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A supermarket giant says a rival has blocked its plans for a new store yet again – the latest twist in a long-running dispute. Lidl claims its shop in Queenborough, on Sheppey, and the 40 jobs it would create, are “at risk” due to court action taken by Aldi – a move labelled “absolutely diabolical” by residents. Swale council says it could be told to revoke the planning permission it gave just months ago due to the legal challenge, but insists this hasn’t happened yet, despite Lidl sending letters out to residents stating it has. The German giant first lodged plans for a new store at Cowstead …

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