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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.
Met Office issues severe weather warning for Kent
04 September 2024A yellow weather warning is in place for heavy rain across the whole of Kent with the chance of power cuts and flooding.
‘Jobs need to go - civil service has had it too good for too long’
04 September 2024A county councillor’s calls for 10% of jobs to be culled at KCC has been described as “beyond insulting” by a union.
Call to fight changes to disability benefit payment
03 September 2024A demonstration is being arranged to counter changes described as a “tax on the disabled”.
More than a month’s worth of rain set to batter to Kent in a day
03 September 2024Forecasters have issued a yellow weather warning as heavy showers are expected to hit the county.
The robots that could help Kent’s fruit picking problems
03 September 2024A new technology in action on a Kent farm may solve the shortage of fruit-pickers - by using robots.
Mum fears disabled people ‘could die’ due to care cost hike
02 September 2024A mother is considering legal action against a council following a change in the way disability benefits are calculated.
Automatic service charge 'like someone's putting their hand in my pocket!'
02 September 2024An automatic service charge on your bill is becoming a regular occurrence, some customers in Kent think the tipping trend should be scrapped.
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