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Offender Returned to Prison After Re-offending Within Weeks of Release Missing 41-year-old Sittingbourne man found safe and well after Kent Police appeal https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/dover-district-council-opens-second-round-of-parish-boundary-consultation/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/manual-story-2026-06-03-090601-1-300x225.jpg Dover District Council Opens Second Round of Parish Boundary Consultation Dover District Council Opens Second Round of Parish Boundary Consultation https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/gravesend-patrol-seizes-machete-nitrous-oxide-and-cash-after-vehicle-stop/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/crime-police-tape-officers-300x231.jpg Police tape with officers behind Gravesend patrol seizes machete, nitrous oxide and cash after vehicle stop 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fire in London Road, Rochester https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/council-tax-bills-in-tonbridge-and-malling-to-rise-4-09-as-government-funding-falls/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/manual-story-2026-06-03-090610-300x225.jpg Council Tax Bills in Tonbridge and Malling to Rise 4.09% as Government Funding Falls Council Tax Bills in Tonbridge and Malling to Rise 4.09% as Government Funding Falls https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/tonbridge-set-to-gain-its-own-town-council-after-borough-decision/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/manual-story-2026-06-03-090604-300x225.jpg Tonbridge Set to Gain Its Own Town Council After Borough Decision Tonbridge Set to Gain Its Own Town Council After Borough Decision https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/missing-man-from-gillingham-kent-police-appeal-for-publics-help-in-search/ 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dealer arrested https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/iran-war-fuel-shock-hits-kents-tourism-and-channel-trade-hard/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/manual-story-2026-05-18-083033-300x225.jpg Iran War Fuel Shock Hits Kent's Tourism and Channel Trade Hard Iran War Fuel Shock Hits Kent’s Tourism and Channel Trade Hard https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/police-witness-appeal-after-fatal-multi-vehicle-collision-on-m25-near-sevenoaks/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/crime-police-tape-night-lights-300x169.jpg Police tape at night with lights Police witness appeal after fatal multi-vehicle collision on M25 near Sevenoaks https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/man-in-his-90s-found-dead-in-st-marys-bay-as-detectives-charge-suspect/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/crime-police-van-close-up-300x200.jpg Police van close-up Man in his 90s found dead in St Mary’s Bay as detectives charge suspect https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/stroke-treatment-breakthrough-new-research-shows-promise-for-medium-vessel-blockages/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/health-featured-2026-05-16-060122-300x225.jpg Stroke Treatment Breakthrough: New Research Shows Promise for Medium-Vessel Blockages Stroke Treatment Breakthrough: New Research Shows Promise for Medium-Vessel Blockages https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/reform-uk-takes-first-medway-council-committee-seats-for-2026-27/ 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in hi-vis on patrol One-punch attacker jailed for killing man in Snodland street assault https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/kent-police-launch-murder-investigation-after-man-dies-in-romney-marsh/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/iStock-1164210967-300x199.jpg Arrest Made After Violent Assault in Larkfield—Police Appeal for Key Witnesses Kent Police launch murder investigation after man dies in Romney Marsh https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/mental-health-nurse-cllr-douglas-hamandishe-elected-mayor-of-medway-for-2026-27/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/medway-council-offices-gun-wharf-chatham-n-chadwick-cc-by-sa-300x202.jpg Medway Council offices at Gun Wharf, Chatham Mental health nurse Cllr Douglas Hamandishe elected Mayor of Medway for 2026/27 https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/kent-police-sergeant-praised-by-nashville-police-after-helping-us-officer-in-motorway-struggle/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/crime-officer-vest-close-up-300x177.jpg Police officer tactical vest close-up Kent Police sergeant praised by Nashville police after helping US officer in motorway struggle https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/new-ons-survey-reveals-how-kents-single-site-businesses-fared-over-past-year/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/economy-featured-2026-05-15-120151-300x225.jpg New ONS Survey Reveals How Kent's Single-Site Businesses Fared Over Past Year New ONS Survey Reveals How Kent’s Single-Site Businesses Fared Over Past Year https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/new-ons-data-reveals-how-kent-towns-compare-on-population-growth-and-house-prices/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/economy-featured-2026-05-15-120201-300x225.jpg New ONS Data Reveals How Kent Towns Compare on Population Growth and House Prices New ONS Data Reveals How Kent Towns Compare on Population Growth and House Prices