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Massive rise in disability hate crimes

Massive rise in disability hate crimes

15 October 2018

Police have recorded a 121% rise in crimes against the disabled, including assaults and sex offences.

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Number of county's homeless deaths revealed

Number of county's homeless deaths revealed

09 October 2018

A new study has shown at least 13 people died in Kent in the past year.

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Estate agent hits back at sleazy rumours

Estate agent hits back at sleazy rumours

02 October 2018

A frustrated estate agent has spoken out to end seedy speculation that a house was used as a porn studio or brothel, owing to its unusual layout.

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M20 Brexit plans will cost £30m

M20 Brexit plans will cost £30m

29 September 2018

The taxpayer will be hit with a £30m bill to keep traffic moving on the M20 in the event of disruption caused by Brexit-related delays.

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Kent set to bask in 23C

Kent set to bask in 23C

27 September 2018

The county is due to be bathed in sunshine with temperatures about 9C hotter than usual.

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Police chief plays down 'Brexit riots'

Police chief plays down 'Brexit riots'

26 September 2018

Kent's most senior police officer is not anticipating civil unrest in the aftermath of the UK leaving the EU.

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Volunteers get their hands dirty

Volunteers get their hands dirty

24 September 2018

Staff from Barclays have been digging deep at a horticultural training project for adults with learning disabilities.

Brace yourself for high winds

Brace yourself for high winds

22 September 2018

A blustery spell is expected across Kent this weekend - with a weather warning issued.

Police deny Brexit chaos reports

Police deny Brexit chaos reports

10 September 2018

A leaked document suggests police leave in Kent could be cancelled and officers pulled in on rest days if the UK crashes out of Europe.

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Hospital parking charges petition handed to No.10

Hospital parking charges petition handed to No.10

10 September 2018

A campaign group calling for hospital parking charges to be scrapped will present a petition to Downing Street today.

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Councils to splash out on business taxes

Councils to splash out on business taxes

07 September 2018

Kent councils have announced plans to spend £35.8 million of money received from business rates as part of a retention pilot.

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Handsfree as dangerous as drink driving

Handsfree as dangerous as drink driving

05 September 2018

Drivers are being urged to avoid making calls while at the wheel, even if it seems harmless.

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Rise of the 'casino councils'

Rise of the 'casino councils'

31 August 2018

Cash-strapped councils in Kent are risking millions of pounds of taxpayers' cash buying offices, shops and restaurants amid cuts in government grants.

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A21 reopened following crash

A21 reopened following crash

30 August 2018

The A21 has reopened following a crash between a lorry and a car.

Councils fork out £150k for mayoral cars

Councils fork out £150k for mayoral cars

21 August 2018

Councils have been accused of "excessive spending" after figures revealed local authorities in Kent spent more than £150,000 on mayoral cars.

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Do you love afternoon tea?

Do you love afternoon tea?

16 August 2018

It's National Afternoon Tea Week - here's where you can grab a scone to celebrate..

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Train fares to rise by 3.2%

Train fares to rise by 3.2%

15 August 2018

Rail fares will rise by 3.2% next year, the Government has confirmed, causing dismay among commuters paying thousands of pounds for season tickets.

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Kent homeowners up to £1.1m better off than renters

Kent homeowners up to £1.1m better off than renters

14 August 2018

People who own a property in the county will be up to £1.1m better off in 25 years than those who rent, according to an analysis of official figures.

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Racist incidents in schools increase

Racist incidents in schools increase

14 August 2018

Reports of racist taunts and attacks in part of Kent have more than doubled.

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13 things you only know if you went to a grammar school

13 things you only know if you went to a grammar school

13 August 2018

As students await their A-level results this week, here are some things only known by pupils who attended one of the county's 38 grammar schools.

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