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Residents’ fury as McDonald’s plans approved for second time

17 June 2025
Residents’ fury as McDonald’s plans approved for second time

Controversial plans for a new McDonald’s drive-thru have been approved for a second time - but campaigners say they will continue fighting the scheme.

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Funds secured to save popular community centre from going bust

15 June 2025
Funds secured to save popular community centre from going bust

A charity based in a converted church has secured the necessary funds to avoid appointing administrators.

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How eight friends got village bar buzzing

14 June 2025
How eight friends got village bar buzzing

A group of friends banded together to save a village bar from closure - and will soon be raising a glass to mark its first anniversary.

Police use stinger device to stop car on ‘false number plates’

12 June 2025
Police use stinger device to stop car on ‘false number plates’

A man has been charged after police deployed a stinger device to stop a car believed to be on false number plates.

Plans submitted for £20 million revamp of ageing leisure centre

12 June 2025
Plans submitted for £20 million revamp of ageing leisure centre

Plans have been submitted for the £20 million revamp of an ageing leisure centre - but residents have already raised concerns.

Excitement building as opening day draws near for Kent’s largest indoor market

12 June 2025
Excitement building as opening day draws near for Kent’s largest indoor market

Eighty traders have already signed up to join Kent’s largest indoor market ahead of its opening later this month.

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War of words erupts between Kent MP and new council leader

10 June 2025
War of words erupts between Kent MP and new council leader

A war of words has erupted between a Kent MP and the new leader of Kent County Council.

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Evri set to hire 5,000 new couriers after DHL deal

10 June 2025
Evri set to hire 5,000 new couriers after DHL deal

Evri is set to expand its network with a recruitment drive for 5,000 new couriers, as the company looks to compete in the business letter market.

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Fast-food chain reveals plans for third Kent site

26 May 2025
Fast-food chain reveals plans for third Kent site

A fast-food franchise has revealed plans to open its third site in Kent.

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Town's first Greggs 'would harm' conservation area

25 May 2025
Town's first Greggs 'would harm' conservation area

Plans for a town’s first Greggs in a former bank have been rejected due to the “harm” it will have on the conservation area.

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‘Paradise for the elite?’ We speak to residents on weird and wonderful Kent street

25 May 2025
‘Paradise for the elite?’ We speak to residents on weird and wonderful Kent street

From a giant Victorian water tower to buildings that wouldn’t look out of place on the set of a sci-fi movie - this Kent street is like no other.

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Inside the fortress transformed into one of Kent’s most extraordinary homes

18 May 2025
Inside the fortress transformed into one of Kent’s most extraordinary homes

We’ve spoken to the owner of one of the county’s most unique homes - which, when he bought it, had not been lived in since 1850.

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‘Renovation works made us question our decision - but we will make this a success’

12 May 2025
‘Renovation works made us question our decision - but we will make this a success’

First-time restaurant owners told how they uncovered a litany of issues while overhauling their venue - but vowed to turn their plight into a success.

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Plans for town’s fifth Starbucks thrown out over parking fears

11 May 2025
Plans for town’s fifth Starbucks thrown out over parking fears

Plans for a 24-hour Starbucks drive-thru at a shopping centre have been rejected after concerns were raised over the loss of parking spaces.

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‘Please don’t close pub garden early – it would kill the business’

11 May 2025
‘Please don’t close pub garden early – it would kill the business’

A landlord says the early closure of his pub garden would “kill” his business, after neighbours complained of being kept up at night by noise.

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Green light to turn Harvester into ‘vibrant destination’

10 May 2025
Green light to turn Harvester into ‘vibrant destination’

A Harvester is set for “much-needed” upgrades as plans to turn it into a “vibrant destination” have been given the green light.

Popular wine bar set to extend with opening of new deli

10 May 2025
Popular wine bar set to extend with opening of new deli

A town’s popular wine bar has announced plans to expand by opening a new deli.

Mum relives terror of five-week-old baby turning ‘floppy and blue’

06 May 2025
Mum relives terror of five-week-old baby turning ‘floppy and blue’

A mum has spoken of the terrifying moment her five-week-old daughter stopped breathing - and thanked the emergency crew who saved her life.

‘Where are customers going to park? This could kill our business’

05 May 2025
‘Where are customers going to park? This could kill our business’

A garage owner fears the introduction of parking permits on the road outside could force him to close his business.

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Former doctors’ surgery, Indian restaurant and expansive farmland latest to go under the hammer

03 May 2025
Former doctors’ surgery, Indian restaurant and expansive farmland latest to go under the hammer

A former doctor’s surgery, an Indian restaurant and a parcel of land were some of the latest Kent properties to sell at auction.

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