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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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Bank holiday traffic warning amid closures and diversions in Kent

22 May 2024
Bank holiday traffic warning amid closures and diversions in Kent

Millions of drivers are set to take to the roads over the bank holiday but there’s changes to some major routes in Kent for half term.

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‘Road closures are up 200% and I feel like I encountered every one this weekend’

21 May 2024
‘Road closures are up 200% and I feel like I encountered every one this weekend’

After a particularly torrid weekend of traffic our columnist has had enough of roadworks and diversions and asks are there now more than ever before?

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Asian hornet sightings in Kent as county is put on high alert

20 May 2024
Asian hornet sightings in Kent as county is put on high alert

Kent is on the frontline when it comes to Asian hornet sightings and experts are urging people to be vigilant as the county enters ‘peak season’.

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School fines: Parents face tougher penalties in attendance crackdown

20 May 2024
School fines: Parents face tougher penalties in attendance crackdown

Taking children out of school without permission is to get more expensive as the government prepares to launch a crackdown on authorised absences.

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New 50p coin marks 80th anniversary of D-Day

20 May 2024
New 50p coin marks 80th anniversary of D-Day

The Royal Mint has unveiled the design of a new 50 pence piece which has been produced to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings.

Most popular baby names in England as Olivia and Noah remain on top

17 May 2024
Most popular baby names in England as Olivia and Noah remain on top

Olivia and Noah remain in the top spots, says the ONS, for the most popular baby names in England and Wales but which other monikers made the top 10?

iPhone users warned over ‘spray and pay’ message scams

15 May 2024
iPhone users warned over ‘spray and pay’ message scams

Parcel delivery firm Evri says thousands of consumers are being targeted each month by ‘spray and pay’ scams using fake messages.

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The children’s meals with the highest salt content revealed

14 May 2024
The children’s meals with the highest salt content revealed

More than a third of children’s meals sold in restaurants exceed government maximum salt targets says a new report studying more than 20 eateries.

Students face disqualification if they search for leaked exam papers online

09 May 2024
Students face disqualification if they search for leaked exam papers online

As GCSEs and A levels get underway there’s a stern warning about the risks associated with cheating - including pupils taking phones into tests.

‘Overconfident’ young drivers could face tough new driving licence law

09 May 2024
‘Overconfident’ young drivers could face tough new driving licence law

New drivers could face a zero-alcohol limit and rules on driving unsupervised under a proposed law introducing Graduated Driving Licences.

Recycling to go in one bin among new plans for simpler collections

09 May 2024
Recycling to go in one bin among new plans for simpler collections

More frequent collections and fewer bins are among new government plans to make bin day easier for households and boost recycling rates.

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Five babies die as whooping cough cases soar

09 May 2024
Five babies die as whooping cough cases soar

Pregnant women are being urged to come forward for whooping cough jabs amid soaring cases that has resulted in the deaths of five babies in England.

Drivers warned to avoid M25 closure and ‘traffic nightmare’

08 May 2024
Drivers warned to avoid M25 closure and ‘traffic nightmare’

The AA fears a ‘traffic nightmare’ when part of the M25 is shut for three-nights - clashing with football matches and the first warm weekend of 2024.

What will a new single-sex toilet law for England mean?

07 May 2024
What will a new single-sex toilet law for England mean?

Single-sex toilets may become a legal requirement under new government plans but how would the law work and who would it apply to?

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Public urged to report sightings of caterpillar that must not be touched

07 May 2024
Public urged to report sightings of caterpillar that must not be touched

Sightings of a hairy caterpillar that makes people and pets very unwell must be reported urge officials who are keeping track of the dangerous pest.

‘Parents could better control phone use if schools stopped setting homework online’

07 May 2024
‘Parents could better control phone use if schools stopped setting homework online’

It’s secondary schools that make it difficult for children to go without a phone, suggests our columnist, as technology has overtaken pen and paper.

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Gavin & Stacey to return for last ever episode, James Corden confirms

03 May 2024
Gavin & Stacey to return for last ever episode, James Corden confirms

After leaving viewers with a dramatic cliffhanger five years ago, Gavin and Stacey will return for one final episode, James Corden has confirmed.

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Aldi seeks public input on locations for new stores

02 May 2024
Aldi seeks public input on locations for new stores

Budget supermarket Aldi plans to open 500 new stores and is asking people to share their views on where those new shops could be built.

Children sought for Kent Young Hero award

02 May 2024
Children sought for Kent Young Hero award

Youngsters who have shown exceptional bravery are wanted for a new Children’s Award and here’s how to nominate a young hero you know.

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