Restaurant training hub and listed building works among latest planning applications
Plans for a new hospitality and training venue and a listed building conversion are among the latest applications lodged with the district council.
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Another Kent Poundland store to close
Poundland is to close another Kent branch after less than four years in a former M&S unit.
Statue of town’s saint restored after being left headless in vandal attack
A sculpture left headless for more than a year after vandals attacked it has been restored to its former glory.
‘It’s such a pity’: World-famous collection of 8,000 teapots fails to sell at auction
A world-famous assortment of teapots, which was expected to make up to £80,000, has failed to sell at auction.
‘New beginnings’ for adult education centre after year-long speculation
An adult education centre will be relocating to a new venue in a town against a backdrop of government cuts to courses.
Police probe underway after store cashier ‘threatened with knife’
Police have released CCTV images of a man after a convenience store cashier was reportedly threatened with a knife.
Mental health trust changes name in £250k rebrand
An NHS trust which has been ordered to make significant improvements has changed its name as it hopes to better help people access support.
‘Our bay is unique - we mustn’t let it become developed and monetised’
Concerns have been raised that a planned new cafe could “destroy” a unique corner of the Kent coast by removing “essential parking”.
‘What if we need an ambulance? People are very, very frightened’
Businesses and residents have condemned plans to shut the main route in and out of two villages for more than two months.
Plans for major energy storage facility ‘among UK’s biggest’ set to be rejected
Plans to build an energy storage system on farmland have been recommended for refusal, despite its “important role” in addressing climate change.
Cyclist injured after crash with car
A cyclist has been injured after being hit by a car.
Parents heartbroken after ‘happy and smiley’ baby boy dies from rare condition
Grieving parents have paid tribute to their five-month-old who died just weeks after undergoing surgery for a rare heart condition.
‘Street name blunder is making our lives a misery - we need our post’
Some residents are calling for their addresses to be amended so their post and parcels stop getting delivered to homes in neighbouring streets.
Why plans to transform derelict former cinema have stalled - and could be thrown out
The application to transform a historic but derelict town centre cinema could be thrown out later this year.
‘I’d been in same job for 50 years - then dreamt up new career over a pint!’
A pensioner has proved it’s never too late to try something new - after dreaming up an idea to open a cafe while enjoying a pint with his pal.
Appeal to find missing man last seen walking away from van five days ago
An appeal has been launched to find a missing man, who was last seen walking away from his van after leaving it in a car park.
Two crashes cause miles of delays on M2
Two crashes are causing delays on a busy motorway this morning.
Dog owner lied to police after cockapoo attacked girl, 3, near school
A court has heard how a cockapoo owner left the scene and then lied to police after her dog attacked and seriously injured a child near a school.
Seaside attraction to show horror classics on the big screen
Grab the popcorn and enjoy family frights and heart-pounding horror at a free outdoor cinema.
Reform councillor suspended amid investigation into ‘lewd remarks’
A Reform UK councillor has been suspended amid an investigation into allegations of misconduct following a complaint by “several women”.