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KCC axes children’s university to save £62k a year
26 September 2024The Kent Children’s University has been dropped by the county’s largest authority blaming falling numbers.
Met Office warns of power cuts and floods as heavy rain expected
25 September 2024A weather warning for rain has been issued as experts warn of a chance of power cuts and flooding.
Revealed: The number of children in Kent living in temporary accommodation
24 September 2024New figures released by Shelter have revealed the number of children living in temporary accommodation in England is at a ‘record high’.
Yellow weather warning for heavy rain issued across Kent
23 September 2024Heavy rain is expected to hit the county today, with flooding also expected.
Prost! Here’s to Kent’s Oktoberfest celebrations
23 September 2024Raise a stein to the German beer festival as it visits Kent this autumn with bier, bratwurst and Oompah bands.
Bluetongue zone extended across whole of the south-east
22 September 2024A restriction on the movement of farm animals has been extended further after a rise in cases of an infectious disease.
Number of road closures in Kent at a record high
22 September 2024“Universally annoying” road closures on Kent’s roads have reached a record high, new figures have disclosed.
24-hour rain warning issued for Kent
21 September 2024A yellow weather warning has been issued as some locations could see 80-100 mm of rain develop over the course of 12 to 24 hours.
Farm animal disease sparks countywide restriction on moving livestock
19 September 2024A countywide restriction on the movement of farm animals has been brought in after a rise in cases of an infectious disease.
Bailiff action ‘remains high’ despite referrals drop
19 September 2024A debt charity has warned bailiff use in Kent remains concerningly high amid concerns people are being pushed into “deeper financial difficulty”.
£8k for a season ticket - but are we falling back in love with our trains?
18 September 2024Not long ago, Southeastern was always among the worst-rated franchises - today it’s among the best-performing. We ask what’s changed…
‘Up to half’ of Tories to stand down before KCC election
17 September 2024At least 20 Conservative county council members will not seek re-election next May, it is understood.
Families protest against disability benefits changes
12 September 2024Protestors have gathered at County Hall to demonstrate against the changes to disability benefits.
‘Losing Wilko has left shopping centre dead as a dodo’
12 September 2024A year ago today, Wilko started shutting stores across Kent. While several units have been filled, gaping holes have been left in some town centres.
Winter fuel payment: How did Kent MPs vote?
11 September 2024The government is set to go ahead with cutting winter fuel payments for pensioners across the country.
Weather warning issued as heavy rain set to lash Kent
07 September 2024People in Kent are being told to expect “thundery rain” and flooding as wet weather hits the county this weekend.
Brilliant on a budget: Kent’s free attractions
07 September 2024If the summer holidays have cleared out your bank account, don’t worry - we’ve got six free days out that the whole family will love.
The eyesores in Kent set for a rebirth
07 September 2024From abandoned department stores to old shopping centres, we’ve had a look at some of the big plans for Kent’s ugliest sites.
Kent Politics Podcast hears from Lord Michael Howard
06 September 2024Lord Michael Howard has revealed he predicted Liz Truss would be an “absolute disaster” as Prime Minister before she landed the top job.
Mystery woman wins £100k on lottery
05 September 2024A woman known only as Mrs Z is planning a holiday after scooping a six-figure sum on an instant win game.
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