Developer Hodson wants to withdraw £30m for A28 road work. Council insists on payment for the large housing project. Developer Seeks to Drop Funding for Ashford Road Project Upgrade A developer wants to back out of a road upgrade they pledged £30 million for. The council says no more homes should be built if they…
Plans change for library, homes, market near Sevenoaks High Street after county council withdraws from project. Sevenoaks High Street Redevelopment Plans Altered After Council Pulls Out Sevenoaks plans a town center revamp. It’s a £120m project, and public input changed some things. The east High Street plans changed, and there won’t be a new library…
A petition seeks safety improvements at an A28 junction in Westgate-on-Sea after a pedestrian was fatally injured. A28 Junction Safety Petition Launched After Fatal Westgate Accident A petition started after a fatal accident. It happened at a pedestrian crossing. The crossing is on the A28. Michael Grantham lives in Westgate-on-Sea. He wants better safety on…
Council changes spark outrage. Narrower street, fewer parking spots upset residents and business owners. Broadstairs High Street Plan Faces Criticism, Dubbed Waste of Money People are upset about parking changes. They think a council plan wastes money. The council wants a narrower street and hopes to make crossings easier. This is happening on Broadstairs High…
Head teacher warns of a dangerous junction near three Dover schools, urging safer student pickup locations. Pupil Safety Warning Near Dover Schools Due to Risky Road Junction The head teacher is worried about student safety. A busy road junction poses a risk. Cars are driving onto the sidewalk there, forcing kids to walk on the…
Residents urge action after another crash at Kempe’s Corner, a known accident spot with increased traffic. A28 Junction: Residents Demand Action After Multiple Crashes Local officials have no plans for safer roads. This is despite ten crashes since 2014 at one spot. Drivers say Kempe’s Corner needs quick action. They also say traffic has greatly…
Abandoned for years, Augusta Gardens townhouse is now five modern flats thanks to collaborative restoration efforts. Folkestone Townhouse Transformed Into Modern Flats After Abandonment Hey, check this out! That old, wrecked building? It’s now five cool apartments. It sat empty for almost twenty years. This townhouse was in bad shape. Imagine missing floors and plants…
Eight schools in Kent received threatening emails, leading to closures. Police are investigating the situation, deeming the threats non-credible. Kent Schools Receive Threatening Emails Forcing Closures Today Okay, so some schools dealt with a scare this morning. Kent County Council confirmed the whole thing. Police in Kent think it’s not a real threat. We don’t…
Police are investigating threatening emails sent to schools in Northfleet and Gravesend, causing lockdowns and alarm. Police Investigate Threatening Emails Sent to Northfleet Schools Police are looking into some scary emails. These emails forced schools into lockdown recently and contained threats that caused alarm. There were many police officers in Northfleet this morning. Several schools…
Local councillors are campaigning for Tenterden roads to be a priority after being initially overlooked for pothole repairs. Tenterden Councillors Fight for Road Repairs After Pothole Blitz Miss People in Tenterden are upset about bad roads. Their roads have many potholes needing repair. Residents sent a letter to Kent County Council (KCC), pointing out roads…