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‘Now we’re all paying the price’: How council lost millions on failed development

‘Now we’re all paying the price’: How council lost millions on failed development

Exclusive: More than £4 million of taxpayers' money was “wasted” on a failed seafront development without a brick ever being laid.

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Historic building put up for sale as bar bosses insist: ‘We’re going nowhere’

Historic building put up for sale as bar bosses insist: ‘We’re going nowhere’

An iconic period building which has been home to much-loved bars and entertainment venues for several years, is set to be auctioned off this month.

Why 7,145 new homes in Kent blocked by pollution issues could now finally be built

Why 7,145 new homes in Kent blocked by pollution issues could now finally be built

Pollution in our waterways has stalled the building of thousands of new homes - but could things be about to change?

Medieval palace dubbed village’s ‘greatest historical asset’ up for sale

Medieval palace dubbed village’s ‘greatest historical asset’ up for sale

A beloved but rundown palace described as a village’s “greatest historical asset” has hit the market due to the spiraling cost of vital repairs.

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‘Our part of the high street doesn’t offer anything – we want to change that’

‘Our part of the high street doesn’t offer anything – we want to change that’

A salon boss says a new development will breathe life into part of a Kent high street she believes “doesn’t really offer anything”.

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‘Six months’ notice is brutal - where are we going to go?’

‘Six months’ notice is brutal - where are we going to go?’

Furious traders say they fear for their livelihoods after a council set a “brutal” deadline to vacate a shopping centre earmarked for demolition.

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New homes plan for 18th-century town centre offices

New homes plan for 18th-century town centre offices

The upper two floors of a Grade II-listed building could be converted into four flats.

New-build bungalows to be carved out of former scout hut site

New-build bungalows to be carved out of former scout hut site

Three new bungalows are being built on a “back land” site for pensioners as part of a drive to deliver more social housing.

Construction of ‘office block’ care home begins despite ‘safety’ fears

Construction of ‘office block’ care home begins despite ‘safety’ fears

Work is finally underway to demolish two detached houses and replace them with a 64-bed care home labelled ‘an office block on a business park’.

Tracey Emin wins bid to turn pub into new home

Tracey Emin wins bid to turn pub into new home

A former pub owned by internationally acclaimed artist Tracey Emin is to be turned into a new home.

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Endangered spiders halt hundreds of new homes at huge 'garden city'

Endangered spiders halt hundreds of new homes at huge 'garden city'

Development at part of a sprawling 'garden city' totalling 15,000 homes has been halted - due to a population of rare arachnids.

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Derelict townhouse abandoned for 20 years transformed into modern flats

Derelict townhouse abandoned for 20 years transformed into modern flats

A once-derelict building left abandoned for almost 20 years has been transformed into five modern flats.

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The £1 million Kent house with incredible underground secret

The £1 million Kent house with incredible underground secret

A unique and historic Kent home with an incredible underground twist has hit the market for £1 million.

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New waterfront homes take shape

New waterfront homes take shape

New apartment blocks which are being built as part of a town’s waterfront regeneration project will launch later this year.

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The £20m plan to turn iconic college building into riverview apartments

The £20m plan to turn iconic college building into riverview apartments

A former college where some of the biggest names in art and fashion trained is to be converted into apartments.

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Entrepreneur’s ‘big’ ambitions for county

Entrepreneur’s ‘big’ ambitions for county

The man who spent £2m on a number plate is now focusing on boosting his property investment in the county.

‘Countryside is being consumed by housing - but we’re under pressure from government’

‘Countryside is being consumed by housing - but we’re under pressure from government’

Plans for a sixth development in an area where more than 8,500 homes are already proposed has led to fears “countryside is being consumed”.

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Former sports centre sold for more than £700k at auction

Former sports centre sold for more than £700k at auction

A youth and sports centre which was shut by Kent County Council as part of budget cuts has gone under the hammer.

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Major housing projects for more than 8,000 homes under review

Major housing projects for more than 8,000 homes under review

A borough’s three biggest housing schemes – which would see 8,300 new properties – are being put under the microscope.

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Massive abandoned gasworks set to go under the hammer could become homes

Massive abandoned gasworks set to go under the hammer could become homes

Massive gasworks abandoned for more than 80 years are set to go under the hammer and could be overhauled into homes.

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Which month is the best to sell your home? Rightmove reveals the answer

Which month is the best to sell your home? Rightmove reveals the answer

Data released by the property website shows the ideal time to list our homes - and how long they take to sell.

