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Debt-ridden East Kent Hospitals ‘running out of cash’

13 September 2023
Debt-ridden East Kent Hospitals ‘running out of cash’

A debt-ridden hospital trust that serves 700,000 people is on the brink of “running out of cash” prompting concerns over primary care.

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Bin strike threat looms despite fresh talks

12 September 2023
Bin strike threat looms despite fresh talks

The threat of bin workers going on strike still looms despite fresh talks progressing and action due to start this week being paused.

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'Inappropriate' footbridge crossing railway line approved

08 September 2023
'Inappropriate' footbridge crossing railway line approved

A new footbridge crossing a railway line has been given the go ahead, despite concerns over its appearance, size and potential harm to wildlife.

'My death has nothing to do with losing election’

08 September 2023
'My death has nothing to do with losing election’

A woman who took her own life weeks after defeat at local council elections left a note saying: “My death has nothing to do with the result.”

Bid for town’s ‘largest HMO’ gets turned down amid ‘late night parties’

07 September 2023
Bid for town’s ‘largest HMO’ gets turned down amid ‘late night parties’

Councillors have rejected plans for an HMO to officially change its use, as residents claim there are late night parties and overflowing bins.

How a council splurged £90k battling a retiree in the High Court…and lost

03 September 2023
How a council splurged £90k battling a retiree in the High Court…and lost

A retiree clicked ‘send’ on a remarkably plain email to the council – only to find himself in the eye of a fierce legal storm.

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McDonald’s applies to open new restaurant 24 hours a day

02 September 2023
McDonald’s applies to open new restaurant 24 hours a day

A new McDonald’s – set to open in the coming weeks and create 120 jobs – could be a 24/7 operation.

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Historic pub could serve pints again as homes bid snubbed

31 August 2023
Historic pub could serve pints again as homes bid snubbed

An abandoned pub which once drew customers from far and wide in its heyday could see a revival after four years.

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'Don't demolish our town's iconic building’

29 August 2023
'Don't demolish our town's iconic building’

Campaigners are fighting against a bid to convert a grand, eye-catching home which overlooks the sea, into seven detached houses.

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City’s food festival to go ahead despite neighbours’ commercialisation fears

24 August 2023
City’s food festival to go ahead despite neighbours’ commercialisation fears

A food festival in a city centre park which could host thousands has been given the go-ahead - despite neighbours’ fears of “commercialisation”.

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Bid to force park and ride rethink falters

23 August 2023
Bid to force park and ride rethink falters

Hopes to block the reopening of a park and ride site have been dealt a blow, as a university and business group gave their support.

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New town council ‘could cost residents extra £80 a year’

23 August 2023
New town council ‘could cost residents extra £80 a year’

A coastal town could soon be headed up by its own council - potentially costing households an extra £80 a year.

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Bin strikes to continue until October after workers reject pay offer

23 August 2023
Bin strikes to continue until October after workers reject pay offer

Bin strikes are set to continue until October after workers rejected a “final” pay offer for the second time today.

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Decision date set for city centre festival amid fears park is becoming like a ‘nightclub’

21 August 2023
Decision date set for city centre festival amid fears park is becoming like a ‘nightclub’

Plans to host a food festival in a city centre park have sparked concerns the spot is becoming “a nightclub”.

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Modern redevelopment of seafront pub ‘will stick out like sore thumb’

17 August 2023
Modern redevelopment of seafront pub ‘will stick out like sore thumb’

The design of a modern seafront development was called into question as the plans were given the green light last night.

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Club which hosted Fleetwood Mac and The Who to reopen as music bar

16 August 2023
Club which hosted Fleetwood Mac and The Who to reopen as music bar

A former nightclub, which once hosted The Who and Black Sabbath, is set to reopen as a music cafe and bar.

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Bid to block 'wasteful' reopening of Park and Ride

15 August 2023
Bid to block 'wasteful' reopening of Park and Ride

Plans to reopen a Park and Ride service could hit a fresh stumbling block ahead of crunch meetings this week.

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‘We’re not very popular - until people want their food!’

08 August 2023
‘We’re not very popular - until people want their food!’

A takeaway delivery rider admits some workers “drive like lunatics” amid claims they are turning a Kent high street into the “wild west”.

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Costa backs special school’s innovative train café bid

07 August 2023
Costa backs special school’s innovative train café bid

Big businesses are lending their support to a scheme which hopes to transform an old train carriage into a community café.

Council buying 42 homes on new housing estate to cut waiting list

06 August 2023
Council buying 42 homes on new housing estate to cut waiting list

A Kent council has agreed to buy 42 homes on a new estate in a bid to cut the number of people waiting for social housing in the district.

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