https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/ons-maps-town-visitor-trends-using-o2-mobile-data-across-england-and-wales/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/economy-featured-2026-05-15-120156-300x225.jpg ONS Maps Town Visitor Trends Using O2 Mobile Data Across England and Wales ONS Maps Town Visitor Trends Using O2 Mobile Data Across England and Wales https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/international-conflict-now-top-concern-for-nearly-two-thirds-of-adults-ons-survey-reveals/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/economy-featured-2026-05-15-100138-300x225.jpg International conflict now top concern for nearly two-thirds of adults, ONS survey reveals International conflict now top concern for nearly two-thirds of adults, ONS survey reveals https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cost-of-living-and-nhs-top-public-concerns-as-age-divides-emerge/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/economy-featured-2026-05-15-100133-1-300x225.jpg Cost of Living and NHS Top Public Concerns as Age Divides Emerge Cost of Living and NHS Top Public Concerns as Age Divides Emerge https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/fca-financial-crime-conference-unites-400-experts-against-sophisticated-threats/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/economy-featured-2026-05-14-180048-300x225.jpg FCA Financial Crime Conference Unites 400 Experts Against Sophisticated Threats FCA Financial Crime Conference Unites 400 Experts Against Sophisticated Threats https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/traffic-incident-causes-heavy-delays-on-star-hill-in-rochester/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/politics-featured-2026-05-14-180057-300x225.jpg Traffic Incident Causes Heavy Delays on Star Hill in Rochester Traffic Incident Causes Heavy Delays on Star Hill in Rochester https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/kent-fire-and-rescue-service-tackles-overnight-tyre-fire-in-ramsgate/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/fire-engine-blue-lights-street-300x200.jpg Fire engine with blue lights on street Kent Fire and Rescue Service Tackles Overnight Tyre Fire in Ramsgate https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cbi-confirms-strong-q1-growth-as-household-and-government-spending-powers-uk-economy/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/economy-featured-2026-05-14-120058-1-300x225.jpg CBI Confirms Strong Q1 Growth as Household and Government Spending Powers UK Economy CBI Confirms Strong Q1 Growth as Household and Government Spending Powers UK Economy https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/uk-economy-shows-modest-growth-as-gdp-rises-0-5-in-february/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/economy-featured-2026-05-14-120103-300x225.jpg UK Economy Shows Modest Growth as GDP Rises 0.5% in February UK Economy Shows Modest Growth as GDP Rises 0.5% in February https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cbi-warns-uks-strong-q1-growth-wont-last-as-iran-conflict-bites/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/economy-featured-2026-05-14-120058-300x225.jpg CBI Warns UK's Strong Q1 Growth Won't Last as Iran Conflict Bites CBI Warns UK’s Strong Q1 Growth Won’t Last as Iran Conflict Bites https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/ons-releases-q1-2026-gdp-figures-as-economic-growth-remains-in-focus/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/economy-featured-2026-05-14-080131-300x225.jpg ONS Releases Q1 2026 GDP Figures as Economic Growth Remains in Focus ONS Releases Q1 2026 GDP Figures as Economic Growth Remains in Focus https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/uk-gdp-grows-0-6-in-first-quarter-as-all-major-sectors-expand/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/economy-featured-2026-05-14-080121-300x225.jpg UK GDP Grows 0.6% in First Quarter as All Major Sectors Expand UK GDP Grows 0.6% in First Quarter as All Major Sectors Expand https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/ons-reviews-seasonal-adjustment-methods-as-uk-gdp-data-patterns-draw-scrutiny/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/economy-featured-2026-05-14-080126-300x225.jpg ONS Reviews Seasonal Adjustment Methods as UK GDP Data Patterns Draw Scrutiny ONS Reviews Seasonal Adjustment Methods as UK GDP Data Patterns Draw Scrutiny https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/new-research-highlights-targeted-treatments-for-rare-muscle-diseases/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/health-featured-2026-05-14-060135-300x225.jpg New Research Highlights Targeted Treatments for Rare Muscle Diseases New Research Highlights Targeted Treatments for Rare Muscle Diseases https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/westminsters-new-barons-mayoral-powers-kent-lgr-explained/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/d837198b-2d9c-4cf6-ad33-3b4c989dc25b-300x169.jpg Illustration: a mayor in ceremonial robes and tricorn hat stands on city hall steps with a raised, white-gloved hand, while protesters below hold placards reading 'No Barons', 'End the Dynasty' and 'People over Patrons' — depicting the editorial thesis of Edition B of Kent Local News' Kent LGR Part 3 reader guide. Westminster’s New Barons: Mayors will be granted new powers https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/kent-police-drug-operations-lead-to-multiple-arrests-across-medway/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/iStock-1164210967-300x199.jpg Arrest Made