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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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Commissioner to appoint chief executive to oversee £500m Kent Police budget

Commissioner to appoint chief executive to oversee £500m Kent Police budget

04 October 2024

Kent’s Police and Crime Commissioner Matthew Scott has proposed the appointment of a new chief executive to manage a budget of nearly £500m.

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Our pick of Kent’s pumpkin patches

Our pick of Kent’s pumpkin patches

03 October 2024

Soak up those cosy autumn vibes at Kent’s stunning pick-your-own pumpkin patches.

Sell-out Christmas events to book now

Sell-out Christmas events to book now

01 October 2024

Make sure your family doesn’t miss out by getting your tickets early to some of Kent’s most magical festive experiences…

KCC axes children’s university to save £62k a year

KCC axes children’s university to save £62k a year

26 September 2024

The Kent Children’s University has been dropped by the county’s largest authority blaming falling numbers.

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Met Office warns of power cuts and floods as heavy rain expected

Met Office warns of power cuts and floods as heavy rain expected

25 September 2024

A weather warning for rain has been issued as experts warn of a chance of power cuts and flooding.

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Revealed: The number of children in Kent living in temporary accommodation

Revealed: The number of children in Kent living in temporary accommodation

24 September 2024

New figures released by Shelter have revealed the number of children living in temporary accommodation in England is at a ‘record high’.

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Yellow weather warning for heavy rain issued across Kent

Yellow weather warning for heavy rain issued across Kent

23 September 2024

Heavy rain is expected to hit the county today, with flooding also expected.

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Prost! Here’s to Kent’s Oktoberfest celebrations

Prost! Here’s to Kent’s Oktoberfest celebrations

23 September 2024

Raise a stein to the German beer festival as it visits Kent this autumn with bier, bratwurst and Oompah bands.

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Bluetongue zone extended across whole of the south-east

Bluetongue zone extended across whole of the south-east

22 September 2024

A 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

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.

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