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‘We couldn’t find a reason not to support this 99-home estate’
19 November 2023A council has backed plans for almost 100 homes on land the size of almost five football pitches despite its fears over infrastructure.
Domino’s to take over former town centre bank
18 November 2023Permission has been granted for a new Domino’s pizza to open in a closed bank, despite fear it will ‘not fit in with the surrounding area’.
£30 parking fee for beachgoers to be scrapped
17 November 2023Controversial parking fees affecting thousands of day-trippers to a hugely popular beach are to be scrapped after a backlash this summer.
Free parking in town centres this Christmas
17 November 2023A number of councils across Kent are offering free parking during the Christmas period to encourage residents to shop locally.
Free parking set to stay as council backtracks on plan for charges
16 November 2023A council is going back to the drawing board on plans to scrap two hours free parking following an angry response from residents.
Hilarious fake Christmas council letter sent to shop owners
15 November 2023A spoof letter purportedly from a Kent council claims shop owners will be breaking the law if they play Christmas songs before December.
Coin struck at Kent site of Norman ‘war crime’ goes up for auction
15 November 2023A rare coin struck in 1066 at the site of a massacre with the chilling message 'William Rules as King' is to be auctioned.
New restaurant opens at celeb hotspot
15 November 2023An animal park in Kent loved by famous faces has launched a new restaurant – and you don’t need a ticket to the reserve to visit.
‘Scrapping free parking will be the death of our towns'
11 November 2023Independent traders say losing free parking “kill the high street” as council bosses consider introducing pay-and-display machines.
Warning after three thefts from vans overnight
09 November 2023Van owners are being warned to remove valuables from their vehicles overnight following a spate of thefts.
‘Do not swim’ warning after sewage released into sea at Kent beach
08 November 2023A beach has been hit with a "do not swim" warning following a “discharge of wastewater”.
Where to find your local Christmas lights switch-on
06 November 2023Wrap up warm, grab a mulled wine and watch your town light up with festive cheer this Christmas.
Empty seafront hotel 'to be restored to former beauty'
05 November 2023New owners have promised to transform a derelict seafront hotel which has sat empty for more than a year.
Extra pumps brought in as homes remain at risk of flooding
04 November 2023Homes on the Kent coast continue to be at risk of flooding as heavy rainfall has caused water levels to rise.
Fire near derelict railway station ‘started deliberately’
31 October 2023A shed fire on the site of a derelict railway station is believed to have been started on purpose.
'We've produced Xmas turkeys for 65 years - but don't want the stress anymore'
31 October 2023Bosses at farm which has been providing its customers with turkeys for 65 years have decided to call it a day.
Warning of huge waves, falling trees and flying debris when Storm Ciaran hits Kent
31 October 2023The Met Office has issued an amber weather alert as huge waves, falling trees and flying debris could hit the county this week.
Multiple people report dead porpoise on beach
27 October 2023Coastguards have issued advice on what to do if a dead sea animal washes up on a beach after a deceased porpoise was found.
The abandoned stretch of seafront where even swimming is off-limits
26 October 2023Frustrated residents are calling for action on a popular part of Kent's coastline blighted by neglected buildings and a "do not swim" warning.
Town's top-rated venue more than doubles in size
24 October 2023A town's top-rated venue has more than doubled in size after staff were forced to turn customers away at the door.
