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‘If they raise school bus pass cost, we’ll hire a private minibus'

‘If they raise school bus pass cost, we’ll hire a private minibus'

24 May 2023

Parents are considering hiring a private minibus to take their children to school – after the cap on how much bus pass costs can rise was scrapped.

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Rail commuters set to benefit from ‘tap and go’ ticketing

Rail commuters set to benefit from ‘tap and go’ ticketing

23 May 2023

Easier and potentially cheaper rail travel could be coming to Kent as part of a national smart ticketing roll-out.

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Finalists revealed in vote for Kent's best pub, cafe and restaurant

Finalists revealed in vote for Kent's best pub, cafe and restaurant

21 May 2023

The finalists of this year’s Muddy Stilettos awards have been announced – revealing which venues have received the most votes from residents.

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Christine McGuinness tells parents to ‘never give up’ after SEN row

Christine McGuinness tells parents to ‘never give up’ after SEN row

19 May 2023

Model and TV star Christine McGuinness has joined the outrage over comments made by a councillor about parents with children who have SEN.

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Kent’s best restaurants and street food revealed as finalists announced

Kent’s best restaurants and street food revealed as finalists announced

18 May 2023

The finalists of this year’s Taste of Kent Awards have been announced - revealing which eateries the judges rate the most.

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The four Kent rubbish tips that could close as council cuts costs

The four Kent rubbish tips that could close as council cuts costs

17 May 2023

Four recycling centres in Kent could close as part of drastic cost-saving plans unveiled by council bosses.

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‘Tories still banging on about immigration – but it didn’t work in Dover’

‘Tories still banging on about immigration – but it didn’t work in Dover’

15 May 2023

Former leader David Cameron famously urged his party to “stop banging on” about Brexit and immigration – but they show no signs of doing so.

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'They are out of control': What has happened to schoolchildren?

'They are out of control': What has happened to schoolchildren?

15 May 2023

Teachers are reporting seeing massive changes in the way children behave, learn and develop since returning to school from the pandemic.

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How Kent families have changed over the past 10 years

How Kent families have changed over the past 10 years

13 May 2023

Almost a quarter of Kent households contain adults still living with their parents – while the number of single mums and dads has risen.

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Mystery Kent woman bags £1m lottery win

Mystery Kent woman bags £1m lottery win

11 May 2023

A woman from Kent has a million reasons to smile after winning big on the lottery.

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‘I’ll scrap ULEZ if I become Mayor of London’

‘I’ll scrap ULEZ if I become Mayor of London’

10 May 2023

A fuel campaigner has pledged to scrap a controversial emissions charge as he enters the London mayoral race.

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Revealed: How much your council spent on coronation

Revealed: How much your council spent on coronation

10 May 2023

Councils in Kent spent thousands on mugs, pot plants and parties in celebration of the new King – but which forked out the most?

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Southeastern bans ‘extremely dangerous’ e-scooters from trains

Southeastern bans ‘extremely dangerous’ e-scooters from trains

10 May 2023

Southeastern has banned e-scooters from its services over fears the batteries may set on fire and melt through carriages

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Thunderstorms forecast to hit Kent again as fresh weather warning issued

Thunderstorms forecast to hit Kent again as fresh weather warning issued

10 May 2023

Thunderstorms are set to hit Kent and Medway again today, with the Met Office issuing a yellow weather warning.

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Pupils’ learning ‘disrupted’ as school surrounded by new housing sites

Pupils’ learning ‘disrupted’ as school surrounded by new housing sites

10 May 2023

The head teacher of a special needs school has voiced concerns over housing developments disrupting pupils’ learning.

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Thunder and lightning set to hit Kent today as weather warning issued

Thunder and lightning set to hit Kent today as weather warning issued

09 May 2023

A lightning storm is due to hit Kent and Medway today, with the Met Office issuing a yellow weather warning.

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Kent residents hit back at viral tweet mocking county

Kent residents hit back at viral tweet mocking county

05 May 2023

Residents have hit out at a meme mocking Kent which has gone viral – arguing our county is much better than others.

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Tory leaders fall and Labour triumphs in local elections

Tory leaders fall and Labour triumphs in local elections

05 May 2023

Three Tory council leaders have been toppled and Labour has gained control in several areas during a dramatic day in local politics.

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Voters go to the polls across Kent today in key council elections

Voters go to the polls across Kent today in key council elections

04 May 2023

There are some 550 seats up for grabs as people across Kent cast their votes in the council elections today.

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True blue or rainbow alliances? What we can expect this Friday

True blue or rainbow alliances? What we can expect this Friday

02 May 2023

Housing has dominated the council election campaign as battle for control of town halls enters its final phase.

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