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Council Updates KCC Approves Expansion of Specialist SEND Provision at Dover Christ Church Academy
Kent County Council has approved capital investment to expand Aspen 2, the Dover district’s specialist unit for pupils aged 11–18 with…
22 June 2026 -
Council Updates Kent Councils Moving Bin Collections to Early Morning During Heatwave
Several Kent councils are shifting waste collection rounds to start as early as 5am during the heatwave, and residents are being urged to…
22 June 2026 -
Local News Crash blocks London Road junction in Strood, police at the scene
A collision has blocked the London Road and Cuxton Road junction in Strood, with police at the scene and drivers urged to avoid the area.
22 June 2026 -
Crime & Justice Kent Police Release CCTV Images After Reported Burglary in Strood
Officers are appealing for witnesses and asking the public to help identify a man pictured in CCTV footage linked to a reported burglary in…
22 June 2026 -
Local News Keir Starmer resigns amid party revolt and record-low ratings — what it means for Kent
Sir Keir Starmer has resigned as Prime Minister amid open party revolt and record-low approval. Kent Local News on how it came apart — and…
22 June 2026 - Crime & Justice
Kent Police Release CCTV Image After Attempted Robbery in Gillingham
Officers are appealing for witnesses and asking anyone who recognises a man in CCTV footage to come forward following a suspected attempted…
21 June 2026 - Crime & Justice
Kent Police Seize Stolen Scooter in Chatham Nuisance Vehicle Crackdown
A white and black three-wheeled scooter — found to be stolen — has been removed from Chatham streets as part of ongoing police action…
21 June 2026 -
Crime & Justice Kent Man Jailed After Police Uncover More Than 15,000 Child Abuse Images
More than 15,000 indecent images and videos of children. All three severity categories. One address in Kent — and a specialist police unit…
20 June 2026 -
Crime & Justice Suspect Charged Following Serious Stabbing in Margate Town Centre
A man in his 20s was seriously injured in a stabbing on Margate High Street, with one suspect now charged and the case expected to proceed…
20 June 2026 -
Crime & Justice Kent Police Appeal for Help Finding Missing Boy from Maidstone
Officers say they are concerned for the welfare of a missing boy from Maidstone and are urging anyone with information to contact them…
20 June 2026 - Council Updates
Biggest KSENT Games Yet Brings Inclusive Sport to 127 SEND Pupils Across Kent and Medway
Active Kent & Medway brought together pupils from 18 special schools for a day of adapted sport at what organisers called the largest KSENT…
19 June 2026 -
Crime & Justice Missing 12-Year-Old Maidstone Girl Found Safe After Kent Police Appeal
Kent Police confirmed the girl, reported missing on 30 April 2026, was safely located after a public appeal drew a strong community…
19 June 2026