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Kent Tories facing massive losses at General Election

Kent Tories facing massive losses at General Election

24 May 2024

Kent Tory MPs are facing massive losses at the general election, according to pollsters.

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What could happen on election day? Experts have their say on Kent Politics Podcast

What could happen on election day? Experts have their say on Kent Politics Podcast

24 May 2024

In a special general election edition of the Kent Politics Podcast, we look at what might happen in the county on July 4.

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Will schools close? Key general election questions answered

Will schools close? Key general election questions answered

22 May 2024

With Rishi Sunak’s general election announcement, we answer the main questions voters need to know ahead of July 4.

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Prime Minister Rishi Sunak calls general election

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak calls general election

22 May 2024

The Prime Minister has announced people will head to the polls for a general election in July.

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Two mystery Kent lottery winners scoop combined total of £4.6m

Two mystery Kent lottery winners scoop combined total of £4.6m

22 May 2024

Two lucky national lottery winners in Kent have scooped millions, with plans to pay off their mortgage and help out their family.

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'We're not NIMBYs!' New housebuilding figures for every part of Kent revealed

'We're not NIMBYs!' New housebuilding figures for every part of Kent revealed

22 May 2024

Residents are sometimes accused of being “NIMBYs” when it comes to building new homes - but can the term be applied to some councils too?

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Thunderstorm warning issued for whole county

Thunderstorm warning issued for whole county

21 May 2024

A yellow weather warning for thunderstorms has been issued covering the whole county.

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‘The government must do more than just apologise’

‘The government must do more than just apologise’

20 May 2024

As a damning report into the infected blood scandal is finally published, one victim from Kent says the fight for justice is likely to continue.

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Win VIP pass to every Dreamland summer concert

Win VIP pass to every Dreamland summer concert

20 May 2024

We’re giving one lucky winner a VIP ‘black card’ to all of Dreamland’s outdoor concerts - even the sold out ones. Here’s how to enter.

‘We don’t want to have security guards outside our libraries’

‘We don’t want to have security guards outside our libraries’

20 May 2024

The number of reports of anti-social behaviour in libraries has been on the rise and staff are working hard to protect these safe spaces.

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Our guide to a brilliant bank holiday

Our guide to a brilliant bank holiday

19 May 2024

Get stuck into obstacle courses, teddy bears picnics and foodie festivals with the family over the late May bank holiday weekend.

Care provider paid £63k to look after someone who had died

Care provider paid £63k to look after someone who had died

18 May 2024

Fraud and human error cost a council £2.8m last year - with one £63,000 payment for care to dead person.

The Kent village polluted by 247 spills in one year

The Kent village polluted by 247 spills in one year

18 May 2024

Streams running through a Kent village were polluted on almost 250 occasions last year, shocking new data reveals.

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Budget-friendly campsites near Kent’s top attractions

Budget-friendly campsites near Kent’s top attractions

17 May 2024

Want to take the kids on holiday but can’t afford a trip abroad? Book a budget camping trip next door to some of Kent’s best days out.

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Former deputy PM ‘gobsmacked’ by ‘hard-right’ Elphicke’s defection to Labour

Former deputy PM ‘gobsmacked’ by ‘hard-right’ Elphicke’s defection to Labour

17 May 2024

Former Deputy Prime Minister Damian Green has told the Kent Politics Podcast he’s amazed Labour has taken Dover MP Natalie Elphicke into its ranks.

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School bus pass prices face 18% hike for 14,000 students

School bus pass prices face 18% hike for 14,000 students

16 May 2024

Nearly 14,000 holders of Kent subsidised bus passes face an 18% price hike.

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Set off on a family adventure this May half term

Set off on a family adventure this May half term

16 May 2024

From wild animals to wartime code-breakers, there’s not a dull moment to be had during the school holidays.

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Damning report into maternity services uncovers ‘harrowing’ stories from parents

Damning report into maternity services uncovers ‘harrowing’ stories from parents

13 May 2024

Parents have shared “harrowing” stories to an inquiry into traumatic childbirth leading to calls for an overhaul of maternity and post-natal care.

Traffic chaos as thousands disappointed by Northern Lights no-show

Traffic chaos as thousands disappointed by Northern Lights no-show

12 May 2024

Thousands of motorists who headed to Kent’s beaches to watch the Northern Lights last night were left disappointed - and stuck in traffic.

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Revival has been ‘remarkable’ - but are we now paying price of ‘DfL gentrification’?

Revival has been ‘remarkable’ - but are we now paying price of ‘DfL gentrification’?

12 May 2024

In the concluding part of our in-depth look at the rollercoaster ride of our seaside towns, we look at how they staged the most unexpected revival.

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