After Violent Assault in Larkfield—Police Appeal for Key Witnesses Kent Police Drug Operations Lead to Multiple Arrests Across Medway https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/folkestone-hythe-district-council-launches-first-dedicated-solar-installation-programme-for-250-council-homes/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/council-2026-05-13-160128-1-300x225.jpg Folkestone & Hythe District Council Launches First Dedicated Solar Installation Programme for 250 Council Homes Folkestone & Hythe District Council Launches First Dedicated Solar Installation Programme for 250 Council Homes 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https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/fire-engine-300x200.jpg Strood High Street Fully Reopens as Kent Fire and Rescue Lifts Travel Advice Firefighting Operations Conclude at Alsager Road in Queenborough https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/new-bladder-cancer-treatment-study-shows-promise-for-patients-unable-to-receive-standard-chemotherapy/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/health-featured-2026-05-12-220136-300x225.jpg New Bladder Cancer Treatment Study Shows Promise for Patients Unable to Receive Standard Chemotherapy New Bladder Cancer Treatment Study Shows Promise for Patients Unable to Receive Standard Chemotherapy https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/fake-social-media-accounts-target-officials-as-verification-changes-spark-misinformation-wave/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/health-featured-2026-05-12-200109-300x225.jpg Fake Social Media Accounts Target Officials as Verification Changes Spark Misinformation Wave Fake Social Media Accounts Target Officials as Verification Changes Spark Misinformation Wave https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/deal-man-jailed-for-child-sexual-abuse-offences/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/crime-officers-vans-group-300x200.jpg Police officers with vans at scene Deal Man Jailed for Child Sexual Abuse Offences https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/gravesham-borough-council-secures-1-5m-pride-in-place-funding-for-community-led-improvements/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/council-2026-05-12-120125-300x225.jpg Gravesham Borough Council Secures £1.5m Pride in Place Funding for Community-Led Improvements Gravesham Borough Council Secures £1.5m Pride in Place Funding for Community-Led Improvements https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/nearly-one-in-three-deaths-in-uk-linked-to-unmet-palliative-care-needs/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/health-featured-2026-05-12-100112-300x225.jpg Nearly One in Three Deaths in UK Linked to Unmet Palliative Care Needs Nearly One in Three Deaths in UK Linked to Unmet Palliative Care Needs https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/maidstone-borough-council-warns-residents-of-fake-parking-services-phishing-email/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/council-2026-05-12-100120-300x225.jpg Maidstone Borough Council Warns Residents of Fake Parking Services Phishing Email Maidstone Borough Council Warns Residents of Fake Parking Services Phishing Email https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/ashford-launches-tenterden-pspo-consultation-after-projectile-reports/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/tenterden-high-street-300x225.jpg Tenterden High Street, looking south past historic shopfronts Ashford launches Tenterden PSPO consultation after projectile reports https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/firefighters-extinguish-quarry-blaze-in-kings-hill-this-afternoon/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/iStock-2154733909-300x200.jpg Major Fire at Derelict Canterbury Cinema Prompts Large-Scale Emergency Response Firefighters Extinguish Quarry Blaze in Kings Hill This Afternoon https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/tunbridge-wells-borough-council-opens-call-for-sites-for-local-plan-review/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/council-2026-05-11-180122-300x225.jpg Tunbridge Wells Borough Council Opens Call for Sites for Local Plan Review Tunbridge Wells Borough Council Opens Call for Sites for Local Plan Review https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/teaching-assistant-jailed-for-child-cruelty-at-sittingbourne-school/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/crime-police-sign-close-up-300x200.jpg Police sign close-up Teaching Assistant Jailed for Child Cruelty at Sittingbourne School https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/kent-police-appeal-for-witnesses-after-multi-vehicle-collision-on-a21-near-sevenoaks/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/crime-police-van-close-up-300x200.jpg Police van close-up Kent Police Appeal for Witnesses After Multi-Vehicle Collision on A21 Near Sevenoaks https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/medical-journal-shares-rare-brain-condition-images-to-help-doctors-spot-warning-signs/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/health-featured-2026-05-11-160112-300x225.jpg Medical Journal Shares Rare Brain Condition Images to Help Doctors Spot Warning Signs Medical Journal Shares Rare Brain Condition Images to Help Doctors Spot Warning Signs https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/kents-housing-capacity-gap-the-documented-numbers/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/iStock-1304415619-300x225.jpg