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‘There’s a lot more to do’: Verdict made on Labour’s first year in charge of council

‘There’s a lot more to do’: Verdict made on Labour’s first year in charge of council

29 May 2024

Last year Labour ended 20 years of Conservative rule at Medway Council. Political leaders of all stripes have given their verdict on what came next.

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Tories announce election candidate for hotly contested seat

Tories announce election candidate for hotly contested seat

29 May 2024

The Conservative Party have named their candidate for a key battleground seat in Kent which polls suggest could swing to Labour.

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Plans lodged to knock down school for 139 ‘bespoke’ homes

Plans lodged to knock down school for 139 ‘bespoke’ homes

29 May 2024

A planning application has been officially submitted to transform a former secondary school built in the 1960s into hundreds of new homes.

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Jobcentre security staff to strike over ‘shameful’ pay and conditions

Jobcentre security staff to strike over ‘shameful’ pay and conditions

28 May 2024

Security workers employed by private contractor G4S across Kent say they do a “very dangerous, difficult job”.

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Why Kent was used as back drop to sci-fi film

Why Kent was used as back drop to sci-fi film

28 May 2024

The producer of a new movie starring a Bend It Like Beckham actor has revealed why it was solely filmed in Kent.

‘Our village is growing by the hundreds but we still only have one bus’

‘Our village is growing by the hundreds but we still only have one bus’

27 May 2024

Residents claim their public transport options are not good enough to support their growing villages.

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Police cordon off quayside path as ‘man falls in water’

Police cordon off quayside path as ‘man falls in water’

27 May 2024

A quayside path was shut off by police amid reports a man fell in the water, sparking a huge emergency response.

Stunning summer gardens opening in June

Stunning summer gardens opening in June

27 May 2024

Lots of beautiful early summer gardens are opening all over Kent in the next few weeks. Here’s where you can find them.

Police issue warning to anti-social bikers after moped seized

Police issue warning to anti-social bikers after moped seized

26 May 2024

Police have issued a stark warning to anti-social off-road riders after a moped was seized.

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Ice cream company serves up free colouring books

Ice cream company serves up free colouring books

26 May 2024

An ice cream company has been handing out free colouring books to children with warnings of stranger danger and road safety tips.

Dad hit with 10kg dumbbell as family terrorised by masked raiders

Dad hit with 10kg dumbbell as family terrorised by masked raiders

26 May 2024

A family were terrorised in their home by three armed masked robbers waving Stanley knives.

‘Our vineyard covers 500 acres - but we need somewhere to make wine’

‘Our vineyard covers 500 acres - but we need somewhere to make wine’

26 May 2024

A company behind plans for a controversial winery has revealed its intentions to expand on its current site.

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‘Swerving’ Audi driver banned from road after ‘late night drink and drug driving’

‘Swerving’ Audi driver banned from road after ‘late night drink and drug driving’

25 May 2024

A factory worker who got behind the wheel of his sports car while drunk and high on cannabis has lost his licence after being caught by police.

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‘Nurturing’ school helps pupils to ‘reach their full potential’

‘Nurturing’ school helps pupils to ‘reach their full potential’

25 May 2024

A primary school has been praised for improving attendance and its “purposeful and calm” lessons following a visit from the education watchdog.

Delight as Queen Camilla still a ‘MAPS chap’

Delight as Queen Camilla still a ‘MAPS chap’

25 May 2024

The Queen consort has renewed her role as patron to a small group which restores iconic aircraft.

Police seize vapes and weapons in high street raids

Police seize vapes and weapons in high street raids

25 May 2024

Police executed warrants at two town centre business premises to target the illicit sales of vapes, vape juices and cigarettes.

‘She would have been proud of us’: Final music festival to honour murdered student

‘She would have been proud of us’: Final music festival to honour murdered student

25 May 2024

The founders of a charity and festival set up in memory of a murdered student look back at its success.

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Brazen thief who posed as customer to steal £1.2k bracelet ‘foiled’

Brazen thief who posed as customer to steal £1.2k bracelet ‘foiled’

24 May 2024

A thief who left “empty-handed” thanks to the quick reactions of shop staff has been jailed for attempting to steal a “high-value” piece of jewellery.

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Huge rock climbing centre promising ‘the best walls’ to open

Huge rock climbing centre promising ‘the best walls’ to open

24 May 2024

A new rock climbing centre which offers climbing for all ages and abilities is having its grand opening tonight.

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Shocking footage shows moment car crashes into lorry on M2

Shocking footage shows moment car crashes into lorry on M2

24 May 2024

Dramatic footage shows the moment a driver crashed into the back of a lorry before flipping several times.

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