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Weather warning issued as heavy rain set to hit county

Weather warning issued as heavy rain set to hit county

24 February 2024

The Met Office has confirmed a weather warning is in place across the county this weekend.

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‘It was an evening of constant comedy gold with Romesh’

‘It was an evening of constant comedy gold with Romesh’

24 February 2024

The Weakest Link and A League of Their Own host ensured the audience in Canterbury were in hysterics throughout – here’s what our reviewer thought.

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Warning issued as Kent braces for 70mph winds and heavy rain

Warning issued as Kent braces for 70mph winds and heavy rain

21 February 2024

A weather warning for strong winds has been issued for the whole of Kent with gusts of up to 70mph predicted.

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Why YouTube ‘auditors’ targeting Kent firms are going viral

Why YouTube ‘auditors’ targeting Kent firms are going viral

21 February 2024

So-called ‘auditors’ are a big hit on YouTube – frequently antagonising security guards and police – and we spoke to one to find out why they do it.

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The Body Shop to shut half its stores – as Kent branch closes for good today

The Body Shop to shut half its stores – as Kent branch closes for good today

20 February 2024

A Kent branch of The Body Shop is among seven of the brand’s stores shutting today.

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KCC members approve budget amid concerns over its financial viability

KCC members approve budget amid concerns over its financial viability

19 February 2024

Under-pressure Kent County Council has passed its annual budget amid continued pressure surrounding its long-term financial viability.

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Flood alerts issued across Kent after weather warning

Flood alerts issued across Kent after weather warning

18 February 2024

Several flood alerts have been issued across Kent following heavy rainfall over the last 24 hours with travel disruption expected.

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Travel disruption as key rail route closed for weekend

Travel disruption as key rail route closed for weekend

17 February 2024

Rail passengers won’t be able to use a key Southeastern line which is out of action for engineering works.

Weather warning as heavy rain to hit Kent

Weather warning as heavy rain to hit Kent

16 February 2024

A yellow weather warning has been issued for Kent as heavy rain is set to hit the county this weekend.

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Police get £1.5m to ramp up patrols in anti-social behaviour hotspots

Police get £1.5m to ramp up patrols in anti-social behaviour hotspots

15 February 2024

The county’s police force is set to receive a share of a government pot targeted at increasing patrols in areas plagued by anti-social behaviour.

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NHS chief’s warning as junior doctors to strike for four days

NHS chief’s warning as junior doctors to strike for four days

14 February 2024

There is set to be significant disruption to NHS services in the county as junior doctors strike for four days says a chief medical officer.

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Kent farmers to stage second protest

Kent farmers to stage second protest

14 February 2024

Farmers are set to stage a second protest over market conditions after last week’s tractor convoy stunt.

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‘M&S’s Valentine's Day meal deal was twice the price of Asda - but was it worth the money?’

‘M&S’s Valentine's Day meal deal was twice the price of Asda - but was it worth the money?’

14 February 2024

We compared one of the more expensive Valentine’s Day meal deals with a cheaper option to see if you can really put a price on love.

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Water company confirms stolen data in cyber attack

Water company confirms stolen data in cyber attack

13 February 2024

Data belonging to customers and staff of a water company which serves large parts of Kent has been stolen in a cyber attack.

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The Body Shop goes into administration – putting 2,000 jobs at risk

The Body Shop goes into administration – putting 2,000 jobs at risk

13 February 2024

The Body Shop, which has eight Kent stores, has gone into administration, putting 2,000 jobs at risk across the country.

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Hundreds of extra grammar school places needed in Kent by end of the decade

Hundreds of extra grammar school places needed in Kent by end of the decade

11 February 2024

The county council has warned more grammar ‘satellites’ may be needed to cope with increase in demand and avoid extra costs to the taxpayer.

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Hiring 11-plus tutors is a ‘waste of money’ says ex-education adviser

Hiring 11-plus tutors is a ‘waste of money’ says ex-education adviser

10 February 2024

A leading education expert has claimed hiring tutors to help your kid pass the 11-plus and claim a coveted grammar school place is a waste of money.

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Kent’s ranking as UK’s crash capital ‘should be wake-up call to council’

Kent’s ranking as UK’s crash capital ‘should be wake-up call to council’

10 February 2024

Drivers and councillors say Kent’s ranking as the UK county with the most crashes should be a “wake-up call” to highways bosses.

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‘Saturdays are busy with sports injuries and drunk people - but never like this’

‘Saturdays are busy with sports injuries and drunk people - but never like this’

09 February 2024

An A&E crisis engulfing two Kent hospital trusts left an elderly woman with dementia enduring a “dehumanising” three-day wait for a bed.

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‘Cuts have consequences’: Warning as Kent Police asked to make £35m savings

‘Cuts have consequences’: Warning as Kent Police asked to make £35m savings

07 February 2024

The county’s police force has been asked to find £35million worth of savings in the next five years with the prospect of job losses looming.

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