‘It’s the only pub in the village - they can’t turn it into a house!’

‘It’s the only pub in the village - they can’t turn it into a house!’

A head teacher is among those calling for a former pub to be saved after plans were lodged to turn it into a house.

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NHS health centre and 17 flats to replace vacant land next to primary school

NHS health centre and 17 flats to replace vacant land next to primary school

A new four-storey building featuring an NHS health centre and 17 homes could be built on a vacant plot of land.

Off-licence and flats plan for former NatWest bank

Off-licence and flats plan for former NatWest bank

A high street building that was once home to a bank which closed last year could become an off-licence and five flats.

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Approval of 'mini-hotel HMO' devastates neighbours

Approval of 'mini-hotel HMO' devastates neighbours

Plans for a seven-bedroom HMO in a terraced street have been approved despite a 60-signature petition and a developer says it’s “brilliant” news.

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‘It’s like an ultimatum’: Warning over harbour arm access if tower blocks not given go-ahead

‘It’s like an ultimatum’: Warning over harbour arm access if tower blocks not given go-ahead

Bosses have warned access to one of Kent’s most popular attractions could be cut off if hundreds of new homes are not built there.

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‘It’s frustrating to see empty properties that could provide people with secure homes’

‘It’s frustrating to see empty properties that could provide people with secure homes’

Some councils are doing better than others when it comes to bringing Kent’s 8,000-plus empty properties back into use.

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New pictures of seven-storey tower blocks as seafront plans roll on

New pictures of seven-storey tower blocks as seafront plans roll on

Striking new images of seven-storey tower blocks have been revealed, just days after councillors rejected plans for 410 homes at a town’s harbour.

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Secondary school ‘taking shape’ as new pictures reveal progress ahead of September opening

Secondary school ‘taking shape’ as new pictures reveal progress ahead of September opening

A secondary school on a huge ‘garden town’ development is edging closer to opening in September with work now underway on its interior.

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Former school earmarked for 14 homes hits market

Former school earmarked for 14 homes hits market

A council has placed a former special educational needs school earmarked for 14 new homes on the market.

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Barren site will be revived for new affordable homes

Barren site will be revived for new affordable homes

A former brickworks site, bare and derelict for decades, will be revived with 77 homes and business space after the site was finally sold.

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What happens now after multimillionaire’s big plans for town rejected?

What happens now after multimillionaire’s big plans for town rejected?

Will one of the UK’s richest men appeal a council’s decision to snub his ambitious plans - or could he just walk away?

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‘It’s a damn sight better than before’: Ugly office block transformed into new flats

‘It’s a damn sight better than before’: Ugly office block transformed into new flats

One of Kent’s most uninviting buildings has been transformed into a contemporary block of flats, including a £850,000 penthouse.

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‘Refused!’ – Huge transformation of Kent town turned down in shock decision

‘Refused!’ – Huge transformation of Kent town turned down in shock decision

Plans for the most significant transformation of a Kent town in decades have been refused in a shock decision by councillors.

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26 'affordable' homes could be built on town's cheapest car park

26 'affordable' homes could be built on town's cheapest car park

Plans have emerged to create 26 “life-changing” homes on a town’s cheapest but “underutilised” car park.

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Why historic pub left empty for 18 years could finally be restored to 'former glory'

Why historic pub left empty for 18 years could finally be restored to 'former glory'

Plans have been submitted to turn a derelict high street pub that has been empty for almost two decades into a new cafe and supported accommodation.

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New images as £250m transformation of historic railway works progresses

New images as £250m transformation of historic railway works progresses

New images reveal the progress being made on a long-abandoned railway works ahead of its multimillion-pound restoration.

'My dad spent 20 years building his dream home - here's why we’re selling it'

'My dad spent 20 years building his dream home - here's why we’re selling it'

Nestled deep in the Kent countryside is a home which stands out from its quaint cottage neighbours - and now its owners are selling up.

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‘Quirky’ former high street shop goes up for auction

‘Quirky’ former high street shop goes up for auction

An unusual former high street shop with stunning views and moorings is among the list of lots up for grabs at auction.

Crunch decision on biggest transformation of Kent town in decades

Crunch decision on biggest transformation of Kent town in decades

Councillors will decide next week on whether to give the green light to designs which will completely transform a town’s historic harbour.

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