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Council fills 80 vacancies in bid to improve support for SEN children

Council fills 80 vacancies in bid to improve support for SEN children

13 September 2023

A council heavily criticised for failing to support vulnerable young people has come up with a plan to improve.

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‘Without youth clubs anti-social behaviour will just get worse’

‘Without youth clubs anti-social behaviour will just get worse’

12 September 2023

As a controversial consultation comes to an end, parents and councillors have hit out against proposed cuts to youth services.

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Unhappy hour! Major pub group announces beer price hike during peak times

Unhappy hour! Major pub group announces beer price hike during peak times

12 September 2023

A pub group with more than 30 outlets across Kent says the price of a pint could cost 20p more at peak times in a bid to offset growing overheads.

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Storm warning amid fears some communities ‘could become cut off’

Storm warning amid fears some communities ‘could become cut off’

12 September 2023

A yellow storm warning has been issued amid concerns communities could “become cut off by flooded roads”.

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Kent teachers reveal what really happens during an Ofsted inspection

Kent teachers reveal what really happens during an Ofsted inspection

12 September 2023

An Ofsted verdict can make or break a school – but just what actually happens when the inspectors arrive?

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Kent to lose all its Wilko stores within weeks

Kent to lose all its Wilko stores within weeks

11 September 2023

All of Kent’s branches of troubled chain Wilko will soon close, a union has confirmed.

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Huge spike in potholes blamed on weather

Huge spike in potholes blamed on weather

11 September 2023

The council is missing targets to deal with ‘car-killer’ potholes, it has been revealed.

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Temperatures to drop as rain set to hit county

Temperatures to drop as rain set to hit county

11 September 2023

The unprecedented September heatwave is set to come to an end this week, with rain forecast to hit much of the county.

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‘I’ve never banked online - cash is still king’

‘I’ve never banked online - cash is still king’

11 September 2023

KentOnline reporter Sam Lennon explains why he believes “cash is king” – and technological advances such as online banking and RingGo are overrated.

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Rail firm fears overcrowded trains as thousands head to Kent coast

Rail firm fears overcrowded trains as thousands head to Kent coast

10 September 2023

Sunseekers heading to and from the Kent coast today are being advised to avoid rail travel at peak times as operators fear overcrowded trains.

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All the roadworks that could slow you down in Kent this week

All the roadworks that could slow you down in Kent this week

10 September 2023

We’ve rounded up all the major roadworks, closures and diversions that could affect your commute.

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Why are we so excited about Costco coming to Kent?

Why are we so excited about Costco coming to Kent?

10 September 2023

We looked into how the first Costco branch in the county will affect businesses and shoppers.

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Lucky kmfm listener wins all-inclusive holiday to Jamaica

Lucky kmfm listener wins all-inclusive holiday to Jamaica

08 September 2023

Drivetime presenters Rob Wills and Numi Gildert told one lucky listener she had won the all-inclusive trip.

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Councils double-checking buildings for controversial concrete

Councils double-checking buildings for controversial concrete

08 September 2023

Public buildings are being re-inspected following the scandal over the use of a building material found in seven Kent schools.

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M20 stretch remains closed as search for terror suspect continues

M20 stretch remains closed as search for terror suspect continues

08 September 2023

A stretch of Kent motorway remains closed amid the search for an escaped prisoner held on terrorism charges.

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Four Kent Wilko stores confirmed to be closing

Four Kent Wilko stores confirmed to be closing

06 September 2023

Four Wilko stores in Kent are confirmed to be among those first on the chopping block as the struggling chain makes wide redundancies.

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Heat-health alert stepped up as county prepares to swelter

Heat-health alert stepped up as county prepares to swelter

05 September 2023

Kent’s heat-health alert has been upgraded from yellow to amber amid spiking temperatures.

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B&M swoops on 51 Wilko stores in £13 million deal

B&M swoops on 51 Wilko stores in £13 million deal

05 September 2023

B&M has agreed a £13 million deal to buy 51 stores from struggling rival chain Wilko.

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Schools to shut as concrete crisis deepens

Schools to shut as concrete crisis deepens

04 September 2023

Two schools will close to at least some pupils after just one day back following concerns about potentially unsafe concrete.

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Win an all-inclusive holiday to Jamaica with kmfm

Win an all-inclusive holiday to Jamaica with kmfm

04 September 2023

Presenters Rob Wills and Numi Gildert from kmfm Drivetime will be live from the Caribbean this week giving listeners a chance to win.

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