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River boat tour dock given approval

04 November 2024
River boat tour dock given approval

A dock for boat tours on the River Medway has been given approval.

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B&M's late night booze bid for former Wilko withdrawn

30 October 2024
B&M's late night booze bid for former Wilko withdrawn

A budget retailer has withdrawn its bid to sell booze from its new store after it met opposition over concerns it could lead to alcohol-related crime.

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Historic fountain reinstated after decade-long campaign

30 October 2024
Historic fountain reinstated after decade-long campaign

A community group has proved successful in its effort to get an historic 125-year-old fountain returned to its original location.

Docks campaign dealt blow as Rayner rejects calls to intervene

29 October 2024
Docks campaign dealt blow as Rayner rejects calls to intervene

The government has decided not to intervene in a controversial planning bid to convert an industrial docks site.

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‘Shame on you!’ Police almost called after ‘zoo homes’ plans approved at rowdy meeting

26 October 2024
‘Shame on you!’ Police almost called after ‘zoo homes’ plans approved at rowdy meeting

Police were nearly called after members of the public repeatedly interrupted a planning meeting called to decide a controversial bid for new homes.

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New allotments planned for derelict plot to address ‘huge waiting list’

25 October 2024
New allotments planned for derelict plot to address ‘huge waiting list’

Plans have been submitted for new allotments and a community garden at a disused former plant nursery as demand continues to soar.

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‘It’s just too expensive’: Families blast cost of ‘unaffordable’ swim sessions

25 October 2024
‘It’s just too expensive’: Families blast cost of ‘unaffordable’ swim sessions

The cost of swim sessions at a new council-run leisure centre is “scaring” some families away this half-term who claim it’s too much.

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Tesco poised to move into car-free housing block

24 October 2024
Tesco poised to move into car-free housing block

The supermarket is looking to open a store in the ground floor of an under construction housing development next to a railway station.

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Council eyes cuts to ‘short breaks’ for disabled children to save £200K

23 October 2024
Council eyes cuts to ‘short breaks’ for disabled children to save £200K

A scheme giving disabled children support to attend out-of-school clubs could be scaled back as demand puts too much pressure on council coffers.

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Plans to give Kent £16.2m housebuilding boost sees one area receive funds for just 44 homes

22 October 2024
Plans to give Kent £16.2m housebuilding boost sees one area receive funds for just 44 homes

Government plans to give housebuilding a shot in the arm have seen of the largest parts of Kent receive a smaller funding allocation.

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‘Our business hub will attract young people to regenerate the town - not flats’

22 October 2024
‘Our business hub will attract young people to regenerate the town - not flats’

A new co-working space with its own podcasting facilities hopes to provide a space for small businesses and entrepreneurs to thrive.

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‘It’s pointless us going on’: Frustration at lack of answers over NHS contracts

22 October 2024
‘It’s pointless us going on’: Frustration at lack of answers over NHS contracts

Health bosses have been accused of wasting councillors’ time after failing to answer questions posed to them over NHS contracts they wanted renewing.

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NHS Trust to fork out £250K on rebrand despite performance concerns

21 October 2024
NHS Trust to fork out £250K on rebrand despite performance concerns

A health trust is to rebrand itself but councillors have hit out at the move amid struggles to reach targets for reducing waiting times.

Crackdown on nuisance bikers fails to see single fine dished out at tormented park

18 October 2024
Crackdown on nuisance bikers fails to see single fine dished out at tormented park

A council has insisted efforts to curb off-road bikers have proven successful despite a rec ground plagued by problems seeing zero fines or seizures.

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Former model railway shop to sell alcohol under new guise

15 October 2024
Former model railway shop to sell alcohol under new guise

Plans to sell alcohol at a Costcutter-backed venture have been given the go-ahead at premises formerly occupied by miniature railway enthusiasts.

Cash set aside to protect ‘forgotten’ 900-year-old wall

15 October 2024
Cash set aside to protect ‘forgotten’ 900-year-old wall

A national monument overrun with plants after years of neglect is set to be preserved following a hard-fought campaign.

New dog rules backed - but how will they be enforced?

13 October 2024
New dog rules backed - but how will they be enforced?

Proposed new rules dog owners must follow or risk a fine have seen questions asked about how they would be enforced.

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‘It won’t all be sold’ insists council preparing to offload £20m worth of property

11 October 2024
‘It won’t all be sold’ insists council preparing to offload £20m worth of property

A cash-strapped council which revealed a list of 30 properties it intends to offer for sale to claw back funds says not all will be offloaded.

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‘It’s important to show people how the village used to be’

11 October 2024
‘It’s important to show people how the village used to be’

A local history society is organising a series of blue plaques to celebrate the heritage of its village and the buildings.

Kent Politics Podcast: Labour’s first 100 days and Lower Thames Crossing delays

11 October 2024
Kent Politics Podcast: Labour’s first 100 days and Lower Thames Crossing delays

In this week’s Kent Politics Podcast our reporters discuss what Labour has managed to achieve in its first 100 days in power.

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