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Council staff wages to rise by 8% as taxpayers charged maximum increase

Council staff wages to rise by 8% as taxpayers charged maximum increase

24 February 2023

A borough council is diverting money from its affordable housing fund to pay staff more.

Yob guilty in gang attack on young girls in park

Yob guilty in gang attack on young girls in park

24 February 2023

A teenage boy has admitted his part in a horror attack on three young girls inside a notorious town centre park.

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Kent schoolboy favourite to win Oscar

Kent schoolboy favourite to win Oscar

24 February 2023

A cinematographer who grew up in the county picked up a prestigious award at the BAFTAs for his work on a Netflix epic.

Helen Whately MP reselected as Tory election candidate

Helen Whately MP reselected as Tory election candidate

23 February 2023

MP Helen Whately has been reselected as the Conservative candidate for the constituency she has represented for the past 13 years.

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Kent guitarist behind tribute shows for Jeff Beck

Kent guitarist behind tribute shows for Jeff Beck

23 February 2023

A Kent musician has put together a band to tour a tribute to the late legendary guitarist Jeff Beck.

Man arrested after police officer assaulted

Man arrested after police officer assaulted

23 February 2023

A 33-year-old man was arrested after allegedly shouting abuse at people and assaulting police officers.

Children's doctor had one million child sex abuse images

Children's doctor had one million child sex abuse images

23 February 2023

A former GP has been jailed for more than two years after officers found he owned 1.2 million sex abuse images.

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Council 'cannot afford' £90m for new leisure centre

Council 'cannot afford' £90m for new leisure centre

23 February 2023

Users of a 53-year-old leisure centre will have to accept only minor improvements to the decaying building for at least the next eight years.

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Flood alerts issued across Kent

Flood alerts issued across Kent

23 February 2023

This afternoon's high tide has prompted flood warnings around the county.

'I had to say goodbye to my dying mum over a prison phone'

'I had to say goodbye to my dying mum over a prison phone'

23 February 2023

A drug addict locked up more than 40 times turned his life around after the heartbreak of missing precious last moments with his mum.

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Museum guest speakers to explore the history of art, design and home decor

Museum guest speakers to explore the history of art, design and home decor

23 February 2023

Art lovers and DIY designers can get expert advice for their next home makeover at a series of fascinating talks.

Charity overwhelmed as customer donates 120 wedding dresses

Charity overwhelmed as customer donates 120 wedding dresses

22 February 2023

Brides-to-be can snap up a bargain after a mystery customer donated more than 100 gowns, worth thousands of pounds, to charity shops.

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Council tax bill to see another £5 hike

Council tax bill to see another £5 hike

22 February 2023

The part of residents' tax bill going towards the fire service is set to rise to fund pay rises, new engines and a station redevelopment.

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‘No wave machine, no slides, no rapids – we won't be coming back’

‘No wave machine, no slides, no rapids – we won't be coming back’

22 February 2023

Families are fuming over the closure of attractions at a leisure centre pool, as plans to replace the building are delayed yet again.

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Delays after medical emergency

Delays after medical emergency

21 February 2023

A main road was closed while ambulance and fire crews attended a medical emergency this afternoon.

'We lost our dad long before he died'

'We lost our dad long before he died'

21 February 2023

A 30-year-old whose dad died from an aggressive brain tumour is swimming a marathon in his memory.

'My work doesn't stop here': British Empire Award for NHS hero

'My work doesn't stop here': British Empire Award for NHS hero

21 February 2023

An NHS volunteer whose efforts to support struggling families during the pandemic saw her honoured by the King has announced her next project.

Appeal to find missing man

Appeal to find missing man

21 February 2023

Police are appealing for help to find the whereabouts of a missing man.

Hobbycraft hires security after youths terrorise staff and shoppers

Hobbycraft hires security after youths terrorise staff and shoppers

21 February 2023

Door staff have been brought in at a Kent retail park where a gang of children are reportedly running riot.

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Row growing over Tory selection rules for election candidates

Row growing over Tory selection rules for election candidates

20 February 2023

Two Kent MPs are facing crunch selection meetings as they seek to stand at the next general election in constituencies with newly-drawn boundaries.

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