https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/dartford-residents-can-report-rubbish-pests-and-food-hygiene-concerns-through-single-online-portal/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/manual-story-2026-08-28-163715-300x225.jpg Dartford residents can report rubbish, pests and food hygiene concerns through single online portal Dartford residents can report rubbish, pests and food hygiene concerns through single online portal https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/edenbridge-man-jailed-for-robbery-after-posing-as-police-officer-to-steal-designer-watch/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/manual-story-2026-08-28-172142-300x225.jpg Edenbridge man jailed for robbery after posing as police officer to steal designer watch Edenbridge man jailed for robbery after posing as police officer to steal designer watch 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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/2026/08/economy-featured-2026-08-28-163054-300x169.jpg ONS data education programme shortlisted for Wales STEM Awards 2026 ONS data education programme shortlisted for Wales STEM Awards 2026 https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/man-jailed-after-posing-as-police-officer-to-rob-taxi-passenger-in-edenbridge/ 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-high-street-300x200.jpg Police car on high street Man jailed after posing as police officer to rob taxi passenger in Edenbridge https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/broadstairs-drug-dealer-jailed-after-cocaine-worth-240000-found-beside-his-bed/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/canterbury_cathedral-300x225.jpg Canterbury Cathedral, exterior view of the Bell Harry tower Broadstairs drug dealer jailed after cocaine worth £240,000 found beside his bed https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/whitstable-man-charged-with-drug-supply-offences-after-canterbury-stop-attempt/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/canterbury_cathedral-300x225.jpg Canterbury Cathedral, exterior view of the Bell Harry tower Whitstable man charged with drug supply offences after Canterbury stop attempt https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/inflation-falls-for-both-retired-and-working-age-households-but-gap-persists/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/economy-featured-2026-08-28-123131-300x169.jpg Inflation Falls for Both Retired and Working-Age Households, but Gap Persists Inflation Falls for Both Retired and Working-Age Households, but Gap Persists https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/ons-publishes-fresh-uk-well-being-data-on-life-satisfaction-and-anxiety/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/economy-featured-2026-08-28-123126-1-300x169.jpg ONS Publishes Fresh UK Well-Being Data on Life Satisfaction and Anxiety ONS Publishes Fresh UK Well-Being Data on Life Satisfaction and Anxiety https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/af-patients-at-intermediate-stroke-risk-benefit-from-blood-thinning-drugs-major-trial-finds/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/health-featured-2026-08-28-123144-2-300x169.jpg AF Patients at Intermediate Stroke Risk Benefit from Blood-Thinning Drugs, Major Trial Finds AF Patients at Intermediate Stroke Risk Benefit from Blood-Thinning Drugs, Major Trial Finds https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/uk-household-cost-inflation-falls-to-2-8-per-cent-in-june-2026/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/economy-featured-2026-08-28-123126-300x169.jpg UK Household Cost Inflation Falls to 2.8 Per Cent in June 2026 UK Household Cost Inflation Falls to 2.8 Per Cent in June 2026 https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/howletts-gorillas-soundi-boula-pairi-daiza-belgium/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/western-lowland-gorilla-illustrative-300x169.jpg Illustrative computer-generated image of a western lowland gorilla among green foliage Howletts-born gorillas Soundi and Boula leave Kent to found new breeding group in Belgium https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/dartford-council-launches-online-tool-to-check-bin-collection-dates/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/manual-story-2026-08-26-133638-300x225.jpg Dartford Council launches online tool to check bin collection dates Dartford Council launches online tool to check bin collection dates https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/uk-service-sector-volumes-still-falling-but-set-to-level-off-cbi-figures-show/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/economy-featured-2026-08-27-123312-300x169.jpg UK Service Sector Volumes Still Falling But Set to Level Off, CBI Figures Show UK Service Sector Volumes Still Falling But Set to Level Off, CBI Figures Show https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/thanet-cabinet-approved-ramsgate-dredging-contract-lift-replacement-minutes/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/33742-thanet-cabinet-approved-1-26m-ramsgate-dredging-contract-and-300x171.jpg A small dredging vessel moored in a calm harbour at low tide, with stone quayside walls and an overcast sky Thanet Cabinet approved £1.26m Ramsgate dredging contract and £425,000 lift replacement in July, minutes show https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/thanet-cabinet-tackling-poverty-strategy-2026/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/33743-poverty-strategy-put-before-thanet-cabinet-as-district-ranks-300x171.jpg A quiet English coastal town street with terraced houses and a grey sea visible in the distance, illustrating themes of coastal deprivation Poverty strategy put before Thanet Cabinet as district ranks among England’s most deprived https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/ingrid-dodd-wins-guston-kingsdown-st-margarets-by-election/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/gbb-300x169.jpg Illustrative computer-generated image of a ballot box on a table in a village hall Green Party’s Ingrid Dodd wins Dover district by-election by 34 votes https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/massachusetts-general-hospital-reports-complex-case-in-74-year-old-man/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/health-featured-2026-08-28-043049-300x169.jpg Massachusetts General Hospital Reports Complex Case in 74-Year-Old Man Massachusetts General Hospital Reports Complex Case in 74-Year-Old Man https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cbi-survey-finds-consumer-services-jobs-falling-faster-as-professional-services-slowdown-eases/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/economy-featured-2026-08-27-123317-300x169.jpg CBI survey finds consumer services jobs falling faster as professional services slowdown eases CBI survey finds consumer services jobs falling faster as professional services slowdown eases https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/kent-police-seek-public-help-to-find-wanted-man-with-north-kent-links/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/police-blue-lights-300x169.jpg Illustrative computer-generated image of the blue light bar on a police vehicle at dusk Kent Police seek public help to find wanted man with North Kent links https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cbi-survey-shows-services-jobs-fell-in-quarter-to-august-with-consumer-sector-hit-hardest/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/economy-featured-2026-08-27-123302-300x169.jpg CBI Survey Shows Services Jobs Fell in Quarter to August, with Consumer Sector Hit Hardest CBI Survey Shows Services Jobs Fell in Quarter to August, with Consumer Sector Hit Hardest https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/southern-water-holding-public-meeting-in-elham-over-recent-works/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/aegis_33664-300x158.jpg Southern Water holding public meeting in Elham over recent works Southern Water holding public meeting in Elham over recent works https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/kent-police-appeal-for-help-after-alleged-indecent-act-on-ramsgate-beach/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/bewl-water-reservoir-kent-300x169.jpg Bewl Water reservoir near Lamberhurst, Kent, the largest reservoir in South East England Kent Police appeal for help after alleged indecent act on Ramsgate Beach https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/ons-launches-weekly-dashboard-tracking-uk-economic-activity-and-social-change/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/economy-featured-2026-08-27-123247-1-300x169.jpg ONS Launches Weekly Dashboard Tracking UK Economic Activity and Social Change ONS Launches Weekly Dashboard Tracking UK Economic Activity and Social Change https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/free-heritage-events-fill-maidstones-september-calendar/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/maidstone-week-street-300x225.jpg Week Street in Maidstone town centre, Kent Free Heritage Events Fill Maidstone’s September Calendar https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/nearly-one-million-young-people-in-the-uk-are-neet/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/economy-featured-2026-08-27-123247-300x169.jpg Nearly One Million Young People in the UK Are NEET Nearly One Million Young People in the UK Are NEET https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/kent-police-seek-woman-with-links-to-sittingbourne-over-theft-and-burglary/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/manual-story-2026-08-27-142107-300x225.jpg Kent Police seek woman with links to Sittingbourne over theft and burglary Kent Police seek woman with links to Sittingbourne over theft and burglary https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/medway-council-launches-online-hub-for-arts-heritage-and-culture/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/art-gallery-interior-300x169.jpg Illustrative computer-generated image of a small art gallery interior with framed works Medway Council launches online hub for arts, heritage and culture https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/two-arrested-after-stolen-road-bike-recovered-in-ashford/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Int_House-300x199.jpg International House, the headquarters of Ashford Borough Council Two arrested after stolen road bike recovered in Ashford https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/medway-council-confirms-waste-and-recycling-changes-from-april-2026/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/medway-recycling-kerbside-300x169.jpg Illustrative computer-generated image of household recycling bins at the kerb of a residential street Medway Council confirms waste and recycling changes from April 2026 https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/ons-confirms-2025-labour-market-figures-now-fully-reflect-survey-overhaul/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/economy-featured-2026-08-27-123252-300x169.jpg ONS confirms 2025 labour market figures now fully reflect survey overhaul ONS confirms 2025 labour market figures now fully reflect survey overhaul https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/sevenoaks-residents-have-until-september-to-comment-on-plan-for-17460-new-homes/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/aegis_33580-300x158.jpg Sevenoaks residents have until September to comment on plan for 17,460 new homes Sevenoaks residents have until September to comment on plan for 17,460 new homes https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/kent-council-urges-residents-to-fill-in-survey-to-bring-back-eurostar-stops-at-ashford-and-ebbsfleet/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/aegis_33553-300x158.jpg Kent council urges residents to fill in survey to bring back Eurostar stops at Ashford and Ebbsfleet Kent council urges residents to fill in survey to bring back Eurostar stops at Ashford and Ebbsfleet https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/canterbury-man-jailed-for-six-years-for-sexual-abuse-of-two-children/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/cant-guildhall-300x223.jpg The Guildhall (former Church of the Holy Cross) and Westgate Towers, Canterbury Canterbury man jailed for six years for sexual abuse of two children https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/gillingham-hmo-bid-refused-as-house-deemed-too-small-and-rooms-fall-below-national-space-standards/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/33537-gillingham-hmo-bid-refused-as-house-deemed-too-small-and-roo-300x171.jpg A mid-terrace two-storey brick house on a residential street, illustrative image Gillingham HMO bid recommended for refusal as house deemed too small and rooms fall below national space standards https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/ons-to-publish-first-uk-low-carbon-rd-spending-data-covering-2020-to-2024/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/economy-featured-2026-08-26-123208-300x169.jpg ONS to Publish First UK Low Carbon R&D Spending Data Covering 2020 to 2024 ONS to Publish First UK Low Carbon R&D Spending Data Covering 2020 to 2024 https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/uk-retail-prices-rising-faster-cbi-survey-shows/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/economy-featured-2026-08-26-123218-300x169.jpg UK Retail Prices Rising Faster, CBI Survey Shows UK Retail Prices Rising Faster, CBI Survey Shows https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/glp-1-drugs-cut-heart-and-kidney-risks-in-diabetes-and-obesity-says-medical-journal/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/health-featured-2026-08-26-203059-300x169.jpg GLP-1 Drugs Cut Heart and Kidney Risks in Diabetes and Obesity, Says Medical Journal GLP-1 Drugs Cut Heart and Kidney Risks in Diabetes and Obesity, Says Medical Journal https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/william-burges-conference-to-be-held-at-dovers-maison-dieu-in-september/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/cant-guildhall-300x223.jpg The Guildhall (former Church of the Holy Cross) and Westgate Towers, Canterbury William Burges conference to be held at Dover’s Maison Dieu in September https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/uk-rd-spend-up-58-per-cent-since-2020-with-purchased-research-nearly-doubling/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/economy-featured-2026-08-26-123203-300x169.jpg UK R&D Spend Up 58 Per Cent Since 2020, With Purchased Research Nearly Doubling UK R&D Spend Up 58 Per Cent Since 2020, With Purchased Research Nearly Doubling https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/uk-retail-jobs-keep-falling-but-at-a-slower-pace/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/economy-featured-2026-08-26-123213-300x169.jpg UK Retail Jobs Keep Falling, But at a Slower Pace UK Retail Jobs Keep Falling, But at a Slower Pace https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cold-kills-more-in-the-south-east-but-heat-deaths-are-rising-ons-figures-show/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/economy-featured-2026-08-26-123158-300x169.jpg Cold Kills More in the South East, But Heat Deaths Are Rising, ONS Figures Show Cold Kills More in the South East, But Heat Deaths Are Rising, ONS Figures Show