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‘Trust in politics as a whole is at stake’
Tony Vaughan says the government has worked hard to move the country forward, but says task is now to build on progress with greater ambition.
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Temperatures in Kent to hit 30C as six-day heat health alert issued for bank holiday
Health and social services could be impacted by the rising temperatures
Flats plan for part of former Debenhams given green light
A former Debenhams shop will be “adapted for high-quality modern town living” after a council approved a scheme to redevelop part of the site.
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Huge boost for Kent seaside towns as piers hailed among best in the country
Two Kent seaside towns have been given a boost after their piers were praised as some of the best in the country.
‘They need to weed out deadwood’: Hospital trust cutting staff to ‘significantly reduce costs’
Health campaigners say Kent’s largest hospital trust “needs to weed out deadwood” after bosses confirmed they are inviting staff to resign.
Call 999 warning as new face added to Kent's most wanted list
Anyone who sees him should call 999
‘It beggars belief’: Council to open watersports centre in ‘no-swim’ zone
A council is pressing ahead with plans to open a watersports centre on a Kent beach - despite a do-not-swim warning being in place.
New retirement home development planned for town centre Aldi empty for seven years
A long-abandoned Aldi supermarket could be transformed into 34 retirement homes and two shops under new plans.
Couples offered £35k dream wedding at Kent castle for hit TV show
One lucky couple is being offered the chance to tie the knot at a Kent Castle in a £35,000 wedding as part of a hit TV show.
‘It’s unbelievable’: 10am alcohol licence bid for ‘casino’ in long-empty shop
Plans to serve alcohol at a 24-hour town centre ‘casino’ have sparked outrage among residents fearing round-the-clock drinking and gambling.
M20 to be closed overnight as Operation Brock returns
The contraflow will be redeployed ahead of the bank holiday weekend
Wild animal park celebrates the birth of four adorable tiger cubs
Historic arrival marks major conservation milestone for attraction and its internationally recognised breeding programme.
Swords, cash and drugs found in house after ‘suspicious activity’
Several swords, £1,000 in cash and suspected drugs have been seized by police after “suspicious activity” was spotted.
Folkestone man charged with murder following death of man in his 90s
A man in his 90s was found dead
Biker taken to London hospital after hitting barrier
A motorcyclist has been taken to a London hospital after hitting a barrier at the side of a road.
Grandmother’s shock: 'Southern Water told me I was dead'
A great-grandmother was left shocked and upset to receive a bailiff’s letter after a utility company wrongly declared she had died.
Campaigners stage beach protest against sewage dumping
Hundreds gather for staged beach protest against sewage dumping.
Dental surgery move approved despite ‘parking pressure’ fears
Plans to relocate and increase the size of a busy dentist have been approved despite objections over “parking pressures”.
‘Two innocent people do not deserve to go through what they are experiencing’
The family of a British couple jailed in Iran on spying charges say more people “need to fight for them” as concerns for their welfare grow.
Former Folkestone Debenhams set for conversion into 17 flats and retail space
Councillors will discuss the plans at a meeting next week