‘Don’t rig the rules’: Reform councillor vows legal challenge over ‘undemocratic’ meeting change
A controversial rule change which could limit the number of questions put forward by small political parties could face a costly legal challenge.
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‘He’ll be sorely missed’: Heartfelt tributes to ‘kind and friendly’ independent councillor
Tributes have been paid to a respected Kent councillor who has died after a battle with an illness.
Emergency response after person collapses outside pub
Police, ambulance and fire crews were called to a pub after a person collapsed outside.
Kent shop shuts as luxury bathroom chain plunges into administration
A luxury bathroom chain with a branch in Kent has plunged into administration after running up losses.
Former KCC leader in line for national award
Former Kent County Council leader Roger Gough has been recognised for his decades of public service.
Different plans for how Kent councils could look debated
Different local government reorganisation (LGR) options for Kent were debated by one council - but not everyone was in agreement.
Costa Coffee becomes first tenant at new retail park
A long-awaited Costa has opened as the first tenant on a new Kent retail park, with Home Bargains expected to follow soon.
'Using sunbed at work is my biggest regret - I got skin cancer at 22'
A sunbed shop worker who was handed free minutes as part of the job was diagnosed with skin cancer at age 22.
‘He asked if I was the lady who said ‘suck it up’ – then bought me a drink to say well done’
KCC leader Linden Kemkaran reflects on a “brief moment of levity” during a tough few weeks, a heated council meeting, Remembrance and train services.
‘We’re looking at everything’: Tip and library closures could be back on the table
The closure of the county’s tips and libraries has become a real possibility once more, it emerged this morning.
‘This will stop some people ending up on the streets’: No-fault evictions ban date announced
Kent’s largest homeless charity has welcomed the government’s deadline for abolishing no fault evictions next year.
Hourly bus service launches due to rise in demand
A new hourly bus service connecting six villages will launch following a rise in demand.
‘Empty pub is costing me a five-figure sum each month – I might quit’
A pub landlord is haemorrhaging a five-figure sum every month while embroiled in a council planning row – but still dreams of reopening.
Filming crews descend on town square
Members of a music group were spotted shooting scenes for their latest video in a town square as curious onlookers watched on.
'This estate is so isolating - I have to drive just to buy bread'
Neighbours fed up with having to drive just to get a loaf of bread say their new-build estate is crying out for a shop and bus route.
‘Why can’t they just make it pay and display?’: Anger over ‘unfair’ retail park fines
Shoppers have hit out at parking rule changes, which are still catching drivers out nearly a year after they were introduced.
Senior nurse suspended after using ‘heinous’ racial slur in work meetings - twice
A senior nurse has apologised and described her behaviour as “despicable” after admitting to using a racial slur at work.
Man dies in hospital after crash on M20
A man in his 20s has died after being airlifted to hospital following a crash on a motorway.
Secondary school shuts due to ‘lack of water’
A secondary school has been forced to shut today due to a lack of water supply.
‘We invested our life savings – all we can do is watch it crumble’
A shed company has been slammed by customers left out of pocket after years of waiting for buildings to be put up correctly.