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Kent County Council is right about one aspect of its 15% pay hike

Kent County Council is right about one aspect of its 15% pay hike

The public outcry over that 15% pay rise for members is to be expected but it masks a genuine challenge

Power cut plunges 1,475 homes into darkness

Power cut plunges 1,475 homes into darkness

A total of 1,475 homes are without power in Kent following a technical fault on underground cables.

Concern for Kent in fire ‘postcode lottery’

Concern for Kent in fire ‘postcode lottery’

The Fire Brigades Union has raised concerns about the ability of fire crews in Kent to respond to blazes in tower blocks.

Council's new parking measures a 'disgrace'

Council's new parking measures a 'disgrace'

An authority this week unveiled proposals to introduce new on-street pay and display spaces

Eviction leaves OAP sleeping in pub

Eviction leaves OAP sleeping in pub

A 65-year-old transgender woman who lost her home has been told she is "not a priority" by a council's housing department.

Massive crowds expected at free festival

Massive crowds expected at free festival

X Factor winner Matt Terry headlines a feast of entertainment being laid on for families this weekend.

'The consequences could have been so much worse'

'The consequences could have been so much worse'

A man attacked his ex girlfriend's boyfriend with a hammer during a 'horrific' assault in front of his young son.

Delays on M25 after crash

Delays on M25 after crash

An accident caused delays after blocking two lanes of a motorway.

Men assaulted during Craig David concert

Men assaulted during Craig David concert

Police are investigating a disturbance that led to one of the victims being taken to hospital with facial injuries.

Road closed after woman hit by car

Road closed after woman hit by car

Police and paramedics were called to a 'serious accident' in a town centre.

Jail for pervert attacked during paedophile group sting

Jail for pervert attacked during paedophile group sting

A pervert attacked as he was confronted by a group of paedophile hunters at Bluewater has been jailed.

Pervert jailed for abusing young girl

Pervert jailed for abusing young girl

A pervert who sexually abused a very young child has been jailed for five years after a judge found he presented a danger of further offending.

Delays on busy high street

Delays on busy high street

Motorists are being told to expect delays after an accident on a busy town high street.

Wife's anger after death crash case adjourned for fourth time

Wife's anger after death crash case adjourned for fourth time

A heartbroken widow of a hero police officer killed in a crash spoke of her distress as the man who killed avoided being sentenced for a fourth time.

Kent MP elected to head prestigious committee

Kent MP elected to head prestigious committee

A Kent MP has been given the job of leading one of the most influential scrutiny all-party committees in the Commons.

Police arrest axe raid suspect

Police arrest axe raid suspect

A man has been arrested on suspicion of aggravated burglary after a jewellery shop was raided.

Starbucks opening at retail park

Starbucks opening at retail park

Starbucks, the American coffee giant, is moving to a retail park

Council signs off plan for 16,000 new homes

Council signs off plan for 16,000 new homes

A controversial document earmarking thousands of homes in the east of the county has been ratified.

Warning over 999 call abuse

Warning over 999 call abuse

Callers are putting lives at risk by wrongly using the 999 emergency line - with some calling the lifeline when they run out of mobile credit.

Backlash after councillors vote themselves 15% rise

Backlash after councillors vote themselves 15% rise

Councillors are facing growing anger after they voted themselves at 15% allowance hike - despite recommendations.

Video: Youngsters dicing with death on rails

Video: Youngsters dicing with death on rails

A shocking video has captured teenagers putting their lives at risk by playing on rail tracks.

Commuters facing delays after early morning crash

Commuters facing delays after early morning crash

A crash on the M25 is causing long delays for commuters this morning.

Cash shortage could leave town in the dark this Christmas

Cash shortage could leave town in the dark this Christmas

It's still only July but already one Kent town is appealing for help in raising money for its festive lights.

Ladder fall leaves dad in pain for 19 years

Ladder fall leaves dad in pain for 19 years

A man who suffered a broken shoulder in a nasty accident in 1998 is still undergoing treatment and has been forced to give up work.

‘Nothing can bring back dad, I just want answers’

‘Nothing can bring back dad, I just want answers’

A man from Kent is fighting for justice after his father was infected with a deadly virus and knew nothing about it for 20 years.

Pupils rescue kitten dumped in bin

Pupils rescue kitten dumped in bin

A group of youngsters saved the life of an abandoned pet after hearing it meowing in distress outside their school.

A suspect has been added to Kent Police's 'most wanted' list

A suspect has been added to Kent Police's 'most wanted' list

Police appeal for information about a 28-year-old man wanted in connection with several assaults.

Four 'illegals' arrested during raid

Four 'illegals' arrested during raid

An operation targeting illegal workers within the construction industry has been carried out by UK Border Agency officials.

Man suffers leg injury after fall in woods

Man suffers leg injury after fall in woods

Ambulance crews were called after a man fell in woodland, suffering a suspected leg break.

'World first' skate park downsized due to higher build cost

'World first' skate park downsized due to higher build cost

A unique skate park under construction has had to be downsized due to building costs being double what was first expected.

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