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£1m town square transformation delayed

£1m town square transformation delayed

A million-pound renovation of a historic building's forecourt in the heart of a town has been delayed until after the summer.

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New school for children with autism

New school for children with autism

A special new school has begun this term and aims to later expand from having 22 pupils to 46.

Objections to housing development pass 350 despite amendments

Objections to housing development pass 350 despite amendments

A developer whose housing application has more than 350 objections has reduced its proposal by two homes.

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Funeral held for D-Day hero

Funeral held for D-Day hero

Last respects have been paid to a Normandy veteran who met and married his wife during the war and recently died at the age of 101.

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Missing £20k digger from East Sussex found in Kent container

Missing £20k digger from East Sussex found in Kent container

A missing £20,000 digger from East Sussex has been found in a locked container in a Kent town.

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10 men assault 3 security workers in pub brawl

10 men assault 3 security workers in pub brawl

Police are reviewing evidence after 10 men launched an attack on three security workers in a pub.

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New KFC drive thru set to open

New KFC drive thru set to open

Construction continues at a new KFC restaurant and drive thru which is opening in Kent.

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Restaurant and holiday lets plan approved

Restaurant and holiday lets plan approved

A district council has agreed to a scheme that is hoped to further boost a town's tourism potential.

Town aglow with £3k worth of new Christmas lights

Town aglow with £3k worth of new Christmas lights

More than £3,000 worth of new festive decorations are now on show following a town's official Christmas lights switch-on.

Pensioner demands checks as new build appears 'too close'

Pensioner demands checks as new build appears 'too close'

A homeowner is demanding urgent checks after the frame of a new house has been erected "just steps" from her back door.

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New bridal boutique was lockdown brainwave

New bridal boutique was lockdown brainwave

A hairdresser's lockdown struggle opened the door to a new business venture.

Museum to close to protect precious artefacts during works

Museum to close to protect precious artefacts during works

Concerns over vibrations from the use of heavy machinery during a £1million forecourt renovation have prompted a museum to shut.

Chance to meet Father Christmas at charity's fayre

Chance to meet Father Christmas at charity's fayre

The chance to meet Father Christmas - without booking - and browse stalls will be at Martha Trust Christmas Fayre.

Man, 30, arrested after bottle thrown at council HQ

Man, 30, arrested after bottle thrown at council HQ

A 30-year-old man has been arrested after a bottle of water was thrown through a council office window, forcing the closure of the building.

'You don't have to look boyish to be a scientist'

'You don't have to look boyish to be a scientist'

A Kent chemist is calling for girls to follow their dreams and pursue a career in science, technology, engineering or mathematics.

Guildhall closed after 'personal attack' on staff member

Guildhall closed after 'personal attack' on staff member

A town hall has shut its doors to the public today after a 'personal attack' on a member of its staff.

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Quarter of council resign in one week

Quarter of council resign in one week

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

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

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

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Councillor resigns over 'serious differences with leadership group’

Councillor resigns over 'serious differences with leadership group’

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

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