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Decision on inquiry to protect 37 acres of farmland due in coming days
21 August 2024The outcome of a public inquiry into a controversial application to protect a pocket of land from developers could be known in the coming days.
Vineyard reveals expansion plans
21 August 2024A vineyard has confirmed a new winery capable of producing tens of thousands of bottles of wine will be operational later this year.
Kent pub named best in the county for second year in a row
21 August 2024A “beautiful side street” Kent pub – which was ranked the second best in the UK last year – has won another award.
Jobs lost as tiling company closes four Kent branches
20 August 2024Dozens of tiling shops have closed for good - including four in Kent - after the retailer fell into administration.
Trains cancelled on Kent railway line due to staff shortages
18 August 2024Trains on a Kent railway line are unable to run today due to a shortage of available signalling staff.
Dramatic photo shows graveyard engulfed in flames
16 August 2024Firefighters were called after a blaze was spotted in a church graveyard.
‘Blame developers not Nimbys for housing shortage’
15 August 2024Labour will not solve the housing crisis just by setting new house-building targets, a councillor has warned.
20 firefighters tackle blaze in field
15 August 2024Fire crews have been battling a field blaze after flames swept through crops.
New parking charges to come into force next week
14 August 2024New parking charges come into effect next week with motorists facing Sunday charges for the first time.
Sandwich shop conversion bid refused over parking and ‘food smell’ fears
14 August 2024Plans to demolish and redevelop a former sandwich shop into a sleek new café to meet the demands of an area’s growing population have been refused.
The ‘whopping’ change in housing targets facing Kent’s councils
06 August 2024Following Labour’s plans to shake up housing targets to get ‘Britain building’, we take a look at what those numbers mean for districts in Kent.
Anger as dozens of brides let down by videographer on wedding day
05 August 2024Dozens of brides have slammed a videographer for last-minute cancellations - but the woman at the centre of the row calls their claims a “witch hunt”.
Kent MP slams protestors after hotel set on fire
04 August 2024A Kent MP is calling for the government to put an end to violence on the streets after far-right protestors set fire to a hotel.
Supermarket chain coming to high street
04 August 2024A supermarket has confirmed it is set to be coming to a Kent high street if plans are approved.
No trains running from Kent railway station
04 August 2024There will be no trains running from a railway station today, with bus replacement services in place due to engineering works.
Businesses reopening after power cut following gas leak
28 July 2024Parts of a town centre were left without power while emergency services and utility firms responded to a gas leak.
Gas leak shuts high street for hours as shops lose power
27 July 2024Part of a high street was cordoned off following a gas leak - and businesses are still without power hours later.
‘We will review the decision in a year’s time if there is new evidence’
26 July 2024A council leader has answered questions from the public over a decision to increase parking fees - and promised a review in a year.
Search for owners of stolen bikes
26 July 2024Bikes found after two people were seen acting suspiciously are thought to have been stolen - and police want to reunite them with their owners.
Pub takings ‘down by a half’ amid roadworks woe
25 July 2024Long-running roadworks have hit a pub’s trade and left residents fearing for their safety after large vehicles squeeze down narrow village roads.
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