What's Really Happening to Kent's Rivers, Beaches and Water Bills Kent’s housing-capacity gap: the documented numbers https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/kent-lgr-14-months-of-council-spending-lacked-statutory-authority/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/kent-lgr-part-3-eroding-pillar-300x169.jpg Kent LGR 14 months of council spending lacked statutory authority Kent LGR 14 months of council spending lacked statutory authority https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/folkestone-hythe-district-council-increases-ward-budgets-to-5000-per-councillor-for-community-projects/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/council-2026-05-11-120116-300x225.jpg Folkestone & Hythe District Council Increases Ward Budgets to £5,000 Per Councillor for Community Projects Folkestone & Hythe District Council Increases Ward Budgets to £5,000 Per Councillor for Community Projects https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/male-alcohol-deaths-run-at-double-female-rate-as-uk-records-9809-deaths-in-2024/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/economy-featured-2026-05-11-100115-300x225.jpg Male Alcohol Deaths Run at Double Female Rate as UK Records 9,809 Deaths in 2024 Male Alcohol Deaths Run at Double Female Rate as UK Records 9,809 Deaths in 2024 https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/new-pancreatic-cancer-drug-shows-promise-in-advanced-cases/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/health-featured-2026-05-10-060106-300x225.jpg New Pancreatic Cancer Drug Shows Promise in Advanced Cases New Pancreatic Cancer Drug Shows Promise in Advanced Cases https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/new-mrna-flu-vaccine-shows-promise-for-older-adults-in-major-trial/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/health-featured-2026-05-09-200136-2-300x225.jpg New mRNA Flu Vaccine Shows Promise for Older Adults in Major Trial New mRNA Flu Vaccine Shows Promise for Older Adults in Major Trial https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/liberal-democrats-secure-both-sherwood-ward-seats-in-tunbridge-wells-borough-council-election/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/council-2026-05-08-180118-300x225.jpg Liberal Democrats Secure Both Sherwood Ward Seats in Tunbridge Wells Borough Council Election Liberal Democrats Secure Both Sherwood Ward Seats in Tunbridge Wells Borough Council Election https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/liberal-democrats-hold-tunbridge-wells-with-11-seat-sweep-reform-uks-first-borough-slate-yields-no-councillors/ 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https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/council-2026-04-28-120122-300x225.jpg Tunbridge Wells Borough Council launches early voting hubs for May 2026 local elections Tunbridge Wells Borough Council launches early voting hubs for May 2026 local elections https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/tonbridge-malling-council-to-close-bridge-from-lower-castle-field-car-park-for-safety-reasons/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/council-2026-04-27-140122-300x225.jpg Tonbridge & Malling Council to Close Bridge from Lower Castle Field Car Park for Safety Reasons Tonbridge & Malling Council to Close Bridge from Lower Castle Field Car Park for Safety Reasons https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/one-in-10-planned-nhs-operations-in-england-cancelled-with-less-than-24-hours-notice/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/health-featured-2026-04-27-100059-300x225.jpg One in 10 Planned NHS Operations in England Cancelled with Less Than 24 Hours' Notice One in 10 Planned NHS Operations in England Cancelled with Less Than 24 Hours’ Notice https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/kent-lgr-what-this-means-for-you/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/edition-b-featured-300x169.jpg A family outside a Kent council building on a historic high street, looking at a notice board — illustrating the reader-friendly edition of Kent Local News Part 1 investigation into Kent Local Government Reorganisation Kent’s Councils Are Being Reorganised — Here’s What the Government’s Own Documents Reveal https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/uk-us-pharmaceutical-deal-sparks-nhs-spending-debate/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/health-featured-2026-04-26-180115-1-300x225.jpg UK-US Pharmaceutical Deal Sparks NHS Spending Debate UK-US Pharmaceutical Deal Sparks NHS Spending Debate https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/kent-police-appeal-for-witnesses-after-fatal-m2-collision-in-medway/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/crime-police-car-urban-parked-300x200.jpg Police car parked in urban area Kent Police Appeal for Witnesses After Fatal M2 Collision in Medway https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/kent-fire-and-rescue-service-responds-to-wildfire-in-cranbrook/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/fire-rescue-do-not-cross-300x199.jpg Fire and Rescue Service do not cross tape Kent Fire and Rescue Service Responds to Wildfire in Cranbrook https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/medway-council-offers-free-bus-travel-this-bank-holiday-weekend/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=225,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Council-building-225x300.jpg Medway councillor brands Kent LGR timetable 'rushed and unworkable' at Full Council Medway