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‘The Tories betrayed people over immigration and tax…’

18 July 2025
‘The Tories betrayed people over immigration and tax…’

A new county councillor has explained why he quit the Conservatives to stand for Reform UK.

‘Let that be a warning’: Man fined for ‘blocking’ fly-tipping probe

17 July 2025
‘Let that be a warning’: Man fined for ‘blocking’ fly-tipping probe

A man has been fined thousands of pounds after being found guilty of obstructing an investigation into a fly-tipping offence.

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Town surgery to get £360k from major flats scheme to reduce waiting times

17 July 2025
Town surgery to get £360k from major flats scheme to reduce waiting times

Nearly £360,000 will be given to a doctors’ surgery in a bid to increase its capacity as it prepares to welcome an influx of new patients.

By-election to be held after councillor’s death

17 July 2025
By-election to be held after councillor’s death

A by-election is taking place next week following the death of a councillor.

Workers praised for ‘selfless’ acts after M2 ‘chain collision’ and ‘stranded’ motorist

17 July 2025
Workers praised for ‘selfless’ acts after M2 ‘chain collision’ and ‘stranded’ motorist

Two “incredibly thoughtful” workers have been praised after aiding motorists stranded in “difficult” and “frightening” circumstances on the road.

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Cash-strapped cathedral to host late-night ball for £50 a ticket

16 July 2025
Cash-strapped cathedral to host late-night ball for £50 a ticket

A cash-strapped cathedral will host a 1920s-style black-tie ball with tickets going for almost £50 a pop in a bid to raise funds.

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‘We believe there is no limit to what our pupils can achieve’

16 July 2025
‘We believe there is no limit to what our pupils can achieve’

A primary school is celebrating another successful Ofsted inspection in which it drove up attendance and maintained its ‘Good’ rating.

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Ice cream boss wins bidding war to take over long-empty former restaurant

15 July 2025
Ice cream boss wins bidding war to take over long-empty former restaurant

A business owner has won the right to take on a prized commercial unit inside a historic Kent bandstand.

Former ice dancer celebrates 90th birthday at rink with care home pals

15 July 2025
Former ice dancer celebrates 90th birthday at rink with care home pals

A care home resident marked a special birthday with a trip to the rink and says he has no plans to hang up his skates anytime soon.

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‘Growing’ music festival attracts American fans

15 July 2025
‘Growing’ music festival attracts American fans

A family-friendly festival that has built up a reputation for introducing new music is drawing in crowds from all over the world.

Praise for school where ‘children make flying start as soon as they join’

14 July 2025
Praise for school where ‘children make flying start as soon as they join’

A primary school is celebrating a glowing report from the education watchdog which has seen it marked ‘outstanding’ in all categories.

‘We all went completely Ga-Ga for Live Aid tribute’

14 July 2025
‘We all went completely Ga-Ga for Live Aid tribute’

Our reporter joined the flag-waving crowds at a popular proms-style concert featuring orchestras, choirs, tribute acts and fireworks.

Yobs accused of burning down bug hotel

13 July 2025
Yobs accused of burning down bug hotel

A hotel set up by a children’s group has been burned to the ground, leaving villagers horrified.

Virgo, it’s time to say what needs saying: Your stars for the week ahead

13 July 2025
Virgo, it’s time to say what needs saying: Your stars for the week ahead

Horoscopes for every star sign. What do the next seven days have in store for you?

Footie, food and famous faces! Try our super tough Saturday pub quiz

12 July 2025
Footie, food and famous faces! Try our super tough Saturday pub quiz

There are 13 general knowledge questions to tackle in this week’s Saturday Social

‘This isn’t about exposure - it’s about survival’

11 July 2025
‘This isn’t about exposure - it’s about survival’

A new campaign aimed at better saving women who suffer a cardiac arrest is targeting one of the major causes of delays to treatment - their bras.

‘Farage may criticise cost of school transport, but it’s not a simple issue…’

11 July 2025
‘Farage may criticise cost of school transport, but it’s not a simple issue…’

The KCC Insider is back with insight and opinion from behind the scenes at County Hall.

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Crackdown on illegal cockle-picking

11 July 2025
Crackdown on illegal cockle-picking

A warning has been issued about the risks of shellfish harvesting after frustrated locals said more needs to be done to stop illegal gatherers.

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Former deputy leader: ‘I was unfairly kicked out of Labour’

11 July 2025
Former deputy leader: ‘I was unfairly kicked out of Labour’

A former council deputy leader has told the Kent Politics Podcast about his expulsion from Labour and his plans to challenge the decision.

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Graffiti-filled eyesore’s transformation inspired by Covid favourite

10 July 2025
Graffiti-filled eyesore’s transformation inspired by Covid favourite

A mural of a kingfisher who became a local favourite during Covid lockdowns has inspired a once graffiti-filled eyesore.

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