https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/motorcyclist-airlifted-to-london-hospital-after-a26-crash-near-mereworth/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/tmbc-castle-300x225.jpg Tonbridge Castle, Tonbridge - home to Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council offices Motorcyclist airlifted to London hospital after A26 crash near Mereworth https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/dartford-publishes-autumn-2026-events-programme/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/manual-story-2026-08-26-123620-300x225.jpg Dartford publishes autumn 2026 events programme Dartford publishes autumn 2026 events programme https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/betteshanger-country-park-sale-triggers-community-protections-running-to-december-2027/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/betteshanger-country-park-lake-final-300x169.jpg Open water and reed beds at the lake in Betteshanger Country Park, the restored former colliery site near Deal in Kent Betteshanger Country Park sale triggers community protections running to December 2027 https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/man-arrested-and-power-tools-recovered-after-reports-of-suspicious-activity-at-gravesend-car-park/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/crime-smashed-window-scene-300x200.jpg Smashed window at crime scene Man arrested and power tools recovered after reports of suspicious activity at Gravesend car park https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/missing-girl-from-harrietsham-found-safe-kent-police-confirm/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/manual-story-2026-08-26-112101-300x225.jpg Missing girl from Harrietsham found safe, Kent Police confirm Missing girl from Harrietsham found safe, Kent Police confirm https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/medway-fostering-service-faces-290000-budget-overspend-as-placement-costs-rise-above-forecast/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/medway-fostering-illustrative-300x169.jpg A quiet British suburban residential street at dusk, with warm light in the windows of brick semi-detached houses Medway fostering service faces £290,000 budget overspend as placement costs rise above forecast https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/medway-cabinet-considers-8-1m-of-school-capital-funding-as-danecourt-project-takes-centre-stage/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/danecourt-school-medway-capital-expansion-300x169.jpg Scaffolding around a partly built new block at Danecourt School in Gillingham, with a lorry unloading bricks in the foreground Medway Cabinet considers £8.1m of school capital funding as Danecourt project takes centre stage https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/man-charged-with-murder-after-ramsgate-harbour-stabbing/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/manual-story-2026-08-26-102118-300x225.jpg Man charged with murder after Ramsgate harbour stabbing Man charged with murder after Ramsgate harbour stabbing https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/london-man-jailed-for-three-years-after-sustained-abuse-of-faversham-woman/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/maidstone-week-street-300x225.jpg Week Street in Maidstone town centre, Kent London man jailed for three years after sustained abuse of Faversham woman https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/tonbridge-and-mallings-draft-local-plan-published-ahead-of-council-vote/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/aegis_33343-300x158.jpg Tonbridge and Malling’s draft Local Plan published ahead of council vote Tonbridge and Malling’s draft Local Plan published ahead of council vote https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/medway-council-launches-2025-2028-climate-change-action-plan-with-net-zero-target/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/medway-climate-solar-roof-300x169.jpg Illustrative computer-generated image of solar panels on the roof of a terraced house Medway Council launches 2025–2028 Climate Change Action Plan with net zero target https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/ramsgate-port-applies-to-store-50-containers-and-install-temporary-hangar-on-harbour-land/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/final_33296-300x169.jpg Aerial view of the Port of Ramsgate, its harbour arm and the Royal Harbour marina Ramsgate port applies to store 50 containers and install temporary hangar on harbour land https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/listed-building-consent-sought-to-transform-margates-winter-gardens-into-mixed-use-venue/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/final_33297-300x200.jpg The Winter Gardens at Fort Crescent, Margate, closed since August 2022 Listed building consent sought to transform Margate’s Winter Gardens into mixed-use venue https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/system-wide-review-of-kent-and-medway-maternity-services-launched-after-three-of-four-hospital-trusts-placed-under-enhanced-oversight/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/final_33294-300x171.jpg Empty NHS hospital corridor with beds - illustrative image for a review of maternity services System-wide review of Kent and Medway maternity services launched after three of four hospital trusts placed under enhanced oversight https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/nhs-halts-routine-autism-and-adhd-assessments-in-kent-and-medway-until-at-least-april-2027/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/final_33295-300x171.jpg Empty NHS waiting room chairs - illustrative image for capped autism and ADHD assessments NHS halts routine autism and ADHD assessments in Kent and Medway until at least April 2027 https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/ehcp-no-school-place-kent-term-starts-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-1442692319-300x193.jpg School coat pegs in a hallway, representing the closure of St Lawrence College in Ramsgate What to do if your child with an EHCP has no school place as term starts https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/new-lung-cancer-drug-shows-promise-as-first-line-treatment-says-research/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/health-featured-2026-08-24-203125-1-300x169.jpg New Lung Cancer Drug Shows Promise as First-Line Treatment, Says Research New Lung Cancer Drug Shows Promise as First-Line Treatment, Says Research https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/nhs-england-says-accessing-patient-data-for-work-purposes-is-lawful/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/health-featured-2026-08-24-203125-300x169.jpg NHS England Says Accessing Patient Data for Work Purposes Is Lawful NHS England Says Accessing Patient Data for Work Purposes Is Lawful https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/chatham-van-thief-jailed-within-24-hours-after-arrest-during-maidstone-pursuit/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/crime-smashed-window-scene-300x200.jpg Smashed window at crime scene Chatham van thief jailed within 24 hours after arrest during Maidstone pursuit https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/maidstones-september-events-autumn-festival-hop-harvest-and-heritage-open-days-all-lined-up/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/maidstone-week-street-300x225.jpg Week Street in Maidstone town centre, Kent Maidstone’s September events: Autumn Festival, hop harvest and Heritage Open Days all lined up https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/kent-police-appeal-to-find-wanted-woman-with-links-to-chatham-margate-and-broadstairs/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/building_StGeorgesCentre_Chatham-300x202.jpg St George's Centre in Chatham Maritime, where Medway Full Council meetings are held Kent Police appeal to find wanted woman with links to Chatham, Margate and Broadstairs https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/uk-digital-infrastructure-investment-hit-11-2-billion-in-2025-ons-figures-show/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/economy-featured-2026-08-24-123126-300x169.jpg UK Digital Infrastructure Investment Hit £11.2 Billion in 2025, ONS Figures Show UK Digital Infrastructure Investment Hit £11.2 Billion in 2025, ONS Figures Show https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/ons-explains-how-data-centres-count-in-uk-investment-and-emissions-figures/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/economy-featured-2026-08-24-123131-300x169.jpg ONS Explains How Data Centres Count in UK Investment and Emissions Figures ONS Explains How Data Centres Count in UK Investment and Emissions Figures https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/by-election-set-for-guston-kingsdown-and-st-margarets-at-cliffe-on-27-august/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/final_33202-300x169.jpg The village of St Margarets-at-Cliffe on the clifftop above the English Channel By-election set for Guston, Kingsdown and St Margaret’s-at-Cliffe on 27 August https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/man-in-serious-condition-after-two-car-crash-on-high-road-dartford/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/manual-story-2026-08-24-112128-300x225.jpg Man in serious condition after two-car crash on High Road, Dartford Man in serious condition after two-car crash on High Road, Dartford https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/kent-police-appeal-for-missing-15-year-old-edward-sule-ejeh-from-ebbsfleet/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/manual-story-2026-08-24-102125-300x225.jpg Kent Police appeal for missing 15-year-old Edward Sule-Ejeh from Ebbsfleet Kent Police appeal for missing 15-year-old Edward Sule-Ejeh from Ebbsfleet https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/nhs-faces-shortage-of-over-2000-anaesthetists-as-one-in-five-plans-to-quit/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/health-featured-2026-08-23-203117-300x169.jpg NHS Faces Shortage of Over 2,000 Anaesthetists as One in Five Plans to Quit NHS Faces Shortage of Over 2,000 Anaesthetists as One in Five Plans to Quit https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/teenage-girl-killed-on-m20-near-aylesford-after-being-struck-by-vehicles/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/bewl-water-reservoir-kent-300x169.jpg Bewl Water reservoir near Lamberhurst, Kent, the largest reservoir in South East England Teenage girl killed on M20 near Aylesford after being struck by vehicles https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/murder-investigation-launched-after-fatal-stabbing-in-ramsgate-harbour-area/ 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-hi-vis-patrol-300x193.jpg Police officers in hi-vis on patrol Murder investigation launched after fatal stabbing in Ramsgate harbour area https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/blood-cancer-treatment-guidance-published-in-leading-medical-journal/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/health-featured-2026-08-22-203114-300x169.jpg Blood Cancer Treatment Guidance Published in Leading Medical Journal Blood Cancer Treatment Guidance Published in Leading Medical Journal https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/maidstone-council-moves-to-block-automatic-office-to-flat-conversions-in-town-centre/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/aegis_33076-300x158.jpg Maidstone Council moves to block automatic office-to-flat conversions in town centre Maidstone Council moves to block automatic office-to-flat conversions in town centre https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/ons-social-surveys-keep-kent-residents-anonymous-while-shaping-local-policy/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/economy-featured-2026-08-21-203055-300x169.jpg ONS Social Surveys Keep Kent Residents Anonymous While Shaping Local Policy ONS Social Surveys Keep Kent Residents Anonymous While Shaping Local Policy https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/uk-retail-sales-dip-0-5-per-cent-in-july-after-strong-spring/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/economy-featured-2026-08-21-123116-1-300x169.jpg UK Retail Sales Dip 0.5 Per Cent in July After Strong Spring UK Retail Sales Dip 0.5 Per Cent in July After Strong Spring https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cctv-appeal-after-windows-damaged-at-ashford-hockey-club/ 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-country-response-300x169.jpg Police car on country road response CCTV appeal after windows damaged at Ashford Hockey Club https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/appeal-after-delivery-driver-allegedly-cut-with-bladed-object-in-folkestone/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/manual-story-2026-08-22-082122-300x225.jpg Appeal after delivery driver allegedly cut with bladed object in Folkestone Appeal after delivery driver allegedly cut with bladed object in Folkestone https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/fabian-society-eugenics-dictators-what-the-record-shows/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/fabian-wolf-this-is-fine-v3-300x171.jpg Cartoon: a wolf sits calmly in a lighthouse beam saying This is fine while the city burns behind it The wolf in the window: what the record shows about the Fabian Society, eugenics and the dictators https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/uk-borrowing-runs-2-7-billion-above-forecast-in-first-quarter-of-2026-27/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/economy-featured-2026-08-21-123121-300x169.jpg UK Borrowing Runs £2.7 Billion Above Forecast in First Quarter of 2026–27 UK Borrowing Runs £2.7 Billion Above Forecast in First Quarter of 2026–27 https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/uk-retail-sales-volumes-up-1-1-over-three-months-to-july-2026-ons-says/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/economy-featured-2026-08-21-083155-1-300x169.jpg UK Retail Sales Volumes Up 1.1% Over Three Months to July 2026, ONS Says UK Retail Sales Volumes Up 1.1% Over Three Months to July 2026, ONS Says https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/canterbury-man-banned-from-supermarkets-and-shopping-centres-across-kent-after-27-thefts/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Int_House-300x199.jpg International House, the headquarters of Ashford Borough Council Canterbury man banned from supermarkets and shopping centres across Kent after 27 thefts https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/uk-public-sector-liabilities-hit-2-66-trillion-up-127-billion-year-on-year/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/economy-featured-2026-08-21-083210-300x169.jpg UK Public Sector Liabilities Hit £2.66 Trillion, Up £127 Billion Year-on-Year UK Public Sector Liabilities Hit £2.66 Trillion, Up £127 Billion Year-on-Year https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/uk-government-borrowing-hits-1-8-billion-in-july-2026-up-69-per-cent-on-last-year/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/economy-featured-2026-08-21-083155-300x169.jpg UK Government Borrowing Hits £1.8 Billion in July 2026, Up 69 Per Cent on Last Year UK Government Borrowing Hits £1.8 Billion in July 2026, Up 69 Per Cent on Last Year