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Local News Historic Chequers Inn Landlords to Retire After 32 Years as Village Heartbeat
Tracey and Charles Leaver to step down from Laddingford pub in September 2026, inviting new custodians The End of an Era A 15th-century inn…
11 April 2026 -
Local News Record Early April Heat Scorches Kent at 23°C Before Cold Front Brings Rain and Winds
Kent experienced temperatures of 23°C on 8 April 2026 as the UK recorded its hottest early April day in 80 years, before a dramatic weather…
11 April 2026 -
Council Updates Green Party Snatches Cliftonville Seat in Shock Reform UK Defeat
▶ Watch on YouTube Reform UK suffers first major electoral blow since taking control of Kent County Council, as Greens capitalise on…
10 April 2026 -
Investigations Britain’s Energy Future — A Practical Path to Power
After exposing who really benefits from the energy debate, Daniel Dabin sets out a practical energy strategy for Britain. Part 4 of 4: The…
9 April 2026 -
Investigations Green or Fossil — Who Wins the Energy Revolution?
What happens when every nation is forced down a single energy path? This investigation models two extreme scenarios — ranking winners and…
7 April 2026 -
Investigations Follow the Supply Chain — The True Cost of Green Energy
Over three decades, Western nations dismantled their manufacturing base and rebuilt it in China. Now the green energy agenda proposes…
6 April 2026 -
Investigations The Price of Power — Why Britain Pays the Most for Energy
Britain pays among the highest electricity prices in the developed world. This investigation examines why — comparing real energy costs…
6 April 2026 -
Economy Medway’s £200 Million Regeneration Drive Delivers New Homes and Jobs Across Kent
Council-led initiatives transform brownfield sites into busy communities with over 11,000 potential homes planned across Chatham, Strood…
4 April 2026 -
Local News Fusion Lifestyle Enters Administration as Kent Leisure Centres Face Major Transition
Dartford-based charity’s collapse affects sports centres across Cranbrook, Paddock Wood and Tunbridge Wells with new operators stepping in…
4 April 2026 -
Economy Kent Businesses Show Cautious Recovery Despite Rising Labour Costs
Nearly half of Kent and Medway firms plan to hire as domestic sales improve, but 73% face mounting labour cost pressures according to Q1…
4 April 2026 -
Local News Holy Week and Easter 2026: A Complete Guide for Kent Families
From Palm Sunday to Easter Monday, discover the meaning behind each sacred day and how to celebrate across our county. The scent of hot…
4 April 2026 -
Council Updates Sevenoaks District Council Clarifies Stag Theatre Future Amid Asset Transfer Talks
Sevenoaks District Council has denied plans to sell the historic Stag Community Arts Centre, confirming it’s instead considering a 100-year…
2 April 2026