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Thunderstorm warning issued for whole of Kent

Thunderstorm warning issued for whole of Kent

08 October 2024

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning covering the county with travel disruption expected.

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Thousands face ‘appalling’ waits of up to seven years for ADHD testing

Thousands face ‘appalling’ waits of up to seven years for ADHD testing

08 October 2024

Nearly 30,000 adults and children are waiting to be assessed for autism and ADHD in what critics are calling a “broken” system.

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Commissioner to appoint chief executive to oversee £500m Kent Police budget

Commissioner to appoint chief executive to oversee £500m Kent Police budget

04 October 2024

Kent’s Police and Crime Commissioner Matthew Scott has proposed the appointment of a new chief executive to manage a budget of nearly £500m.

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Our pick of Kent’s pumpkin patches

Our pick of Kent’s pumpkin patches

03 October 2024

Soak up those cosy autumn vibes at Kent’s stunning pick-your-own pumpkin patches.

Sell-out Christmas events to book now

Sell-out Christmas events to book now

01 October 2024

Make sure your family doesn’t miss out by getting your tickets early to some of Kent’s most magical festive experiences…

KCC axes children’s university to save £62k a year

KCC axes children’s university to save £62k a year

26 September 2024

The Kent Children’s University has been dropped by the county’s largest authority blaming falling numbers.

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Met Office warns of power cuts and floods as heavy rain expected

Met Office warns of power cuts and floods as heavy rain expected

25 September 2024

A weather warning for rain has been issued as experts warn of a chance of power cuts and flooding.

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Revealed: The number of children in Kent living in temporary accommodation

Revealed: The number of children in Kent living in temporary accommodation

24 September 2024

New figures released by Shelter have revealed the number of children living in temporary accommodation in England is at a ‘record high’.

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Yellow weather warning for heavy rain issued across Kent

Yellow weather warning for heavy rain issued across Kent

23 September 2024

Heavy rain is expected to hit the county today, with flooding also expected.

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Prost! Here’s to Kent’s Oktoberfest celebrations

Prost! Here’s to Kent’s Oktoberfest celebrations

23 September 2024

Raise a stein to the German beer festival as it visits Kent this autumn with bier, bratwurst and Oompah bands.

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Bluetongue zone extended across whole of the south-east

Bluetongue zone extended across whole of the south-east

22 September 2024

A restriction on the movement of farm animals has been extended further after a rise in cases of an infectious disease.

Number of road closures in Kent at a record high

Number of road closures in Kent at a record high

22 September 2024

“Universally annoying” road closures on Kent’s roads have reached a record high, new figures have disclosed.

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24-hour rain warning issued for Kent

24-hour rain warning issued for Kent

21 September 2024

A yellow weather warning has been issued as some locations could see 80-100 mm of rain develop over the course of 12 to 24 hours.

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Farm animal disease sparks countywide restriction on moving livestock

Farm animal disease sparks countywide restriction on moving livestock

19 September 2024

A countywide restriction on the movement of farm animals has been brought in after a rise in cases of an infectious disease.

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Bailiff action ‘remains high’ despite referrals drop

Bailiff action ‘remains high’ despite referrals drop

19 September 2024

A debt charity has warned bailiff use in Kent remains concerningly high amid concerns people are being pushed into “deeper financial difficulty”.

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£8k for a season ticket - but are we falling back in love with our trains?

£8k for a season ticket - but are we falling back in love with our trains?

18 September 2024

Not long ago, Southeastern was always among the worst-rated franchises - today it’s among the best-performing. We ask what’s changed…

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‘Up to half’ of Tories to stand down before KCC election

‘Up to half’ of Tories to stand down before KCC election

17 September 2024

At least 20 Conservative county council members will not seek re-election next May, it is understood.

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Families protest against disability benefits changes

Families protest against disability benefits changes

12 September 2024

Protestors have gathered at County Hall to demonstrate against the changes to disability benefits.

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‘Losing Wilko has left shopping centre dead as a dodo’

‘Losing Wilko has left shopping centre dead as a dodo’

12 September 2024

A year ago today, Wilko started shutting stores across Kent. While several units have been filled, gaping holes have been left in some town centres.

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Winter fuel payment: How did Kent MPs vote?

Winter fuel payment: How did Kent MPs vote?

11 September 2024

The government is set to go ahead with cutting winter fuel payments for pensioners across the country.

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