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Podcast: Fears of ‘history being demolished’ as work progresses on hundreds of flats and film studios in Ashford

KentOnline

Monday, 18 November 2024 - 24 minutes

There are growing fears history is being “demolished” at a long-abandoned railway works as construction progresses on 303 flats in Ashford. 

Drone images taken in recent days of the site have sparked concern as brickwork at the Grade II listed engine sheds seems to have been taken down. 

Also in today’s podcast, you can hear from the boss of a playground that’s been rated “outstanding” who’s had to make the “crushing” decision to close after being unable to find a new home. 

The nursery in Sheerness employs 16 staff, has 56 children on its books and is due to take an another 30 next year – but will now shut for good next month. 

Business owners say they’ve been left homeless after a dispute about shopping centre leases

The shops in New Ash Green have had the locks changed amid claims they were being illegally sub-let. 

You can also find out how much house prices are rising and falling in Kent – any why. 

The Podcast has spoken to a property expert about why two Kent districts have dramatically bucked the trend. 

And, two friends have launched a bid to revive the world’s first music town

They’ve put in plans for a new bar that will host live bands and attract people from all over the county to Folkestone. 

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