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A total of 96% of children have been offered places at schools on their shortlist, it has been revealed.
A man living a “nomad-style” had been drinking in the pub with friends just hours before falling into the River Medway, an inquest heard.
Staff cuts and delays to service improvements were put forward as ways to balance the books at a council’s budget-setting meeting.
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The government can fixate on targets all it likes, but the only metric that matters is if people feel their lives are improving, writes our columnist.
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A warehouse worker who went missing, sparking an extensive four-day search, died after suffering hypothermia and drowning, an inquest has found.
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A 22-year-old man was struck and killed by a train in a “tragic accident” after struggling to hail a ride home, an inquest has heard.
A year after they were suspended over a reported altercation at a Christmas party, two councillors are yet to learn their fates.
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Take a look at how the make-up of Medway Council has changed since the local elections.
A father-of-two has been sentenced for sending explicit messages to a 14-year-old child who was actually an undercover police officer.
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Plans to alter the face of a Kent high street could see several buildings demolished to make room for 28 new homes.
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Plans to set up a council-run care home have progressed to the next stage - with a target of next year for construction.
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Plans to hike council tax and charge more for parking, among other changes, have left some “completely shocked”.
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A convenience store has had its alcohol licence suspended with immediate effect following a request from police.
Increasing how much it costs to park and use leisure centres are among the measures a council is proposing to plug an £18.5 million gap in its budget.
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Reform UK have won two seats on Medway Council for the first time and Labour have regained one after voters went to the polls.
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A Kent council has reduced its predicted overspend to £8.4 million but has limited time to balance its books.
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Polling stations are now open to elect three councillors.
A giant town centre building that was once home to the outdoor sports retailer and has been vacant since 2020 is to be demolished.
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A high street building that was once home to a bank which closed last year could become an off-licence and five flats.
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As a council launches another bid at city status, we find out if it’s something the public really want to happen.
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