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The people and places at centre of latest London exodus

The people and places at centre of latest London exodus

27 May 2024

We take a look at the new housing estates changing the face of this part of Kent.

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Museum’s £640k gallery set to open

Museum’s £640k gallery set to open

26 May 2024

Visitors to a museum’s new gallery will gain a unique insight into life thousands of years into the past.

New £75k playground will ‘make a difference’ for villagers

New £75k playground will ‘make a difference’ for villagers

26 May 2024

A parish council leader has said new sports equipment at a play park will be enjoyed by many young villagers.

Swimming sensation and ‘inspiration woman’ visits Downing Street

Swimming sensation and ‘inspiration woman’ visits Downing Street

26 May 2024

A Kent swimming star and former Olympian has visited No 10 after being recognised as an inspirational woman.

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Developer asks for views on 118-home development

Developer asks for views on 118-home development

26 May 2024

A housing developer has launched a public consultation on plans for more than one hundred homes.

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‘Diabolical’ plans for 170-home estate slammed by 600 critics

‘Diabolical’ plans for 170-home estate slammed by 600 critics

26 May 2024

Plans for a “diabolical” new housing estate have been slammed by critics – with the number of objections now surpassing the amount of planned homes.

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Historic home sold by housing association at ‘bargain’ price

Historic home sold by housing association at ‘bargain’ price

26 May 2024

A listed home opposite a village green and in a conservation area is under offer at a “bargain” price.

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Work starts on retirement home on former petrol station site that shut in 2010

Work starts on retirement home on former petrol station site that shut in 2010

26 May 2024

Work has started on a new retirement complex previously labelled “farcical” by a town’s new mayor.

Armed police called after ‘gang with weapons’ spotted

Armed police called after ‘gang with weapons’ spotted

26 May 2024

Armed police who were called to a residential street after reports of a gang with weapons seized an axe and a table leg.

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Port town gridlock caused by drivers ‘not adhering to traffic management’

Port town gridlock caused by drivers ‘not adhering to traffic management’

26 May 2024

Port bosses have blamed drivers failing to stick to main routes for creating gridlock yesterday - and there are still two-hour hold-ups today.

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Part of A2 to close again for emergency gas works

Part of A2 to close again for emergency gas works

26 May 2024

One of the main routes in and out of a town will be closed yet again by a gas company.

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‘Our vineyard covers 500 acres - but we need somewhere to make wine’

‘Our vineyard covers 500 acres - but we need somewhere to make wine’

26 May 2024

A company behind plans for a controversial winery has revealed its intentions to expand on its current site.

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The stunning Kent walk where you can see elephants for free

The stunning Kent walk where you can see elephants for free

26 May 2024

On another of Kent’s best walks, we traversed an ancient chalk stream, passed a medieval chapel, had lunch at a country pub - and saw some elephants!

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‘We want people to stop and think before any more tragedies'

‘We want people to stop and think before any more tragedies'

26 May 2024

The family of a 22-year-old who took her own life want to erect a memorial in the hope it will deter others from making the same tragic choice.

Missing man, 52, could have ‘travelled by bus to town’

Missing man, 52, could have ‘travelled by bus to town’

25 May 2024

Officers seeking to locate a man missing from a coastal village for more than two weeks have widened their search.

Two taken to hospital after caravan park assault

Two taken to hospital after caravan park assault

25 May 2024

A suspect has been arrested after two men were taken to hospital following a disturbance at a caravan park.

Delight as Queen Camilla still a ‘MAPS chap’

Delight as Queen Camilla still a ‘MAPS chap’

25 May 2024

The Queen consort has renewed her role as patron to a small group which restores iconic aircraft.

Road closed after motorbike crash damages power line

Road closed after motorbike crash damages power line

25 May 2024

A busy road was closed and two people taken to hospital following a collision between a motorcycle and a van.

Suzuki announces new Kent dealership

Suzuki announces new Kent dealership

25 May 2024

A car brand has opened a new dealership, creating five jobs.

Busy A-road closed due to broken-down tractor

Busy A-road closed due to broken-down tractor

25 May 2024

Police have closed a road due to a broken-down farm vehicle which is leaking oil onto a carriageway.

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