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Former Kent schoolboy’s polling firm caught up in Reform scandal

A polling company run by a former Kent schoolboy has admitted it broke industry rules after becoming caught up in the scandal engulfing Reform UK.

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Kent Police need more power to tackle 'rowdy yobs', local councillor says

There's been a sharp increase in antisocial behaviour across Kent, which one local councillor claims has been caused by an 'ever-present problem of rowdy yobs'

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‘Police must be given more resources to tackle rising scourge of rowdy yobs’

There are calls to give officers more powers to tackle the “scourge of rowdy yobs” as new figures show a sharp increase in antisocial behaviour.

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Key road reopens after two months despite less than half the work being finished

A key road near a school and train station has reopened after two months despite less than half of the planned work being completed.

Kent Live - Folkestone

Call 999 if you see most wanted man with links to multiple Kent towns

He is wanted on recall to prison

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‘Covering vast swathes of farmland with solar panels makes no sense’

MP Tony Vaughan says while generating solar energy is important it should not come at the cost of our farming communities.

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‘It’s very, very dear’: Fears parking charges ‘driving people away from town’

Council bosses have been accused of “driving people away from the town” after introducing parking charges at a popular coastal beauty spot.

Kent Live - Folkestone

Council gives response after fears Canterbury could lose city status in local government shake-up

There are serious concerns that Kent could lose its one and only city in plans to drastically change local government in the county

Kent Live - Folkestone

Major update on plans to reopen Folkestone Sports Centre after break-ins

The recent vandalism has resulted in more than £60,000 worth of unexpected repairs

Kent Live - Folkestone

All of the Kent M20 roadworks and closures to avoid this September

A key bridge will be shut over a weekend for important repair works

Kent Live - Folkestone

Folkestone public toilets to shut early after 'repeated vandalism'

The reduced operating hours will be in effect “until further notice”

Kent Live - Folkestone

Major plans to transform Kent football club after league promotion

Proposals include a public gym, fitness studio and hydrotherapy pool, plus a dedicated education centre

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Striking images reveal how Kent football stadium could be transformed

Striking new images reveal how bosses of a Kent football club want to completely transform their stadium.

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Car veers off road near steep embankment

Police sealed off a road after a car veered off the carriageway and crashed through a barrier near a steep embankment.

Kent Live - Folkestone

Death notices and funeral announcements from Kent area this week

Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one

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Drone images show latest progress amid three-year road closure

New drone images show the latest progress in reopening a landslip-hit road, which has been closed to the public for more than two years.

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‘They have nowhere to go’: Kent faces shortage of 1,272 Traveller pitches

The county needs more than 1,000 more Traveller pitches, as community members call for transit sites and planning permissions to tackle the shortage.

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Lucky mum scoops £1,000 in kmfm's Thousand Pound Friday

A lucky mum is set to celebrate with a takeaway before looking at holidays after winning £1,000 thanks to kmfm’s Thousand Pound Friday.

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‘We’ve had people in tears’: Sadness as much-loved seaside gift shop closes after 55 years

A much-loved seaside gift shop has closed its doors for the final time after more than five decades in business.

Kent Live - Folkestone

Kent hit with more thunderstorm warnings with lightning, hail and floods possible

The stormy weather could cause travel disruption around the county