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Proposals revealed for new traveller site on farmland
Plans for a traveller site have been revealed as a public consultation launches to discuss the proposals.
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‘It’s a constant battle - people want to turn this village into a town’
Residents' fears of a rejected housing estate plan rearing its head again have been realised after a developer launched an appeal against the refusal.
Garden centre site on market for £7 million
A huge garden centre site with a restaurant has gone on the market for more than £7 million.
Council bid to flatten two flat blocks with ‘serious problems’ to build 60 homes
Council bosses want to flatten two blocks of flats with “serious problems” and purchase the land so 60 homes can be built on the plot.
Man on trial accused of abusing boys at children’s homes
A former children’s home worker is accused of “isolating” youngsters by gaining their trust before sexually abusing them more than 30 years ago.
Delays clear after two crashes on busy A-road
There were delays on a busy A-road after two separate crashes in the early hours.
Motorists caught out by restaurant's new £100 car park fines
Drivers have been warned not to get caught out by new £100 fines being enforced in a restaurant car park.
Ship carrying explosive cargo still anchored off Kent after almost three weeks
A ship laden with potentially explosive cargo remains at anchor off the Kent coast - despite being due in Malta on Friday.
£521m contract to manage asylum centres offered by Home Office
The government is offering a six-year contract worth £521 million to run two centres for people seeking asylum who cross the Channel in small boats.
Two people airlifted to London hospital after house fire
The air ambulance has taken two people to a London hospital after a house fire.
D-Day for future of historic cliff lift at beach set for £1.8m overhaul
A decision is due to be made on the future of a historic seaside attraction which forms part of a wider plan to revamp a beach area.
Crews called to flat fire above seafront amusements
Emergency crews were called to a fire in flats above an amusement arcade.
New owners take over historic Grade II-listed nursing home
A nursing home with a ‘rich history’ has been sold for an undisclosed amount and is now under new ownership.
Forensics at house amid 'child protection incident' investigation
Forensics have searched a house after new information came to light in a child protection investigation.
Resounding victory for Wanderers Ladies
By Ian Lodge Thanet Wanderers RUFC Ladies 61 Lordswood Valkyries 7 Thanet Wanderers Ladies returned to St Peter’s after a [...]...
Crumps Farm in St Nicholas-at-Wade to be auctioned with £500k guide price
Crumps Farm in St Nicholas-at-Wade has been put on the sale market again, this time through Clive Emson Auctioneers with [...]...
Lambert Yard to go under the hammer with £1m guide price
A commercial site in St Peter’s, that is currently let at £114,600 per annum is to go under the hammer [...]...
Wanderers’ defence secures draw after patchy display on 3G pitch at Dartford Valley
By Colin Whiteley Dartford Valley RFC 12 – 12 Thanet Wanderers RUFC There were six changes to the Thanet side [...]...
St Lawrence College youngsters take part in Making a Difference Day
St Lawrence College recently hosted its annual Making a Difference Day, an event where pupils and staff come together to [...]...
Palm Bay Primary’s gift to Millmead Children’s Centre with Harvest Festival donations
Palm Bay Primary School has once demonstrated the power of community spirit through the annual Harvest Festival donations. This year, [...]...