Reform's flagship council plots 4% council tax rise
Kent County Council, won by Reform UK in 2025, proposes a 3.99% council tax increase despite election pledges to cut taxes. Opposition brands it a 'total betrayal'. Read the full story.
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Reform's flagship council plots 4% council tax rise
Kent County Council, won by Reform UK in 2025, plans a 3.99% council tax increase despite election pledges to cut taxes. Opposition brands it a 'total betrayal'. Read the full story.
Reform UK's flagship council plans 4% council tax hike
Kent County Council, Reform UK's flagship authority, proposes a 3.99% council tax rise, breaking election promises. Average Band D households face a £67.47 annual increase. Read the full story.
Kent School Bus Crashes into Ditch on Black Ice
A school bus carrying pupils to Homewood School crashed into a ditch near Ashford after slipping on black ice. Emergency services attended but no injuries were reported. Read the full story.
Kent School Bus Crashes into Ditch on Black Ice
A school bus in Ashford, Kent, crashed into a ditch after slipping on black ice. Emergency services attended but there were no reported injuries. Read the full details and winter driving advice.
Canterbury's Victorian lampposts set for removal
A Reform-run council plans to replace Canterbury's historic cast iron lampposts with modern alternatives, sparking fierce opposition from residents and heritage groups who call it 'cultural vandalism'.
Reform Council to Replace Canterbury's Victorian Lampposts
A Reform-run council plans to remove Canterbury's historic cast iron lampposts, sparking a heritage row. Over 750 residents oppose the move, calling it 'cultural vandalism'.
Martin Lewis: Win a £6,000 Council Tax Refund
Martin Lewis reveals how thousands may be overpaying council tax. Follow his two-step check to challenge your band and potentially claim a backdated refund, just like one viewer who got £6,000 back.
How to check your council tax band and claim a refund
Martin Lewis explains a two-step check to see if you're in the wrong council tax band. One viewer secured a £6,000 refund. Learn how to challenge your band safely.
Luxury Dorset beach huts hit with 50% council tax rise
Owners of exclusive Dorset beach huts face a 50% council tax increase after the local authority reclassifies them as second homes. The move aims to raise £211k for local services.
Luxury Dorset Beach Huts Hit With 50% Council Tax Rise
Owners of exclusive Dorset beach huts face a 50% council tax increase as the local authority reclassifies them as second homes. The move aims to raise £211,000 amid a financial crisis.
Two teens die in Kent car crash, third injured
A 17-year-old boy and 16-year-old girl died after a car left Old Ferry Road in Iwade, Kent. Police appeal for dashcam footage as local councillor calls for road safety improvements.
Green Belt Traveller Site Approved After 4-Year Row
Residents in a Kent village claim 'one law for some' after a traveller site built without permission is granted permanent approval, turning green belt land into a 'lucrative asset'. Read the full story.
Urgent Search for Missing 14-Year-Old in Kent
Police appeal for help to find Maisie Cornish, 14, last seen at Maidstone station in freezing conditions. She may have travelled to London. Call with any information.
Urgent search for missing 14-year-old in Kent
Police urgently appeal for help to find Maisie Cornish, 14, last seen at Maidstone East station in freezing conditions. She may have travelled to London.
Third arrest in fatal Gillingham hit-and-run
A third man has been arrested following a fatal hit-and-run in Kent where an elderly pedestrian was carried on a car's roof for over a mile. Police urge for dash cam footage.
Dangerous Palm Oil Washes Up on Kent Beaches
HM Coastguard warns dog walkers after lethal palm oil deposits found on three Kent beaches. Keep pets on leads and report sightings.
Child dies in Hamstreet house fire, investigation ongoing
A child has died in a house fire in Hamstreet, Kent. Firefighters remain on scene making the property safe as an investigation into the cause begins. Our thoughts are with the family.
Reform UK council leaders criticised for vaccine-sceptic views
A third of Reform UK's council leaders have expressed scepticism about vaccines, prompting the health minister to condemn their 'dangerous' remarks. Read the full investigation.
Child dies in Kent house fire, five others injured
A child has died and five others, including three firefighters, were injured in a severe house fire in Hamstreet, Kent. The investigation into the cause is ongoing.
Child dies in Hamstreet house fire, second hospitalised
A child has died and another is in hospital after an intense blaze in Ashford. Fire crews faced a severe fire in Hamstreet. Support is available for the community.
Child dies in Kent house fire, second hospitalised
A child has died and another is in hospital following a severe house fire in Hamstreet, Kent. Emergency services are investigating the cause of the blaze.
Child dies in Kent house fire, second hospitalised
A child has died and another is in hospital after a devastating house fire in Hamstreet, Kent. Emergency services are investigating the cause. Read the latest updates.
Child killed in intense Kent house fire
A child has tragically died following a severe house fire in Kent. A second child was rushed to hospital. This is a breaking news story - refresh for updates.
Full list of who can get free or discounted Council Tax
Thousands of UK households could be eligible for a 100% discount on their council tax bill. Find out if you qualify for a full exemption or a reduction based on your circumstances.
Nearly 30,000 lone asylum-seeking boys in UK care
Exclusive figures reveal nearly 30,000 unaccompanied asylum-seeking boys have entered UK care since 2020, straining councils and sparking safeguarding concerns. Read the full investigation.
Councils called 'Christmas Grinches' over decoration cuts
Councils in Australia face backlash for slashing Christmas decoration budgets, with critics labelling them 'Grinches' for prioritising red tape over festive spirit. Discover the full story.
Biker and passenger killed in Kent three-vehicle crash
A man and woman in their 30s died in a collision involving a motorcycle, car and van on the A228 near Pembury. Police are appealing for dashcam footage.
Reform UK's Kent Council in Hypocrisy Row Over Adviser Hire
Reform UK councillors in Kent vote to spend thousands on political assistants despite budget crisis and pledges to cut waste. The move sparks accusations of hypocrisy. Read the full investigation.
Reform's Kent Council reveals £60m budget deficit
Kent County Council, run by Reform UK, projects a £60 million deficit for 2026-27, with warnings it could worsen. Discover the impact on council tax and public services.
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