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Kent Politics Podcast: Tory MP on where party went wrong

Kent Politics Podcast: Tory MP on where party went wrong

19 July 2024

Kent’s only new Conservative MP has lifted the lid on what lessons should be learned from her party’s disastrous general election showing.

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Kent’s pick-your-own summer flowers

Kent’s pick-your-own summer flowers

18 July 2024

Enjoy a stroll through beautiful fields, pick your own flowers to take home and admire the views with prosecco and pizza this summer.

Nature’s calling with Kent’s outdoor GeoAdventures

Nature’s calling with Kent’s outdoor GeoAdventures

17 July 2024

GeoAdventures are a series of outdoor activities taking place in Kent this summer, including bat walks and river dipping.

The 45 Kent parks given prestigious Green Flag awards

The 45 Kent parks given prestigious Green Flag awards

16 July 2024

Forty-five parks in the county have been named as some of the best-kept outdoor spaces in the UK.

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Yellow weather warning for rain issued

Yellow weather warning for rain issued

15 July 2024

A yellow weather warning for rain has been lifted following heavy downpours across the county.

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Kent’s best ice cream by the coast

Kent’s best ice cream by the coast

15 July 2024

A day at the seaside isn’t complete without an ice cream. Here are some of Kent’s top-rated spots to get a soft serve this summer.

Terrifying footage of level crossing near-misses

Terrifying footage of level crossing near-misses

15 July 2024

Footage of people dicing with death on train tracks has been released showing just how close some have come to fatal consequences.

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‘I’ll be the only person wearing an England shirt’

‘I’ll be the only person wearing an England shirt’

14 July 2024

As England lines up for an historic Euro final we speak to Kent people with ties to our opponents Spain to see where their loyalty stands.

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Pictures capture ecstasy and agony of Kent’s England fans over the decades

Pictures capture ecstasy and agony of Kent’s England fans over the decades

14 July 2024

We look back at some of the highs and lows of being an England fan - perfectly captured in our archive pictures from across the county.

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Euros lay-in for schoolchildren

Euros lay-in for schoolchildren

13 July 2024

A number of schools across the county have told parents children can arrive late if they stay up to watch England’s Euro 2024 final clash.

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Huge carpet firm set to enter administration

Huge carpet firm set to enter administration

12 July 2024

The collapse of a troubled carpet firm could see the loss of 1,800 jobs and 272 stores across the UK.

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Kent hospitals fork out £76m for maternity and childbirth failings

Kent hospitals fork out £76m for maternity and childbirth failings

12 July 2024

NHS trusts across Kent and Medway paid out £76 million in negligence claims for maternity failings over the last five years, new figures show.

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Family days out for your summer calendar

Family days out for your summer calendar

12 July 2024

From food and music festivals to mystery trails and jousting tournaments, we’ve got all the need-to-know dates for the summer holidays.

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Radio star Iain Dale on decision to quit bid to become Kent MP

Radio star Iain Dale on decision to quit bid to become Kent MP

12 July 2024

A veteran broadcaster has spoken about his aborted bid to become a Kent MP while taking aim at a potential new Tory leader.

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Card payments crash across supermarkets

Card payments crash across supermarkets

11 July 2024

Shoppers are reporting problems with paying with their Visa cards at major supermarkets.

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‘All hands on deck’ to solve the county’s pothole crisis

‘All hands on deck’ to solve the county’s pothole crisis

11 July 2024

It is “all hands on deck” as the county council uses the summer months to deal with Kent’s pothole crisis.

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London days out with a difference

London days out with a difference

10 July 2024

Planning to spend some time in London this summer? We’ve got some unique exhibits, parades and festivals to keep the whole family happy.

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What new government could mean for huge housing projects planned on Kent's green belt

What new government could mean for huge housing projects planned on Kent's green belt

10 July 2024

Labour want to see homes built on the ‘grey belt’, as well as more onshore wind farms. So what could it mean for the ‘Garden of England’?

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The Kent councils that have closed the most public toilets

The Kent councils that have closed the most public toilets

08 July 2024

Vandalism and cash-strapped council budgets are putting public toilets at risk, fear charities, as one suggests charging a fee may be the answer.

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Classic pictures from 1990s when Tour De France came through Kent

Classic pictures from 1990s when Tour De France came through Kent

06 July 2024

It was a unique spectacle for Kent when the Tour De France first raced around the county in 1994, as our amazing archive pictures show.

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