https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/ons-chief-economist-comments-on-uk-public-sector-finances-figures/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/economy-featured-2026-08-21-083205-300x169.jpg ONS Chief Economist Comments on UK Public Sector Finances Figures ONS Chief Economist Comments on UK Public Sector Finances Figures https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/three-men-charged-over-attempted-armed-burglary-at-folkestone-home/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/cant-guildhall-300x223.jpg The Guildhall (former Church of the Holy Cross) and Westgate Towers, Canterbury Three men charged over attempted armed burglary at Folkestone home https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/two-longfield-men-arrested-after-pub-assault-in-dartford/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/manual-story-2026-08-21-062125-300x225.jpg Two Longfield men arrested after pub assault in Dartford Two Longfield men arrested after pub assault in Dartford https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/herne-bay-man-jailed-for-over-three-years-after-jumping-from-window-to-escape-police/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/cant-guildhall-300x223.jpg The Guildhall (former Church of the Holy Cross) and Westgate Towers, Canterbury Herne Bay man jailed for over three years after jumping from window to escape police https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/kent-police-appeal-for-witnesses-after-woman-dies-in-ramsgate/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/manual-story-2026-08-21-062121-300x225.jpg Kent Police appeal for witnesses after woman dies in Ramsgate Kent Police appeal for witnesses after woman dies in Ramsgate https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/more-than-100-vehicles-stopped-in-gravesend-traffic-crackdown/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=225,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/building_CivicCentre_Strood-225x300.jpg The former Medway Council Civic Centre in Strood More than 100 vehicles stopped in Gravesend traffic crackdown https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/chatham-strangler-jailed-for-nearly-three-years-after-petrol-station-escape/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/maidstone-week-street-300x225.jpg Week Street in Maidstone town centre, Kent Chatham strangler jailed for nearly three years after petrol station escape https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/obr-opens-up-its-inflation-modelling-as-cpi-forecast-falls-towards-2-per-cent-target/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/economy-featured-2026-08-20-123216-300x169.jpg OBR Opens Up Its Inflation Modelling as CPI Forecast Falls Towards 2 Per Cent Target OBR Opens Up Its Inflation Modelling as CPI Forecast Falls Towards 2 Per Cent Target https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/ons-updates-gdp-methods-with-new-data-sources-and-rental-measures/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/economy-featured-2026-08-20-123205-300x169.jpg ONS Updates GDP Methods With New Data Sources and Rental Measures ONS Updates GDP Methods With New Data Sources and Rental Measures https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/obr-updates-how-it-models-government-owned-lenders-in-uk-fiscal-forecasts/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/economy-featured-2026-08-20-123226-300x169.jpg OBR Updates How It Models Government-Owned Lenders in UK Fiscal Forecasts OBR Updates How It Models Government-Owned Lenders in UK Fiscal Forecasts https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/kent-county-council-backs-government-crackdown-on-illegal-waste-dumping/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/aegis_32861-300x158.jpg Kent County Council backs Government crackdown on illegal waste dumping Kent County Council backs Government crackdown on illegal waste dumping https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/charges-secured-after-car-wheels-taken-in-ashford-area-village/ 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-motorway-300x200.jpg Police car on motorway Charges secured after car wheels taken in Ashford area village https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/uk-consumer-activity-mixed-in-july-2026-ons-figures-show/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/economy-featured-2026-08-20-123210-300x169.jpg UK Consumer Activity Mixed in July 2026, ONS Figures Show UK Consumer Activity Mixed in July 2026, ONS Figures Show https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/government-takes-control-of-east-malling-1300-home-planning-decision/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/aegis_32850-300x158.jpg Government takes control of East Malling 1,300-home planning decision Government takes control of East Malling 1,300-home planning decision https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/tonbridge-and-malling-approves-retrospective-planning-change-for-ditton-demolition/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/aegis_32853-300x158.jpg Tonbridge and Malling approves retrospective planning change for Ditton demolition Tonbridge and Malling approves retrospective planning change for Ditton demolition https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/fca-warns-investors-they-could-lose-every-penny-in-unregulated-loan-notes-and-mini-bonds/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/economy-featured-2026-08-20-123221-300x169.jpg FCA warns investors they could lose every penny in unregulated loan notes and mini-bonds FCA warns investors they could lose every penny in unregulated loan notes and mini-bonds https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/chatham-man-jailed-for-strangling-woman-twice-during-assault/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/iStock-2215308505-300x157.jpg Maidstone Sex Offender Returned to Prison After Re-offending Within Weeks of Release Chatham man jailed for strangling woman twice during assault https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/one-in-five-uk-businesses-saw-turnover-fall-in-july-ons-figures-show/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/economy-featured-2026-08-20-123205-1-300x169.jpg One in five UK businesses saw turnover fall in July, ONS figures show One in five UK businesses saw turnover fall in July, ONS figures show https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/iron-infusion-before-heart-surgery-cuts-need-for-blood-transfusion-bmj-trial-finds/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/health-featured-2026-08-20-083109-300x169.jpg Iron Infusion Before Heart Surgery Cuts Need for Blood Transfusion, BMJ Trial Finds Iron Infusion Before Heart Surgery Cuts Need for Blood Transfusion, BMJ Trial Finds https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/uk-inflation-rises-to-2-9-in-july-2026/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/economy-featured-2026-08-19-123204-300x169.jpg UK Inflation Rises to 2.9% in July 2026 UK Inflation Rises to 2.9% in July 2026 https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/london-households-had-15925-more-to-spend-than-north-east-in-2024-ons-figures-show/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/economy-featured-2026-08-19-123149-300x169.jpg London households had £15,925 more to spend than North East in 2024, ONS figures show London households had £15,925 more to spend than North East in 2024, ONS figures show https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cbi-warns-iran-conflict-will-push-uk-inflation-higher-and-delay-rate-cuts/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/economy-featured-2026-08-19-123159-300x169.jpg CBI warns Iran conflict will push UK inflation higher and delay rate cuts CBI warns Iran conflict will push UK inflation higher and delay rate cuts https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/rare-fungal-infection-alert-published-in-leading-medical-journal/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/health-featured-2026-08-19-163105-300x169.jpg Rare Fungal Infection Alert Published in Leading Medical Journal Rare Fungal Infection Alert Published in Leading Medical Journal https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/uk-house-prices-rose-2-0-per-cent-to-272000-in-june-as-rents-climbed-faster/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/economy-featured-2026-08-19-123144-1-300x169.jpg UK House Prices Rose 2.0 Per Cent to £272,000 in June as Rents Climbed Faster UK House Prices Rose 2.0 Per Cent to £272,000 in June as Rents Climbed Faster https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/kent-police-release-images-after-reported-theft-at-herne-bay-business/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/iStock-1439139959-300x200.jpg Man Jailed for 16 Years Following Fatal Sittingbourne Stabbing Incident Kent Police release images after reported theft at Herne Bay business https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/hay-bale-fire-on-farmland-in-st-margarets-at-cliffe-treated-as-suspected-arson/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/manual-story-2026-08-19-152114-300x225.jpg Hay bale fire on farmland in St Margaret's at Cliffe treated as suspected arson Hay bale fire on farmland in St Margaret’s at Cliffe treated as suspected arson https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/kent-police-netball-camp-teaches-personal-safety-to-19-maidstone-girls/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/maidstone-week-street-300x225.jpg Week Street in Maidstone town centre, Kent Kent Police netball camp teaches personal safety to 19 Maidstone girls https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/ons-releases-household-income-data-for-uk-regions-and-local-authorities-1997-to-2024/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/economy-featured-2026-08-19-123144-300x169.jpg ONS releases household income data for UK regions and local authorities, 1997 to 2024 ONS releases household income data for UK regions and local authorities, 1997 to 2024 https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/uk-raw-material-costs-rise-at-slowest-rate-this-year/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/economy-featured-2026-08-19-083113-1-300x169.jpg UK Raw Material Costs Rise at Slowest Rate This Year UK Raw Material Costs Rise at Slowest Rate This Year https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/maidstone-council-puts-250000-behind-resident-led-plan-to-tackle-violence-against-women-and-girls/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/aegis_32711-300x158.jpg Maidstone Council puts £250,000 behind resident-led plan to tackle violence against women and girls Maidstone Council puts £250,000 behind resident-led plan to tackle violence against women and girls https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/quitting-smoking-after-birth-what-new-bmj-research-found-about-babybreathe/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/health-featured-2026-08-19-083058-300x169.jpg Quitting Smoking After Birth: What New BMJ Research Found About BabyBreathe Quitting Smoking After Birth: What New BMJ Research Found About BabyBreathe https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/two-teenagers-missing-from-maidstone-found-safe-and-well/ 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 Two teenagers missing from Maidstone found safe and well https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/kent-police-appeal-for-missing-16-year-old-girl-last-seen-in-harrietsham/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Int_House-300x199.jpg International House, the headquarters of Ashford Borough Council Kent Police appeal for missing 16-year-old girl last seen in Harrietsham https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/tunbridge-wells-man-jailed-for-10-years-and-nine-months-for-rape-of-teenager/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/manual-story-2026-08-18-212133-300x225.jpg Tunbridge Wells man jailed for 10 years and nine months for rape of teenager Tunbridge Wells man jailed for 10 years and nine months for rape of teenager https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/gravesham-council-acts-against-unlicensed-hmo-in-cross-lane-east-over-fire-safety-failures/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/aegis_32598-300x158.jpg Gravesham council acts against unlicensed HMO in Cross Lane East over fire safety failures Gravesham council acts against unlicensed HMO in Cross Lane East over fire safety failures https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/new-medical-trial-asks-fluids-or-vasopressors-first-in-shock-treatment/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/health-featured-2026-08-18-203110-1-300x169.jpg New Medical Trial Asks: Fluids or Vasopressors First in Shock Treatment? New Medical Trial Asks: Fluids or Vasopressors First in Shock Treatment? https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/tonbridge-racecourse-sportsground-how-to-park-book-and-use-the-facilities/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/tmbc-castle-300x225.jpg Tonbridge Castle, Tonbridge - home to Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council offices Tonbridge Racecourse Sportsground: How to Park, Book and Use the Facilities https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/voter-photo-id-what-dartfords-2023-election-figures-show/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/aegis_32564-300x158.jpg Voter photo ID: what Dartford’s 2023 election figures show Voter photo ID: what Dartford’s 2023 election figures show https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/us-biotech-reports-early-results-on-drug-to-sustain-weight-loss-after-glp-1-treatment/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/health-featured-2026-08-18-123113-300x169.jpg US Biotech Reports Early Results on Drug to Sustain Weight Loss After GLP-1 Treatment US Biotech Reports Early Results on Drug to Sustain Weight Loss After GLP-1 Treatment https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/uk-regular-pay-growth-rises-to-3-5-as-bonus-driven-earnings-slow/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/economy-featured-2026-08-18-083145-300x169.jpg UK Regular Pay Growth Rises to 3.5% as Bonus-Driven Earnings Slow UK Regular Pay Growth Rises to 3.5% as Bonus-Driven Earnings Slow https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/gillingham-sex-offender-jailed-for-three-years-after-hiding-tablet-behind-bed/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/maidstone-week-street-300x225.jpg Week Street in Maidstone town centre, Kent Gillingham sex offender jailed for three years after hiding tablet behind bed https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/weapons-and-railway-detonators-seized-at-gillingham-property/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/cant-guildhall-300x223.jpg The Guildhall (former Church of the Holy Cross) and Westgate Towers, Canterbury Weapons and railway detonators seized at Gillingham property https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/three-men-arrested-after-alleged-stabbing-in-rochester-high-street/ 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 Three men arrested after alleged stabbing in Rochester High Street https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/canterbury-racially-aggravated-assault-police-seek-man-in-cctv-image/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/cant-guildhall-300x223.jpg