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County sees ‘unacceptable’ 200% increase in temporary road closures

County sees ‘unacceptable’ 200% increase in temporary road closures

05 July 2023

New figures have revealed a more than 200% increase in the number of temporary road closures over the last five years.

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Closure-threatened rubbish tips missing key recycling targets

Closure-threatened rubbish tips missing key recycling targets

05 July 2023

Rubbish tips threatened with closure are failing key recycling and composting targets, say new Kent County Council figures.

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Kent’s roads in ‘a phase of managed decline’

Kent’s roads in ‘a phase of managed decline’

05 July 2023

A plan has been set out to tackle a rising backlog of road repairs, worsening road safety, soaring costs and the need to achieve carbon net zero.

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‘Doctors were gods – you had to stand to attention in their presence’

‘Doctors were gods – you had to stand to attention in their presence’

05 July 2023

As the NHS turns 75 today, we speak to two long-serving former nurses about what working life was like in the early days.

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Nearly all ticket offices in Kent to shut ‘within three years’

Nearly all ticket offices in Kent to shut ‘within three years’

04 July 2023

Almost all ticket offices across the country have been earmarked for closure as part of plans set to be announced by ministers.

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Are we really concreting over the Garden of England with new houses?

Are we really concreting over the Garden of England with new houses?

04 July 2023

The popular perception is of Kent being hidden beneath an ever-expanding carpet of housing. The reality, however, is certain to surprise you.

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‘Don’t let e-scooters ruin our summer – seize them and crush them’

‘Don’t let e-scooters ruin our summer – seize them and crush them’

02 July 2023

E-scooters being ridden on public streets in Kent should be seized and crushed, says the man responsible for overseeing policing in the county.

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Council missing pothole repair targets – because of ‘bad weather’

Council missing pothole repair targets – because of ‘bad weather’

30 June 2023

Bad weather is being blamed for an increase in potholes going unrepaired – as targets for fixing damaged roads are being missed by thousands.

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Police constables in Kent having to take on work of PCSOs after huge cuts

Police constables in Kent having to take on work of PCSOs after huge cuts

29 June 2023

Police constables are having to take on some of the work of PCSOs in the wake of huge cuts, Kent’s crime commissioner has admitted.

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Kent to get extra MP in constituency shake-up

Kent to get extra MP in constituency shake-up

28 June 2023

The county will get an additional parliamentary seat, under plans from the Boundary Commission which will split up several constituencies.

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Extent of online bullying suffered by Kent kids laid bare in new survey

Extent of online bullying suffered by Kent kids laid bare in new survey

27 June 2023

Almost a third of children in the county have experienced cyberbullying, a new report has suggested.

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'This proves pupils from London are taking grammar places my son should have had'

'This proves pupils from London are taking grammar places my son should have had'

26 June 2023

Around 500 non-Kent pupils were admitted to grammar schools in the county last year, but why are they getting spaces over local children?

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Spitfire flypast called off as RAF raises safety concerns

Spitfire flypast called off as RAF raises safety concerns

24 June 2023

An Armed Forces Day fly-by has been cancelled over aircraft engine trouble.

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Disruption warning as further rail strikes get underway

Disruption warning as further rail strikes get underway

22 June 2023

Rail passengers are being warned to expect disruption as another series of strikes gets underway.

Bluey stage show coming to Kent on first UK tour

Bluey stage show coming to Kent on first UK tour

22 June 2023

CBeebies favourites Bluey and Bingo are bringing their hit stage show to Kent with tickets set to go on sale next week.

Shock as Kent villages to be left with no bus services at all

Shock as Kent villages to be left with no bus services at all

21 June 2023

Several bus routes across the county are set to be scrapped – with some villages set to lose all of their services.

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Kent MP one of seven to back Boris

Kent MP one of seven to back Boris

20 June 2023

One Kent Mp voted against a report by the privileges committee that said Boris Johnson misled the Commons about ‘partygate.’

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Inside the arm wrestling craze gripping Kent

Inside the arm wrestling craze gripping Kent

20 June 2023

We visited one of the first arm wrestling competitons held in Kent for years – and tried to get to grips with why the sport is gaining popularity.

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Kent fruit farmer wins huge £30m contract with Aldi

Kent fruit farmer wins huge £30m contract with Aldi

16 June 2023

A family-owned fruit farm has signed a £30 million deal with Aldi to exclusively supply the supermarket giant with British apples and pears.

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Awards name the best pubs, hotels and businesses in Kent

Awards name the best pubs, hotels and businesses in Kent

14 June 2023

The Muddy Stiletto awards have named the best small and independent businesses in the county from pubs to spas and even yoga studios.

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