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.
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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.
Prolific burglar flees hospital, continues crime spree
George Dunn, 42, discharged himself from hospital after a serious crash and burgled another home. He has now been jailed for six years and nine months. Read the full story.
Prolific burglar flees hospital, jailed for over 6 years
George Dunn, 42, stole thousands in a Kent crime spree, fled hospital after a serious crash, and burgled again. He has now been sentenced to six years and nine months in prison.
Real 'Piglet' Pupil Inspired Lord of the Flies' Piggy
Exclusive: William Golding's iconic character Piggy was based on a real pupil nicknamed 'Piglet' he taught at Maidstone Grammar School, newly uncovered evidence reveals.
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.
Reform's Kent Council Budget Gap Hits £60m
Kent County Council, run by Reform UK, faces a £60 million budget shortfall next year even with a maximum council tax rise. Leaked documents reveal spending pressures and fears of severe service cuts.
Roman coin hoard discovered by detectorists in Kent
Three metal detectorists unearthed a significant hoard of 1,800-year-old Roman coins in a Kent field. The British Museum is now assessing the historic discovery. Read their incredible story.
Joey Essex's Big Film Break with Hollywood Star
TOWIE star Joey Essex secures his first major film role opposite Kingsman's Geoff Bell while facing £1.2 million company debt. Discover his career transformation from reality TV to serious acting.
Reform UK councillors expelled from Kent Council
Dramatic political showdown at Kent County Council as three Reform UK members face expulsion, exposing deepening tensions in local government ahead of crucial elections.
Kent Council declares financial emergency amid budget crisis
Kent County Council faces financial meltdown, proposing unprecedented council tax hikes and sweeping service cuts to avoid effective bankruptcy. Local residents brace for impact as authority warns of 'difficult decisions' ahead.
Kent GP denied return to practice after suspension
Dr Arjun Sivakumar fails in his attempt to resume medical practice in Kent as the General Medical Council raises concerns about his fitness to practise following previous suspension.
Arteta inspires non-league Maidstone's FA Cup giant-killing
Discover how Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta's pre-match advice helped non-league Maidstone United create FA Cup history with their stunning victory over Barrow.
Paul Hollywood's Grand Mansion Plans Rejected by Council
Great British Bake Off star Paul Hollywood faces a major setback as his ambitious plans to expand his £1.2 million Kent estate are unanimously rejected by local planners over design and environmental concerns.
Kent luxury watch burglary gang jailed for £500k heist
A criminal gang has been sentenced for a sophisticated burglary spree targeting high-end watches across Kent and Sussex, netting over half a million pounds.
Surgeon Probe After Patients Need Legs Amputated
A major investigation is underway into orthopaedic surgeon Neil Hopper after several patients suffered catastrophic outcomes, including leg amputations, following what should have been routine operations at hospitals in Kent.
Driver banned after racking up 37 points on licence
A serial speeding driver from Kent has been slapped with a six-month ban after clocking up a staggering 37 penalty points from 11 separate offences, in a shocking case of reckless motoring.
Soldier strangles girlfriend after she laughed at his genitals
A court hears harrowing details of how a British soldier, Lance Corporal James O'Donovan, murdered his girlfriend, Michaela Hall, in a fit of rage after she laughed at the size of his genitals during a holiday in Cyprus.
M20 Chaos: Severe Delays After Multi-Vehicle Crash
Major disruption on the M20 in Kent following a serious collision. Live updates on long delays, lane closures, and heavy congestion affecting holiday and freight traffic.
Tractor plunges off M20 bridge causing motorway chaos
A tractor crashed through a bridge barrier on the M20, causing severe traffic disruptions and emergency closures. Read the full details of this bizarre incident.
Kent plum producer loses Tesco deal, misses Defra funding
Momentum Maidstone, a Kent-based plum supplier, faces financial turmoil after losing a major Tesco contract and missing out on Defra funding, sparking industry concerns.
Mother found dead after daughter's river discovery in Kent
A mother has been found dead in her Maidstone home, days after her daughter Paloma Shemirani was discovered in a river. Police are treating both deaths as unexplained.
Necrophiliac killer's morgue crimes exposed in court
A depraved necrophiliac murderer's horrific crimes have been laid bare in court, revealing disturbing acts committed in hospital mortuaries across the UK.
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