The Guildhall (former Church of the Holy Cross) and Westgate Towers, Canterbury Canterbury racially aggravated assault: police seek man in CCTV image https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/attempted-motorbike-robbery-in-westerham-police-appeal-for-footage-and-witnesses/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/manual-story-2026-08-17-152116-300x225.jpg Attempted motorbike robbery in Westerham: police appeal for footage and witnesses Attempted motorbike robbery in Westerham: police appeal for footage and witnesses 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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-cordon-tape-300x200.jpg Fire engine behind cordon tape Kent Fire and Rescue lifts smoke warning after building fire near Wormshill https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/ons-calls-on-uk-households-and-businesses-to-take-part-in-official-surveys/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/economy-featured-2026-08-14-203101-300x169.jpg ONS Calls on UK Households and Businesses to Take Part in Official Surveys ONS Calls on UK Households and Businesses to Take Part in Official Surveys https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/bmj-editor-calls-for-nhs-care-to-put-patients-before-profit/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/health-featured-2026-08-16-123100-300x169.jpg BMJ Editor Calls for NHS Care to Put Patients Before Profit BMJ Editor Calls for NHS Care to Put Patients Before Profit https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/gravesham-residents-have-days-left-to-comment-on-the-boroughs-planning-blueprint-to-2042/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/aegis_32304-300x158.jpg Gravesham residents have days left to comment on the borough’s planning blueprint to 2042 Gravesham residents have days left to comment on the borough’s planning blueprint to 2042 https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/ashford-college-to-expand-with-9-million-government-grant/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/aegis_32299-300x158.jpg Ashford College to expand with £9 million government grant Ashford College to expand with £9 million government grant https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/pay-for-performance-in-the-nhs-what-the-debate-means-for-patients/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/health-featured-2026-08-15-163101-300x169.jpg Pay-for-Performance in the NHS: What the Debate Means for Patients Pay-for-Performance in the NHS: What the Debate Means for Patients https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/marden-man-jailed-for-three-years-after-throwing-cocaine-under-parked-car-during-police-raid/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/maidstone-week-street-300x225.jpg Week Street in Maidstone town centre, Kent Marden man jailed for three years after throwing cocaine under parked car during police raid https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/dispersal-orders-imposed-in-broadstairs-and-margate-to-tackle-antisocial-behaviour/ 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 Dispersal orders imposed in Broadstairs and Margate to tackle antisocial behaviour https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/nitrous-oxide-seized-in-gravesend-after-residents-reported-suspicious-vehicle/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/manual-story-2026-08-14-162113-300x225.jpg Nitrous oxide seized in Gravesend after residents reported suspicious vehicle Nitrous oxide seized in Gravesend after residents reported suspicious vehicle https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/maidstone-council-marks-river-day-five-green-flag-parks-and-new-wildlife-pond-in-august-climate-update/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/manual-story-2026-08-14-153643-300x225.jpg Maidstone Council marks river day, five Green Flag parks and new wildlife pond in August climate update Maidstone Council marks river day, five Green Flag parks and new wildlife pond in August climate update https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/burglar-jailed-after-raiding-three-shops-across-medway-and-west-kent/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/cant-guildhall-300x223.jpg The Guildhall (former Church of the Holy Cross) and Westgate Towers, Canterbury Burglar jailed after raiding three shops across Medway and west Kent https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/man-airlifted-to-london-hospital-after-a28-collision-near-bethersden/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Int_House-300x199.jpg International House, the headquarters of Ashford Borough Council Man airlifted to London hospital after A28 collision near Bethersden https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/ons-publishes-nhs-patient-experience-data-for-december-2025/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/economy-featured-2026-08-13-123114-1-300x169.jpg ONS Publishes NHS Patient Experience Data for December 2025 ONS Publishes NHS Patient Experience Data for December 2025 https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/queenborough-library-reopens-with-family-support-services-under-one-roof/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/aegis_32201-300x158.jpg Queenborough Library reopens with family support services under one roof Queenborough Library reopens with family support services under one roof https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/dartford-borough-council-sets-out-business-support-services-and-awards-scheme/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/manual-story-2026-08-13-093621-300x225.jpg Dartford Borough Council sets out business support services and awards scheme Dartford Borough Council sets out business support services and awards scheme https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/hythe-man-charged-with-eight-thefts-after-aldi-meat-raids/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/manual-story-2026-08-13-172104-300x225.jpg Hythe man charged with eight thefts after Aldi meat raids Hythe man charged with eight thefts after Aldi meat raids https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/kent-police-release-cctv-images-after-alleged-attempted-burglary-in-folkestone-town-centre/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/building_StGeorgesCentre_Chatham-300x202.jpg St George's Centre in Chatham Maritime, where Medway Full Council meetings are held Kent Police release CCTV images after alleged attempted burglary in Folkestone town centre https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/swale-local-plan-consultation-opens-as-council-reorganisation-plans-confirmed/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/aegis_32113-300x158.jpg Swale Local Plan consultation opens as council reorganisation plans confirmed Swale Local Plan consultation opens as council reorganisation plans confirmed https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/amber-heat-warning-raises-wildfire-risk-across-kent/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/iStock-1325391570-300x200.jpg fire-truck-attending Amber heat warning raises wildfire risk across Kent https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/two-spaniels-stolen-from-barn-in-ide-hill-sevenoaks/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/manual-story-2026-08-13-122119-300x225.jpg Two spaniels stolen from barn in Ide Hill, Sevenoaks Two spaniels stolen from barn in Ide Hill, Sevenoaks https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/dymchurch-beach-gets-second-sewage-warning-on-top-of-existing-poor-water-notice-in-folkestone-hythe/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/aegis_32069-300x158.jpg Dymchurch beach gets second sewage warning on top of existing poor-water notice in Folkestone & Hythe Dymchurch beach gets second sewage warning on top of existing poor-water notice in Folkestone & Hythe https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/kent-students-get-a-level-and-t-level-results-today-heres-what-support-is-available/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/aegis_32074-300x158.jpg Kent students get A-level and T-level results today – here’s what support is available Kent students get A-level and T-level results today – here’s what support is available https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/gb-freedom-party-turns-the-fascist-label-back-on-its-accusers-in-new-broadside/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/kln_aff-300x171.jpg Cartoon from the GB Freedom Party post showing a uniformed dictator caricature shouting You are a fascist. Image: GB Freedom Party GB Freedom Party turns the “fascist” label back on its accusers in new broadside https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/new-factory-opens-in-ashford-with-promise-of-skilled-jobs/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/aegis_32040-300x158.jpg New factory opens in Ashford with promise of skilled jobs New factory opens in Ashford with promise of skilled jobs https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/sevenoaks-district-council-opens-final-public-consultation-on-plan-for-17460-new-homes-by-2042/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/aegis_32033-300x158.jpg Sevenoaks District Council opens final public consultation on plan for 17,460 new homes by 2042 Sevenoaks District Council opens final public consultation on plan for 17,460 new homes by 2042 https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/man-jailed-for-racially-aggravated-attack-on-taxi-driver-in-dartford/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/manual-story-2026-08-12-172111-300x225.jpg Man jailed for racially aggravated attack on taxi driver in Dartford Man jailed for racially aggravated attack on taxi driver in Dartford https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/humour-in-healthcare-what-a-new-medical-essay-says-about-laughter-and-patient-care/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/health-featured-2026-08-12-163055-300x169.jpg Humour in Healthcare: What a New Medical Essay Says About Laughter and Patient Care Humour in Healthcare: What a New Medical Essay Says About Laughter and Patient Care https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/vehicle-fire-in-all-saints-avenue-margate-treated-as-suspicious/ 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 Vehicle fire in All Saints Avenue, Margate treated as suspicious https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/six-planets-align-over-kent-the-4000-year-history-of-celestial-fear/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/manual-story-2026-08-12-111457-300x225.jpg Six Planets Align Over Kent: The 4,000-Year History of Celestial Fear Six Planets Align Over Kent: The 4,000-Year History of Celestial Fear https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/kent-solar-eclipse-perseids-planets-12-august-2026/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/partial-solar-eclipse-crescent-sun-300x300.jpg A partial solar eclipse, the Sun reduced to a bright crescent behind the Moon Kent’s best sky night in 27 years: deep eclipse, Perseid peak and six planets in 24 hours https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/ons-tells-survey-households-they-cannot-be-replaced-if-online-submission-fails/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/economy-featured-2026-08-11-123134-300x169.jpg ONS Tells Survey Households They Cannot Be Replaced If Online Submission Fails ONS Tells Survey Households They Cannot Be Replaced If Online Submission Fails https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/smoke-alert-issued-near-chilmington-green-as-firefighters-tackle-ashford-industrial-blaze/ 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-cordon-tape-300x200.jpg Fire engine behind cordon tape Smoke alert issued near Chilmington Green as firefighters tackle Ashford industrial blaze https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/ons-pushes-labour-market-statistics-switch-to-2027/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/economy-featured-2026-08-11-123114-1-300x169.jpg ONS Pushes Labour Market Statistics Switch to 2027 ONS Pushes Labour Market Statistics Switch to 2027 https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/south-east-water-supply-disruptions-leave-thousands-of-kent-homes-without-water-during-heatwave/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/bewl-water-reservoir-kent-300x169.jpg Bewl Water reservoir near Lamberhurst, Kent, the largest reservoir in South East England South East Water Supply Disruptions Leave Thousands of Kent Homes Without Water During Heatwave https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/ons-employment-adviser-support-boosts-earnings-for-out-of-work-therapy-patients-but-not-for-those-already-employed/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/economy-featured-2026-08-11-123114-300x169.jpg ONS: Employment Adviser Support Boosts Earnings for Out-of-Work Therapy Patients — But Not for Those Already Employed ONS: Employment Adviser Support Boosts Earnings for Out-of-Work Therapy Patients — But Not for Those Already Employed https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/sevenoaks-council-warns-residents-to-keep-vapes-out-of-bins-after-truck-fire-scare/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/aegis_31880-300x158.jpg Sevenoaks council warns residents to keep vapes out of bins after truck fire scare Sevenoaks council warns residents to keep vapes out of bins after truck fire scare https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/gravesham-council-and-kent-police-seize-more-than-40-e-bikes-and-e-scooters-in-borough-crackdown/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/aegis_31879-300x158.jpg Gravesham council and Kent Police seize more than 40 e-bikes and e-scooters in borough crackdown Gravesham council and Kent Police seize more than 40 e-bikes and e-scooters in borough crackdown https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/kent-police-release-cctv-image-in-greenhithe-bus-exposure-investigation/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/manual-story-2026-08-11-112113-300x225.jpg Kent Police release CCTV image in Greenhithe bus exposure investigation Kent Police release CCTV image in Greenhithe bus exposure investigation https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/maidstone-borough-council-to-open-free-eco-hub-this-august/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/manual-story-2026-08-11-103619-300x225.jpg Maidstone Borough Council to open free Eco Hub this August Maidstone Borough Council to open free Eco Hub this August https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/smoke-warning-lifted-after-garage-fire-near-salisbury-avenue-gillingham/ 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 Smoke warning lifted after garage fire near Salisbury Avenue, Gillingham https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/kent-fire-crews-attend-more-than-300-grass-fires-since-may-as-kfrs-urges-public-caution/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/manual-story-2026-08-10-163626-300x225.jpg Kent fire crews attend more than 300 grass fires since May as KFRS urges public caution Kent fire crews attend more than 300 grass fires since May as KFRS urges public caution https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/three-arrested-after-police-pursuit-near-tonbridge/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/tmbc-castle-300x225.jpg