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Warning of 'extreme risk' over first budget passed by Reform UK-led Kent County Council
The Reform UK Kent County Council budget passed today amid warnings from the opposition and a senior officer about its inherent risks.
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Rail line to shut for nine days for major engineering upgrades
Passengers are being warned to prepare for the closure of a rail line for more than a week for engineering works.
Growing concerns as dog mess found inside major retail store
Customers at a busy retail store have raised concerns after repeatedly spotting dog mess on the shop floor.
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Appeal after reports of bald man running along slip road holding ‘weapon’
Officers are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage after reports of a bald man running along a slip road holding a “weapon”.
'We had no symptoms - but found out we had the same cancer'
A husband and wife were left stunned after being diagnosed with almost identical tumours.
Long ‘overdue’ plans for 28 high street homes approved
Plans for the transformation of a high street to build 28 new homes have been given the green light.
Man, 29, found guilty of murdering window cleaner in row over money
A debt-ridden handyman stabbed a customer in the neck with scissors and strangled him with cable ties in a dispute over money.
Controversial one-way system to ‘close another chapter on Kent’s toxic asbestos legacy’
Plans for a controversial one-way system to aid the redevelopment of a disused asbestos factory have been given the green light despite concerns.
Council hikes tax by 42% amid ‘real risk’ it could ‘run out of money in months’
An MP has called for an urgent investigation into the “perilous” financial position a town council has found itself in.
‘I have completely lost trust in South East Water…’
In her latest column, MP Katie Lam takes aim at South East Water and its ability to do its job.
Person taken to hospital after crash near business park McDonald’s
A driver has been taken to hospital following a collision at the entrance to a business park.
Footage shows moment drugs and cash are seized from dealer’s car
Body-worn footage reveals the moment cocaine and cash were discovered in the car of a prolific dealer, who has now been jailed.
Truck passenger accused of four-year-old's murder in hit-and-run will not give evidence
The passenger in a truck allegedly used as a weapon to murder four-year-old Peter Maughan will not be giving evidence, jurors have been told.
Three taken to hospital after crash on main road
Three people have been taken to hospital after a crash on a busy main road.
‘Motorists hit their wheels, but I’m sat among the potholes’
People living in a street plagued by potholes for years are demanding action, including one man who struggles to ride his tricycle over them.
Attempted murder arrest after high street incident
Police are investigating a suspected attempted murder after a man in his 60s was left with serious head injuries.
‘We’ve finally found our home - people have been crying out for this’
A new alternative rock bar is set to open and carry on the legacy of a once-popular music venue.
Ten moments that defined Kent’s history as captured in newspapers
From political unrest to scientific discoveries, we take a look at the events that made Kent what it is today.
‘It’s still here’: Hen hotel boss talks ‘flockdown’ as bird flu restrictions remain in place
The owner of a once-bustling “hen hotel” has spoken out about the impact the virus has had on her mental health and day-to-day life.
Developer wins approval to redevelop care home after losing bid to ditch community payments
Plans to rebuild an abandoned care home have been approved after a developer lost its bid to ditch contributions to boost community infrastructure.