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Neighbourhood plans adopted after decade of debate

Neighbourhood plans adopted after decade of debate

It’s taken nine years in one case, but three communities have completed their neighbourhood plans concerning future developments after a referendum.

Drug dealer jailed after 90 bags of cocaine found in car

Drug dealer jailed after 90 bags of cocaine found in car

A county line drug dealer is behind bars after a haul of class A drugs was found stashed away.

‘I’ve never been that sick after a race before’

‘I’ve never been that sick after a race before’

An athlete says water testing “needs revising" after he was among those who fell ill after taking part in a triathlon.

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Former Post Office building up for rent

Former Post Office building up for rent

A former Post Office is on the rental market after the branch moved into a bigger store.

Rival councillors join forces

Rival councillors join forces

Two councillors, formerly from rival parties, have found it best to work together.

Burger King set to take over WH Smith

Burger King set to take over WH Smith

A hamburger chain is set to move into a town centre as a landmark business moves out.

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Plans for 117 homes on orchard

Plans for 117 homes on orchard

Proposals to build 117 homes on an apple and plum orchard have been submitted.

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The futuristic Kent farm that could save the world

The futuristic Kent farm that could save the world

With a £10 million renewable power plant and a robotic pest control system, this farm is leading the way in an agricultural revolution.

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Railway ale and cider festival steams ahead

Railway ale and cider festival steams ahead

Real ales, ciders and steam trains will feature at a festival next month – what’s not to like?

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Village youth club returns

Village youth club returns

A new community hub has allowed a village to re-open its youth club after a nine-year absence.

Villagers’ 32-month battle pays off

Villagers’ 32-month battle pays off

A brass band, cava and canapes, inflatable slides and good wishes marked the opening a new village community hub.

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Road to close for 11 weeks

Road to close for 11 weeks

A water main is to be replaced to avoid repeated failures, but work will close the road for 11 weeks.

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Floodlights concern for neighbours

Floodlights concern for neighbours

A thriving tennis club wants to replace grass courts with clay and add floodlights to extend the playing time.

‘They did their duty for us, now we must do our duty by them’

‘They did their duty for us, now we must do our duty by them’

Permission has been granted for a garage workshop and ex-servicemen’s hub in the countryside- against planning officers’ advice.

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Dormice wake up to homes threat

Dormice wake up to homes threat

A developer has submitted plans for 15 homes on land currently occupied by dormice and slowworms.

Village pond drained after illegal fish discovery

Village pond drained after illegal fish discovery

A pond on a village green has been emptied in a £20,000 project after an invasive species of fish was found in the water.

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‘We hope they care as much about veterans as horses’

‘We hope they care as much about veterans as horses’

A pair of ex-servicemen look set to have their plans to build a veterans’ hub rejected, despite an equestrian centre being permitted nearby.

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Man suffers broken jaw in robbery

Man suffers broken jaw in robbery

A man in his 20s was seriously injured after reportedly being pinned against a fence by a group of masked teens.

‘We have no non-selective schools – we’re in an educational cold spot’

‘We have no non-selective schools – we’re in an educational cold spot’

Children living in a market town that has no non-selective secondary school have to be bussed at least 10 miles to get to class.

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‘I am so proud,’ says head

‘I am so proud,’ says head

Students at an independent school in the Weald impressed inspectors with their eloquence and abilities.

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