Tonbridge Castle, Tonbridge - home to Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council offices Three arrested after police pursuit near Tonbridge https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/medway-shops-raided-as-officers-seize-58200-illegal-cigarettes-worth-25000/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=225,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/building_CivicCentre_Strood-225x300.jpg The former Medway Council Civic Centre in Strood Medway shops raided as officers seize 58,200 illegal cigarettes worth £25,000 https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/badsell-road-junction-in-paddock-wood-to-be-upgraded-as-1000-new-homes-arrive/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/aegis_31799-300x158.jpg Badsell Road junction in Paddock Wood to be upgraded as 1,000 new homes arrive Badsell Road junction in Paddock Wood to be upgraded as 1,000 new homes arrive https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/bronze-deer-statues-worth-thousands-stolen-from-horton-kirby-garden/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/manual-story-2026-08-10-152107-300x225.jpg Bronze deer statues worth thousands stolen from Horton Kirby garden Bronze deer statues worth thousands stolen from Horton Kirby garden https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/travelodge-changes-room-key-rules-after-womans-room-was-accessed-without-her-consent/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/aegis_31779-300x158.jpg Travelodge changes room key rules after woman’s room was accessed without her consent Travelodge changes room key rules after woman’s room was accessed without her consent https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/barn-and-field-fire-on-uplees-road-faversham-brought-under-control/ 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-rushing-blue-lights-300x156.jpg Fire engine rushing with blue lights Barn and field fire on Uplees Road, Faversham, brought under control https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/smoke-warning-issued-for-residents-near-uplees-road-faversham/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/iStock-1325391570-300x200.jpg fire-truck-attending Smoke warning issued for residents near Uplees Road, Faversham https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/most-nhs-trusts-still-using-pen-and-paper-for-patient-records-bmj-finds/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/health-featured-2026-08-08-123047-300x169.jpg Most NHS Trusts Still Using Pen and Paper for Patient Records, BMJ Finds Most NHS Trusts Still Using Pen and Paper for Patient Records, BMJ Finds https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/isle-of-grain-wildfire-largely-extinguished-after-overnight-operation/ 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-night-rain-300x200.jpg Fire engine responding in rain at night Isle of Grain wildfire largely extinguished after overnight operation https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/suspect-sought-after-three-vehicles-were-targeted-overnight-in-faversham/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/manual-story-2026-08-07-192106-300x225.jpg Suspect sought after three vehicles were targeted overnight in Faversham Suspect sought after three vehicles were targeted overnight in Faversham https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/twelve-modular-homes-to-open-at-blue-bell-hill-for-homeless-families/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/aegis_31563-300x158.jpg Twelve modular homes to open at Blue Bell Hill for homeless families Twelve modular homes to open at Blue Bell Hill for homeless families https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/sevenoaks-residents-asked-to-have-their-say-on-homelessness-private-renting-and-social-housing-policies/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/aegis_31561-300x158.jpg Sevenoaks residents asked to have their say on homelessness, private renting and social housing policies Sevenoaks residents asked to have their say on homelessness, private renting and social housing policies https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/ashford-charity-works-with-young-people-and-families-on-the-margins/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/aegis_31548-300x158.jpg Ashford charity works with young people and families on the margins Ashford charity works with young people and families on the margins https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/kent-police-seek-cctv-footage-after-three-vehicles-targeted-in-faversham-within-one-hour/ 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 Kent Police seek CCTV footage after three vehicles targeted in Faversham within one hour https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/kent-police-appeal-after-three-bikes-worth-4000-stolen-from-tonbridge-garage/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/tmbc-castle-300x225.jpg Tonbridge Castle, Tonbridge - home to Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council offices Kent Police appeal after three bikes worth £4,000 stolen from Tonbridge garage https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/folkestone-hythe-council-to-vote-on-childrens-play-area-for-bouverie-square-town-centre-park/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/aegis_31513-300x158.jpg Folkestone & Hythe council to vote on children’s play area for Bouverie Square town centre park Folkestone & Hythe council to vote on children’s play area for Bouverie Square town centre park https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/tunbridge-wells-borough-council-sets-out-planning-vision-for-the-pantiles-and-the-commons/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/aegis_31504-300x158.jpg Tunbridge Wells Borough Council sets out planning vision for The Pantiles and the Commons Tunbridge Wells Borough Council sets out planning vision for The Pantiles and the Commons https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/kent-council-launches-free-acid-attack-training-for-local-retailers/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/aegis_31498-300x158.jpg Kent council launches free acid attack training for local retailers Kent council launches free acid attack training for local retailers https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/kent-police-appeal-for-witnesses-after-attempted-robbery-in-ashford/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Int_House-300x199.jpg International House, the headquarters of Ashford Borough Council Kent Police appeal for witnesses after attempted robbery in Ashford https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/maidstone-residents-asked-to-have-their-say-on-quarry-plan-that-could-affect-ancient-woodland-near-aylesford/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/aegis_31489-300x158.jpg Maidstone residents asked to have their say on quarry plan that could affect ancient woodland near Aylesford Maidstone residents asked to have their say on quarry plan that could affect ancient woodland near Aylesford https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/over-half-of-uk-businesses-with-supply-chain-concerns-expect-higher-material-costs-ons-figures-show/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/economy-featured-2026-08-06-123132-300x169.jpg Over Half of UK Businesses with Supply Chain Concerns Expect Higher Material Costs, ONS Figures Show Over Half of UK Businesses with Supply Chain Concerns Expect Higher Material Costs, ONS Figures Show https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/ons-updates-real-time-uk-economy-dashboard-with-weekly-indicators/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/economy-featured-2026-08-06-123127-300x169.jpg ONS Updates Real-Time UK Economy Dashboard With Weekly Indicators ONS Updates Real-Time UK Economy Dashboard With Weekly Indicators https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/smoke-warning-lifted-after-bonfire-extinguished-near-maidstone/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/fire-crew-night-scene-300x200.jpg Fire crew at night scene Smoke warning lifted after bonfire extinguished near Maidstone https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/folkestones-new-town-centre-library-sees-visitor-numbers-more-than-double/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/aegis_31416-300x158.jpg Folkestone’s new town centre library sees visitor numbers more than double Folkestone’s new town centre library sees visitor numbers more than double https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/three-new-mental-health-emergency-departments-coming-to-kent-hospitals/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/aegis_31424-300x158.jpg Three new mental health emergency departments coming to Kent hospitals Three new mental health emergency departments coming to Kent hospitals https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/swanley-man-jailed-for-nearly-30-years-after-hammer-and-knife-attack-on-two-women/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/maidstone-week-street-300x225.jpg Week Street in Maidstone town centre, Kent Swanley man jailed for nearly 30 years after hammer and knife attack on two women https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/large-smoke-plume-from-unattended-bonfire-near-maidstone-prompts-kfrs-warning/ 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-side-label-300x200.jpg Fire and Rescue side label on engine Large smoke plume from unattended bonfire near Maidstone prompts KFRS warning https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/kent-lgr-who-chose-four-councils-political-bias-question-explained/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/redrawing-county-boundaries-300x171.jpg A hand drawing new boundary lines across a printed county map Who picked Kent’s four new councils? The question the county council is now asking itself — explained https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/new-drug-slows-kidney-damage-in-iga-nephropathy-trial-journal-reports/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/health-featured-2026-08-05-203116-1-300x169.jpg New Drug Slows Kidney Damage in IgA Nephropathy Trial, Journal Reports New Drug Slows Kidney Damage in IgA Nephropathy Trial, Journal Reports https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/swale-council-breaks-ground-on-51-social-rented-homes-at-sittingbourne-car-park-site/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/aegis_31339-300x158.jpg Swale Council breaks ground on 51 social rented homes at Sittingbourne car park site Swale Council breaks ground on 51 social rented homes at Sittingbourne car park site https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/margate-man-charged-after-drug-line-investigation-in-thanet/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/cant-guildhall-300x223.jpg The Guildhall (former Church of the Holy Cross) and Westgate Towers, Canterbury Margate man charged after drug-line investigation in Thanet https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/eight-kent-country-parks-keep-their-green-flag-awards/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/aegis_31336-300x158.jpg Eight Kent country parks keep their Green Flag Awards Eight Kent country parks keep their Green Flag Awards https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/gravesham-bans-bonfires-at-all-allotment-sites-during-hot-dry-spell/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/aegis_31310-300x158.jpg Gravesham bans bonfires at all allotment sites during hot, dry spell Gravesham bans bonfires at all allotment sites during hot, dry spell https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/kent-lgr-four-council-decision-political-bias-question-kcc-chairman/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/county-of-kent-map-300x300.png Map of the county of Kent showing its districts and boundaries Who chose Kent’s new map? The county council’s own chairman is asking whether party politics played a part https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/ons-survey-data-shapes-uk-rent-and-mortgage-decisions/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/economy-featured-2026-08-04-203055-300x169.jpg ONS Survey Data Shapes UK Rent and Mortgage Decisions ONS Survey Data Shapes UK Rent and Mortgage Decisions https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/obr-asks-website-users-for-feedback-on-navigation-and-accessibility/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/economy-featured-2026-08-04-123052-300x169.jpg OBR Asks Website Users for Feedback on Navigation and Accessibility OBR Asks Website Users for Feedback on Navigation and Accessibility https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/kent-police-appeal-after-alleged-assault-and-criminal-damage-at-sevenoaks-sainsburys/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/manual-story-2026-08-04-122120-300x225.jpg Kent Police appeal after alleged assault and criminal damage at Sevenoaks Sainsbury's Kent Police appeal after alleged assault and criminal damage at Sevenoaks Sainsbury’s https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/man-left-with-fractured-jaw-after-assault-outside-canterbury-east-station/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/cant-guildhall-300x223.jpg The Guildhall (former Church of the Holy Cross) and Westgate Towers, Canterbury Man left with fractured jaw after assault outside Canterbury East station https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/ons-sets-august-webinar-date-to-update-users-on-labour-market-survey-overhaul/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/economy-featured-2026-08-03-203100-300x169.jpg ONS Sets August Webinar Date to Update Users on Labour Market Survey Overhaul ONS Sets August Webinar Date to Update Users on Labour Market Survey Overhaul https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/ons-sets-out-why-uk-gdp-figures-change-after-publication/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/economy-featured-2026-08-03-163112-300x169.jpg ONS Sets Out Why UK GDP Figures Change After Publication ONS Sets Out Why UK GDP Figures Change After Publication https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/same-sex-marriages-now-make-up-nearly-1-per-cent-of-all-married-people-in-the-uk/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/economy-featured-2026-07-31-123117-300x169.jpg Same-sex marriages now make up nearly 1 per cent of all married people in the UK Same-sex marriages now make up nearly 1 per cent of all married people in the UK https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/fca-issues-75-warnings-in-a-week-over-unauthorised-and-clone-financial-firms/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/economy-featured-2026-07-31-123117-1-300x169.jpg FCA Issues 75 Warnings in a Week Over Unauthorised and Clone Financial Firms FCA Issues 75 Warnings in a Week Over Unauthorised and Clone Financial Firms https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/kent-police-appeal-after-attempted-motorbike-theft-near-buckland-hill-in-maidstone/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/maidstone-week-street-300x225.jpg Week Street in Maidstone town centre, Kent Kent Police appeal after attempted motorbike theft near Buckland Hill in Maidstone