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Anger as developer bids to cut all affordable homes from new estate

Anger as developer bids to cut all affordable homes from new estate

25 April 2024

A developer’s bid to axe all affordable housing from a new estate has been branded "disgraceful" by angry neighbours.

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Huge backlash amid fears McDonald’s will spoil view of castle

Huge backlash amid fears McDonald’s will spoil view of castle

24 April 2024

Controversial plans for a new McDonald's drive-thru have sparked a huge backlash - as residents fear it will spoil a view of a world-famous castle.

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Kent's first zero-emission bus service to launch with diesel-powered buses!

Kent's first zero-emission bus service to launch with diesel-powered buses!

22 April 2024

The county’s first zero-emission bus route will launch with diesel-powered vehicles - because purpose-built electric models will not be ready in time.

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Man in serious condition after ‘stabbing’ on residential street

Man in serious condition after ‘stabbing’ on residential street

17 April 2024

A man is in a serious condition following an alleged stabbing on a residential street.

Mayor made ‘false allegations to police to intimidate member of public’

Mayor made ‘false allegations to police to intimidate member of public’

16 April 2024

A town mayor found to have made false harassment allegations against a member of the public in an attempt to “intimidate” him has defended himself.

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Five arrests as activists lie in road to block business park entrance

Five arrests as activists lie in road to block business park entrance

15 April 2024

Five people were arrested after pro-Palestine activists blocked the entrances to a business park - with some even attaching themselves to vehicles.

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'Council's ridiculous road markings have fixed absolutely nothing!'

'Council's ridiculous road markings have fixed absolutely nothing!'

15 April 2024

Fed-up business owners say new parking restrictions are causing a headache amid the backlash to a new road layout.

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Town left with no public loos following spate of vandalism

Town left with no public loos following spate of vandalism

08 April 2024

Visitors to a town have been left without any public toilets after a spate of vandalism to two sets of facilities put them out of action.

New cafe set to open at closed-off 18th century fort

New cafe set to open at closed-off 18th century fort

07 April 2024

A new cafe and welcome centre is set to become the first building to open at a closed-off 18th century fort.

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Play area climbing frame removed after safety inspection

Play area climbing frame removed after safety inspection

05 April 2024

A climbing frame in a children’s play park has been removed after an inspection highlighted safety concerns and ‘extensive repairs’ needed.

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Town with no McDonald’s could see drive-thru built on former leisure centre site

Town with no McDonald’s could see drive-thru built on former leisure centre site

03 April 2024

McDonald’s could return to a Kent town as bosses have earmarked a former leisure centre site for a new drive-thru.

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‘It’s not safe and would kill high street businesses’

‘It’s not safe and would kill high street businesses’

30 March 2024

Plans to permanently ban cars from part of a town centre have been put on hold as highway bosses have raised concerns over the scheme's safety.

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Rescue operation launched as rare footage shows beaver at beach

Rescue operation launched as rare footage shows beaver at beach

26 March 2024

A beaver discovered scampering around on a Kent beach triggered a rescue operation following welfare concerns.

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Boy taken to hospital after being hit by car

Boy taken to hospital after being hit by car

26 March 2024

A boy has been taken to hospital after being hit by a car.

Activists lay on roads to blockade weapons factory

Activists lay on roads to blockade weapons factory

26 March 2024

Pro-Palestine activists have blockaded all access points into a weapons factory.

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Police called to school twice in a week as ‘antisocial’ youths target pupils

Police called to school twice in a week as ‘antisocial’ youths target pupils

26 March 2024

A head teacher has urged parents to remain calm after police were called to a school twice in one week amid concerns over youths intimidating pupils.

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Person injured in road crash

Person injured in road crash

25 March 2024

A person was taken to hospital after a crash on a main road.

Two cars written off in crash on A-road

Two cars written off in crash on A-road

24 March 2024

Pictures show the dramatic scene of the aftermath of a crash at a junction on an A-road.

School’s bid to build house to raise funds snubbed after backlash

School’s bid to build house to raise funds snubbed after backlash

23 March 2024

A cash-strapped school’s controversial plans to build a house on its land in a bid to make money have been thrown out.

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Sick beaver rescued after washing up on beach

Sick beaver rescued after washing up on beach

23 March 2024

A beaver which got into trouble after ingesting salt water is now in the care of the RSPCA.

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