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Works at racecourse and village hall conversion among latest plans for district
Plans to convert a former village hall and for works on racecourse land are among the latest applications submitted to a council.
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Exact date forecasters predict more snow in Kent this winter
Forecasters have given an update on the possibility of more snow falling in Kent this winter as more chilly weather is on the horizon
Swimming pool on its ‘last legs’ could get £6m refurb
A beleaguered swimming pool may be in line for a £6 million overhaul under a council’s plan to boost leisure facilities.
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'Leave our marsh alone': Plans for solar farm in Kent to be approved
It would be the size of 55 football pitches
Mum's 'menopause symptoms' were actually secret sign she had cancer
Michelle started experiencing unusual bleeding, achy joints and night sweats in June 2024, which got worse
‘We’re extremely worried’: Protest over ‘homeless shelter’ plan for derelict church
Residents have spoken out against plans which would see a derelict town centre church turned into a community hub featuring homeless accommodation.
Kent swimming pool on 'last legs' could be up for £6m refurb
Swimmers and campaigners have long called for improvements to the ageing site
‘What on earth am I going to do?’ Pensioner’s terror as car repeatedly vandalised
A terrified pensioner has told how his £15,000 Range Rover has been repeatedly vandalised - with tyres slashed and wing mirrors torn off.
A-road blocked after car bursts into flames
Police were at the scene of a car fire on an A-road.
New CGIs unveiled as Lidl presses on with plans to relocate Kent store
New CGIs have been unveiled as Lidl officially launches plans to relocate one of its town centre stores to a more residential area.
No action against Reform councillor who said he wanted to punch colleague
A county councillor who threatened to punch a colleague in a text message is to face no further action - but opposition members may mount a challenge.
‘Handsy’ police officer who groped colleague barred from all forces
A “handsy” Kent police officer once praised for bravery has been barred from all forces for life after groping a colleague.
Six flood alerts issued for areas of Kent as rain warning expanded
River levels across the county have risen due to the persistent rain
'Handsy' Kent police officer who groped colleagues barred from force for life
His case was considered by a misconduct panel this week
‘I blamed menopause for night sweats and aching joints – but I had cervical cancer’
A mum-of-one who put night sweats and aching joints down to the menopause was shocked to discover she had cervical cancer.
Historic Folkestone library to be sold on open market
Library services are being relocated into a former Job Centre site in the town
Weather warning for rain issued for parts of Kent
The Met Office has put in place a yellow alert for rain for parts of the county, with forecasters warning of surface-level flooding.
Flood warning as Met Office issues 13-hour weather alert for Kent
The warning covers much of the county
Fresh blow to hopes of saving town’s much-loved library building
Hopes of saving a town’s library building were dealt a fresh blow this morning - and the site may proceed to an auction sale next month.
Forecasters warn Kent set to be drenched by more heavy rain this week
Low pressure will bring downpours and gusty winds