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Boo! Where to see the best-decorated Halloween houses in Kent

Boo! Where to see the best-decorated Halloween houses in Kent

26 October 2024

We’ve rounded up the most hauntingly-good displays in the county ahead of the spooky season.

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17,000 untaxed cars clamped in Kent by DVLA in blitz on offenders

17,000 untaxed cars clamped in Kent by DVLA in blitz on offenders

26 October 2024

The number of untaxed vehicles being clamped in Kent has rocketed in a single year, official figures have revealed.

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Lucky kmfm listener wins £1k on Thousand Pound Friday

Lucky kmfm listener wins £1k on Thousand Pound Friday

25 October 2024

A lucky kmfm listener started their weekend by winning £1,000 on the radio station’s competition Thousand Pound Friday.

Struggling Kent council urged to ‘come clean’ over £105m pot of unspent cash

Struggling Kent council urged to ‘come clean’ over £105m pot of unspent cash

23 October 2024

The county’s largest local authority is sitting on £105 million of developer money that could be spent on services such as schools.

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Do you fancy being a councillor? Find out how at a Q&A

Do you fancy being a councillor? Find out how at a Q&A

22 October 2024

There will be an information event this week for those interested in standing for election to Kent County Council.

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From chickens to children - what are the noises angering Kent’s neighbours?

From chickens to children - what are the noises angering Kent’s neighbours?

21 October 2024

There were 9,000-plus noise complaints in Kent last year - but with children playing and babies crying among the gripes are we becoming less tolerant?

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Kent’s spectacular fireworks displays

Kent’s spectacular fireworks displays

21 October 2024

It’s almost time to ‘ooh’ and ‘ahh’ as Kent’s skies light up with fantastic fireworks displays and bonfire nights.

Foreign lorries partly to blame for Kent’s pothole peril, says transport chief

Foreign lorries partly to blame for Kent’s pothole peril, says transport chief

20 October 2024

Council roads chief Neil Baker says that foreign lorry drivers are partly to blame for the state of the county’s potholed roads.

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Warning over ‘killer’ insects invading Kent

Warning over ‘killer’ insects invading Kent

19 October 2024

Experts are warning people to remain vigilant as nests of a killer insect continue to be discovered in the county.

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Kent’s autumn farmers’ markets

Kent’s autumn farmers’ markets

19 October 2024

Get out and pick up some fresh, seasonal produce at some of the county’s biggest and best farmers’ markets.

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How to spot ‘very convincing’ parking scam circulating in Kent

How to spot ‘very convincing’ parking scam circulating in Kent

18 October 2024

Police are warning people not to answer ‘very convincing’ parking fine messages circulating in Kent - but can you get your money back if caught out?

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Fang-tastic family days out in Kent this October

Fang-tastic family days out in Kent this October

14 October 2024

Have a total scream this October half-term with frighteningly fun days out, from Halloween mazes to creepy crawly corners.

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No ‘inadequate’ primary schools in Kent

No ‘inadequate’ primary schools in Kent

14 October 2024

Encouraging new figures show 80% of primary schools in the county are rated ‘outstanding’ or ‘good’ by Ofsted.

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Council faces £55m hike in savings - or going bust

Council faces £55m hike in savings - or going bust

13 October 2024

Kent County Council faces a £55 million increase in savings it must make in the near future or face going bust, according to new statistics.

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Inside the £14m Kent house with some of England's 'most breathtaking views'

Inside the £14m Kent house with some of England's 'most breathtaking views'

12 October 2024

A luxury £14 million mansion featuring bluebell woodlands and some of England’s “most breathtaking views” has hit the market.

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Dazzling display as Northern Lights illuminate skies across Kent

Dazzling display as Northern Lights illuminate skies across Kent

11 October 2024

Hundreds of people are sharing the amazing moment they captured the stunning Northern Lights as they illuminated the skies over Kent.

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BBC Weather 'glitch' as hurricane winds forecast in Kent

BBC Weather 'glitch' as hurricane winds forecast in Kent

10 October 2024

The BBC says it is working to fix a 'glitch' in its weather app after hurricane winds were forecast for Kent.

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Flood alerts issued across Kent after night of heavy rain

Flood alerts issued across Kent after night of heavy rain

09 October 2024

Flood alerts have been issued across the county following a night of heavy rain and weather warnings.

Thunderstorm warning issued for whole of Kent

Thunderstorm warning issued for whole of Kent

08 October 2024

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning covering the county with travel disruption expected.

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Thousands face ‘appalling’ waits of up to seven years for ADHD testing

Thousands face ‘appalling’ waits of up to seven years for ADHD testing

08 October 2024

Nearly 30,000 adults and children are waiting to be assessed for autism and ADHD in what critics are calling a “broken” system.

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