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Crime & Justice Man of no fixed address jailed for 18 months after string of fires and criminal damage across Kent
Kian Minister, 24, of no fixed address, was sentenced at Canterbury Crown Court on 4 September 2026 after admitting three counts of arson…
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Crime & Justice Two men jailed for 17 years after almost 50kg of cocaine found in HGV on A20
Dzmitry Danilah and Klodian Marku were sentenced at Canterbury Crown Court on 9 September 2026 after Folkestone Neighbourhood Task Force…
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Local News The full list: 121 finalist places at the 2026 Kent hair and beauty awards
Every finalist in the 2026 Kent Health, Hair & Beauty Awards, ahead of the ceremony in Ashford on 16 October
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Crime & Justice Man charged with murder after fatal stabbing in Maidstone
Bradley Patton, 26, has been charged with murder in connection with the death of a man in his 40s who was found with stab wounds at a…
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Council Updates Maidstone council hands over 43 new homes and opens Lockmeadow consultation
Maidstone Borough Council’s latest fortnightly bulletin covers two new housing developments, a town centre regeneration consultation, a…
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Council Updates Kent and Medway launch five-year plan to tackle suicide stigma
A new strategy running to 2030 sets out where residents across Kent and Medway can get help, and how communities can be better prepared to…
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Council Updates Sevenoaks town centre to be rebuilt in £138m deal with Wates Group
Sevenoaks District Council has chosen Wates Group as its building partner for a £138 million overhaul of the land east of the High Street…
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Council Updates Maidstone council completes two affordable housing schemes as part of 1,000-home plan
Maidstone Borough Council has announced the completion of Wilberforce House and Len Martin Court, two affordable housing schemes delivered…
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Council Updates Motorhome bays and new parking restrictions across Thanet considered by joint board
Thanet’s Joint Transportation Board considered proposals on 10 September 2026 for new waiting restrictions across the district, dedicated…
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Council Updates Royal Tunbridge Wells shopping centre wins planning approval for Palm Court overhaul
Tunbridge Wells Borough Council’s planning committee has resolved to grant permission for improvements to Palm Court at Royal Victoria…
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Council Updates Ashford parking charges frozen for 2025/26 after earlier rises
Drivers in Ashford town centre will pay no more for parking this year than they did last year, after the borough council opted to hold all…
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Council Updates £76.7m North Thanet Link road scheme on course for planning submission as local opposition raised
A new east-to-west road across north Thanet, estimated to cost £76.7 million, was reported to be approaching a planning application…
11 September 2026