‘It’s better than being on the streets’: Kent’s first ‘homeless pods’ set for launch

As temporary housing costs spiral across the region, 23 new units for homeless people are being built in Ashford. They are designed as an energy-efficient alternative to building new homes, but is the flood-affected car park scheme something that could be extended to other parts of Kent? Liane Castle reports. The new homeless pods will … Read more

The famous shops, restaurants and attractions coming to your Kent city

From luxury hotels to well-known brands, Kent will see all sorts of exciting new developments in the coming years. Below we list some big names that want to invest in your area… Scroll down to see some of the great shops and attractions coming to Kent over the next few years Tunbridge Wells A luxury … Read more

The story of the much-missed shopping center in Kent that remained abandoned for years

In a bustling seaside resort lies an abandoned shopping center, lost in time. Once vibrant and thriving with colorful shops and eclectic items, weeds have now encroached on the asphalt and every building stands empty. Arlington Arcade sits beneath one of Kent’s most iconic buildings: a 1960s brutalist tower block on Margate’s seafront. While almost … Read more

The story of the much-missed shopping center in Kent that remained abandoned for years

In a bustling seaside resort lies an abandoned shopping center, lost in time. Once vibrant and thriving with colorful shops and eclectic items, weeds have now encroached on the asphalt and every building stands empty. Arlington Arcade sits beneath one of Kent’s most iconic buildings: a 1960s brutalist tower block on Margate’s seafront. While almost … Read more

‘Heat is flowing from the pipes – no wonder our bills are rising’

People living in new-build flats say the ‘inefficient’ green energy system makes their bills much higher than they should be. The 200 apartments at Victoria Point in Ashford are connected to a communal heating network, with each individual home connected to one central boiler. Residents of Victoria Point in Ashford say they would never have … Read more