https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/ons-launches-interactive-tool-for-local-population-trends-in-england-and-wales/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/economy-featured-2026-07-29-123250-300x169.jpg ONS Launches Interactive Tool for Local Population Trends in England and Wales ONS Launches Interactive Tool for Local Population Trends in England and Wales https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/bank-of-england-holds-bank-rate-at-3-75-in-6-3-mpc-vote/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/economy-featured-2026-07-30-163139-300x169.jpg Bank of England holds Bank Rate at 3.75% in 6–3 MPC vote Bank of England holds Bank Rate at 3.75% in 6–3 MPC vote https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/bank-of-england-projects-cpi-inflation-at-3-2-in-late-2026/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/economy-featured-2026-07-30-163129-1-300x169.jpg Bank of England Projects CPI Inflation at 3.2% in Late 2026 Bank of England Projects CPI Inflation at 3.2% in Late 2026 https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/men-aged-90-and-over-in-uk-up-by-more-than-half-since-2004-ons-figures-show/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/economy-featured-2026-07-29-123255-300x169.jpg Men aged 90 and over in UK up by more than half since 2004, ONS figures show Men aged 90 and over in UK up by more than half since 2004, ONS figures show https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/obr-sets-out-how-its-uk-wide-forecasts-feed-into-devolved-government-funding/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/economy-featured-2026-07-30-123142-300x169.jpg OBR Sets Out How Its UK-Wide Forecasts Feed Into Devolved Government Funding OBR Sets Out How Its UK-Wide Forecasts Feed Into Devolved Government Funding https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/uk-business-creations-rise-2-2-per-cent-in-q2-2026-led-by-administration-sector/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/economy-featured-2026-07-30-123137-300x169.jpg UK Business Creations Rise 2.2 Per Cent in Q2 2026, Led by Administration Sector UK Business Creations Rise 2.2 Per Cent in Q2 2026, Led by Administration Sector https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/how-long-kent-residents-can-expect-to-live-disability-free-varies-by-neighbourhood-ons-data-show/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/economy-featured-2026-07-30-123147-300x169.jpg How Long Kent Residents Can Expect to Live Disability-Free Varies by Neighbourhood, ONS Data Show How Long Kent Residents Can Expect to Live Disability-Free Varies by Neighbourhood, ONS Data Show https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/dymchurch-fire-extinguished-residents-told-to-reopen-windows-and-doors/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/fire-crew-night-scene-300x200.jpg Fire crew at night scene Dymchurch fire extinguished, residents told to reopen windows and doors https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/ons-data-shows-men-in-wales-expect-2-8-fewer-healthy-years-than-women-in-england/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/economy-featured-2026-07-30-123127-1-300x169.jpg ONS Data Shows Men in Wales Expect 2.8 Fewer Healthy Years Than Women in England ONS Data Shows Men in Wales Expect 2.8 Fewer Healthy Years Than Women in England https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/ons-weekly-dashboard-shows-uk-retail-footfall-up-7-per-cent-year-on-year/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/economy-featured-2026-07-30-123132-300x169.jpg ONS Weekly Dashboard Shows UK Retail Footfall Up 7 Per Cent Year-on-Year ONS Weekly Dashboard Shows UK Retail Footfall Up 7 Per Cent Year-on-Year https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/northfleet-harbourside-refused-government-blocks-3500-home-plan-to-protect-thames-wharf/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/aegis_30907-300x158.jpg Northfleet Harbourside refused: government blocks 3,500-home plan to protect Thames wharf Northfleet Harbourside refused: government blocks 3,500-home plan to protect Thames wharf https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/gravesend-man-jailed-for-21-years-after-secretly-filming-39-people-including-children-over-two-decades/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/maidstone-week-street-300x225.jpg Week Street in Maidstone town centre, Kent Gravesend man jailed for 21 years after secretly filming 39 people including children over two decades https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/visit-medway-sets-out-summer-2026-events-calendar-for-rochester-chatham-and-medway/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=225,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/chatham-high-street-medway-225x300.jpg View along Chatham High Street in the Medway towns Visit Medway sets out summer 2026 events calendar for Rochester, Chatham and Medway https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/kent-bus-fares-cut-to-2-and-5-for-summer-days-out/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/tmbc-castle-300x225.jpg Tonbridge Castle, Tonbridge - home to Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council offices Kent bus fares cut to £2 and £5 for summer days out https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/nejm-opens-applications-for-2027-2028-editorial-fellowship/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/health-featured-2026-07-31-163100-300x169.jpg NEJM Opens Applications for 2027–2028 Editorial Fellowship NEJM Opens Applications for 2027–2028 Editorial Fellowship https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/kent-police-appeal-for-help-tracing-wanted-man-with-links-across-the-county/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/manual-story-2026-07-31-162125-300x225.jpg Kent Police appeal for help tracing wanted man with links across the county Kent Police appeal for help tracing wanted man with links across the county https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/local-man-arrested-after-cars-tampered-with-on-folkestone-road/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/manual-story-2026-07-31-162121-300x225.jpg Local man arrested after cars tampered with on Folkestone Road Local man arrested after cars tampered with on Folkestone Road https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cctv-appeal-after-man-suffers-head-injury-in-reported-assault-at-canterbury-nightclub/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/canterbury_cathedral-300x225.jpg Canterbury Cathedral, exterior view of the Bell Harry tower CCTV appeal after man suffers head injury in reported assault at Canterbury nightclub https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/ashford-council-moves-forward-with-plans-to-reopen-former-odeon-and-mecca-bingo-as-cultural-venue/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/aegis_30850-300x158.jpg Ashford council moves forward with plans to reopen former Odeon and Mecca Bingo as cultural venue Ashford council moves forward with plans to reopen former Odeon and Mecca Bingo as cultural venue https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/ons-research-links-personal-health-conditions-to-lower-employment-rates/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/economy-featured-2026-07-29-123245-300x169.jpg ONS Research Links Personal Health Conditions to Lower Employment Rates ONS Research Links Personal Health Conditions to Lower Employment Rates https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cbi-survey-shows-manufacturing-down-30-per-cent-as-uk-business-volumes-fall-sharply/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/economy-featured-2026-07-29-123300-300x169.jpg CBI Survey Shows Manufacturing Down 30 Per Cent as UK Business Volumes Fall Sharply CBI Survey Shows Manufacturing Down 30 Per Cent as UK Business Volumes Fall Sharply https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/herne-bay-memorial-park-play-area-gets-300000-inclusive-upgrade/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/aegis_30803-300x158.jpg Herne Bay Memorial Park play area gets £300,000 inclusive upgrade Herne Bay Memorial Park play area gets £300,000 inclusive upgrade https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/kent-county-council-reshapes-its-dolge-efficiency-programme-into-core-council-business/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/aegis_30784-300x158.jpg Kent County Council reshapes its DOLGE efficiency programme into core council business Kent County Council reshapes its DOLGE efficiency programme into core council business https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/kent-county-council-opens-consultation-on-new-minerals-plan-including-a-quarry-site-near-aylesford/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/aegis_30777-300x158.jpg Kent County Council opens consultation on new minerals plan – including a quarry site near Aylesford Kent County Council opens consultation on new minerals plan – including a quarry site near Aylesford https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/witness-appeal-after-reported-assault-in-broadstairs/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/manual-story-2026-07-30-132106-300x225.jpg Witness appeal after reported assault in Broadstairs Witness appeal after reported assault in Broadstairs https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/white-cliffs-and-romney-marsh-countryside-partnership-protects-southeast-kents-wild-spaces/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/manual-story-2026-07-30-163620-300x225.jpg White Cliffs and Romney Marsh Countryside Partnership protects southeast Kent's wild spaces White Cliffs and Romney Marsh Countryside Partnership protects southeast Kent’s wild spaces https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/first-council-owned-childrens-home-opens-under-kent-care-shake-up/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/aegis_30758-300x158.jpg First council-owned children’s home opens under Kent care shake-up First council-owned children’s home opens under Kent care shake-up https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/canterbury-mp-warns-hospitality-industry-is-in-dire-state-as-costs-pile-up/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/aegis_30736-300x158.jpg Canterbury MP warns hospitality industry is in ‘dire state’ as costs pile up Canterbury MP warns hospitality industry is in ‘dire state’ as costs pile up https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/kent-police-appeal-for-help-to-find-tyler-barnard-over-reported-assault/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/manual-story-2026-07-30-122108-300x225.jpg Kent Police appeal for help to find Tyler Barnard over reported assault Kent Police appeal for help to find Tyler Barnard over reported assault https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/canterbury-man-charged-with-eight-offences-after-thefts-at-four-east-kent-stores/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/cant-guildhall-300x223.jpg The Guildhall (former Church of the Holy Cross) and Westgate Towers, Canterbury Canterbury man charged with eight offences after thefts at four east Kent stores https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/folkestone-hythe-council-warns-residents-to-watch-for-asian-hornets-that-prey-on-bees/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/aegis_30723-300x158.jpg Folkestone & Hythe Council warns residents to watch for Asian hornets that prey on bees Folkestone & Hythe Council warns residents to watch for Asian hornets that prey on bees https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/medway-council-arts-hub-points-residents-and-artists-to-local-culture-and-funding/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=225,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/building_CivicCentre_Strood-225x300.jpg The former Medway Council Civic Centre in Strood Medway Council arts hub points residents and artists to local culture and funding https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/deptford-man-jailed-for-child-sex-offences-linked-to-rochester/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/maidstone-week-street-300x225.jpg Week Street in Maidstone town centre, Kent Deptford man jailed for child sex offences linked to Rochester https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/kent-police-release-cctv-images-after-reported-distraction-theft-in-maidstone/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/maidstone-week-street-300x225.jpg Week Street in Maidstone town centre, Kent Kent Police release CCTV images after reported distraction theft in Maidstone https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/net-migration-to-england-and-wales-falls-by-two-thirds-in-year-to-mid-2025/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/economy-featured-2026-07-29-123235-300x169.jpg Net migration to England and Wales falls by two-thirds in year to mid-2025 Net migration to England and Wales falls by two-thirds in year to mid-2025 https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/river-medway-group-sets-out-plan-to-restore-water-quality-and-give-river-legal-rights/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/aegis_30715-300x158.jpg River Medway group sets out plan to restore water quality and give river legal rights River Medway group sets out plan to restore water quality and give river legal rights https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/england-and-wales-90-plus-population-hits-581400-up-16-per-cent-in-a-decade/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/economy-featured-2026-07-29-123225-300x169.jpg England and Wales 90-Plus Population Hits 581,400, Up 16 Per Cent in a Decade England and Wales 90-Plus Population Hits 581,400, Up 16 Per Cent in a Decade https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/ons-moves-to-make-local-population-data-clearer-for-councils-and-planners/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/economy-featured-2026-07-29-123240-300x169.jpg ONS moves to make local population data clearer for councils and planners ONS moves to make local population data clearer for councils and planners https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/fever-and-rash-in-a-child-new-england-medical-journal-posts-diagnostic-puzzle/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/health-featured-2026-07-29-203100-300x169.jpg Fever and Rash in a Child: New England Medical Journal Posts Diagnostic Puzzle Fever and Rash in a Child: New England Medical Journal Posts Diagnostic Puzzle https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/uk-retail-sales-up-0-6-per-cent-in-q2-2026-led-by-online-and-non-food-stores/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/economy-featured-2026-07-24-083104-300x169.jpg UK Retail Sales Up 0.6 Per Cent in Q2 2026, Led by Online and Non-Food Stores UK Retail Sales Up 0.6 Per Cent in Q2 2026, Led by Online and Non-Food Stores https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/asked-at-every-level-answered-at-none-the-kent-reorganisation-question-still-without-a-reply/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/unopened-letters-doormat-300x171.jpg A tall stack of unopened envelopes piled on a doormat Asked at every level, answered at none: the Kent reorganisation question still without a reply https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/hiv-treatment-everyone-with-hiv-should-start-medication-says-new-medical-review/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/health-featured-2026-07-29-163102-300x169.jpg