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Flats project for fire-ravaged town centre building to finally begin - but won’t be complete for years
A fire-ravaged building, which had to be pulled down following a blaze, has received the final go-ahead for the site to be turned into flats.
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Asbestos-riddled science labs to be demolished and turned into homes
Divisive plans to replace an abandoned block of asbestos-filled science laboratories with homes have been given the nod.
Crackdown on growing number of HMOs after years of complaints
All HMO conversions will soon need planning permission in two Kent wards which have the highest concentration of such properties in the area.
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£600k seafront penthouse among flats for sale at site sold by council for £100k
A long-running saga over the redevelopment of an eyesore seafront site has finally seen a block of new luxury flats go on the market.
Consultation launched as residents call for crackdown on campervans parking outside their homes
Plans to crack down on campervans parking overnight outside residents’ homes have taken a step forward after a public consultation was launched.
Drug-driver found ‘almost asleep’ at wheel while blocking street
A cocaine user who was found almost asleep at the wheel of his vehicle has been banned from driving for three years.
Drugs, homemade booze and education cuts among concerns at Kent prison
Illegal drugs, homemade alcohol and fewer opportunities for education are plaguing a Kent prison, a watchdog has warned.
‘It’s just not good enough’: Anger after street plagued with water issues for two years
Neighbours hit by water issues every six weeks for two years say they are washing their children in sinks and flushing toilets with bottled water.
Turning Kent airport into drone flights 'hub' will 'create 500 jobs'
Calls are being made to turn one of Kent’s airports into a flight tech centre, which could lead to hundreds of new jobs.
Derelict landmark transformed into holiday let after £1m restoration
A historic fortress has been brought back to life as a unique holiday home following a five-year renovation project costing £1 million.
'Even Stacey Solomon follows me': The Kent man behind 'mystery ducks' craze
What started as a joke to “terrorise” his mum and step-dad has led to hundreds of mini colourful ducks being hidden in coffee shops across the globe.
‘Our daughter’s illness got so bad we had to put blankets around the car windows’
The parents of a young woman battling Body Dysmorphic Disorder have spoken out to raise awareness of the debilitating condition.
‘Refuse workers broke my bin - why should I have to pay for new one?’
A homeowner was told to fork out for a new recycling bin - despite claiming it was broken by waste collectors.
Villagers victorious in battle against ‘unwanted’ street lighting
A campaign to stop “unnecessary and unwanted” street lights being installed on a rural road has succeeded in seeing them scrapped.
Policing minister says ‘no excuse’ for port protest disruption
The policing minister says there can be "no excuse" for threatening behaviour or serious disruption after illegal immigration protests at the weekend.
Rayner presses pause on planned shake-up to local government in Kent
The government has dramatically paused plans for the biggest shake-up to local councils in more than half a century.
‘The market is essential, but maybe not here’
People are being asked to help shape plans to transform a key leisure destination into a greener space, with a more welcoming vibe.
Landmark pub shuts after electricity cut off
A main road pub has shut for the foreseeable future after an electricity supply issue.
Major music announcement as Dreamland reveals its first 2027 headliners
A pair of chart-topping artists will bring their double-headline tour to the Kent coast, with tickets going on sale this week.
‘Everyone is in shock’: Floral tributes left for cyclists killed along village road
Community leaders have laid flowers and expressed their condolences near the scene where two cyclists died, and a third was injured.