Council Offers Free Bus Travel This Bank Holiday Weekend https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/sevenoaks-district-council-denies-development-plans-for-hollybush-recreation-ground/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/council-2026-04-25-120113-300x225.jpg Sevenoaks District Council Denies Development Plans for Hollybush Recreation Ground Sevenoaks District Council Denies Development Plans for Hollybush Recreation Ground https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/bmj-warns-against-replacing-nhs-resident-doctors-with-physician-associates/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/health-featured-2026-04-25-120058-300x225.jpg BMJ Warns Against Replacing NHS Resident Doctors with Physician Associates BMJ Warns Against Replacing NHS Resident Doctors with Physician Associates https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/health-data-of-500000-uk-biobank-participants-found-listed-for-sale-on-chinese-platform/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/health-featured-2026-04-25-100118-1-300x225.jpg Health Data of 500,000 UK Biobank Participants Found Listed for Sale on Chinese Platform Health Data of 500,000 UK Biobank Participants Found Listed for Sale on Chinese Platform https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/lords-vote-clears-devolution-bill-for-royal-assent-kent-councils-pre-bill-conduct-remains-subject-to-live-legal-challenge/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/iStock-504011354-300x203.jpg The Houses of Parliament in Westminster, where the Commons is considering Lords amendments to the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill this week Lords vote clears Devolution Bill for Royal Assent — Kent councils’ pre-Bill conduct remains subject to live legal challenge https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/bmj-revives-medics-revue-after-25-years-to-support-doctors-in-distress-charity/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/health-featured-2026-04-24-200113-300x225.jpg BMJ Revives Medics Revue After 25 Years to Support Doctors in Distress Charity BMJ Revives Medics Revue After 25 Years to Support Doctors in Distress Charity https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/maidstone-borough-council-seeks-independent-chair-and-board-members-for-20m-pride-in-place-funding-in-park-wood-and-senacre/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/council-2026-04-24-140117-300x225.jpg Maidstone Borough Council Seeks Independent Chair and Board Members for £20M Pride in Place Funding in Park Wood and Senacre Maidstone Borough Council Seeks Independent Chair and Board Members for £20M Pride in Place Funding in Park Wood and Senacre https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/sevenoaks-district-council-approves-seven-community-asset-transfers-to-parish-and-town-councils/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/council-2026-04-24-120110-300x225.jpg Sevenoaks District Council Approves Seven Community Asset Transfers to Parish and Town Councils Sevenoaks District Council Approves Seven Community Asset Transfers to Parish and Town Councils https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/five-men-charged-after-police-officers-assaulted-in-dartford/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/crime-police-car-junction-above-300x200.jpg Police car at junction from above Five Men Charged After Police Officers Assaulted in Dartford https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/medway-councillor-brands-kent-lgr-timetable-rushed-and-unworkable-at-full-council/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=225,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Council-building-225x300.jpg Medway councillor brands Kent LGR timetable 'rushed and unworkable' at Full Council Medway councillor brands Kent LGR timetable ‘rushed and unworkable’ at Full Council https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/hoo-peninsula-gp-access-not-a-future-projection-medway-councillor-challenges-administration-on-healthcare-before-housing-growth/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/health-featured-2026-04-03-200056-300x225.jpg Hoo Peninsula GP access 'not a future projection' — Medway councillor challenges administration on healthcare before housing growth Hoo Peninsula GP access ‘not a future projection’ — Medway councillor challenges administration on healthcare before housing growth https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/medway-council-to-accept-change-org-petitions-from-august-under-revised-scheme/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/council-county-hall-aerial-300x200.jpg Medway Council to accept Change.org petitions from August under revised scheme Medway Council to accept Change.org petitions from August under revised scheme https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/medway-council-appoints-rebecca-bayoji-as-second-independent-person/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=201,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/council-kent-fallback-201x300.jpg Medway Council appoints Rebecca Bayoji as second Independent Person Medway Council appoints Rebecca Bayoji as second Independent Person https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/medway-council-splits-watling-polling-district-ahead-of-2027-elections/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/council-county-hall-entrance-300x200.jpg Medway Council splits Watling polling district ahead of 2027 elections Medway Council splits Watling polling