James Pallant

2 weeks ago | kentonline.co.uk | James Pallant

Concerned residents are rallying against a developer’s latest attempt to roll out an “obscene” housing estate on farmland. Following decades of unsuccessful applications for the site, Gladman is seeking approval to build 120 homes on land north of Popes Lane in Sturry. But residents say the area’s agricultural land is too precious, and the surrounding road network is already overburdened with traffic.

3 weeks ago | kentonline.co.uk | James Pallant

A woman has defended her plans to open a children’s home after villagers raised fears of increased crime, noise and anti-social behaviour. Vanessa Idada says residents are wrong to discriminate against the underprivileged after more than 125 people objected to the care home bid for Aylesham. In a planning application submitted to Dover District Council (DDC), it is revealed the five-bed house would be converted into a facility for 11 to 15-year-olds, with round-the-clock staff supervision.

1 month ago | kentonline.co.uk | James Pallant

An investment banker who injured three women in a head-on crash while driving on the wrong side of the road has been spared jail. John Spayne’s Audi A4 was said to have been like a “guided missile” as it hurtled towards an oncoming Land Rover along Stone Street in Canterbury. The accident left three generations of the same family hurt, with an 89-year-old grandmother spending two weeks in hospital with nine broken ribs and a deep cut to her stomach.

1 month ago | kentonline.co.uk | James Pallant

Inspectors have put a dementia care home into special measures after finding residents were at risk of infection. Hamilton's Residential Home in Canterbury has been graded “inadequate” overall by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). The care watchdog visited the Island Road site after receiving concerns about the facility’s management. Now under new leadership, the care home says that while it was disappointed with the poor rating, it has made all necessary improvements.

1 month ago | kentonline.co.uk | James Pallant

By Emma DunnA groom-to-be almost lost his life after he slipped and fell down a 100ft cliff in Greece two days before his destination wedding - and had to cancel his £45k nuptials. Jake Elliot, 41, from Folkestone, was walking back to his hotel in Santorini, Greece, after a meal with his friends when he jumped onto the coastal wall to avoid some passers-by.