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New sports centre bosses ask council for £2.4m grant towards revamp
The new bosses of a sports centre that closed 18 months ago have asked the council for a £2.4 million grant towards its revamp.
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Kent seaside town tipped to bid for UK Town of Culture 2028
Council chiefs say a Kent seaside town’s bid for UK Town of Culture is “very tempting”.
Kent town some call 'miserable' set to be flooded with Londoners
This Kent town is set to see an influx of Londoners as it becomes the 'next big thing', according to observers - but not everyone is happy about it
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Blooming brilliant: New Kent gardens opening for 2026
Discover stunning gardens opening this year for charity, with teas, cake and free entry for children.
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.
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.
'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