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Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan dies aged 65

Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan dies aged 65

30 November 2023

The Pogues frontman, who was born in Kent, has died at the age of 65 after being diagnosed with encephalitis.

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The criminals locked up in November

The criminals locked up in November

30 November 2023

Abusers, drug-dealers, killers, thugs and perverts are just some of the Kent criminals who were locked up in Kent this month.

New reception centres planned for unaccompanied child asylum-seekers

New reception centres planned for unaccompanied child asylum-seekers

29 November 2023

Kent County Council is pressing for more funding from the Home Office for urgent accommodation for young asylum seekers.

Have your say on future of Kent’s windmills

Have your say on future of Kent’s windmills

29 November 2023

A public consultation has begun on the future of Kent County Council windmills around the county.

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Gritters deployed as cold snap intensifies

Gritters deployed as cold snap intensifies

28 November 2023

Gritters are poised to take to the roads across Kent as temperatures are set to dip below freezing.

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Two arrested after sheep ‘blown up with firework’

Two arrested after sheep ‘blown up with firework’

27 November 2023

A college says it is ‘appalled’ after an attack on a sheep allegedly carried out by two of its students.

‘They have used the reserves already...once those are gone, they’re gone’

‘They have used the reserves already...once those are gone, they’re gone’

27 November 2023

A local government chief has echoed warnings sounded by Kent that councils are at financial breaking point.

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Northern Lights pictured over Kent

Northern Lights pictured over Kent

27 November 2023

Stunning images of aurora borealis over the county have been shared by quick-fingered photographers.

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Bah humbug! Why I'm not putting up any Christmas decorations

Bah humbug! Why I'm not putting up any Christmas decorations

25 November 2023

Comparing himself to the Grinch or Scrooge, our reporter explains why tinsel or baubles will never tarnish his home.

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Flood warnings issued for Kent as wind batters coast

Flood warnings issued for Kent as wind batters coast

24 November 2023

Those living near rivers and the coast are being warned to stay vigilant due to tonight's high tides.

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Firms offered interest-free £600k loans to boost jobs

Firms offered interest-free £600k loans to boost jobs

23 November 2023

A council is offering lucrative interest-free loans in bid to help businesses grow and take on more workers.

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From political defeat to making history as Britain’s youngest commissioner

From political defeat to making history as Britain’s youngest commissioner

23 November 2023

As Crime Commissioner Matthew Scott prepares to stand for re-election, he explains how a landslide election defeat led to him making history in Kent.

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Council hit by suspected cyber attack on children’s services

Council hit by suspected cyber attack on children’s services

23 November 2023

Local authorities have been warned to be on ‘red alert' after hackers gained access to the county council’s children's department.

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Is there really a ‘war on motorists’ in Kent?

Is there really a ‘war on motorists’ in Kent?

23 November 2023

One topic guaranteed to set our letters pages abuzz is the so-called ‘war on motorists’ – but has it all been “manufactured” for political purposes?

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Nominate your hospitality heroes in the first Kent & Medway Food & Drink Awards

Nominate your hospitality heroes in the first Kent & Medway Food & Drink Awards

22 November 2023

Give your favourite food and drink hotspots a shoutout by nominating them for the new Kent & Medway Food & Drink Awards.

‘I never imagined it would cost so much to drive a car in Kent’

‘I never imagined it would cost so much to drive a car in Kent’

22 November 2023

Reporter James Pallant wants to get a driving licence – but like so many young people, he’s been left stunned by the cost of lessons and insurance.

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Lucky winner bags £1 million in Euromillions draw

Lucky winner bags £1 million in Euromillions draw

20 November 2023

A lucky Kent winner has been made a millionaire overnight after snapping up a EuroMillions draw prize.

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Travellers, the Romany and Roma – who are they?

Travellers, the Romany and Roma – who are they?

19 November 2023

Kent has one of the largest Gypsy and Traveller populations in the country, but what do we actually know about these groups?

Number of fines issued for overrunning roadworks revealed

Number of fines issued for overrunning roadworks revealed

18 November 2023

Councillors have criticised the ‘pitiful’ fines handed out to utility companies causing unnecessary jams on the county’s roads.

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Former council boss questions ‘transparency’ of current leadership

Former council boss questions ‘transparency’ of current leadership

17 November 2023

A former leader received two rounds of applause after criticising Kent County Council’s current top table.

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