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Thunderstorm warning for Kent issued by Met Office

Thunderstorm warning for Kent issued by Met Office

17 August 2023

A yellow weather warning for thunderstorms is set to come into force across the county.

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‘High-speed trains in £27m makeover – but you would hardly know’

‘High-speed trains in £27m makeover – but you would hardly know’

14 August 2023

The first of Southeastern’s refurbished high-speed trains entered service this morning and we went on board to take a look around.

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Cheapest streets in Kent’s priciest towns revealed

Cheapest streets in Kent’s priciest towns revealed

12 August 2023

We’ve rounded up the cheapest areas to live in the most sought-after areas of Kent – and the prices may surprise you.

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The seven traveller sites to be given £4m makeover

The seven traveller sites to be given £4m makeover

11 August 2023

A £4m government grant to improve traveller sites has been awarded for multiple sites across the county – but which ones will receive funding?

Jobs and stores at risk as Wilko collapses into administration

Jobs and stores at risk as Wilko collapses into administration

10 August 2023

Wilko has officially entered administration, putting the chain’s 13 Kent stores at risk.

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‘Cuts will mean 8,000 young adults will have nowhere to go’

‘Cuts will mean 8,000 young adults will have nowhere to go’

10 August 2023

Some 80 youth clubs are fighting for survival as the council looks to shave £900,000 from its budget.

Six contenders tipped for council leadership race

Six contenders tipped for council leadership race

08 August 2023

Six councillors are now rumoured to be in the frame for the leadership of Kent County Council, amid growing unrest within the ruling party.

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Rural crime soars as thieves use ‘spy drones’

Rural crime soars as thieves use ‘spy drones’

08 August 2023

Figures show Kent’s farmers lost nearly £2 million of equipment to thieves in 2022 – a 37% rise on the previous year.

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Which pub is the oldest in Kent?

Which pub is the oldest in Kent?

06 August 2023

Debate has raged for centuries over which pub is the oldest in the county – here we look at those with the strongest claims...

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Thunderstorm warning issued for Kent

Thunderstorm warning issued for Kent

05 August 2023

A weather warning for heavy showers and thunderstorms has been issued for Kent, with up to 25mm of rain set to fall within an hour.

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Kent hosepipe ban lifted

Kent hosepipe ban lifted

04 August 2023

A hosepipe ban affecting thousands of Kent households has been lifted with immediate effect.

Bosses to review Kent hosepipe ban after downpours

Bosses to review Kent hosepipe ban after downpours

03 August 2023

Water company bosses are set to review the hosepipe ban that has been in place since earlier this year – following weeks of wet weather.

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Wilko on brink of collapse – putting thousands of jobs at risk

Wilko on brink of collapse – putting thousands of jobs at risk

03 August 2023

A huge high street retailer – which has more than 10 stores in Kent – has filed a notice of intent to appoint administrators.

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Mum brands special needs school ‘callous’ for denying place to bereaved son

Mum brands special needs school ‘callous’ for denying place to bereaved son

03 August 2023

The mum of an autistic boy who lost his dad in a tragic accident has branded a special educational needs school “callous” for denying her son a place.

Thunderstorms and 60mph winds could hit Kent today as weather warnings issued

Thunderstorms and 60mph winds could hit Kent today as weather warnings issued

02 August 2023

The Met Office has issued two weather warnings for Kent today – with the county braced to be hit with thunderstorms and 60mph winds.

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Tip closure consultation shelved amid ‘u-turn speculation’

Tip closure consultation shelved amid ‘u-turn speculation’

01 August 2023

A public consultation into planned tip closures across Kent has been pushed back fuelling speculation the plans could be reconsidered or shelved.

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More pothole fixers hired in 'race against time' to fix county's crumbling roads

More pothole fixers hired in 'race against time' to fix county's crumbling roads

01 August 2023

Kent County Council has brought in more contractors in a bid to tackle the county’s crumbling roads before winter arrives.

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Kent bombshell crowned winner of Love Island

Kent bombshell crowned winner of Love Island

01 August 2023

A 22-year-old from Kent has been crowned the winner of Love Island.

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Rural crime surge costs Kent farms £2m

Rural crime surge costs Kent farms £2m

01 August 2023

The county’s farmers were hit for almost £2 million last year amid a country-wide spike in rural crime, new statistics have revealed.

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What do Gove’s major planning law changes mean for housebuilding in Kent?

What do Gove’s major planning law changes mean for housebuilding in Kent?

30 July 2023

As the government puts the focus on housebuilding onto cities, the rate of new homes in the county is unlikely to slow.

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