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Soldier found dead in river tried in vain to climb out using ropes
10 September 2024A soldier found dead in a river after a night out was trying to get out of the water using ropes, an inquest has heard.
Is this one of Kent’s oldest homes?
10 September 2024A Grade II-listed house that was once part of a 13th century hospital has gone on the market.
Developer buys nine-acre plot of land to build 100 homes
09 September 2024A housebuilder has revealed it has bought a nine-acre plot to extend an existing development.
Social housing plans could come to fruition as council eyes up land for £500k
08 September 2024A council is looking to spend more than £500,000 on an old builders’ yard and take over a project to build a three-storey block of flats.
Historic barns bought by mystery buyer to go under hammer at auction
08 September 2024A set of historic barns sold to a mystery buyer almost a decade ago are to go under the hammer.
Mystery behind mass sale of grass plots revealed
08 September 2024An expert has explained why the mystery Mr P has snapped up random plots of land.
Gypsy family bid for ‘unsafe’ homes next to railway station plot thrown out
07 September 2024Plans to turn a plot of land into a home for a Gypsy family of 14 have been refused by a council, and labeled “intrusive” and “incongruous”.
The eyesores in Kent set for a rebirth
07 September 2024From abandoned department stores to old shopping centres, we’ve had a look at some of the big plans for Kent’s ugliest sites.
Fire-hit church closed for 20 years set for ‘phoenix-like rebirth’ as new flats
04 September 2024A fire-hit church that closed more than 20 years ago is set for a "phoenix-like rebirth" as new flats, developers say.
Historic pub to go under hammer
03 September 2024A former pub with hundreds of years of history is going up for sale, with potential buyers told it would make a ‘fine home’.
‘Unfinished masterpiece’ on market for £1.5m
03 September 2024A new owner is being sought to complete the construction of a ‘magnificent’ modern mansion with a gym, cinema and pool.
Flats plan for old Barclays
02 September 2024A former Barclays could be converted to provide two commercial units and four flats.
Town centre HMO business on market for £5.25million
01 September 2024An HMO business which includes seven properties and 55 bedrooms has gone on the market as its owners retire.
Huge price cut for Kent one-bed that was valued at £1m
31 August 2024The eye-watering asking price for a one-bedroom property put on the market for £1 million has now been slashed by 35%.
Dismay as bid for ‘catastrophic’ housing estate approved on appeal
30 August 2024Plans for more than 100 new homes have been given the green light despite fears they will accelerate a village’s transformation into a town.
Aerial photo shows building continues at estate that's been 30 years in the making
25 August 2024A “village estate” on a disused airfield is still expanding with 542 new homes in the pipeline 30 years after its foundation.
Flats plan changed after 'slum' comment as demolition continues
24 August 2024Plans for housing on the site of a former Royal Mail building that’s being demolished have been altered after concerns were raised by councillors.
MP unveils new social homes converted from garages
22 August 2024New social homes converted from three derelict garage sites have been unveiled by a town’s MP as part of a wider regeneration scheme.
Bathstore demolished to make way for flats
21 August 2024A former shop has been reduced to a pile of rubble after it was demolished to make way for a block of flats.
'Island life is idyllic - it's like being on holiday all year'
20 August 2024We look back at how a once contaminated wasteland slowly transformed into a thriving island community where no resident wants to leave.
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