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Controversial plans for 2,000 homes in Kent scrapped by council
Campaigners, who had strongly opposed the proposals, say they are 'absolutely delighted with the news'
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Anger after hairdresser’s windows smashed
A hairdressing salon lost business after its windows were smashed in a suspected act of criminal damage.
Controversial 2,000-home development scrapped in major shake-up of housing plans
A 2,000-home development proposed by a cash-strapped university can no longer go ahead following a major shake-up of a council’s housing plans.
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Pop-up second-hand shop opens at tip – with permanent one to follow
Donated items were given a new lease of life at the latest pop-up recycling shop – with another permanent venue to follow next month.
Concerns grow for missing man, 41
Police are concerned for the welfare of a missing 41-year-old man.
'Call 999' appeal as fears grow for missing Kent man
Police are looking for James Rawlings
Flooding ‘likely’ as heavy showers set to batter Kent
Heavy showers are set to fall down over Kent as forecasters issue a weather warning covering the entire county.
Inquest opens into death of boy, 4, hit by bus
A four-year-old boy died after “running out into the road” and being struck by a bus, an inquest has heard.
Road shut after 6ft-deep sinkhole opens up
A main road has been shut after a large sinkhole opened up in the carriageway.
One of Kent’s oldest pubs sees price slashed before going under hammer
A city’s oldest pub is set to go under the hammer this month with a dramatically reduced price.
Popular Spoons pub shut for revamp works
A popular Wetherspoon pub has been shut while it faces refurbishment works.
Family distraught after shock death of football-mad dad who collapsed at gym
Family and friends of a “simply brilliant” football coach have been left in shock and grief after he collapsed at a gym and later died in hospital.
Planning roundup: Huge student accommodation tweaks and demolition at religious building
A wide range of planning applications have been submitted across a Kent district this month.
Full list of Kent Poundland stores closing after restructuring approved
Poundland is to push ahead with more store closures after receiving court approval for a major restructuring plan
Kent’s councils now £2.3 billion in debt – but two don’t owe a penny
The financial pressure facing local councils has been laid bare by new figures revealing debt levels across Kent have rocketed by more than £164m.
Kent’s first Turkish-Cypriot festival to launch this summer
The free festival will see a country pub celebrate the culture with live music, belly dancing, food and gift stalls.
‘Nimbyism’ row as villagers brand three new homes ‘recipe for disaster’
Villagers who fear plans for three new homes could be a “recipe for disaster” have been branded opponents “Nimbys” by the applicant.
Shop run by family of Bagpuss creator to be sold after 30 years
A beloved shop, which has been run for decades by the family of the man who created children’s character Bagpuss, has gone up for sale.
‘We’ve spent £250k on wine bar and shop – but we’ve got no choice but to close’
A wine shop and bar is being forced to close after less than two years despite its owners investing £250,000 in the venture.
'I've taken over a Michelin pub - but don't intend to keep its coveted star'
The new boss of a Michelin-starred restaurant has no intention of keeping the famous award – opting instead for an “old-school pub landlord” approach.