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Council leader to ‘consider future’ after losing vote of confidence

The embattled leader of a Kent council is today considering his position after losing a vote of confidence.

‘It should’ve been the happiest day of our lives, but it turned into absolute despair”

A couple are calling for improved maternity care after their “miracle” baby died six hours after he was born, following a delay in treatment.

‘We haven’t been good enough’: Under pressure care home placed in special measures

A care home where there was no registered manager for nearly two years has been rated ‘inadequate’ by the health and social care watchdog.

Council leader: ‘I’ll resign to make peace with Tory rebels’

The Conservative leader of a Kent district council says he is prepared to step down if Tory rebels return to the fold.

Six-mile delays after two injured in ‘multi-vehicle crash’ on busy route

Two people have been injured after a crash, which is causing delays on a busy route.

Council worker stole almost £500k in fake housing benefit claims which she ‘blew’ on online slots

A gambling-addict who swindled her local authority employers out of huge sums of cash while in charge of housing benefit payments has avoided jail.

Spine-tingling nights out for grown-ups this Halloween

From haunted tours to horror films and masquerade parties, here are Kent’s top Halloween events for adults.

Students facing jail time for blowing up sheep with fireworks

A court has heard two Kent students are facing time behind bars after subjecting a sheep to a brutal attack and filming it.

‘Place where timeless craftsmanship meets modern luxury’

A car dealer has opened new premises bringing sales, service and parts departments together under one roof for the first time.

‘I’ve done nothing wrong’: Ice cream man receives death threats after false rumours spread online

An ice cream van owner has been forced to defend his innocence after his business was falsely linked to a suspicious incident involving a child.

Plans to offload village pub in ‘prominent’ location near iconic race track

A roadside boozer once at the heart of a dispute over pie and mash being sold in the car park has been put on the market.

Where to watch fireworks light up Kent’s skies this November

Find the best Bonfire Night events across Kent, with fireworks, funfairs, food and family entertainment.

Revealed: How Kent mental health service is leaving hundreds waiting months for help

A Trust providing mental health services has been leaving hundreds of patients waiting months for help, a damning inspection reveals.

Council leader faces no confidence vote from former colleagues

A council leader claims he is happy to face a vote of no confidence from former party colleagues.

New Southeastern train times: Here’s everything you need to know

A new timetable is being introduced across the county as Southeastern prepares for the challenges of autumn travel.

‘You can’t build on this old golf course - it’s now like a nature reserve’

Opposition is growing against plans to build more than 800 homes on a disused golf course which locals say has become a “wildlife haven”.

Explore stunning autumn walks at Kent’s country estates

We’ve picked four seasonal strolls at the county’s beautiful National Trust properties.

Fraudster spent £6k on taxi rides using Asda's money

An Asda employee abused a company taxi account to fund more than £6,000 worth of personal journeys – including a 115-mile round trip to visit his mum.

Free reflector keyrings and visibility jackets up for grabs

Our hugely successful Be Bright Be Seen campaign is back with more than 25,000 reflective items to give away to help keep children safe this winter.

Noye denies involvement in unsolved shooting 25 years ago

M25 road-rage killer Kenneth Noye has denied ordering the murder of witness Alan Decabral, as the infamous killing remains unsolved 25 years on.

Man admits strangling and attacking custody staff at court

A 32-year-old man who attacked custody staff inside court toilets has pleaded guilty to several offences.

Kent attractions bursting with autumn colour

From fiery reds to golden leaves, explore the best spots for autumn colour in Kent.

‘We’re being left to guess’: Update sought on delayed special school openings

The government has been asked for “urgent clarification” on the opening of two delayed special educational needs and disabilities schools.

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Licence to Thrill: James Bond concert to pay homage to film’s biggest hits

A 13-piece live band will perform music from action-packed films such as Skyfall and Goldfinger.

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Council leader to ‘consider future’ after losing vote of confidence

‘It should’ve been the happiest day of our lives, but it turned into absolute despair”

‘We haven’t been good enough’: Under pressure care home placed in special measures

Council leader: ‘I’ll resign to make peace with Tory rebels’

Six-mile delays after two injured in ‘multi-vehicle crash’ on busy route

Council worker stole almost £500k in fake housing benefit claims which she ‘blew’ on online slots

Spine-tingling nights out for grown-ups this Halloween

Students facing jail time for blowing up sheep with fireworks

‘Place where timeless craftsmanship meets modern luxury’

‘I’ve done nothing wrong’: Ice cream man receives death threats after false rumours spread online

Plans to offload village pub in ‘prominent’ location near iconic race track

Where to watch fireworks light up Kent’s skies this November

Revealed: How Kent mental health service is leaving hundreds waiting months for help

Council leader faces no confidence vote from former colleagues

New Southeastern train times: Here’s everything you need to know

‘You can’t build on this old golf course - it’s now like a nature reserve’

Explore stunning autumn walks at Kent’s country estates

Fraudster spent £6k on taxi rides using Asda's money

Free reflector keyrings and visibility jackets up for grabs

Noye denies involvement in unsolved shooting 25 years ago

Man admits strangling and attacking custody staff at court

Kent attractions bursting with autumn colour

‘We’re being left to guess’: Update sought on delayed special school openings

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