district ahead of 2027 elections https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/medway-council-considers-45-95m-purchase-of-791-social-housing-properties/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/council-county-hall-front-300x200.jpg Medway Council Considers £45.95m Purchase of 791 Social Housing Properties Medway Council Considers £45.95m Purchase of 791 Social Housing Properties https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/bromley-2-0-salford-city-league-two-match-report/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/kln-match-salford-city-vs-bromley-1386532-300x158.png Bromley 2-0 Salford City: League Two match report Bromley 2-0 Salford City: League Two match report https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/over-13000-patients-waited-more-than-three-days-in-englands-ae-departments-in-2025/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/health-featured-2026-04-23-140107-300x225.jpg Over 13,000 Patients Waited More Than Three Days in England's A&E Departments in 2025 Over 13,000 Patients Waited More Than Three Days in England’s A&E Departments in 2025 https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/uk-manufacturers-signal-weakest-investment-plans-since-2023/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/economy-featured-2026-04-23-120153-300x225.jpg UK Manufacturers Signal Weakest Investment Plans Since 2023 UK Manufacturers Signal Weakest Investment Plans Since 2023 https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/office-for-budget-responsibility-to-examine-welfare-fraud-and-errors-in-june-report/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/economy-featured-2026-04-23-120203-300x225.jpg Office for Budget Responsibility to Examine Welfare Fraud and Errors in June Report Office for Budget Responsibility to Examine Welfare Fraud and Errors in June Report https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/office-for-budget-responsibility-to-review-economic-forecast-accuracy-on-2-june/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/economy-featured-2026-04-23-120213-300x225.jpg Office for Budget Responsibility to Review Economic Forecast Accuracy on 2 June Office for Budget Responsibility to Review Economic Forecast Accuracy on 2 June https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cbi-warns-of-accelerating-cost-pressures-hitting-uk-businesses/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/economy-featured-2026-04-23-120158-300x225.jpg CBI Warns of Accelerating Cost Pressures Hitting UK Businesses CBI Warns of Accelerating Cost Pressures Hitting UK Businesses https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/kent-st-georges-day-2026-family-celebrations-parades/ 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https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/economy-featured-2026-04-21-080122-300x225.jpg UK Job Vacancies Drop to 711,000 as Labour Market Continues to Cool UK Job Vacancies Drop to 711,000 as Labour Market Continues to Cool https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/uk-regular-wage-growth-slows-to-3-6-in-three-months-to-february-2026/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/economy-featured-2026-04-21-080127-300x225.jpg UK Regular Wage Growth Slows to 3.6% in Three Months to February 2026 UK Regular Wage Growth Slows to 3.6% in Three Months to February 2026 https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/bmj-clinical-review-examines-latest-alzheimers-treatment-breakthroughs/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/health-featured-2026-04-20-200117-300x225.jpg BMJ Clinical Review Examines Latest Alzheimer's Treatment Breakthroughs BMJ Clinical Review Examines Latest Alzheimer’s Treatment Breakthroughs https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/kents-illegal-migration-emergency-motion-one-month-on-what-has-it-delivered/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/kln-hero-kents-illegal-migration-emergency-motion-one-month-on-what-h-20260517163031-300x158.png Kent’s ‘illegal migration emergency’ motion, one month on: what has it delivered? — Kent Local News branded hero Kent’s ‘illegal migration emergency’ motion, one month on: what has it delivered? https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/kent-reorganisation-government-overturn-lords-devolution-bill-april-2026/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/iStock-504011354-300x203.jpg The Houses of Parliament in Westminster, where the Commons is considering Lords amendments to the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill this week Kent reorganisation: Government moves to overturn Lords safeguards on Devolution Bill https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/three-vehicle-crash-in-hothfield-prompts-emergency-response/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/fire-rescue-do-not-cross-300x199.jpg Fire and Rescue Service do not cross tape Three-Vehicle Crash in Hothfield Prompts Emergency Response https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/how-to-spot-high-risk-cardiac-fainting-that-could-save-your-life/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/health-featured-2026-04-19-180115-300x225.jpg How to Spot High-Risk Cardiac Fainting That Could Save Your Life How to Spot High-Risk Cardiac Fainting That Could Save Your Life https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/tonbridge-angels-1-6-farnborough-national-league-south-match-report/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/kln-match-farnborough-vs-tonbridge-angels-1402026-300x158.png