Sam Lennon

3 weeks ago | kentonline.co.uk | Sam Lennon

A long-running KFC outlet which closed last year has been replaced by another fast-food company. The chicken chain had been based in Market Square, Dover, for about 35 years before shutting last summer. But the premises has now been taken over by Chicken Cottage, which officially opened on May 30. A spokesperson for the company said: “This location holds particular significance as it replaces a long-standing KFC in the heart of the town centre, and we’re excited to be part of the local community.

3 weeks ago | kentonline.co.uk | Sam Lennon

The decision to halt a controversial policy to hike some car parking charges by almost 40% has been declared a “victory for common sense”. Traders feared increases in car parking fees in Sandwich and Deal would “kill” local businesses, with long-stay parking proposed to jump from £10.80 to £15 for five to 10 hours.

3 weeks ago | kentonline.co.uk | Sam Lennon

A fire victim’s home was burgled after it was evacuated. The Dover woman discovered the break-in when she returned to collect her belongings and found a bracelet had been taken. She and other tenants had fled the block of flats in Crabble Hill after it burst into flames at Easter. Now police have confirmed the property was broken into and are appealing for the public’s help.

3 weeks ago | kentonline.co.uk | Sam Lennon

Plans have been revealed for a jewellery brand to move into a former phone shop. Bosses at Warren James Jewellers have applied to move into the vacant unit at the St James shopping centre in Dover. The shop, sandwiched between Greggs and Card Factory, was previously occupied by O2. Two applications have been submitted to Dover District Council for the bid, one for new signs and one for changes to the shop front.

3 weeks ago | kentonline.co.uk | Sam Lennon

A branch of a supermarket giant is closed over four full days for a refurbishment as part of a massive nationwide investment. Aldi, at King’s Road, Herne Bay, shut from 8pm yesterday (Saturday) and will let customers back from 8am on Thursday. There are two alternative local branches at Canterbury and one at Whitstable. The Herne Bay branch is one of 30 existing ones run by the German discount retailer being revamped on top of 10 new ones opening in the next 14 weeks.