘filmed at Kent castle’

People in Kent are being given the chance to star in a new reality TV show - which it is understood will be filmed at a historic castle.

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‘Labour wants homes on the grey-belt but how do you control the green land released?’

‘Labour wants homes on the grey-belt but how do you control the green land released?’

Labour proposes homes on the ‘grey belt’ but - asks our columnist - what will stop landowners letting their green land deteriorate so they can sell?

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‘We need everyone’s involvement’: Blueprint for housing to be unveiled

‘We need everyone’s involvement’: Blueprint for housing to be unveiled

Thousands of homes could be built on rural land as part of a plan to reshape the look of a conurbation over the next few decades.

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Work starts on former medical centre set for housing estate

Work starts on former medical centre set for housing estate

Builders have started work on the site of a former medical campus, which is set for a 66-bed care home and 86 houses.

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Council reshuffles cabinet after Labour’s election success

Council reshuffles cabinet after Labour’s election success

A council has made changes to its cabinet after seeing three of its members take up new postings at Westminster.

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Aldi shuts due to 'technical issue'

Aldi shuts due to 'technical issue'

A town’s Aldi store was closed temporarily this morning due to a technical issue.

Rail disruption after lorry hits bridge and tree falls on tracks

Rail disruption after lorry hits bridge and tree falls on tracks

Train services have been cancelled or delayed this morning due to a fallen tree and a lorry hitting a bridge.

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Major road shut after car hits wall and overturns

Major road shut after car hits wall and overturns

A major route was shut while emergency services dealt with the aftermath of a crash in which a car hit a wall and overturned.

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1,400 homes from four new-build estates in 1.5 square miles

1,400 homes from four new-build estates in 1.5 square miles

Residents say housebuilding has spiralled so out of control in their neighbourhood they are now fearful of walking outside their homes.

‘Dad was one bite from death after XL Bully attack’

‘Dad was one bite from death after XL Bully attack’

A man says his dad is lucky to be alive after an XL Bully attacked him from behind, leaving severe injuries to his arms and legs.

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Mum talks about nightmare of two-year-old’s intensive care battle

Mum talks about nightmare of two-year-old’s intensive care battle

The mother of a young girl who has been fighting a heart condition in hospital for weeks has spoken about her daughter’s life-threatening ordeal.

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'My 7-year-old couldn’t talk - football has changed everything!’

'My 7-year-old couldn’t talk - football has changed everything!’

The mother of a seven-year-old girl who is selectively mute has told how playing football sparked a “miracle” breakthrough.

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‘People assume they’re troublesome - but they’re just children who need a home’

‘People assume they’re troublesome - but they’re just children who need a home’

We visited two children’s homes to see first-hand what life is really like for the young people there and the staff working to rebuild their lives.

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Revised flats and ‘unsafe’ junction improvement plan to face public scrutiny

Revised flats and ‘unsafe’ junction improvement plan to face public scrutiny

A revised plan to revitalise a rundown part of a historic town centre and improve a dangerous road junction is to go on display.

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Investigation after security guard ‘hit by van’ at county show

Investigation after security guard ‘hit by van’ at county show

Police were called to the annual Kent County Show following reports a van hit a security guard near the exit.

New border security command to tackle small boats gangs launched

New border security command to tackle small boats gangs launched

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has set out the first steps to establishing a new UK border security command to tackle people-smuggling gangs.

Waiter chased after ‘phone misunderstanding’ before alleyway stabbing

Waiter chased after ‘phone misunderstanding’ before alleyway stabbing

A man on trial accused of a joint knife attack on a waiter claims he only gave chase after a ‘misunderstanding’ over a missing phone.

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