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Coalition talks 'yet to begin'

13 May 2022
Coalition talks 'yet to begin'

The Lib Dems have yet to secure coalition partners to run a borough council where the Tories have lost control.

Music shop shuts after 19 years

12 May 2022
Music shop shuts after 19 years

The pandemic and business uncertainty has proved the swansong for a town's music store.

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Consultation dates added over garden village after leaflet fiasco

12 May 2022
Consultation dates added over garden village after leaflet fiasco

A council has announced extra consultation events for a development it is behind, after a blunder meant many neighbours were not informed.

Field set for protection could get 250 homes instead

12 May 2022
Field set for protection could get 250 homes instead

A council leader has warned that nothing can stop housing development on a treasured green space after a 'dreadful decision' by planning inspectors.

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How householders waiting for energy rebate can claim money

11 May 2022
How householders waiting for energy rebate can claim money

Council tax payers who don't use direct debit are waiting for their £150 rebate but will not receive it automatically.

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Conservatives secure control of Maidstone council

10 May 2022
Conservatives secure control of Maidstone council

A former Tory councillor has rejoined the party to ensure the Conservatives keep control of a key borough.

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Survivor walks to raise awareness of prostate cancer

10 May 2022
Survivor walks to raise awareness of prostate cancer

A charity walker aims to complete his 1,000km trek on his 74th birthday.

Anger at councils' waste firm continuing operations in Russia

09 May 2022
Anger at councils' waste firm continuing operations in Russia

A waste collection firm contracted with several Kent authorities has been criticised for continuing to operate in Russia amid the war with Ukraine.

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Big problems still for mobility scooter users

09 May 2022
Big problems still for mobility scooter users

The combination of a lack of dropped kerbs and pavement parking prevents a disabled man from travelling the 200 yards to his local shops.

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IdentiKent: Is new homes fury down to design?

08 May 2022
IdentiKent: Is new homes fury down to design?

We cast a critical eye of over 15 Kent housing sites and learn how Local Design Codes might be the answer to everyone's problems.

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Tories lose majority on borough council

06 May 2022
Tories lose majority on borough council

The Conservatives no longer hold the majority over a borough council after losing two seats in the local elections.

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Van driver jailed for manslaughter after brawl

05 May 2022
Van driver jailed for manslaughter after brawl

A Kent man has been jailed for 12 years after admitting killing a pedestrian by running him over in a van.

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'Pointless' junction scheme approved

04 May 2022
'Pointless' junction scheme approved

KCC has been condemned for its arrogance after refusing to send highways officers to explain its junction scheme.

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Accident temporarily closes section of A20

04 May 2022
Accident temporarily closes section of A20

A bus has collided with railings, but fortunately there are no serious injuries.

Joyce Tapp has reached 100

04 May 2022
Joyce Tapp has reached 100

The older sister of the charity campaigner Peggy Wood has celebrated her 100th birthday.

'Modest Dragon' jailed for 12 years

04 May 2022
'Modest Dragon' jailed for 12 years

A criminal has been caught after police cracked an encrypted mobile phone platform used by drug gangs.

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Why is there no money for The Fountain Lane junction?

04 May 2022
Why is there no money for The Fountain Lane junction?

We investigate where the Section 106 money collected from developers over the years has gone.

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Book a slot at Kent's new waste centre

03 May 2022
Book a slot at Kent's new waste centre

A new household waste recycling centre is to open in the county next week and people can book slots now.

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Posthumous honour for former councillor

03 May 2022
Posthumous honour for former councillor

As council elections approach, five councillors will be leaving, and the authority has paid tribute to a popular member who died.

Airfield's links to chaplain's family tragedy

02 May 2022
Airfield's links to chaplain's family tragedy

The heart-wrenching link between a Kent vicar and a German fighter ace killed in a Spitfire raid.

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