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Kent, England
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Government intervenes after decision to reject hundreds of homes on former Kent golf course
The government has taken the decision on plans for up to 660 homes and a 150-unit retirement village at Broke Hill Golf Course, near Sevenoaks, away from Sevenoaks council. The Planning Inspectorate will consider the…
The hidden palatial remains in Otford where royalty once slept
Otford Palace, a once-magnificent royal residence near Sevenoaks, is being transformed into a hub for history and the arts. Formerly owned by King Henry VIII and Archbishop William Warham, the site was a prominent…
Mercure hotel entrance cordoned off after disturbance during event
Police have cordoned off the entrance to the Mercure Dartford Brands Hatch Hotel & Spa following a disturbance during a private event held on Friday night. Officers were called to the scene after reports of damage to…
Footage shows burglar climbing onto conservatory roof before stealing items worth £220k
Dionis Doku, a 45-year-old burglar, has been jailed after pleading guilty to nine counts of burglary totaling over £500,000. Doku was captured on footage scaling a conservatory roof in High Halden, Ashford, while the…
Used 2014 MERCEDES-BENZ C for sale
A 2014 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG is currently listed for sale on PistonHeads by a private seller in Shoreham. The vehicle, described as being in immaculate condition with 24,500 miles and a full service history, is priced…
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M26 crash near the M25 is causing CHAOS and heavy congestion
A vehicle crash on the M26 coastbound near junction 5 of the M25 has caused significant traffic disruption. The incident, reported on November 5 at 4:51pm, resulted in lane closures and heavy congestion affecting the…
Mum confronted with Tesco Christmas wrap 'surprise' after opening packet
A Tesco shopper has expressed frustration after purchasing a festive meal deal from a store in Sevenoaks, Kent. The customer claimed the contents of the wrap did not meet expectations, sparking a debate about the…
Pantomime favourites and special visitors will bring holiday sparkle to town streets
Sevenoaks is preparing for its annual Christmas Lights Switch-On event on November 28. The town centre will host a variety of festive activities, including live performances, a Santa’s Grotto, and appearances by…
Mum's 'disappointment' as she discovers 'surprise' in £5.50 Tesco wrap
A shopper in Sevenoaks has expressed disappointment after discovering her £5.50 Tesco 'Finest' festive wrap was split into two sections, leaving a gap in the packaging. The customer claimed the presentation was…
Teenage boy, 13, reported missing from Shoreham
Adur and Worthing Police have issued an urgent appeal for help in locating a 13-year-old boy named Billy, who has been reported missing from Shoreham. The teenager was last seen wearing a black Under Armour tracksuit…
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Mum buys £5.50 Tesco Christmas wrap but is 'shocked' when she opens it
A customer in Sevenoaks has expressed frustration after purchasing a £5.50 Tesco festive wrap, claiming the packaging was misleading regarding the portion size. Elena Popescu reported being shocked to find the wrap…
Dedicated cabbie named regional champion after going the extra mile for regular passenger
Taxi driver Ian Blades from Borough Green has been named the South East regional winner of the Acorn Taxi Hero Award. Blades was recognized for his exceptional dedication to a regular passenger living with cerebral…
£7.6m to help more people in Sussex find affordable homes
The Sussex & Brighton Strategic Authority has proposed a £7.6 million investment programme aimed at increasing the availability of affordable housing across the region. The initiative seeks to accelerate construction…
Temporary traffic lights installed on busy Shoreham road
Emergency repairs are underway on the A283 Steyning Road in Shoreham following a gas leak. Gas distribution company SGN has fixed the leak, and temporary two-way traffic lights have been installed between the Upper…
Vehicle fire shuts two M20 lanes with queues building
A vehicle fire on the M20 coastbound in Kent has resulted in the closure of two lanes between Junction 2 at Wrotham and Junction 3 for the M26. Although emergency services have successfully extinguished the fire…
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M20 traffic live: Vehicle fire closes two lanes near M26 interchange
Two lanes on the M20 coastbound in Kent remain closed between J2 at Wrotham and J3 for the M26 following a vehicle fire. While the fire has been extinguished, traffic is currently queueing in the area. Authorities have…
Kent Christmas turkeys feast on Halloween pumpkins
A farm in Cudham, Kent, is inviting the public to bring their leftover Halloween pumpkins to feed its thousand-strong flock of turkeys. Farm owner Jody Baxter says the birds enjoy the treat as part of their diet. The…
A Place in the Sun's Ben Hillman from water slide horror to house update
Television presenter Ben Hillman, known for his role on Channel 4's A Place in the Sun, is undertaking a new renovation project on a micro-home in Shoreham. Hillman, who also runs an interior design company, shared his…
Campaigners oppose plans for 1,500 homes between Otford and Sevenoaks
More than 1,500 people have signed a petition opposing plans for 1,500 new homes on land between Otford and Sevenoaks. Campaigners from the Otford Protection Committee argue the site is unsuitable due to flood risks and…
Shoreham girl praised for her action to help plant more trees
Eleven-year-old Heidi Kind from Shoreham has been praised for her creative efforts to support local tree planting. She organized a sponsored 'Tree Pose' challenge, encouraging friends and family to stand on one leg to…
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