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Seizing XL bullies to cost police £1m

Seizing XL bullies to cost police £1m

21 February 2025

Enforcing the XL bully ban is set to cost police more than £1 million after figures showed more than one a week was put down in the first six months.

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The ‘smoke-free’ spaces being introduced across Kent

The ‘smoke-free’ spaces being introduced across Kent

19 February 2025

New smoke-free areas are set to be introduced in six Kent districts this year - but there are concerns over a lack of enforcement.

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Kent scriptwriter lifts lid on secrets behind the scenes of Albert Square

Kent scriptwriter lifts lid on secrets behind the scenes of Albert Square

19 February 2025

As BBC soap EastEnders celebrates its 40th anniversary, we speak to a long-time scriptwriter on the show who lifts the lid on life in Albert Square.

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Chilly spell and ‘anticyclonic gloom to end’ as temperatures set to rise

Chilly spell and ‘anticyclonic gloom to end’ as temperatures set to rise

17 February 2025

Temperatures across the county are expected to rise leading to hopes it may bring an end to a prolonged spell of chilly conditions.

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Could council shake up save county’s bus services?

Could council shake up save county’s bus services?

17 February 2025

We look at whether devolution in Kent could mean better bus services for people living in areas in danger of being cut off when a route is axed.

Population rockets but house building can’t keep up

Population rockets but house building can’t keep up

14 February 2025

The population of Kent is soaring at a time when housing stock is insufficient to meet demand, a new study has found.

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‘They’re treating corridors like wards!’: Worst A&E waits ever for three Kent hospitals trusts

‘They’re treating corridors like wards!’: Worst A&E waits ever for three Kent hospitals trusts

14 February 2025

The number of patients forced to endure long waits in A&E corridors continues to soar as an alarming crisis deepens across Kent.

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‘I accidentally proposed in front of 40 naked people’

‘I accidentally proposed in front of 40 naked people’

14 February 2025

As lovebirds across the county celebrate Valentine’s Day, we retell the romantic, bizarre and funny stories of how Kent couples fell in love.

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‘There is no cavalry coming over the hill...’

‘There is no cavalry coming over the hill...’

13 February 2025

Kent’s biggest and most beleaguered local authority has agreed a balanced budget – but its leadership issued dire warnings about the future.

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Kent buildings shortlisted for national architectural award

Kent buildings shortlisted for national architectural award

12 February 2025

Three building projects in Kent are among the nominations for a national architectural award.

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Kent man wins whopping £1 million in lottery

Kent man wins whopping £1 million in lottery

10 February 2025

A mystery Kent man won a huge £1 million in a Euromillions draw, and plans to start his own business with the cash.

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Family fun for the February half-term

Family fun for the February half-term

07 February 2025

We’ve got some fantastic days out for the February half term, from roar-some dinosaur trails to eco-friendly fun.

Kent and Medway miss out on fast track devolution - KCC elections are on

Kent and Medway miss out on fast track devolution - KCC elections are on

05 February 2025

Kent and Medway have missed out being part of the government fast-tracked devolution programme.

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The people helping our children in crisis in A&E

The people helping our children in crisis in A&E

03 February 2025

Children as young as 10 are coming to A&E due to self-harm or a suicide attempt - we speak to the people who are there to meet them.

Survey uncovers ‘toxic environment’ and ‘boys’ club’ at ambulance trust

Survey uncovers ‘toxic environment’ and ‘boys’ club’ at ambulance trust

30 January 2025

A damning survey has been told of bullying and discrimination towards female employees at the ambulance service which serves Kent.

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20 dogs in Kent desperate for a forever home

20 dogs in Kent desperate for a forever home

30 January 2025

An animal rescue charity has profiled 20 dogs up for adoption in the county who are searching for a family to give them the love they deserve.

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‘It’s frustrating to see empty properties that could provide people with secure homes’

‘It’s frustrating to see empty properties that could provide people with secure homes’

30 January 2025

Some councils are doing better than others when it comes to bringing Kent’s 8,000-plus empty properties back into use.

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‘It doesn’t matter if it’s a shop, pub or restaurant - it’s worth more as a private home’

‘It doesn’t matter if it’s a shop, pub or restaurant - it’s worth more as a private home’

27 January 2025

Underused offices, shops and pubs are increasingly being converted to residential use as landlords seek sustainable rent, says a report.

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Revealed: The Kent schools struggling to attract pupils after damning Ofsted inspections

Revealed: The Kent schools struggling to attract pupils after damning Ofsted inspections

27 January 2025

Poor Ofsted ratings have seen the number of children wanting to join some schools in the county almost halve, KentOnline analysis reveals.

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Greggs recalling popular product after error sparks ‘health risk’ warning

Greggs recalling popular product after error sparks ‘health risk’ warning

26 January 2025

Greggs is recalling one of its most popular products after a packaging error deemed it a “possible health risk”.

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