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Row erupts over football pitch 'vanity project'

Row erupts over football pitch 'vanity project'

A town's football teams are outraged at plans to develop over their only free public pitch.

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145-home plan revealed for town

145-home plan revealed for town

New images show an amended plan for 145 homes, football pitches and a community orchard.

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Victory for bowls player Ron - aged 90!

Victory for bowls player Ron - aged 90!

You are never too old to be a hot shot at bowls as Ron Monk proved last week.

Boxing champion spotted in high street

Boxing champion spotted in high street

A British boxing champion posed for photos with residents when he visited a Kent town.

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Park overhaul plan revealed after four years

Park overhaul plan revealed after four years

Following years of consultation, a town park's proposed makeover has been unveiled.

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Large retirement home plan approved

Large retirement home plan approved

Homes are to be knocked down so a retirement home can be built in their place after a lengthy planning process.

Burglar smashed window for cigarettes

Burglar smashed window for cigarettes

A high street shop suffered a break-in last night, with forensics teams investigating.

'Memorial benches will be shared'

'Memorial benches will be shared'

A town council is recommending memorial benches should be shared after an increase in demand.

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Pupils' stunning discovery in hidden cupboard

Pupils' stunning discovery in hidden cupboard

Secondary school pupils who ventured into a hidden closet in their boarding house made an exciting find.

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International artist donates £10,000 to Kent school

International artist donates £10,000 to Kent school

A Kent-born artist known across the globe has donated a large sum to his former secondary school.

War veteran who survived shocking conditions dies

War veteran who survived shocking conditions dies

A veteran who survived one of the Second World War's toughest arenas has died age 97.

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Club steward receives England Golf's unsung hero award

Club steward receives England Golf's unsung hero award

Tenterden Golf Club's Sophie Gilbert has been recognised for her efforts in supporting members during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Williams takes on captain's role

Williams takes on captain's role

Mark Williams has been named Tenterden Golf Club’s new captain.

Multi-million pound surgery opens

Multi-million pound surgery opens

A surgery has moved into its new multi-million pound building.

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Council blocks plan for Aldi store on recreation ground

Council blocks plan for Aldi store on recreation ground

German supermarket chain Aldi will not be allowed to build on a council-owned park following public outrage.

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Aldi plans to build new store on recreation ground

Aldi plans to build new store on recreation ground

Bosses at German supermarket giant Aldi have asked to buy a recreation ground in the middle of a village and build a shop on it.

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Inquest opens into death of long-serving policeman

Inquest opens into death of long-serving policeman

A long-serving police officer was found dead by his wife after they'd watched a film together, an inquest has heard.

My lockdown: a student's perspective

My lockdown: a student's perspective

A Year 11 student has given a first-hand account of her year in education during Covid.

Work progresses on new 'Captain Tom' roundabout

Work progresses on new 'Captain Tom' roundabout

Construction work is progressing on a new roundabout as council bosses ask residents to help name it.

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Council defends £1.75m town hall revamp

Council defends £1.75m town hall revamp

A council has defended plans to revamp its historic town hall, following some criticism from residents over the cost.

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