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£246,000 in grants available to parents through Kent organisations
18 January 2024Businesses, charities and community groups working with children and families can claim a slice of a near £250,000 fund in grants.
Pedestrian dies after being hit by car
18 January 2024A man in his 20s has died after being hit by a car along a stretch of road notorious for serious accidents.
‘My baby would still be alive if I was allowed to go to the hospital’
18 January 2024A heartbroken couple believe their baby son would still be alive if their concerns had been taken seriously by a midwife.
Delays on M2 due to ‘critical infrastructure defect’
16 January 2024There was heavy congestion and long delays on two major roads in the county this evening.
More traffic chaos as gas works return to A2
16 January 2024Motorists are facing long delays after more temporary traffic lights were installed on a busy route.
£140k toilets shut after arson attack
16 January 2024A toilet block which cost £140k and has been open for less than a year has been forced to shut for a second time after a suspected arson attack.
School forced to close six times as new £350k heat pump system keeps failing
16 January 2024A school has been forced to close six times in three months because its new government-funded air source heat pump system keeps failing.
Bid to ban barbecues looks set to be defeated
16 January 2024Proposals to ban disposable barbecues on public land in a Kent borough look set to be scrapped.
City council to close floodgates as weather alert issued
14 January 2024A city council is set to close floodgates after a weather alert was issued for parts of Kent.
Pizza restaurant given green light
13 January 2024The latest branch of a growing pizza chain has been given planning permission to open.
Flood alert in place for parts of Kent
13 January 2024A flood alert has been put in place – with thousands of Kent residents potentially being impacted by high tides.
Plans for fully affordable housing estate unveiled
13 January 2024Plans for a large property development comprised of 100% affordable rented housing in a village have been unveiled.
‘It’s not just sitting in a pretty dress and waving’
13 January 2024A former beauty queen who reintroduced pageants in her town insists they provide a safe space for girls away from boys and social media.
New Lidl store approved after lengthy battle with rival supermarkets
12 January 2024Lidl’s long-awaited plans to open a new store have been given the go-ahead – despite opposition from rival supermarkets.
‘I dug up UK’s oldest shoe’
11 January 2024A Kent man has appeared on the BBC show Digging For Britain after discovering the UK’s oldest shoe and an “ultra-rare” piece of 4488-year-old leather.
Shoplifter faces 130 days behind bars
11 January 2024A prolific shoplifter has been jailed days after being arrested.
Jason Statham blockbuster filmed in Kent hits cinemas
11 January 2024An action-packed film that had scenes shot on one of the county’s bridges is being released in theatres.
Man accused of punching railway worker
11 January 2024A 47-year-old has been charged with assault following a report of a disturbance at a train station.
Store wars: New Lidl set for approval after rival legal challenge
11 January 2024Plans for a controversial supermarket look set to finally be approved – again – after undergoing appeals by two rival food giants.
New ‘satellite’ school to tackle county’s SEND places shortfall
10 January 2024Plans to create a new satellite school for pupils with special educational needs on an island with a shortage of places have been welcomed.
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