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‘Huge 2,000-home settlement plan is a dog’s breakfast’

‘Huge 2,000-home settlement plan is a dog’s breakfast’

19 March 2024

Controversial plans for a 2,000-home “rural settlement” on the outskirts of Canterbury have been branded a “dog’s breakfast” by concerned villagers.

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‘I’ll house asylum seekers in my battle over traffic problems’

‘I’ll house asylum seekers in my battle over traffic problems’

19 March 2024

A 10-year traffic row has taken a twist with a resident saying he’s going to rent out his home to asylum seekers to make life difficult for a council.

'I passed the Kent test and was given worst school in England'

'I passed the Kent test and was given worst school in England'

19 March 2024

The mother of an 11-year-old has said she would rather home-school her son than send him to what he has described as “the worst school in England”.

New bridge and 20mph limits – how £20m is being spent transforming town

New bridge and 20mph limits – how £20m is being spent transforming town

19 March 2024

A new video reveals how a town centre will be transformed – with its bus station knocked down, a new bridge built and 20mph limits brought in.

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Work to begin on new theatre after roof destroyed by falling tree

Work to begin on new theatre after roof destroyed by falling tree

18 March 2024

A castle is rebuilding its outdoor theatre after high winds destroyed the roof last summer.

Major route to partially reopen following gas leak

Major route to partially reopen following gas leak

18 March 2024

A key road into a town centre is set to partly reopen after more than two weeks of emergency repairs.

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Bodycam footage released in ‘robust’ crackdown on nuisance motorists

Bodycam footage released in ‘robust’ crackdown on nuisance motorists

18 March 2024

A countywide crackdown on suspected anti-social drivers has seen several vehicles seized and various arrests made by police.

Primary school celebrates improved Ofsted

Primary school celebrates improved Ofsted

18 March 2024

Teachers and pupils at a primary school are celebrating after a positive Ofsted inspection.

Popular Holi festival returns

Popular Holi festival returns

18 March 2024

Music, food, dancing and powdered paint are on the menu as Hindu’s and their guests celebrate Holi.

Opening date for new German Doner Kebab revealed

Opening date for new German Doner Kebab revealed

18 March 2024

A fast food giant has confirmed the opening date of its restaurant in a popular shopping centre.

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One in five families rely on support fund labelled ‘vital lifeline for many’

One in five families rely on support fund labelled ‘vital lifeline for many’

18 March 2024

Thousands of households in one part of Kent have received support from a “vital” government scheme helping the most vulnerable.

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Woman denies causing death of Harley Davidson biker in three-vehicle crash

Woman denies causing death of Harley Davidson biker in three-vehicle crash

18 March 2024

A 53-year-old woman has pleaded not guilty to a charge of causing death by dangerous driving after a “true gentleman” biker died in the crash.

7,500 homes in garden villages approved by inspector

7,500 homes in garden villages approved by inspector

18 March 2024

A borough’s Local Plan has been approved by a Government inspector despite being labelled as “a disaster” and “monstrosity” by campaigners.

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Road ‘blocked with traffic’ due to fly-tipped waste

Road ‘blocked with traffic’ due to fly-tipped waste

18 March 2024

A second mound of rubbish has been found near a town centre in the space of two weeks.

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Year-long cultural festival kicks off

Year-long cultural festival kicks off

18 March 2024

Residents are being encouraged to “get hands-on with culture” as part of a bumper festival programme marking historic events and showcasing talent.

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Audi stuck up lamppost in car park

Audi stuck up lamppost in car park

18 March 2024

Shoppers were surprised to see a car stuck up a lampost in an industrial estate.

Parents make agonising decision to amputate son's toes - so he can finally walk

Parents make agonising decision to amputate son's toes - so he can finally walk

18 March 2024

A mum and dad made the difficult decision to let doctors amputate their son's toes - so he could finally walk after he was born with a rare condition.

Brothers invest millions into ‘forgotten’ holiday park

Brothers invest millions into ‘forgotten’ holiday park

18 March 2024

Two businessmen brothers have pledged to create jobs and back the community in an effort to boost a once popular holiday location.

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Shopping precinct ’rammed’ again after Wilko’s departure

Shopping precinct ’rammed’ again after Wilko’s departure

18 March 2024

Businesses neighbouring a recently opened B & M say the store's arrival has brought more footfall to their shopping centre.

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The 16 animals searching for their forever home

The 16 animals searching for their forever home

18 March 2024

Here are some of the adorable animals patiently waiting for new owners.

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