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Cinema's return to former splendour

Cinema's return to former splendour

02 July 2013

Ambitious plans to reopen the iconic Regent on Deal seafront have been completed, three years after the building was bought by two businessmen.

New berth sails into place

New berth sails into place

02 July 2013

Sections of the new berth, which have been under construction at the former hoverport, have been lifted and transported across Dover Harbour.

Hundreds voice concern over new homes at Kings Hill

Hundreds voice concern over new homes at Kings Hill

02 July 2013

More than 400 people filled Kings Hill Community Centre last night to voice their views on plans to build almost 1,000 homes on the estate

Massive solar power project proposed

Massive solar power project proposed

01 July 2013

A field in north Kent could soon be filled with enough solar panels to power 3,700 homes.

New pylon routes through Kent unveiled by National Grid

New pylon routes through Kent unveiled by National Grid

27 June 2013

Two options for a line of 70 pylons cutting through the county's countryside have been put out to public consultation

Boost for A21 upgrade bid

Boost for A21 upgrade bid

27 June 2013

Long-awaited plans to improve the A21 between Tonbridge and Pembury have been boosted with the Chancellor pledging £92million for the project.

Risk on ferry firm ‘not weighed up’

Risk on ferry firm ‘not weighed up’

26 June 2013

Council spending watchdog set to examine Transeuropa deal that cost taxpayers £3.3 million

Companies remain committed to Chatham Docks project

Companies remain committed to Chatham Docks project

26 June 2013

The two companies key to delivering 3,500 jobs at Chatham Docks have said they remain committed to the project, despite it receiving a setback.

Government rejects Medway's housing strategy

Government rejects Medway's housing strategy

24 June 2013

An inspector has said Medway's strategy for all housing over the next 13 years should be torn up and written again - thanks to rare nightingales.

Council leader asks residents to vote option C

Council leader asks residents to vote option C

24 June 2013

Dartford council leader Jeremy Kite urges people to vote for option C, a new Thames crossing east of Gravesend...

 Government ruling clears way for Heritage Quarter?

Government ruling clears way for Heritage Quarter?

21 June 2013

The government has written to Gravesham council to confirm it will not be challenging the decision on the controversial plans.

Bright start for beach hut scheme

Bright start for beach hut scheme

20 June 2013

Beach huts being built along Sheppey’s seafront have attracted positive feedback.

Mayor's march on Kent 'thwarted'

Mayor's march on Kent 'thwarted'

19 June 2013

Boris Johnson's bid to take over some Kent rail services is set to hit the buffers, it's been revealed.

 ‘Radical’ new college puts plans in place

‘Radical’ new college puts plans in place

19 June 2013

Plans for a new University Technical College (UTC) specialising in engineering and computer science have been submitted to Dartford council.

Firms to be charged for digging up roads at peak times

Firms to be charged for digging up roads at peak times

17 June 2013

Kent County Council reveals new scheme to ease congestion on our routes

Developer reveals masterplan to expand Kings Hill

Developer reveals masterplan to expand Kings Hill

16 June 2013

1,000 extra homes planned along with a new school, petrol station and park

Call for EU probe of secret ferry deal

Call for EU probe of secret ferry deal

14 June 2013

The European Commission is being urged to look into a secret deal between Thanet council and a ferry firm that has cost taxpayers £3.3million.

Airports Commission visits Kent

Airports Commission visits Kent

13 June 2013

A bird reserve in Kent played host to the group which could make or break plans for the world's biggest airport in the Thames estuary.

Airport commission visits Medway today

Airport commission visits Medway today

13 June 2013

The team tasked with solving the thorny issue of the UK's airport capacity is visiting Medway today.

Special report: If not Lodge Hill where will we build?

Special report: If not Lodge Hill where will we build?

11 June 2013

Developers are lining up to press the case for controversial housing developments across Medway.

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