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153-home estate on land once owned by Queen complete

A new housing development built on former Crown Estate land has been completed, more than five years after planning permission was granted.

‘We need extra places’: Fears more pupils will be sent to school 25 miles away

There are fears more children will face a 25-mile trip to school due to a lack of places, as there are calls for an “urgent” review of Kent education.

Students get behind-the-scenes look at construction on multi-million-pound project

Youngsters studying bricklaying and carpentry have had a sneak peek of a £20 million project aimed at reviving a town.

Receivers take over former social club after it’s ‘abandoned’

Receivers have taken over a building after they issued a “grounds of abandonment” notice.

Plans for quarry lifetime extension and reservoir at farm lodged in weekly list

Plans have been lodged for an irrigation reservoir at a fruit farm and an extension of the lifespan of a landfill and quarry.

Paedophile jailed after brave victim speaks out

A 34-year-old man who sexually assaulted a young girl has been locked up after the victim reported him to a relative.

‘It gives families a choice’: Special needs farm achieves independent school status

A community farm has become an independent school, officially becoming an alternative provision for children with an EHCP.

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Tenant awarded £53k after landlord destroyed property

A tenant has been awarded £53,000 in damages after her landlord evicted her without notice and destroyed the home.

Search for suspected wartime bomb on beach called off

A bomb scare that sent a beach into lockdown after suspected wartime ordnance was reported near a seafront pool has been declared a false alarm.

Three rescued from sailing boat

Lifeboat crews were sent out to rescue three people on a boat that had a seized engine.

‘I was unlawfully Tasered in my home by police – I want justice’

A bricklayer who was left battered and bruised after police tried to carry out an eviction at his home is taking civil action against the force.

Boy, 14, found safe after missing for more than two weeks

A teenager reported missing more than two weeks ago has been found safe and well.

Beach cordoned off as bomb disposal team called in

Emergency services have been called after a suspected wartime bomb washed up on a beach.

CCTV images released after ‘staff, customers and child assaulted’ outside Morrisons

Police have released images of a man they think can help with inquiries after several people were reportedly assaulted outside a supermarket.

Bids lodged for historic marching band hall halts sale for six months

The sale of a charity’s marching band venue has been put on hold for six months after three community groups said they wanted to take it on.

Main route reopens after road collapses

A main road has reopened to traffic following emergency infrastructure works on a culvert.

Revealed: How Kent mental health service is leaving hundreds waiting months for help

A Trust providing mental health services has been leaving hundreds of patients waiting months for help, a damning inspection reveals.

Councillors vote to restrict HMOs saying ‘it only takes one to disrupt a neighbourhood’

A council has voted to look into restricting shared homes across part of north Kent.

New Southeastern train times: Here’s everything you need to know

A new timetable is being introduced across the county as Southeastern prepares for the challenges of autumn travel.

Proposal to revamp listed home among latest planning applications

A bid to revamp a historic home is among the latest planning applications lodged this week.

Council U-turn on scrapped speed limit reduction at accident blackspot

KCC will now reduce the speed limit along a busy road after previously scrapping plans to do so.

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‘How has it taken me 27 years to find this pub?’

It may be a stone’s throw from one of the busiest roads in the country, but was this pub just as chaotic?

Licence to Thrill: James Bond concert to pay homage to film’s biggest hits

A 13-piece live band will perform music from action-packed films such as Skyfall and Goldfinger.

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‘One for the neutrals’ – Gillingham gear up for open contest

Gillingham’s weekend game at Grimsby could be ‘a good one for the neutral’ according to their assistant manager.

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153-home estate on land once owned by Queen complete

‘We need extra places’: Fears more pupils will be sent to school 25 miles away

Students get behind-the-scenes look at construction on multi-million-pound project

Receivers take over former social club after it’s ‘abandoned’

Plans for quarry lifetime extension and reservoir at farm lodged in weekly list

Paedophile jailed after brave victim speaks out

‘It gives families a choice’: Special needs farm achieves independent school status

Tenant awarded £53k after landlord destroyed property

Search for suspected wartime bomb on beach called off

Three rescued from sailing boat

‘I was unlawfully Tasered in my home by police – I want justice’

Boy, 14, found safe after missing for more than two weeks

Beach cordoned off as bomb disposal team called in

CCTV images released after ‘staff, customers and child assaulted’ outside Morrisons

Bids lodged for historic marching band hall halts sale for six months

Main route reopens after road collapses

Revealed: How Kent mental health service is leaving hundreds waiting months for help

Councillors vote to restrict HMOs saying ‘it only takes one to disrupt a neighbourhood’

New Southeastern train times: Here’s everything you need to know

Proposal to revamp listed home among latest planning applications

Council U-turn on scrapped speed limit reduction at accident blackspot

Free reflector keyrings and visibility jackets up for grabs

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Axe-attack on side of A2 was like ‘chaotic movie scene’, jury told

‘Love you forever’: Tributes left at railway bridge after man’s death

Council worker stole almost £500k in fake housing benefit claims which she ‘blew’ on online slots

The Kent golf course crowned the best in England

'It's a silent killer - no one thinks it will happen to them'

Sneak peek behind the scenes at major town housing project

Low turnout for MP’s Op Brock protest rally

Council meeting stopped half way through after deputy mayor taken ill

Council leader to ‘consider future’ after losing vote of confidence

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‘How has it taken me 27 years to find this pub?’

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Demolition begins ahead of Priestfield upgrade

Buzzing Dobson blown away by Gillingham training

A Little boost for Gillingham as captain is back in contention

Goals coming soon, vows Gills no.2 after forward shake-up

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