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Pupil absence in Kent rockets since pandemic

Pupil absence in Kent rockets since pandemic

28 September 2023

The number of children "persistently absent" from school has more than doubled in the last five years.

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Bus fare cap soon to rise

Bus fare cap soon to rise

28 September 2023

Bus ticket prices for Kent passengers are set to rise in November

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Top 10 pubs in Kent

Top 10 pubs in Kent

26 September 2023

After judging scores of pubs across the county, CAMRA members have decided on their top 10 of 2023.

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Why we can’t find out how most Kent councils are spending our money

Why we can’t find out how most Kent councils are spending our money

26 September 2023

Councils in Kent have failed to publish annual accounts detailing how they have spent hundreds of millions of pounds of public money.

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Keys in hands and hairs left in taxis: Reality for women walking alone in Kent

Keys in hands and hairs left in taxis: Reality for women walking alone in Kent

25 September 2023

High-profile and shocking cases of violence against women in Kent have left many taking drastic precautions to keep themselves safe.

Parade marks ‘highest honour’ for Navy crews

Parade marks ‘highest honour’ for Navy crews

23 September 2023

The Royal Navy were cheered on through the streets after being awarded the freedom of the county during a major civic event.

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11-hour weather warning as heavy rain to batter Kent

11-hour weather warning as heavy rain to batter Kent

20 September 2023

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning as heavy rain is expected to hit Kent this evening.

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Could Kent towns be set for blanket 20mph limits?

Could Kent towns be set for blanket 20mph limits?

20 September 2023

A driving association claims 20mph limits are being ushered in here by ‘stealth’ in a war on the driver as Wales cuts speeds on residential streets.

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Lone asylum-seekers aged 13 placed in hotels despite ruling, court hears

Lone asylum-seekers aged 13 placed in hotels despite ruling, court hears

17 September 2023

Kent County Council has been told it must stop placing lone asylum-seeker children into hotels, after the High Court heard some had gone missing.

Thunderstorm warning issued for Kent

Thunderstorm warning issued for Kent

17 September 2023

People are being told to expect some disruption following a yellow warning for thunderstorms.

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The picturesque pub crawl along overlooked Kent railway line

The picturesque pub crawl along overlooked Kent railway line

17 September 2023

We discovered the perfect pub crawl between Sussex and Kent as we hopped on board the Marshlink line, stopping at a few cosy taverns along the way.

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The Stonegate pubs in Kent looking for new landlords

The Stonegate pubs in Kent looking for new landlords

16 September 2023

From village inns to town centre taverns, if you’ve ever fancied taking the reins of a traditional pub there are plenty of options around the county.

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Killer Asian hornets almost wipe out business as Kent ‘invasion’ spreads

Killer Asian hornets almost wipe out business as Kent ‘invasion’ spreads

15 September 2023

A devastated dad’s business has almost been wiped out by killer Asian hornets – as the number of nests found in Kent is on the rise.

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‘We are NOT going bust’

‘We are NOT going bust’

13 September 2023

A cash-strapped council has denied it is on the brink of bankruptcy, following reports it could go under.

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Council fills 80 vacancies in bid to improve support for SEN children

Council fills 80 vacancies in bid to improve support for SEN children

13 September 2023

A council heavily criticised for failing to support vulnerable young people has come up with a plan to improve.

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‘Without youth clubs anti-social behaviour will just get worse’

‘Without youth clubs anti-social behaviour will just get worse’

12 September 2023

As a controversial consultation comes to an end, parents and councillors have hit out against proposed cuts to youth services.

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Unhappy hour! Major pub group announces beer price hike during peak times

Unhappy hour! Major pub group announces beer price hike during peak times

12 September 2023

A pub group with more than 30 outlets across Kent says the price of a pint could cost 20p more at peak times in a bid to offset growing overheads.

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Storm warning amid fears some communities ‘could become cut off’

Storm warning amid fears some communities ‘could become cut off’

12 September 2023

A yellow storm warning has been issued amid concerns communities could “become cut off by flooded roads”.

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Kent teachers reveal what really happens during an Ofsted inspection

Kent teachers reveal what really happens during an Ofsted inspection

12 September 2023

An Ofsted verdict can make or break a school – but just what actually happens when the inspectors arrive?

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Kent to lose all its Wilko stores within weeks

Kent to lose all its Wilko stores within weeks

11 September 2023

All of Kent’s branches of troubled chain Wilko will soon close, a union has confirmed.

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