Fed-up residents say a new waste processor cannot provide service because the bins are “keep being broken”. Residents of the Ashford borough have been experiencing disruption for months since contractor Suez replaced Biffa at the end of March. Residents say many bins have been broken in Ashford since Suez took over the waste contract Now … Read more
Residents have expressed their anger over a property developer’s plan to build new homes in a village. They claim that “someone is going to get killed.” Esquire Developments has unveiled proposals for the rollout of 17 mixed-use homes in the heart of Wingham, near Canterbury. If approved, the homes will be built on land north … Read more
Residents have expressed their anger over a property developer’s plan to build new homes in a village. They claim that “someone is going to get killed.” Esquire Developments has unveiled plans to build 17 mixed-use homes in the heart of Wingham, near Canterbury. If approved, the homes would be built on land north of Gobery … Read more
A new supermarket on the site of a former drinks factory will become the city’s first Aldi, bosses have confirmed. KentOnline revealed last week how revised proposals to transform the 11-hectare former Silver Spring Mineral Water Company in Folkestone were waved through by councillors. Aldi has confirmed it will move into the new supermarket on … Read more
A new supermarket on the site of a former drinks factory will become the city’s first Aldi, its directors have confirmed. KentOnline revealed last week how revised proposals to transform the 11-hectare former Silver Spring Mineral Water Company in Folkestone were waved through by councillors. Aldi has confirmed it will move into the new supermarket … Read more
A supermarket giant says a rival has again blocked its plans for a new store – the latest twist in a long-running planning dispute. Lidl claims its new Queenborough branch and the 40 jobs it would create are “at risk” due to legal action taken by Aldi – a move branded “absolutely diabolical” by residents. … Read more
A seaside promenade was left looking like a ‘bomb site’ after thousands of people flocked to the coast this weekend. With the sun finally shining on Kent, the beach in Folkestone was full. The Folkestone coast has been branded a “bomb site” due to piles of rubbish left behind after warm weather. Photo: Liam Godfrey … Read more
A seaside promenade was left looking like a ‘bomb site’ after thousands of people flocked to the coast this weekend. With the sun finally shining on Kent, the beach in Folkestone was full. The Folkestone coast has been branded a “bomb site” due to piles of rubbish left behind after warm weather. Photo: Liam Godfrey … Read more
A council has been urged to reject plans for new homes in the city centre, amid fears they could ‘decimate’ the privacy of people with mental health problems. Community pub Revival Food and Mood – which acts as a support hub for the vulnerable – says proposals for an adjacent site on Whitstable High Street … Read more
A much-loved fishmonger has said an emotional farewell after decades of trading in his current home. Jenkins & Son, which has been operating on Deal High Street for more than 80 years, left its site next to Dial A Pizza to move to a larger site nearby. Owner Darren Jenkins and chef Peter Keyes of … Read more