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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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Incredible archaeological discoveries in the county

Incredible archaeological discoveries in the county

09 October 2023

We take a look back at some of the most fascinating archaeological discoveries in Kent found, quite literally, beneath our feet.

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The Kent district with UK’s highest percentage of women smokers

The Kent district with UK’s highest percentage of women smokers

09 October 2023

We spoke to people in the smoking capital of Kent about the Prime Minister’s plans to phase out the sale of cigarettes.

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Could our reporter cope without cash in Kent for a week?

Could our reporter cope without cash in Kent for a week?

08 October 2023

Our man who pays by notes and coins as a first choice took the challenge of going cashless for a week – but could he conquer RingGo?

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‘Councils have failed to provide us with Traveller sites’

‘Councils have failed to provide us with Traveller sites’

07 October 2023

A campaigner says local authorities should have created more sites for Kent’s Gypsy, Roma and Traveller population.

Labour forecast to make huge gains in Kent

Labour forecast to make huge gains in Kent

04 October 2023

A polling prediction website says the number of Labour MPs in Kent will rise after the next general election, with tactical voting likely.

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Has Kent’s post-Covid housing bubble burst?

Has Kent’s post-Covid housing bubble burst?

04 October 2023

As asking prices are slashed across the county, we look at why the property market may have peaked in parts of Kent.

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‘People end up in squalid homes – but we can't have them sleeping on park benches'

‘People end up in squalid homes – but we can't have them sleeping on park benches'

03 October 2023

The cost of providing temporary accommodation in Kent has doubled – but a leading councillor admits some people still end up “in squalor”.

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1,000 new Kent homes needed every month to hit government targets

1,000 new Kent homes needed every month to hit government targets

02 October 2023

This week, KentOnline is shining a spotlight on the county’s housing crisis – as councils struggle to hit government targets.

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