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Former Reform UK councillor dumps Ukip to start her own party
A former Reform UK county councillor who defected to Ukip has formed her own political party.
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Kent art exhibition slammed as antisemitic and reported to police
An exhibition at a Kent gallery has been slammed as antisemitic by a Jewish columnist who says she was left “shaking” by the artwork.
E-bike rider taken to hospital after crash with bus
Emergency services were called to a busy road following a crash between an e-bike and a bus.
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Raw sewage floods town centre street
Raw sewage has flooded a street near an art gallery, with waste seen flowing down the road and splashing onto pavements.
New calls for KCC to back Blue Badge rules change
The majority of councils across the county are backing a KentOnline campaign for fairer parking rules.
Cracking family days out in Kent this Easter
Enjoy egg hunts, garden trails, craft sessions and more at the county’s top attractions this Easter holiday.
Air ambulance lands near busy route
An air ambulance has landed on a school field near a busy route.
Illegal waste dump on industrial estate shut down after complaints
A warning notice has been issued and concrete blocks installed at an illegal waste dump.
‘National incident’ declared over meningitis outbreak – as another school confirms case
A targeted meningitis vaccination programme will begin within days at the University of Kent amid the “unprecedented” outbreak.
Meningitis case confirmed at another Kent uni - as hundreds queue for vaccine
A meningitis case has been confirmed at another university - as a vaccine rollout is underway at another city campus.
‘We’re powerless to act’: Council responds to 3,000 petition on scenic railway
A 3,000-strong petition warns a historic roller coaster could fall into neglect if operators refuse to run it again - but councillors are powerless.
Helicopter crew rescues person stranded on cliffs near beach
A helicopter rescue crew has saved a person stranded on a cliff near a popular beach.
Britain’s biggest fish and chips chain to move into UK’s largest Wetherspoons in Kent
Britain’s biggest fish and chip shop owner is set to move in next to the UK’s biggest pub in Kent.
Mum who stabbed disabled daughter 16 times detained in hospital
A mum who tried to kill her severely disabled daughter has been handed a hospital order.
Man ‘flees on foot’ after car crash
Police inquiries are underway after emergency crews were called to a car which had crashed outside a house.
Museum badge trail returns to more than 50 Kent locations
Children can explore the county’s museums and heritage sites and collect badges along the way as part of a family-friendly trail.
'Dirty cash, I want you!' Singing drug dealer caught on his own CCTV
A drug dealer whose own CCTV caught him singing about “dirty cash” while handling illicit money has been jailed.
Council puts former sports hall in town centre car park up for auction
A former community centre and sports hall has sparked interest after going up for auction with a guide price of £185,000.
David Hockney artwork to be displayed in Kent town for first time
A large-scale piece by the influential artist is set to be unveiled as part of a gallery’s anniversary celebrations.
Man in court after £240k worth of cocaine found in bedside drawer
A suspected drug dealer has appeared in court after cocaine worth an estimated £240,000 was found hidden in a bedside drawer.