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Southern Water confirms U-turn on 100-home development in Eastry, near Sandwich
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (888+ words) Home " Sandwich " News " Article Check the latest public notices in your area - planning, roads and licensing Southern Water has reversed its position on a controversial 100-home development amid concerns over its potential impact on the sewer network. The water company…...
Discarded mobile phone sparks emergency response at household waste site
11+ hour, 29+ min ago (110+ words) Firefighters were called to a household waste tip after a mobile phone discarded in rubbish sparked concerns of a blaze. One fire engine attended Margate Household Waste Recycling Centre off Manston Road, at 2. 45pm, following reports of a fire. Crews discovered…...
Starmer's Government returns to Westminster amid leadership rivals' Brexit row
4+ hour, 29+ min ago (549+ words) Sir Keir Starmer's Government will return to Westminster after a battle over reversing Brexit was ignited among the rivals vying to oust him as Prime Minister. Wes Streeting, who resigned as health secretary last week, signalled he wanted to see…...
Showcase your talents at Medway Academy of Performing Arts Faversham
6+ day, 17+ hour ago (252+ words) Home " News " Native " Article Budding young performers will get the chance to showcase their talents at a new performing arts school which launches in Faversham next month. The Medway Academy of Performing Arts (MAPA) Faversham opens on Saturday, 6 June and…...
Meghan urges global health leaders to act to keep children safe online
10+ hour, 57+ min ago (594+ words) The Duchess of Sussex has urged global health leaders to act to keep children safe online, adding they are being shaped by systems "designed to capture attention at any cost. Speaking at a memorial in Geneva, Switzerland, for people who…...
London mayor criticises plan for north of England Olympics bid
11+ hour, 5+ min ago (463+ words) London Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan has criticised the Government's plans to explore a bid for an Olympic Games in the north of England. Ministers announced on Sunday they would carry out an assessment which could inform a bid for the…...
Prolific shoplifter stole to "feed controlling partner's greed'
2+ day, 19+ hour ago (559+ words) A prolific thief has been jailed after stealing booze and other goods for her partner, who it was claimed in court made her shoplift to "feed his own greed. Leisha Hodges pilfered several goods from three Co-op stores between last…...
In pictures: Vintage vehicles line streets for town's popular festival
11+ hour, 40+ min ago (236+ words) Home " Faversham " News " Article Vintage vehicles and steam engines drew massive crowds for a transport-themed celebration of nostalgia and family fun. The annual Festival of Transport took place in Faversham for a two-day celebration of vehicles through the ages across…...
Scotland and Lions rugby great Scott Hastings dies at 61
12+ hour, 11+ min ago (417+ words) Scotland rugby great Scott Hastings has died at the age of 61. The British and Irish Lions centre won 65 caps in an 11-year Test career that began in 1986 and was part of the most recent Scotland team to win the Grand…...
Temperatures to rise to mid-20s ahead of bank holiday weekend
14+ hour, 7+ min ago (352+ words) Temperatures are set to rise to the mid-20s next week ahead of the late May bank holiday weekend, the Met Office said. Sunshine and showers are expected for the first half of the week, before temperatures start to rise and it…...