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Homes could be cut off as heavy downpours to hit this weekend

Homes could be cut off as heavy downpours to hit this weekend

26 October 2023

A yellow weather warning has been issued for Kent as heavy rainfall is expected to hit the county this weekend.

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Flood warning issued as heavy rainfall expected

Flood warning issued as heavy rainfall expected

24 October 2023

Weather bosses are warning there could be flooding across the county as heavy rain is expected to hit this evening.

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Kent's biggest empty shops - and what they could become

Kent's biggest empty shops - and what they could become

23 October 2023

Following the demise of Wilko, we take a look at the largest empty shops in Kent’s town centres – and what the future could hold for each unit.

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Mysterious lights spotted in sky above Kent park

Mysterious lights spotted in sky above Kent park

22 October 2023

A line of mysterious lights caught on camera above a popular park this evening are believed to be Elon Musk’s Starlink satellites.

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High winds cause problems for travellers

High winds cause problems for travellers

21 October 2023

High winds have knocked down trees and delayed journeys across the county today.

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Thunderstorm warning issued for Kent

Thunderstorm warning issued for Kent

21 October 2023

The Met Office has warned the county to brace for possible thunderstorms as wet and unsettled weather continues.

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Navratri 2023: Everything you need to know

Navratri 2023: Everything you need to know

19 October 2023

What is the Hindu festival, how is it celebrated and what events will there be across Kent?

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‘To solve prison space crisis – build them, fill them’

‘To solve prison space crisis – build them, fill them’

19 October 2023

Kent’s police and crime commissioner says more prisons need to be built to house the increasing number of inmates being convicted.

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Weather warning issued as heavy rain set to hit Kent

Weather warning issued as heavy rain set to hit Kent

18 October 2023

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for rain as heavy downpours are expected to hit the county.

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Rise in percentage of pupils passing Kent Test

Rise in percentage of pupils passing Kent Test

18 October 2023

Pupils and parents will receive the results of the Kent Test today, as figures show the percentage of children who passed rose this year.

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The best soft play centres in Kent

The best soft play centres in Kent

17 October 2023

This half-term could be the time to venture further afield in the county and try some of these fun-filled soft play centres.

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Almost 70k Kent residents fined going into London

Almost 70k Kent residents fined going into London

17 October 2023

Nearly 70,000 Kent motorists have amassed millions in ULEZ charges for driving in the emissions zone in the year up until its latest expansion.

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Covid blamed as school expulsions soar

Covid blamed as school expulsions soar

16 October 2023

Violence and persistent bad behaviour have resulted in a surge in the number of children being ousted from schools.

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23 dogs in Kent desperate for a forever home

23 dogs in Kent desperate for a forever home

14 October 2023

We’ve taken a look at 23 dogs up for adoption and searching for a family to give them the love they deserve.

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Police promise protection for Jewish community over Israel-Hamas war

Police promise protection for Jewish community over Israel-Hamas war

13 October 2023

The county’s police commissioner has condemned the ‘glorification’ of Hamas terrorist attacks amid a rise in hate crimes against the Jewish community.

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Flood warning issued for Kent as rain hits county

Flood warning issued for Kent as rain hits county

13 October 2023

A yellow weather warning for rain is in place for the county, with people being advised to prepare for disruption and possible flooding.

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Nature recovery plan draws scepticism from green campaigners

Nature recovery plan draws scepticism from green campaigners

12 October 2023

A government-backed scheme aimed at reversing the decline in the county’s natural habitats has drawn support but scepticism remains.

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'Covid hasn't gone away - we're still shielding three years on'

'Covid hasn't gone away - we're still shielding three years on'

11 October 2023

People in Kent still shielding from Covid say they feel “forgotten about” as society has gone back to normal following the pandemic.

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‘We need Christmas lights to get people in our town centres’

‘We need Christmas lights to get people in our town centres’

11 October 2023

As one of the county’s biggest councils pulls the plug on having Christmas lights, others have vowed to keep the “hugely beneficial” displays.

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Kent projects receive funding aimed at suicide prevention

Kent projects receive funding aimed at suicide prevention

10 October 2023

Eleven projects aimed at preventing suicide, reducing self-harm and saving lives are being announced as a way of marking World Mental Health Day.

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