HIV Treatment: Everyone with HIV Should Start Medication, Says New Medical Review HIV Treatment: Everyone with HIV Should Start Medication, Says New Medical Review https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/sittingbourne-library-and-family-hub-holds-official-opening-after-28000-visits/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/manual-story-2026-07-29-163634-300x225.jpg Sittingbourne Library and Family Hub holds official opening after 28,000 visits Sittingbourne Library and Family Hub holds official opening after 28,000 visits https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/uk-manufacturers-product-sales-fall-to-452-billion-in-2025/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/economy-featured-2026-07-24-123105-300x169.jpg UK Manufacturers' Product Sales Fall to £452 Billion in 2025 UK Manufacturers’ Product Sales Fall to £452 Billion in 2025 https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/children-aged-15-and-under-to-travel-free-on-kent-buses-throughout-august/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/aegis_30637-300x158.jpg Children aged 15 and under to travel free on Kent buses throughout August Children aged 15 and under to travel free on Kent buses throughout August https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/uk-inflation-falls-to-2-6-per-cent-in-june-2026/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/economy-featured-2026-07-22-083120-300x169.jpg UK Inflation Falls to 2.6 Per Cent in June 2026 UK Inflation Falls to 2.6 Per Cent in June 2026 https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/ons-figures-show-retail-sales-volumes-up-1-2-per-cent-in-may-after-april-fall/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/economy-featured-2026-07-24-083104-1-300x169.jpg ONS figures show retail sales volumes up 1.2 per cent in May after April fall ONS figures show retail sales volumes up 1.2 per cent in May after April fall https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/dover-gets-20m-to-cut-operation-brock-by-up-to-80/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/aegis_30583-300x158.jpg Dover gets £20m to cut Operation Brock by up to 80% Dover gets £20m to cut Operation Brock by up to 80% https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/uk-government-borrowing-runs-ahead-of-forecast-at-start-of-2026-27/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/economy-featured-2026-07-21-123059-300x169.jpg UK Government Borrowing Runs Ahead of Forecast at Start of 2026-27 UK Government Borrowing Runs Ahead of Forecast at Start of 2026-27 https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/african-leaders-urged-to-stop-medical-tourism-draining-home-health-systems/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/health-featured-2026-07-28-203111-300x169.jpg African Leaders Urged to Stop Medical Tourism Draining Home Health Systems African Leaders Urged to Stop Medical Tourism Draining Home Health Systems https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/uk-regular-pay-growth-holds-at-3-4-per-cent-in-three-months-to-may-2026/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/economy-featured-2026-07-21-083200-300x169.jpg UK Regular Pay Growth Holds at 3.4 Per Cent in Three Months to May 2026 UK Regular Pay Growth Holds at 3.4 Per Cent in Three Months to May 2026 https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/kent-police-arrest-four-over-solar-panel-fraud-targeting-elderly-residents-in-whitstable-and-herne-bay/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/manual-story-2026-07-28-172114-300x225.jpg Kent Police arrest four over solar panel fraud targeting elderly residents in Whitstable and Herne Bay Kent Police arrest four over solar panel fraud targeting elderly residents in Whitstable and Herne Bay https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/kent-police-appeal-for-witnesses-after-tunbridge-wells-robbery/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=225,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/chatham-high-street-medway-225x300.jpg View along Chatham High Street in the Medway towns Kent Police appeal for witnesses after Tunbridge Wells robbery https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/sunday-360-bus-returns-to-isle-of-sheppey-for-summer-trial/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/manual-story-2026-07-28-133628-300x225.jpg Sunday 360 bus returns to Isle of Sheppey for summer trial Sunday 360 bus returns to Isle of Sheppey for summer trial https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/gillingham-man-jailed-for-more-than-eight-years-for-armed-burglary-on-twydall-pensioner/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/maidstone-week-street-300x225.jpg Week Street in Maidstone town centre, Kent Gillingham man jailed for more than eight years for armed burglary on Twydall pensioner https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/uk-manufacturers-plan-to-cut-investment-in-buildings-machinery-and-training/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/economy-featured-2026-07-23-123248-300x169.jpg UK Manufacturers Plan to Cut Investment in Buildings, Machinery and Training UK Manufacturers Plan to Cut Investment in Buildings, Machinery and Training https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/police-seek-teenage-victims-after-arrest-over-alleged-harassment-at-kings-hill-asda/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/manual-story-2026-07-28-122127-300x225.jpg Police seek teenage victims after arrest over alleged harassment at Kings Hill Asda Police seek teenage victims after arrest over alleged harassment at Kings Hill Asda https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/uk-manufacturers-report-falling-confidence-and-weaker-export-outlook-cbi-says/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/economy-featured-2026-07-23-123258-300x169.jpg UK manufacturers report falling confidence and weaker export outlook, CBI says UK manufacturers report falling confidence and weaker export outlook, CBI says https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/smoke-precaution-lifted-near-green-porch-close-after-milton-regis-wildfire/ 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-cordon-tape-300x200.jpg Fire engine behind cordon tape Smoke precaution lifted near Green Porch Close after Milton Regis wildfire https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/uk-manufacturers-cut-jobs-and-expect-more-losses-ahead/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/economy-featured-2026-07-23-123238-300x169.jpg UK manufacturers cut jobs and expect more losses ahead UK manufacturers cut jobs and expect more losses ahead https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/nhs-in-england-will-collapse-without-social-care-reform-pm-warns/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/health-featured-2026-07-27-203115-300x169.jpg NHS in England 'Will Collapse' Without Social Care Reform, PM Warns NHS in England ‘Will Collapse’ Without Social Care Reform, PM Warns https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/man-charged-with-gbh-after-stabbing-in-maidstone-park/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/maidstone-week-street-300x225.jpg Week Street in Maidstone town centre, Kent Man charged with GBH after stabbing in Maidstone park https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/kent-police-seize-eight-bikes-in-ramsgate-park-crackdown/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/manual-story-2026-07-27-142101-300x225.jpg Kent Police seize eight bikes in Ramsgate park crackdown Kent Police seize eight bikes in Ramsgate park crackdown https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/kent-county-council-opens-budget-consultation-for-2027-28/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/aegis_30448-300x158.jpg Kent County Council opens budget consultation for 2027-28 Kent County Council opens budget consultation for 2027-28 https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/obr-publishes-updated-economic-model-and-expands-access-to-forecasting-tools/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/economy-featured-2026-07-23-123228-300x169.jpg OBR Publishes Updated Economic Model and Expands Access to Forecasting Tools OBR Publishes Updated Economic Model and Expands Access to Forecasting Tools https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/teenage-motorcyclist-dies-in-whitstable-collision-as-police-seek-witnesses/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/cant-guildhall-300x223.jpg The Guildhall (former Church of the Holy Cross) and Westgate Towers, Canterbury Teenage motorcyclist dies in Whitstable collision as police seek witnesses https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/uk-firms-face-rising-costs-and-falling-margins-cbi-warns/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/economy-featured-2026-07-23-123233-300x169.jpg UK firms face rising costs and falling margins, CBI warns UK firms face rising costs and falling margins, CBI warns https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/ons-updates-weekly-dashboard-tracking-uk-economic-and-social-trends/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/economy-featured-2026-07-23-123213-300x169.jpg ONS updates weekly dashboard tracking UK economic and social trends ONS updates weekly dashboard tracking UK economic and social trends https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/maidstone-to-get-three-new-pocket-parks-with-six-weeks-of-road-closures-ahead/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/aegis_30318-300x158.jpg Maidstone to get three new pocket parks with six weeks of road closures ahead Maidstone to get three new pocket parks with six weeks of road closures ahead https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/one-in-four-uk-firms-weighing-price-rises-over-energy-costs-ons-survey-finds/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/economy-featured-2026-07-23-123218-300x169.jpg One in Four UK Firms Weighing Price Rises Over Energy Costs, ONS Survey Finds One in Four UK Firms Weighing Price Rises Over Energy Costs, ONS Survey Finds https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/bmj-research-reviews-how-depression-scores-are-measured-in-clinics/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/health-featured-2026-07-26-083053-300x169.jpg BMJ Research Reviews How Depression Scores Are Measured in Clinics BMJ Research Reviews How Depression Scores Are Measured in Clinics https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/kent-fire-and-rescue-lifts-smoke-warning-after-fatal-hamstreet-house-fire/ 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 lifts smoke warning after fatal Hamstreet house fire https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/kent-police-ban-face-coverings-in-dover-for-24-hours-ahead-of-saturday-protests/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/manual-story-2026-07-26-062117-300x225.jpg Kent Police ban face coverings in Dover for 24 hours ahead of Saturday protests Kent Police ban face coverings in Dover for 24 hours ahead of Saturday protests https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/man-in-his-20s-dies-after-car-overturns-on-a20-in-harrietsham/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Int_House-300x199.jpg International House, the headquarters of Ashford Borough Council Man in his 20s dies after car overturns on A20 in Harrietsham https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/england-and-wales-crime-level-holds-at-9-6-million-incidents/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/economy-featured-2026-07-23-123208-300x169.jpg England and Wales Crime Level Holds at 9.6 Million Incidents England and Wales Crime Level Holds at 9.6 Million Incidents https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/kent-fire-and-rescue-service-attends-multiple-outdoor-fires-across-tonbridge-tunbridge-wells-and-rochester/ 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-night-rain-300x200.jpg Fire engine responding in rain at night Kent Fire and Rescue Service attends multiple outdoor fires across Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells and Rochester https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/uk-public-sector-net-financial-liabilities-hit-2-66-trillion/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/economy-featured-2026-07-21-083140-1-300x169.jpg UK Public Sector Net Financial Liabilities Hit £2.66 Trillion UK Public Sector Net Financial Liabilities Hit £2.66 Trillion https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/man-dies-in-collision-on-chestfield-road-whitstable/ 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-parked-street-300x200.jpg Police car parked on street Man dies in collision on Chestfield Road, Whitstable https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/man-dies-after-motorbike-and-van-collision-on-a20-in-harrietsham/ 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-motorcycle-helmet-300x200.jpg Police motorcycle officer with helmet Man dies after motorbike and van collision on A20 in Harrietsham https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/two-arrested-after-serious-assault-in-maidstones-brenchley-gardens/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/maidstone-week-street-300x225.jpg Week Street in Maidstone town centre, Kent Two arrested after serious assault in Maidstone’s Brenchley Gardens https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cbi-warns-iran-conflict-will-push-uk-inflation-higher-and-may-delay-rate-cuts/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/economy-featured-2026-07-22-123143-300x169.jpg CBI Warns Iran Conflict Will Push UK Inflation Higher and May Delay Rate Cuts CBI Warns Iran Conflict Will Push UK Inflation Higher and May Delay Rate Cuts https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/uk-house-prices-up-1-2-per-cent-in-year-to-february-2026-ons-figures-show/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/economy-featured-2026-07-22-123138-1-300x169.jpg UK House Prices Up 1.2 Per Cent in Year to February 2026, ONS Figures Show UK House Prices Up 1.2 Per Cent in Year to February 2026, ONS Figures Show https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/gravesham-residents-get-extra-time-to-comment-on-boroughs-long-term-planning-blueprint/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/aegis_30211-300x158.jpg Gravesham residents get extra time to comment on borough’s long-term planning blueprint Gravesham residents get extra time to comment on borough’s long-term planning blueprint https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/man-charged-with-wounding-offences-after-gillingham-alleyway-attacks/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/maidstone-week-street-300x225.jpg Week Street in Maidstone town centre, Kent Man charged with wounding offences after Gillingham alleyway attacks https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/a299-thanet-way-resurfacing-complete-as-overnight-closures-continue/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/aegis_30176-300x158.jpg A299 Thanet Way resurfacing complete as overnight closures continue A299 Thanet Way resurfacing complete as overnight closures continue