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New Indian restaurant taking over closed down pub
Medway
The shopfront has been totally transformed ahead of the opening
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Plans for new shops and flats on busy Kent high street
Chatham
The proposals outline the demolition of the existing building to create a new four-storey development containing 23 flats
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What renters want Housing Ministers to change
Property
Since 2010, there have been 16 housing ministers, spending an average of 11 months in the hotseat
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Spring cleaning tips for home organisation with Vicky Silverthorn
Property
A change in seasons is the perfect opportunity to organise
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AI shows what dream homes in the UK look like
Property
An AI bot's recreation of Brits' dream homes has revealed the huge divide between generations - as Gen Z favour sleek city centre living while boomers dream of escaping to country mansions. More than 2,000 people from across the UK were quizzed to find out what the nation's dream home truly looks like, in a survey by design experts at Hammonds Furniture.
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Four steps to take immediately if your landlord puts up your rent
Property
There are measures you can take to make sure you are not left out in the cold
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The Kent areas where it's cheaper to buy a home than the UK average price
Property
You can find out the average price of properties in your neighbourhood by using our interactive map
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600-year-old grade II-listed former pub up for sale
Canterbury
It has so much potential
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First look at new climbing centre that will replace trampoline park
Chatham
It will replace a long-running trampoline centre which suddenly closed earlier this year
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Villagers' fight against 2,500 homes garden village continues
Sevenoaks District Council
Protect our Green Belt said Pedham Place and other Green Belt sites should be scratched from the Sevenoaks Local Plan
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Kent area where rent prices have increased the most in Britain
property news
Rent prices have increased by almost a fifth in the past year in Folkestone and Hythe
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Stunningly elegant Kent home for sale with spectacular harbour view
property news
The gorgeous home in Ramsgate is a real eye-catcher
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Warning if you detect a rotten egg smell in your home, act fast
Property
As well as getting an engineer in you may need to seek medical attention
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Controversial 250-home estate in Kent's 'best' seaside town passes final stage
Thanet District Council
There had been 25 objections to this latest application, which seeks permission for aspects such as appearance and layout of the estate
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Dream Homes
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Downsize your home, not your lifestyle with Waterfront, Chatham
Make Waterfront, Chatham your home with this stunning new development
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Mapped: The cheapest places in Kent to buy a house - and where prices are falling fastest
property news
You can see how much houses cost in your postcode area, and how much they’ve changed in the past 12 months, by using our interactive map.
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The stunning 'private and spacious' family home in Kent with a private entrance to breathtaking park
Tunbridge Wells
Pictures show the property, on sale with Savills, with spacious rooms and magnificent park views
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Final opportunity to reserve your new home in the picturesque village of Matfield
property news
The stunning homes at Rosewood Place, available to reserve off plan, are selling fast with only six homes remaining
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Quintessential Homes in the idyllic village of Matfield available to reserve off plan
property news
The exclusive collection of 27 stunning homes are in the heart of Kent
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Medway
The development company creating an exciting future in Kent
Medway Development Company is offering £5,000 towards getting on the property ladder
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You could get your dream home for less in Kent
Where to Live
Developer Medway Development Company is offering £5,000 towards buyers’ deposits
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Buy a stunning home set in the heart of the High Weald
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Fernham Homes has created a delightful collection of one to four-bedroom properties at Hillbury Fields in Ticehurst
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Son finds perfect home for his parents at Pentland Homes’ Terlingham Gardens, Folkestone
Where to Live
Terlingham Gardens is perfectly placed close to the coast, the city and access to France. The brand new show home is now open
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Enjoy modern living in the heart of Kent with stylish homes at Lydden Hills
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Stunning three, four and five-bedroom properties from Pentland Homes - view the newly-opened show home now
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These were Kent's most oversubscribed primary schools before offer day
Nationally more than 92% of children got places at their first choice school in 2023, but that was not the case everywhere in Kent
Investigation launched after dead body found in Sheerness
Kent Police
The death is currently being treated as ‘unexplained’
Woman killed in M25 crash where car was being chased by Kent Police named as teen motorcyclist
M25
A Gofundme page has so far raised more than £5,000 towards funeral costs
Quick-thinking mum saves baby's life after waking up at 2.30am due to "gut feeling" something was wrong
UK & World News
Lucy Robin suddenly woke up in the middle of the night and went to her baby's crib
'Do not eat' warning issued over snack that 'may contain glass'
UK & World News
The product can be returned for a refund
Sevenoaks
Kent’s best places for shopping in 2024 including historic towns and popular centres
One Kent town centre in particular shone out above the rest
Investigation launched after dead body found in Sheerness
Kent Police
The death is currently being treated as ‘unexplained’
Heartbroken owner of stolen Tunbridge Wells sheep says they were 'more like family than pets'
Tunbridge Wells
The rams, ewes and lambs were snatched from a field in Tunbridge Wells
Two Medway landmarks see opening hours greatly reduced amid council cuts
Rochester
The changes have to opening times have now come into effect
Woman killed in M25 crash where car was being chased by Kent Police named as teen motorcyclist
M25
A Gofundme page has so far raised more than £5,000 towards funeral costs
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Education
These were Kent's most oversubscribed primary schools before offer day
Nationally more than 92% of children got places at their first choice school in 2023, but that was not the case everywhere in Kent
Investigation launched after dead body found in Sheerness
Kent Police
The death is currently being treated as ‘unexplained’
How to book the Kent coast holiday park that Stacey Solomon didn't want to leave for £75
Stacey Solomon
The singer was praised for her 'down to earth' views saying "There is something magical for kids about a holiday park"
Opening dates confirmed for new Zizzi and Wagamama restaurants in Medway
Food & Drink
Both restaurants will open their doors this May
Woman killed in M25 crash where car was being chased by Kent Police named as teen motorcyclist
M25
A Gofundme page has so far raised more than £5,000 towards funeral costs
Sevenoaks
Kent’s best places for shopping in 2024 including historic towns and popular centres
One Kent town centre in particular shone out above the rest
Opening dates confirmed for new Zizzi and Wagamama restaurants in Medway
Food & Drink
Both restaurants will open their doors this May
Investigation launched after dead body found in Sheerness
Kent Police
The death is currently being treated as ‘unexplained’
Heartbroken owner of stolen Tunbridge Wells sheep says they were 'more like family than pets'
Tunbridge Wells
The rams, ewes and lambs were snatched from a field in Tunbridge Wells
Two Medway landmarks see opening hours greatly reduced amid council cuts
Rochester
The changes have to opening times have now come into effect