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‘It’s a lifeline for families - the impact of closing will be massive’

‘It’s a lifeline for families - the impact of closing will be massive’

05 August 2024

Council cutbacks would leave users of two Kent children’s centres in deprived areas devastated and vulnerable, say staff and parents.

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Top Tory makes prediction on party’s leadership future

Top Tory makes prediction on party’s leadership future

02 August 2024

Lord Craig Mackinlay has told the Kent Politics Podcast of his fight back from near death and predicted the direction his party is about to take.

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‘Serious public health issue’ as 1 in 10 Kent restaurants overdue inspections

‘Serious public health issue’ as 1 in 10 Kent restaurants overdue inspections

31 July 2024

There are fears consumers are being put at risk of food poisoning after it was revealed 1 in 10 Kent restaurants have not been inspected in two years.

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KentOnline scoops best website award

KentOnline scoops best website award

29 July 2024

KentOnline has been named the best news website while several reporters are also celebrating success at Kent’s annual journalism awards ceremony.

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Storm warning issued for whole of Kent

Storm warning issued for whole of Kent

29 July 2024

A weather warning for thunderstorms, covering all of Kent, has been issued

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Heat warning in place as temperatures set to soar

Heat warning in place as temperatures set to soar

29 July 2024

A health alert for heat is in force as the temperature rises this week, with the government warning vulnerable people could be at risk.

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‘How can they justify this?’ - 25 head teachers respond to special needs shake-up plan

‘How can they justify this?’ - 25 head teachers respond to special needs shake-up plan

29 July 2024

A shake-up of special educational needs school placements in Kent has sparked a furious backlash from head teachers.

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The 10 parts of Kent where house prices are falling

The 10 parts of Kent where house prices are falling

29 July 2024

New figures reveal the cost of the average home has fallen in all but three of Kent and Medway’s districts over the last 12 months.

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10 Kent attractions to visit this summer

10 Kent attractions to visit this summer

28 July 2024

Make this summer one to remember with a trip to Kent’s best wildlife parks, castles, farms and country parks.

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The despicable rise in dine and dash: ‘It’s greed and opportunism’

The despicable rise in dine and dash: ‘It’s greed and opportunism’

28 July 2024

Greedy customers who ‘dine and dash’ before paying are leaving owners out of pocket and staff disheartened but what is behind the rising trend?

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Can Starmer save local councils from going bankrupt?

Can Starmer save local councils from going bankrupt?

26 July 2024

Our reporters talk with a local government expert about the issues facing councils and if Labour’s plans will make things better or worse.

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‘We know there are families still to experience an improvement’

‘We know there are families still to experience an improvement’

25 July 2024

Kent County Council is on the right course as it improves its services for children with special educational needs - but admits there’s more to do.

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The five Kent restaurants included in UK top 100 list

The five Kent restaurants included in UK top 100 list

24 July 2024

Five Kent restaurants have secured spots in this year’s Good Food Guide, including places specialising in Japanese comfort food and tapas.

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GPs face major backlog after 34,000 appointments disrupted

GPs face major backlog after 34,000 appointments disrupted

24 July 2024

Doctors’ surgeries across the county are asking people to “be patient” as they face a backlog following an IT outage.

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Full list of Carpetright stores in Kent to close

Full list of Carpetright stores in Kent to close

23 July 2024

Carpetright bosses are set to shut more than 200 stores – including 10 in Kent - after the firm appointed administrators.

Crime survey sent to 75,000 households in ‘anti-social hot spots’

Crime survey sent to 75,000 households in ‘anti-social hot spots’

23 July 2024

Kent’s crime commissioner wants to hear from households in “problem” areas to assess the extent of anti-social behaviour and violence.

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‘People are being priced out’: Where £1m home sales in Kent have boomed

‘People are being priced out’: Where £1m home sales in Kent have boomed

23 July 2024

Exclusive: Figures reveal where sales of luxury homes in Kent have tripled amid an influx of cash-rich Londoners - sparking fears of gentrification.

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Grants to help prevent suicides in Kent

Grants to help prevent suicides in Kent

22 July 2024

Grants have been awarded to groups and charities throughout Kent aimed at preventing suicides.

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Council leader says Labour is ‘silent’ on housebuilding plans

Council leader says Labour is ‘silent’ on housebuilding plans

22 July 2024

The leader of the county’s largest local authority has accused the government of falling silent over its plans to build more than one million homes.

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‘Anxious’ wait for parents over September school places

‘Anxious’ wait for parents over September school places

22 July 2024

Parents who should be excited to start the school holidays face an anxious wait to find out where their children will be going to school in September.

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