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Health alert issued for Kent as 26C 'heatwave' forecast
22 June 2024Weather forecasters have issued a yellow health alert for the county as temperatures could climb to heatwave levels.
Kent County Council expects ‘no help’ from Labour government
21 June 2024Senior leaders at cash-strapped Kent County Council anticipate ‘no help’ from a new Labour government.
What would be the impact of a Starmer supermajority?
21 June 2024On the Kent Politics Podcast this week we talk with Labour’s Sevenoaks candidate who tells us what issues residents tell her about on the doorstep.
Hospital breaches mixed-sex ward rules nearly 1,000 times
20 June 2024A hospital trust has recorded almost 1,000 breaches in mixed-sex accommodation rules this year - the most in Kent.
Kent could enjoy ‘heatwave’ as Met Office says temperatures finally set to rise
20 June 2024Kent is set to be basking in the sun at last - with temperatures potentially hitting “heatwave” levels.
Council services face axe in search of £81m budget shortfall
20 June 2024The biggest local authority in Kent faces a budget shortfall of £81m - with cuts to services almost inevitable.
‘Refugees like me are human just like everyone else’
20 June 2024With the election just two weeks away, we look at what the parties are promising on immigration - and speak to a refugee who now calls Kent home.
Huge disruption on Kent trains after separate incidents
18 June 2024A person has been hit by a train, while another has been taken to hospital following separate emergencies on the line in Kent.
Why housebuilding in Kent will only accelerate after July 4
18 June 2024We take an in-depth look at what the main parties are promising for housing and why it means no let up for the county - regardless of who wins.
Summer blockbusters hitting the big screen this year
17 June 2024From Pixar’s Inside Out 2 to the latest Alien thriller, some must-see movies are coming out this summer.
The best of Kent’s colourful carnivals
15 June 2024See extravagant floats and creative costumes at your nearest carnival this summer. Here’s where you can find them.
King’s birthday honours list revealed
14 June 2024A double amputee mountain climber and pioneering artist are among those from Kent who have received recognition in The King’s Birthday Honours List.
Couple’s joy as cat microchip idea becomes law
12 June 2024A Kent-based animal charity which came up with the idea behind new cat microchipping laws say it will make a huge difference to pet owners.
Where to see outdoor cinema this summer
12 June 2024Some of the world’s biggest blockbusters are being shown the big screen this summer. Here’s where you can find them.
‘Tory manifesto reflects party’s dilemma of pitching to two audiences’
11 June 2024Political editor Paul Francis says the Conservative manifesto had a sense of déjà vu, notably on pledges focussed on immigration and asylum-seekers.
Police chief reveals crime is down but thefts, robbery and vehicle offences rise
06 June 2024Kent Police’s top cop has revealed a drop in crime but a rise thefts, robbery and vehicle offences.
Award-winning online service hits one million users
06 June 2024One million people are now using a new digital platform to guide them to key local announcements.
Fried and tested: Our favourite Kent fish and chip shops
06 June 2024In honour of National Fish and Chip Day, we’re looking back at some of our reporters’ favourite chippies.
'There was a loud bang and the destroyer sank’ - Veterans remember D-Day 80 years on
06 June 2024On the 80th anniversary of D-Day, we speak to veterans about the part they played that morning - and look at Kent’s key role in duping the Nazis.
Sending SEND pupils to private school costs taxpayers £84m
05 June 2024A leading education expert says figures show the cost of sending children with special needs to private schools has tripled.
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