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300-year-old pub could be turned into houses

300-year-old pub could be turned into houses

Plans to turn a village pub into homes has sparked fury among residents.

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High street shop to close after almost 30 years

High street shop to close after almost 30 years

The owner of a popular high street shop says he is closing its doors for good this month as costs escalate.

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Residents 'taking lives in their hands' on closed crossing

Residents 'taking lives in their hands' on closed crossing

Pedestrians are said to be putting themselves at risk due to a closed zebra crossing due to works in the heart of a town centre.

Teen 'knocked unconscious' on recreation ground

Teen 'knocked unconscious' on recreation ground

Police are investigating after a teenager was left needing hospital treatment following an attack.

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Plans for microbrewery, taproom and holiday lets at farm

Plans for microbrewery, taproom and holiday lets at farm

Owners of a hop farm are planning to build a microbrewery and taproom to bring their buildings back to life.

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The 'right kind of shops' destined for town centre

The 'right kind of shops' destined for town centre

Town bosses say the "right kind of shops" are moving into "the right places" as they welcome three new arrivals.

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Road closure is 'destroying' town trade

Road closure is 'destroying' town trade

Businesses and councillors have hit out at troublesome road works that have closed a main road.

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'Dangerous' trees still not cleared six months after Storm Eunice

'Dangerous' trees still not cleared six months after Storm Eunice

An angry resident has complained to a council as rotting branches of trees damaged in Storm Eunice 'could fall at any moment.'

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Controversial housing development to go ahead

Controversial housing development to go ahead

A council's legal challenge against a decision by the Planning Inspectorate to allow a 141-home scheme to proceed has been dismissed.

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Hall will not be sold to cinema backers

Hall will not be sold to cinema backers

A charity has hit out at what its chairman says have been 'aggressive' attempts to buy its land to build a cinema.

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Row after developer puts portable loo in parking space

Row after developer puts portable loo in parking space

Frustrated residents have hit out after a portable toilet was placed directly outside their homes.

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School bus services cut after unruly pupils try and set child's hair alight

School bus services cut after unruly pupils try and set child's hair alight

A school’s bus services have been cancelled after bullying led to a child’s hair nearly being set on fire and staff received abuse from parents.

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High street store suddenly closes

High street store suddenly closes

A high street clothes shop has suddenly closed, shocking residents.

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'She really didn't deserve to go so young'

'She really didn't deserve to go so young'

A fundraiser has been set up in memory of a young mum who died of an undiagnosed illness.

Legal challenge to controversial 140-home plan

Legal challenge to controversial 140-home plan

A council is continuing its fight against controversial plans for a 141-home development neighbours fear will lead to 'urban sprawl'.

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Teenager seriously injured in Mini crash

Teenager seriously injured in Mini crash

A 19-year-old has been seriously injured after his Mini crashed into a tree.

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Controversy over developer's treatment of 'ancient' tree

Controversy over developer's treatment of 'ancient' tree

Furious residents have hit out at a developer for the way a much-loved tree has been cut back – but a council says they're lucky any of it remains.

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Parents hit out at school's uniform changes

Parents hit out at school's uniform changes

Kent's largest school has said it "can't please everyone" after frustrated parents hit out at its new uniform changes.

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'It's just so sad - this land is a breath of fresh air'

'It's just so sad - this land is a breath of fresh air'

Angry neighbours have hit out over the shock approval of a housing development after the scheme was allowed on appeal.

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Controversial plan for 140 homes allowed on appeal

Controversial plan for 140 homes allowed on appeal

A huge housing development has been given the go-ahead after being allowed on appeal by the planning inspector, sparking fury among campaigners.

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