Co-living scheme and 181-home development among latest plans
Plans for a 19-bedroom co-living scheme with podcast studios and a major 181-home development are among the latest proposals submitted to a council.
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Main road partially blocked after crash
A main road is partially blocked after reports of a single-vehicle crash.
Plans for hundreds of flats and a supermarket on former gasworks set for approval
Proposals for hundreds of flats, a care home and a supermarket at a former gasworks have been recommended for approval.
More than 100 cannabis plants found in van on A2
Two men have been arrested after police found the van they were driving contained boxes of cannabis plants and growing equipment.
Dragon dancers wow crowds at Chinese New Year celebration
Thousands of people turned out to welcome the Lunar New Year with a day of colour, music and traditional performances.
Town to honour lives of ordinary past residents with blue plaques
A community heritage project is inviting residents to discover who lived in their homes more than a century ago.
‘Dilapidated’ offices could become 19-bed HMO with podcast studios, gym and cinema
Proposals for a 19-bed house of multiple occupation (HMO) with podcast studios and a cinema have been submitted.
Missing teen, 18, found safe
An 18-year-old who was reported missing has been found safe.
Schools warn parents about posts on TikTok and Snapchat inciting violence between pupils
Police say children thinking of joining organised violence between pupils at different schools should “think again” as warnings issued to parents.
‘Monster who sexually violated my horse is still on the loose’
A woman is appealing for help from the public to find an intruder who was captured on CCTV allegedly performing a sex act on her horse.
Decision on plans for 690 homes taken out of council’s hands
Two separate plans for housing totalling 690 homes are to be decided by a planning inspector after a council took too long to reach a judgement.
One of Kent’s last surviving Claire’s closing down
A once-popular high street accessories chain is closing one of its last surviving Kent stores.
Busy road closed after accident involving police car on emergency call
A road was closed due to an accident involving a police car on blue lights responding to an emergency and a Peugeot.
‘The church preaches love while rationing it’: Dismay at same-sex marriage stance
A decision by the Church of England about same-sex marriages shows why LGBTQ+ Christians leave the church, a councillor has said.
Residents demanding answers over ‘endless’ roadworks
The knock-on impacts of ‘constant’ roadworks for a town has left locals demanding answers.
‘We have so much potential’: Towns a growth area for creative industries
The opportunity to enhance creative industries and drive inward investment is one that must be grasped, says an MP.
‘I lived in a garage with my kids after ending unhappy marriage - but you can rebuild’
A mum-of-two who once found herself living in a garage after leaving an unhappy marriage is now helping other women rebuild their lives.
Huge emergency response after reports of person in the water
Emergency services, including coastguard and police helicopters, were called out after reports of a person in the river.
‘My 20 years of making brides’ dreams come true’
A bridal shop boss celebrating two decades in business has revealed the ups and down of making dreams come true.
Drunk racist who shouted ‘EDL, EDL, EDL’ at Muslim police officer sentenced
A racist man has been ordered to carry out unpaid work after shouting Islamophobic chants at a Muslim police officer.