Villagers are 'forced' into buying up grass verges and small pockets of land near their homes for thousands to stop traveller landgrabs

In Chartham, near Canterbury, residents of St Augustine's Estate are being pressured to purchase small plots of land and grass verges for thousands of pounds each to prevent travellers from taking over these areas. The locals feel this is an urgent measure to protect their community from potential land grabs, highlighting a growing tension between settled residents and traveller groups. This situation underscores the ongoing challenges faced by villages dealing with traveller settlements, raising questions about land rights and community safety.