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Village earmarked for 1,600 homes learns of plan for hundreds more
04 February 2023A village reeling from an announcement this week it could see 1,600 new homes has seen another 300 approved.
Huge chunk of historic Kent forest goes up for sale
04 February 2023A 64-acre chunk of countryside has been put on the market for £475,000, including an area with "development possibilities".
'They told me my bakery wouldn't last, now it's a chain'
04 February 2023A bakery that's been serving up sweet treats to customers for less than a year is expanding again with yet another shop.
P&O ship returns to Dover to Calais route
03 February 2023P&O Ferries has reintroduced one of its ships on the Dover to Calais route.
Clothes store moves from pier to shopping centre
03 February 2023The team behind an independent clothing shop hope to bring something new to a town centre after swapping East Sussex for Kent.
New McDonald's motorway drive-thru opens
03 February 2023A fast-food restaurant has begun serving burgers and fries at a Roadchef motorway services.
Junction work for 750-home plan to last 12 weeks
03 February 2023The first stage of construction for a huge new housing development is set to start this weekend.
Council wants to offload country park
02 February 2023A council has shortlisted candidates to take over the running of a boating lake and a 31-hectare coastal park.
Fears shopping centre could become houses
02 February 2023Villagers are preparing to fight to save their local shopping centre.
Popular pub to change name as landlords move on
02 February 2023The managers of a prominent Shepherd Neame pub, who make and sell their own award-winning beer, are moving on.
D-day after six-year fight over controversial housing estate bid
02 February 2023A six-year battle to build a controversial housing estate is set to finally come to an end this month.
MP speaks out over 'monstrous' 1600 village homes plans
01 February 2023A horticultural research charity has surprised councils with its plans to build a 1600-home 'community' on land close to three villages.
Sadness as historic pub permanently closes
01 February 2023Punters have expressed their sadness after a historic high street pub shut its doors for the last time.
'No matter what, I end up back at the pub'
01 February 2023A new landlady who grew up behind the bar at a centuries-old pub has returned to take over its day-to-day from her parents.
Fine dining venue bounces back under new name
01 February 2023A restaurant which launched less than six months ago has reopened with a new name and menu.
Food and drink shop closes its doors
01 February 2023A popular store in Bluewater has closed its doors for the final time - but hints it may return in the future.
Indoor market to replace high street snooker club
01 February 2023A new family-run business is set to open, offering second-hand furniture, clothing, handmade items and more.
Multi-million pound business park to get first tenants
31 January 2023A new multi-million pound business park could be about to get its first tenants as they prepare to sign on the dotted line.
Thousands in 'taxpayers' money' owed over Christmas festival
31 January 2023A council still owed thousands of pounds by the organisers of a Christmas event says it has banned the company from holding future events on its land.
Paperchase stores expected to shut as firm goes into administration
31 January 2023A popular stationery chain's Kent stores are expected to close after the firm entered administration.