Tonbridge Angels 1-6 Farnborough: National League - South match report Tonbridge Angels 1-6 Farnborough: National League – South match report https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/ebbsfleet-united-4-0-hampton-richmond-national-league-south-match-report/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/kln-match-ebbsfleet-united-vs-hampton-richmond-1402024-300x158.png Ebbsfleet United 4-0 Hampton & Richmond: National League - South match report Ebbsfleet United 4-0 Hampton & Richmond: National League – South match report https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/dover-athletic-1-0-maidenhead-national-league-south-match-report/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/kln-match-maidenhead-vs-dover-1402027-300x158.png Dover Athletic 1-0 Maidenhead: National League - South match report Dover Athletic 1-0 Maidenhead: National League – South match report https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/maidstone-united-2-1-worthing-national-league-south-match-report/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/kln-match-maidstone-utd-vs-worthing-1402028-300x158.png Maidstone United 2-1 Worthing: National League - South match report Maidstone United 2-1 Worthing: National League – South match report https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/gillingham-1-4-grimsby-league-two-match-report/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/kln-match-gillingham-vs-grimsby-1386517-300x158.png Gillingham 1-4 Grimsby: League Two match report Gillingham 1-4 Grimsby: League Two match report https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/pregnant-and-breastfeeding-women-urged-for-inclusion-in-clinical-trials-to-close-evidence-gaps/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/health-featured-2026-04-18-160116-1-300x225.jpg Pregnant and 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Cabinet Meeting Tonight: Key Discussions on Adult Social Care Strategy Medway Cabinet Meeting Tonight: Key Discussions on Adult Social Care Strategy https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/man-wanted-for-failing-to-appear-in-court-kent-police-appeal-for-information/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/crime-officer-notebook-300x200.jpg Police officer writing in notebook Man Wanted for Failing to Appear in Court – Kent Police Appeal for Information https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/kent-council-opens-consultation-on-short-breaks-strategy-for-disabled-children-and-families/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/politics-featured-2026-03-10-140040-300x225.jpg Kent Council Opens Consultation on Short Breaks Strategy for Disabled Children and Families Kent Council Opens Consultation on Short Breaks Strategy for Disabled 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Reorganisation Kent’s Leader Backs Single Council Option for County Reorganisation https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/police-launch-urgent-search-for-missing-13-year-old-from-sheerness/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/pexels-watfordmedia-18367705-300x207.jpg Ashford Man Jailed Over Fake-Kidnap Blackmail Scheme That Netted £10,000 Police Launch Urgent Search for Missing 13-Year-Old from Sheerness https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/rochester-art-fair-welcomes-art-lovers-and-collectors-across-three-inspiring-days/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/council-county-hall-facade-300x200.jpg Medway Council Closes Paget Street in Gillingham for Emergency Repairs Rochester Art Fair Welcomes Art Lovers and Collectors Across Three Inspiring Days 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Hand Tattoo Leads to Arrest of Knife-Wielding Robber in Gillingham https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/night-poachers-sentenced-after-killing-pheasants-with-catapults-near-canterbury/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/crime-officer-hi-vis-back-300x198.jpg Police officer in hi-vis jacket from behind Night Poachers Sentenced After Killing Pheasants with Catapults Near Canterbury https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/fca-issues-23-warnings-in-single-week-as-clone-firm-scams-continue-to-plague-uk-consumers/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/economy-featured-2026-03-06-110120-300x225.jpg economy-featured-2026-03-06-110120 FCA Issues 23 Warnings in Single Week as Clone Firm Scams Continue to Plague UK Consumers https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/medway-council-issues-air-quality-alert-for-vulnerable-groups/ 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Matters: Kent County Council Seeks Views on Gypsy and Traveller Pitch Allocation Policy https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/missing-paddock-wood-boy-safely-located-after-police-appeal/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/pexels-watfordmedia-18367705-300x207.jpg Ashford Man Jailed Over Fake-Kidnap Blackmail Scheme That Netted £10,000 Missing Paddock Wood Boy Safely Located After Police Appeal https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/hextable-ward-by-election-set-for-thursday-as-five-candidates-campaign-for-council-seat/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/council-county-hall-entrance-300x200.jpg Medway Council splits Watling polling district ahead of 2027 elections Hextable Ward By-Election Set for Thursday as Five Candidates Campaign for Council Seat 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