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Film crews from Universal Pictures spotted in Kent town

02 April 2025
Film crews from Universal Pictures spotted in Kent town

Six lorries from a leading film studio were pictured parked up in a coastal town this morning.

Police appeal after Kent motorcyclist killed in crash

02 April 2025
Police appeal after Kent motorcyclist killed in crash

Police have launched a witness appeal after a Kent man died following a crash between a motorbike and a van.

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'We chose to retire in quiet village - now new homes are ruining it'

02 April 2025
'We chose to retire in quiet village - now new homes are ruining it'

The growing tension between hitting ambitious housing targets and existing residents’ wishes to conserve their area is exemplified in a Kent village.

Duo arrested in dawn raid

31 March 2025
Duo arrested in dawn raid

Two men have been arrested following an early hours raid.

Emergency services called following concerns for person’s welfare

31 March 2025
Emergency services called following concerns for person’s welfare

Emergency services descended on a major route after concerns were raised for a person’s welfare.

Tenants given extra four months ahead of shopping centre demolition

28 March 2025
Tenants given extra four months ahead of shopping centre demolition

Tenants in a shopping centre earmarked for demolition have been granted an extra four months at the site following a huge backlash.

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Man airlifted to major trauma centre as helicopter lands on green

27 March 2025
Man airlifted to major trauma centre as helicopter lands on green

A man was airlifted to a major trauma centre following an incident in a residential area.

Hotel will be turned into emergency accommodation for homeless

27 March 2025
Hotel will be turned into emergency accommodation for homeless

A charity has been given the nod to turn an old hotel into homeless accommodation, as bosses sought to address concerns over anti-social behaviour.

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‘There are too many unanswered questions - we can’t support this’

26 March 2025
‘There are too many unanswered questions - we can’t support this’

Residents who “rigorously” oppose plans for a newly-approved housing estate claim there are “still too many unanswered questions” over the project.

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'Giving a world-famous provocative artist free rein feels deeply risky’

24 March 2025
'Giving a world-famous provocative artist free rein feels deeply risky’

Fears were raised over giving “a world-famous provocative artist free rein” to design his own home - just moments before it was approved.

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Plans approved to give 'up-and-coming part of town' new lease of life

21 March 2025
Plans approved to give 'up-and-coming part of town' new lease of life

Plans for a huge bus station overhaul in an “up and coming part of town” have been approved despite fears it will encourage anti-social behaviour.

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‘Dad was a very healthy, active guy - this came out of nowhere’

20 March 2025
‘Dad was a very healthy, active guy - this came out of nowhere’

A beloved dad and weather enthusiast who suffered headaches and an abnormal sense of taste was later left fighting for his life.

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‘It's like a ghost town!' New-build estate abandoned as developer goes bust

20 March 2025
‘It's like a ghost town!' New-build estate abandoned as developer goes bust

An unfinished housing estate that has created a “horrendous chalk scar” on the landscape has now been abandoned - after a developer went bust.

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'What a stink!' 20 lorries a day to haul hazardous waste through village for 18 months

19 March 2025
'What a stink!' 20 lorries a day to haul hazardous waste through village for 18 months

Villagers are set to endure a stench for the next 18 months as the removal of 35,000 tonnes of illegally dumped waste finally begins.

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Historic barn on busy road set to go under the hammer

16 March 2025
Historic barn on busy road set to go under the hammer

A roadside 17th century barn left empty for several years is set to go under the hammer.

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Plans for artist’s quirky home to finally be decided

16 March 2025
Plans for artist’s quirky home to finally be decided

A well-known artist’s bid for a unique seaside home is expected to be approved – months after a planning issue led to a delay.

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‘They might build even more homes here’: Fears as small site hits market for £200k

16 March 2025
‘They might build even more homes here’: Fears as small site hits market for £200k

A plot of land earmarked for homes which would be “squeezed in” between rows of Victorian terraces has hit the market.

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Old toilet at beauty spot to be transformed into new cafe

15 March 2025
Old toilet at beauty spot to be transformed into new cafe

Plans have been approved to transform historic loos along a popular coastal route into a cafe, despite fears it will damage the surrounding cliff.

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‘Our narrow country lanes can’t cope with a wedding venue’

13 March 2025
‘Our narrow country lanes can’t cope with a wedding venue’

Villagers fear plans to turn a farm into a wedding venue are “totally unsuitable” as country lanes around the site will be “unable to cope”.

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Council to run town centre cinema for a further 18 months

12 March 2025
Council to run town centre cinema for a further 18 months

A council will continue to run a town centre cinema for a further 18 months after it stepped up last year.

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