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‘I’m absolutely terrified. What will this mean for children?’

08 July 2024
‘I’m absolutely terrified. What will this mean for children?’

Education plans to send children with special needs to mainstream schools have been branded ‘terrifying and damaging’.

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The Kent councils that have closed the most public toilets

08 July 2024
The Kent councils that have closed the most public toilets

Vandalism and cash-strapped council budgets are putting public toilets at risk, fear charities, as one suggests charging a fee may be the answer.

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The number of dog owners prosecuted for not chipping their pet revealed

06 July 2024
The number of dog owners prosecuted for not chipping their pet revealed

Compulsory microchipping for dogs has been law since 2016 yet despite the number of canines found without ID, few people ultimately face prosecution.

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‘An amnesty for lockdown breakers would be an insult to all those who stuck to the rules’

02 July 2024
‘An amnesty for lockdown breakers would be an insult to all those who stuck to the rules’

Calls from some Conservatives for a Covid fine amnesty has angered our columnist, who says it shows disregard for all those who stuck to the rules.

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‘Spelling out the policies that’ll improve our lives must now be the priority’

25 June 2024
‘Spelling out the policies that’ll improve our lives must now be the priority’

Forget betting scandals and tax rows, says our columnist, with a week to go parties need to spell out exactly how they plan to improve our lives.

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‘England flags are out in force but would you put up a party political poster?’

18 June 2024
‘England flags are out in force but would you put up a party political poster?’

With two weeks until the election where are people’s party posters asks our columnist - or has politics become too nasty and voters disillusioned?

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Cadbury to relaunch retro chocolate bar after 20 years

14 June 2024
Cadbury to relaunch retro chocolate bar after 20 years

A Cadbury chocolate bar, which was first made in 1993, is being returned to shop shelves as part of the company’s 200th birthday celebrations.

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The surprising law which could cost you a £1,000 fine for watching the Euros at work

14 June 2024
The surprising law which could cost you a £1,000 fine for watching the Euros at work

The men’s Euros are about to kick off but watching a game at work could be costly.

Urgent appeal issued to pregnant women in Kent and Medway

12 June 2024
Urgent appeal issued to pregnant women in Kent and Medway

Public health officials have issued a strongly worded message to pregnant women in the county after the deaths of eight babies from whooping cough.

Supermarket recalls chocolate bars over peanut allergy fears

11 June 2024
Supermarket recalls chocolate bars over peanut allergy fears

Tesco is recalling various chocolate bars amid fears that the snacks could contain peanuts not listed on the labels.

‘Forget sun and sangria - new Brexit border checks spell cold tea in a queue if the government gets it wrong’

11 June 2024
‘Forget sun and sangria - new Brexit border checks spell cold tea in a queue if the government gets it wrong’

Post-Brexit border checks for travellers are looming and whoever wins next month’s election, says our columnist, must focus on getting this right.

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Cat owners risk £500 fines as new law comes into force

10 June 2024
Cat owners risk £500 fines as new law comes into force

New rules for cat owners mean that felines must now be microchipped by law and a failure to do so could see people face a £500 fine.

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Child Benefit warning to be sent to one million families at risk of payments stopping

05 June 2024
Child Benefit warning to be sent to one million families at risk of payments stopping

Child Benefit payments will stop for more than a million families this summer unless parents with teenagers staying in education update their claim.

King Charles banknotes to enter circulation but how can you get one?

05 June 2024
King Charles banknotes to enter circulation but how can you get one?

New banknotes featuring a portrait of King Charles are entering circulation for the first time but how can you guarantee getting your hands on one?

‘Society doesn’t need National Service - it needs to stop viewing teens with such suspicion’

04 June 2024
‘Society doesn’t need National Service - it needs to stop viewing teens with such suspicion’

Moaning about the ‘youth of today’ is nothing new but it doesn’t mean they all need whisking into National Service, argues our columnist.

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How do I register my child for the Kent Test?

03 June 2024
How do I register my child for the Kent Test?

Registration forms for this year’s Kent Test are now open for parents and carers who want their child to be considered for a Kent grammar school.

Where can kids eat out for free or £1 this May half term?

28 May 2024
Where can kids eat out for free or £1 this May half term?

School holidays can be expensive when it comes to eating and drinking so where can you take the kids to eat either for free or just £1?

The full list of items people are being told to store in new emergency kits

23 May 2024
The full list of items people are being told to store in new emergency kits

Households have been told to build and store new emergency kits in the event of a national crisis as the government issues new preparation advice.

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When can I see the Northern Lights again?

23 May 2024
When can I see the Northern Lights again?

The Northern Lights lit up UK skies earlier this month but while the Sun remains in its most active phase for 11 years will there be another chance?

Wetter winters caused by climate crisis as Kent tries to recover from ‘never ending’ rain

22 May 2024
Wetter winters caused by climate crisis as Kent tries to recover from ‘never ending’ rain

A winter blighted by torrential rain has caused problems across Kent and scientists now say it’s being driven by human-induced climate change.

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