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Housing officer ‘can’t guarantee’ new homes will meet space standards

30 July 2024
Housing officer ‘can’t guarantee’ new homes will meet space standards

A council is to press ahead with acquiring a housing development that currently does not provide the minimum standard space.

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Help for county’s ex-servicemen to find work

30 July 2024
Help for county’s ex-servicemen to find work

Ex-service personnel can join a free employment course that has a track record of getting 80% of veterans into work within 12 months.

Dive into the history of the Tudors

30 July 2024
Dive into the history of the Tudors

A Kent attraction is hosting a series of events unearthing the hidden lives of some of the queens of the Tudor period.

‘Time is running out if we are to stop the decline in nature’

29 July 2024
‘Time is running out if we are to stop the decline in nature’

A council has become the first in the county to pledge to make a positive change to help nature in every policy decision impacting the natural world.

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Power lines to be adapted after buzzard’s cable death

28 July 2024
Power lines to be adapted after buzzard’s cable death

Alterations are set to be made to overhead power cables after a large bird got caught on an electricity power line and died.

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Lifeboat launched after ‘swimmer in difficulties’ prompts series of 999 calls

28 July 2024
Lifeboat launched after ‘swimmer in difficulties’ prompts series of 999 calls

A swimmer was rescued and a climber saved in two separate rescue operations prompted by calls from members of the public.

Possible heatwave to hit Kent over coming days

28 July 2024
Possible heatwave to hit Kent over coming days

Temperatures are set to soar over the next two days with the county braced to experience some of the warmest weather in the country.

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Air ambulance called after motorbike crash shuts busy stretch of the A2 for hours

28 July 2024
Air ambulance called after motorbike crash shuts busy stretch of the A2 for hours

A section of A-road leading to Kent’s busiest port was shut for several hours due to a crash involving a car and a motorbike.

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Traveller camp moved on after ‘unlawful incursion’ on playing fields

28 July 2024
Traveller camp moved on after ‘unlawful incursion’ on playing fields

An unlawful Traveller encampment has been moved on after temporarily setting up camp on a town’s playing fields.

Gas leak shuts high street for hours as shops lose power

27 July 2024
Gas leak shuts high street for hours as shops lose power

Part of a high street was cordoned off following a gas leak - and businesses are still without power hours later.

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‘We only planned to stay for three years!’

27 July 2024
‘We only planned to stay for three years!’

The landlord and lady of a popular village pub are celebrating 30 years at the helm this weekend.

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River festival in full flow with 85 boats on display

27 July 2024
River festival in full flow with 85 boats on display

A town’s annual river festival is in full swing with more than 85 boats on show.

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‘We will review the decision in a year’s time if there is new evidence’

26 July 2024
‘We will review the decision in a year’s time if there is new evidence’

A council leader has answered questions from the public over a decision to increase parking fees - and promised a review in a year.

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Festival organisers’ plan for year round music licence

26 July 2024
Festival organisers’ plan for year round music licence

Organisers of an annual music event have applied for a licence to host events all year round.

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Council reverses its stance over quarry extension

25 July 2024
Council reverses its stance over quarry extension

A new council administration has reversed the decision of its predecessor and will oppose a large-scale quarry extension.

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Ex-copper’s new app helps people speak up

25 July 2024
Ex-copper’s new app helps people speak up

A former policeman has designed an app to help people speak up against wrong-doing.

‘We know there are families still to experience an improvement’

25 July 2024
‘We know there are families still to experience an improvement’

Kent County Council is on the right course as it improves its services for children with special educational needs - but admits there’s more to do.

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Man in court after home burglary attempt

25 July 2024
Man in court after home burglary attempt

A man is due to appear in court following reports of a suspected burglary attempted at a home.

Motorcyclist, 19, dies after collision with tractor

25 July 2024
Motorcyclist, 19, dies after collision with tractor

A motorcyclist has died after a collision with a tractor and police are appealing for witnesses.

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Traffic congestion on M2 now easing after crash

25 July 2024
Traffic congestion on M2 now easing after crash

An accident involving at least two vehicles brought traffic to a halt on a busy motorway.

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