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Farmer’s plan for homes on fields ‘will absolutely spoil town’

Plans to build 45 new homes and a care home on a farmer’s wheat fields in Sandwich have drawn fierce objections from some neighbours living nearby.

‘I tried to solve my own housing dilemma – but they kicked me out’

A forklift driver said she has been “forced into homelessness” through no fault of her own after being ordered to leave her makeshift home.

Reform-led KCC claim ‘trans-related’ library book ban ‘not a change of policy’

Kent County Council has rowed back on suggestions the transgender-related book was in a children’s section - after a councillor suggested it was.

Arrest after ‘serious sexual assault’ on woman at new flat block

A man in his 20s has been arrested on suspicion of a serious sexual assault after forensics were spotted going into a new housing development.

Forensic officers attend waterfront development

Emergency services have been spotted going into a new housing development.

Protestors shout ‘shame on you’ at fans outside Jimmy Carr show

Theatre-goers were told they need to “see a therapist” as protestors targeted those arriving to see Jimmy Carr.

Rush-hour tailbacks after M20 crash

Motorists are facing rush-hour delays following a collision on the M20.

Wildfire sees plumes of smoke billow from nature reserve

A huge wildfire is engulfing a Kent nature reserve this evening.

Dispersal order in town to tackle anti-social behvior

A dispersal order will come in force this weekend as police try to tackle increasing antisocial behaviour.

Plans in for 125-home estate at former council HQ – with authority set to pocket millions

Plans are in to build a 125-home estate on the site of a council’s former HQ - with the authority set to pocket millions if permission is granted.

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