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Kent County Council's budget gap widens to £70m

Kent County Council's budget gap widens to £70m

27 October 2022

There is not a single department at KCC that is not facing some form of cut, says the authority's finance chief.

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Huge concerns over ambulance service

Huge concerns over ambulance service

26 October 2022

Overworked paramedics covering the county say they do not feel respected by bosses with morale low and sickness rates high across the service.

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Fraudsters con council out of £390k

Fraudsters con council out of £390k

25 October 2022

A council has been targeted by hackers, card cloners and fraudsters over the last six months - with a school among the victims.

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Revealed: Kent's most complained about council

Revealed: Kent's most complained about council

25 October 2022

New data has been published ranking borough councils in terms of the number of grievances residents have lodged against them.

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Almost 80k Kent drivers fined going into London

Almost 80k Kent drivers fined going into London

25 October 2022

New figures reveal nearly 80,000 motorists in Kent have been stung by London's ultra low emission zone since it was expanded last year.

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Sunak to be Prime Minister - but what does it mean for Kent?

Sunak to be Prime Minister - but what does it mean for Kent?

24 October 2022

From the chaos on our roads to dangerous Channel crossings, Paul Francis looks at what a Rishi Sunak government could mean for the key issues in Kent.

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Workers to vote on 'biggest ambulance strike for 30 years'

Workers to vote on 'biggest ambulance strike for 30 years'

24 October 2022

Kent ambulance workers are set to decide on whether to take industrial action over pay and staffing levels.

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£12m cash injection to help families through winter

£12m cash injection to help families through winter

23 October 2022

Residents across Kent struggling with the rising cost of living will be in line for help - as campaigners say families face a "bleak" winter.

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Nine of Kent’s best live music pubs

Nine of Kent’s best live music pubs

23 October 2022

Grab yourself a pint and enjoy a night of brilliant live music at these top-rated pubs across the county.

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Thunderstorm warning in place as heavy rain hits Kent

Thunderstorm warning in place as heavy rain hits Kent

23 October 2022

A weather warning remains in place in Kent as rain has fallen heavily in parts of the county.

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Kent hospital Covid patients almost treble in a month

Kent hospital Covid patients almost treble in a month

23 October 2022

The number of people with Covid in the county's hospitals has almost trebled in a month following a spike in cases.

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Boris has 100 backers - but who are Kent MPs supporting?

Boris has 100 backers - but who are Kent MPs supporting?

22 October 2022

As the crucial Monday deadline for 100 backers looms, Kent's MPs have been revealing who will get their support to become the next PM.

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Council goes ahead with 'heartless' plans to axe 38 bus routes

Council goes ahead with 'heartless' plans to axe 38 bus routes

21 October 2022

A last-ditch effort to reverse controversial cuts to bus services across the county has failed.

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Who's backing Boris? Kent MPs declare support

Who's backing Boris? Kent MPs declare support

20 October 2022

Boris Johnson is reportedly eyeing up a bid to lead the Conservative Party again following Liz Truss' resignation – here's who our MPs are backing.

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Harrowing report reveals 45 baby deaths could have been prevented

Harrowing report reveals 45 baby deaths could have been prevented

19 October 2022

A damning report has slammed a hospital trust for failings in care after it was found at least 45 baby deaths could have been prevented.

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Revealed: Town responsible for most hoax calls

Revealed: Town responsible for most hoax calls

18 October 2022

A police boss has hit out at 'unacceptable' numbers of people misusing the 999 service, with more than 1,000 hoax calls received since 2015.

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Kent Test results to be released as number seeking grammar place rises

Kent Test results to be released as number seeking grammar place rises

18 October 2022

The number of children seeking a grammar school place in Kent has increased significantly this year.

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LGBTQ+ hate crimes hit five-year high

LGBTQ+ hate crimes hit five-year high

17 October 2022

A charity is 'deeply worried' by the number of hate crimes based on sexuality or gender identity reported in Kent last year.

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The schools in Kent with the highest suspension rates

The schools in Kent with the highest suspension rates

17 October 2022

Figures reveal vastly different suspension rates of pupils across the county's schools - prompting concerns over just why.

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The Great Storm of 1987 - pictures show devastation caused in Kent

The Great Storm of 1987 - pictures show devastation caused in Kent

15 October 2022

Archive photos show how no part of Kent escaped the devastation of the Great Storm when it struck more than 30 years ago.

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