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Decision on homes and car park plan delayed

Decision on homes and car park plan delayed

A bid to build 25 homes and a new school car park in a village has faced a backlash amid fears it could be the 'first step' to many more.

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Sheppey Crossing closed due to welfare concerns

Sheppey Crossing closed due to welfare concerns

Part of the A249 was closed this afternoon due to concerns for the welfare of a person.

Overnight closure of A249 cancelled

Overnight closure of A249 cancelled

The Maidstone-bound carriageway of the A249 will remain open tonight "thanks to work over the weekend".

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Sweet success sees bakery open fourth branch

Sweet success sees bakery open fourth branch

An independent bakery chain which only began serving tasty treats last summer is set to open a fourth shop just months after its latest expansion.

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M2 London-bound exit slip road to close

M2 London-bound exit slip road to close

A busy slip road will be closed this weekend as work continues on the £92 million revamp of Stockbury roundabout.

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Reported gas leak at Morrisons distribution centre

Reported gas leak at Morrisons distribution centre

Emergency crews were called to reports of a gas leak at a supermarket distribution centre early this morning.

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Row over school buses waiting outside homes

Row over school buses waiting outside homes

Bus firm bosses say they are being forced to wait outside people's homes for long periods to stop drivers parking at their stops.

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Big plans for town's Sports Direct building

Big plans for town's Sports Direct building

A town centre building used by Sports Direct is set to be partially demolished and turned into flats and new retail space.

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Fire crews called to blaze at business near town centre

Fire crews called to blaze at business near town centre

Four fire engines were sent to a commercial address following reports of a fire this morning.

'I'm destroyed – it's my first one-star hygiene rating in 40 years'

'I'm destroyed – it's my first one-star hygiene rating in 40 years'

A restaurateur says he is losing customers after an unfair food hygiene rating, which has led him to delay the opening of two new eateries.

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New shop moves into former Burton store

New shop moves into former Burton store

Speculation is growing about the future of a former high street clothing store after work began to fit it out.

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GP surgery plan scrapped after 25-year wait

GP surgery plan scrapped after 25-year wait

Plans to build a doctor's surgery are being axed – 25 years after they were originally approved.

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Overturned car blocks 10-mile stretch of motorway

Overturned car blocks 10-mile stretch of motorway

Motorists have been facing long delays and long queues after a vehicle overturned on the motorway as firefighters were called to help.

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Classical music society to close down after 19 years

Classical music society to close down after 19 years

A town's only music society has decided to close down after audience numbers drastically dropped since the pandemic.

Shoppers targeted by purse thieves

Shoppers targeted by purse thieves

Two women are being sought by police after three people reportedly had their belongings stolen in high street charity shops.

Brickies in safe hands with Harley

Brickies in safe hands with Harley

Manager Ryan Maxwell says teenage goalkeeper Harley Earle is as good as any signing he’s made at Sittingbourne.

Fury at plans to build on village green overlooking school

Fury at plans to build on village green overlooking school

Plans to build on an estate's only green space will be hell for neighbours and put schoolchildren at risk, opponents say.

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Morrisons plagued by yobs to bring in trolley locks

Morrisons plagued by yobs to bring in trolley locks

The boss of a supermarket blighted by problems with anti-social behaviour and abandoned trolleys has told an MP safety measures are being stepped up.

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Fire breaks out at Morrisons distribution centre

Fire breaks out at Morrisons distribution centre

Nine fire engines were called to battle a blaze at a supermarket distribution centre.

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Is this the best company to work for in Kent?

Is this the best company to work for in Kent?

Could a frozen ready-meal business, that gives its employees their birthday off and free meals, be the best place to work in the county?

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