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B&B in historic castle wins top award
18 September 2024One of the county’s swankiest bed and breakfasts has been recognised with a leading tourism award.
Agricultural college’s live-in provision rated ‘outstanding’
17 September 2024A college has been given top marks for its residential provision with students “thriving” according to inspectors.
Last-ditch attempt to save ‘precious’ land from development
15 September 2024Fears of increased traffic and harm to badgers are behind a last-ditch attempt to stop permission being granted for a 52-home estate on an orchard.
Cannabis-smoking moped rider tells court: ‘I had to quit my job’
14 September 2024A cannabis user caught riding his moped while under the influence of the drug was forced to quit his job after realising he would lose his licence.
Piers Morgan backs bid to save 500-year-old village pub of iconic ITV drama fame
12 September 2024A community group aiming to purchase and save an historic pub made famous on TV has won the backing of one of Britain’s biggest media personalities.
New £2.5m rail maintenance depot opens
11 September 2024A new multi-million pound rail freight industry hub has opened in a bid help improve rail services in the county and across the south east.
'Don’t let parking fee hike kill our trade - I’ll pay your fee'
11 September 2024An enterprising trader is fighting back against a decision to hike parking fees near her business - by refunding customers the cost to park.
Ten stall-holders pull out of market over Sunday parking fees
11 September 2024The introduction of Sunday parking charges is ‘threatening the future of farmers’ markets’.
‘Being told he’ll be released early has left me physically sick’
11 September 2024A woman whose ex-boyfriend threatened to slit her throat says she has had nightmares since learning he will be released early from prison.
Driver claimed car was stolen after dog walker killed in hit-and-run
11 September 2024A 41-year-old man who drove off after hitting a dog walker with his car has been jailed for perverting the course of justice.
Kent MP remains in race to be next Tory leader
10 September 2024Four candidates including MP Tom Tugendhat have made it through the latest round of voting to become the next leader of the Conservatives.
A228 widening work may start next spring
10 September 2024Work to widen the A228 at one of its busiest stretches could start next spring after years of campaigning by councillors.
Kent MP declares support for Tory leadership front runner
09 September 2024A Tory politician has decided not to back her neighbouring MP in the Conservative Party’s leadership contest and has put her support elsewhere.
Council u-turn on Blue Badge holders’ parking charges
09 September 2024A public outcry has led a council to discover that it IS possible for ANPR cameras to “positively discriminate” in favour of Blue Badge holders.
Pupils ‘go hungry’ as food payment system crashes
04 September 2024Problems with a high-tech payment system saw children unable to buy food on their first day at secondary school.
MP Tom Tugendhat says human rights laws prevent deportation of ‘murderers and rapists’
03 September 2024A Tory leadership hopeful is demanding the end of an outdated convention he says is stopping the UK people being protected from violent criminals.
Blue Badge holders no longer able to park for free as council brings in ANPR
01 September 2024Blue Badge holders will lose free parking as a council proposes to introduce ANPR cameras as part of a £530k upgrade of its car parks.
Lucky kmfm listener has got that Friday feeling after winning £1,000
30 August 2024While summer might be almost over, the sun is shining on one kmfm listener, who will be heading into the weekend £1,000 richer.
Council plans for greener leisure centres
30 August 2024A £1.6m investment in solar panels and heat pumps will cut costs and carbon emissions at a popular leisure centre.
Kent Politics Podcast hears from Tory leadership contender
30 August 2024Conservative Party leadership candidate Tom Tugendhat has told the Kent Politics Podcast why he thinks his party lost the general election.
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