https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/kent-asks-residents-to-hold-off-disposing-of-old-fridges-and-freezers-for-now/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/aegis_30173-300x158.jpg Kent asks residents to hold off disposing of old fridges and freezers for now Kent asks residents to hold off disposing of old fridges and freezers for now https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/uk-inflation-falls-to-2-6-in-june-2026-ons-figures-show/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/economy-featured-2026-07-22-083120-1-300x169.jpg UK inflation falls to 2.6% in June 2026, ONS figures show UK inflation falls to 2.6% in June 2026, ONS figures show https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/pocket-parks-work-begins-on-maidstone-town-centre-streets/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/aegis_30151-300x158.jpg Pocket parks work begins on Maidstone town centre streets Pocket parks work begins on Maidstone town centre streets https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/maidstone-man-charged-after-alleged-weapon-threats-and-erratic-driving-in-sittingbourne/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/maidstone-week-street-300x225.jpg Week Street in Maidstone town centre, Kent Maidstone man charged after alleged weapon threats and erratic driving in Sittingbourne https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/tonbridge-and-malling-council-wins-top-gold-award-for-armed-forces-support/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/aegis_30138-300x158.jpg Tonbridge and Malling Council wins top Gold Award for Armed Forces support Tonbridge and Malling Council wins top Gold Award for Armed Forces support https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/uk-raw-material-costs-rise-7-3-per-cent-but-rate-of-increase-slows/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/economy-featured-2026-07-22-083125-300x169.jpg UK Raw Material Costs Rise 7.3 Per Cent But Rate of Increase Slows UK Raw Material Costs Rise 7.3 Per Cent But Rate of Increase Slows https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/uk-services-producer-prices-rise-4-3-per-cent-in-year-to-june-2026/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/economy-featured-2026-07-22-083130-300x169.jpg UK Services Producer Prices Rise 4.3 Per Cent in Year to June 2026 UK Services Producer Prices Rise 4.3 Per Cent in Year to June 2026 https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/sevenoaks-residents-asked-to-have-their-say-on-social-housing-rules-before-thursday-deadline/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/aegis_30062-300x158.jpg Sevenoaks residents asked to have their say on social housing rules before Thursday deadline Sevenoaks residents asked to have their say on social housing rules before Thursday deadline https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/two-arrested-after-antisocial-behaviour-disrupts-broadstairs-community-event/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/manual-story-2026-07-23-162128-300x225.jpg Two arrested after antisocial behaviour disrupts Broadstairs community event Two arrested after antisocial behaviour disrupts Broadstairs community event https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/two-men-charged-with-gbh-after-boxley-stabbing/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/tmbc-castle-300x225.jpg Tonbridge Castle, Tonbridge - home to Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council offices Two men charged with GBH after Boxley stabbing https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/1-bus-fares-to-folkestone-harbour-arm-from-both-town-stations-this-summer/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/aegis_30047-300x158.jpg £1 bus fares to Folkestone Harbour Arm from both town stations this summer £1 bus fares to Folkestone Harbour Arm from both town stations this summer https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/paddock-wood-man-jailed-for-six-years-over-van-robbery-drug-offences-and-farm-burglaries/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/tmbc-castle-300x225.jpg Tonbridge Castle, Tonbridge - home to Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council offices Paddock Wood man jailed for six years over van robbery, drug offences and farm burglaries https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/woodland-fire-extinguished-in-farningham-near-dartford/ 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-close-up-300x200.jpg Fire engine close-up Woodland fire extinguished in Farningham near Dartford https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/dover-district-council-asks-residents-to-help-decide-future-of-local-play-areas/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/aegis_30028-300x158.jpg Dover District Council asks residents to help decide future of local play areas Dover District Council asks residents to help decide future of local play areas https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/ons-publishes-february-2026-uk-labour-market-figures/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/economy-featured-2026-07-21-083150-300x169.jpg ONS Publishes February 2026 UK Labour Market Figures ONS Publishes February 2026 UK Labour Market Figures https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/man-charged-after-group-threatened-with-weapon-in-mote-park/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/maidstone-week-street-300x225.jpg Week Street in Maidstone town centre, Kent Man charged after group threatened with weapon in Mote Park https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/uk-government-borrowing-falls-by-one-third-to-16bn-in-june/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/economy-featured-2026-07-21-083140-300x169.jpg UK Government Borrowing Falls by One-Third to £16bn in June UK Government Borrowing Falls by One-Third to £16bn in June https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/canterbury-shoplifter-jailed-within-a-day-after-targeting-same-sainsburys-seven-times/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/canterbury_cathedral-300x225.jpg Canterbury Cathedral, exterior view of the Bell Harry tower Canterbury shoplifter jailed within a day after targeting same Sainsbury’s seven times https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/teen-arrested-after-catapult-allegedly-smashes-car-windscreen-in-ashford/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Int_House-300x199.jpg International House, the headquarters of Ashford Borough Council Teen arrested after catapult allegedly smashes car windscreen in Ashford https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/man-arrested-after-two-people-stabbed-in-gillingham-alleyway/ 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 Man arrested after two people stabbed in Gillingham alleyway https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/sheerness-water-tower-declared-secure-as-swale-council-flags-concerns-over-local-government-funding/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/aegis_29918-300x158.jpg Sheerness water tower declared secure as Swale council flags concerns over local government funding Sheerness water tower declared secure as Swale council flags concerns over local government funding https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/canterburys-wildflower-meadow-by-the-city-wall-will-be-cut-to-reduce-fire-risk-and-prepare-for-2027/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/aegis_29913-300x158.jpg Canterbury’s wildflower meadow by the city wall will be cut to reduce fire risk and prepare for 2027 Canterbury’s wildflower meadow by the city wall will be cut to reduce fire risk and prepare for 2027 https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/ashford-man-jailed-for-more-than-22-years-for-child-rapes-and-sexual-offences-against-children-and-adults/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Int_House-300x199.jpg International House, the headquarters of Ashford Borough Council Ashford man jailed for more than 22 years for child rapes and sexual offences against children and adults https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/rubio-summit-far-left-violence-terrorism/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=218,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/1280px-Official_portrait_of_Secretary_Marco_Rubio-218x300.jpg Official portrait of Marco Rubio, United States Secretary of State Rubio Tells 60-Nation Washington Summit That Far-Left Violence Must Be Treated as Terrorism https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/ann-widdecombe-murder-charge-old-bailey/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Breaking-News-300x172.jpg Ann Widdecombe Murder: Man, 28, Arrested in South Yorkshire and in Custody Ann Widdecombe Murder Charge: Man, 28, Remanded to Appear at Old Bailey https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/man-arrested-after-stabbing-in-boxley-residential-street/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/tmbc-castle-300x225.jpg Tonbridge Castle, Tonbridge - home to Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council offices Man arrested after stabbing in Boxley residential street https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/twelve-modular-homes-approved-for-blue-bell-hill-car-park-site/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/aegis_29856-300x158.jpg Twelve modular homes approved for Blue Bell Hill car park site Twelve modular homes approved for Blue Bell Hill car park site https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/kent-mps-grooming-inquiry-vote-follow-up/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/kln-29639-featured-300x158.jpg A single envelope on an empty desk in a panelled office We asked Kent’s 18 MPs to explain their grooming-inquiry vote. One did. https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/ons-opens-nominations-for-2026-research-excellence-awards/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/economy-featured-2026-07-17-163056-300x169.jpg ONS Opens Nominations for 2026 Research Excellence Awards ONS Opens Nominations for 2026 Research Excellence Awards https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/gravesham-council-starts-building-76-homes-on-former-gravesend-car-park/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/aegis_29793-300x158.jpg Gravesham council starts building 76 homes on former Gravesend car park Gravesham council starts building 76 homes on former Gravesend car park https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/teenage-rider-dies-in-hospital-after-horsmonden-motorbike-crash/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/manual-story-2026-07-21-182125-300x225.jpg Teenage rider dies in hospital after Horsmonden motorbike crash Teenage rider dies in hospital after Horsmonden motorbike crash https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/kent-council-sets-out-plan-for-outdoor-sports-pitches-and-facilities/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/aegis_29779-300x158.jpg Kent council sets out plan for outdoor sports pitches and facilities Kent council sets out plan for outdoor sports pitches and facilities https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/uk-gdp-grew-0-7-per-cent-in-three-months-to-may-2026-with-construction-up-1-6-per-cent/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/economy-featured-2026-07-16-083114-300x169.jpg UK GDP Grew 0.7 Per Cent in Three Months to May 2026, with Construction Up 1.6 Per Cent UK GDP Grew 0.7 Per Cent in Three Months to May 2026, with Construction Up 1.6 Per Cent https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/former-new-ash-green-man-jailed-for-child-sex-offences/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/maidstone-week-street-300x225.jpg Week Street in Maidstone town centre, Kent Former New Ash Green man jailed for child sex offences https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/kent-county-council-adopted-mineral-sites-plan-in-september-2020/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/aegis_29686-300x158.jpg Kent County Council adopted mineral sites plan in September 2020 Kent County Council adopted mineral sites plan in September 2020 https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/sevenoaks-man-jailed-for-more-than-four-years-for-child-sex-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-police-car-motorway-300x200.jpg Police car on motorway Sevenoaks man jailed for more than four years for child sex offences https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/kent-county-council-did-not-approve-quarrying-leader-confirms/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/aegis_29679-300x158.jpg Kent County Council did not approve quarrying, leader confirms Kent County Council did not approve quarrying, leader confirms https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/heartstopper-finale-film-brings-99000-to-herne-bay-after-netflix-shoot/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/aegis_29667-300x158.jpg Heartstopper finale film brings £99,000 to Herne Bay after Netflix shoot Heartstopper finale film brings £99,000 to Herne Bay after Netflix shoot https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/tonbridge-footbridge-to-be-removed-next-week/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/aegis_29657-300x158.jpg Tonbridge footbridge to be removed next week Tonbridge footbridge to be removed next week https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/rose-and-crown-hotel-owners-take-back-control-as-repair-work-planned-in-tonbridge/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/aegis_29656-300x158.jpg Rose and Crown Hotel owners take back control as repair work planned in Tonbridge Rose and Crown Hotel owners take back control as repair work planned in Tonbridge https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/man-charged-with-attempted-murder-after-maidstone-stabbing-and-van-theft/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/maidstone-week-street-300x225.jpg Week Street in Maidstone town centre, Kent Man charged with attempted murder after Maidstone stabbing and van theft https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/one-in-three-uk-adults-expect-ai-to-benefit-them-ons-figures-show/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/economy-featured-2026-07-17-123143-300x169.jpg One in three UK adults expect AI to benefit them, ONS figures show One in three UK adults expect AI to benefit them, ONS figures show https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/ons-opens-sign-up-for-22-july-inflation-briefing-sessions/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/economy-featured-2026-07-16-163113-300x169.jpg ONS Opens Sign-Up for 22 July Inflation Briefing Sessions ONS Opens Sign-Up for 22 July Inflation Briefing Sessions https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/jonathan-haskel-confirmed-as-new-obr-chair-after-treasury-committee-approval/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/economy-featured-2026-07-16-163113-1-300x169.jpg Jonathan Haskel confirmed as new OBR Chair after Treasury Committee approval Jonathan Haskel confirmed as new OBR Chair after Treasury Committee approval https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/fca-issues-23-warnings-in-one-week-as-scam-firms-continue-to-target-uk-consumers/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/economy-featured-2026-07-10-123123-300x169.jpg FCA Issues 23 Warnings in One Week as Scam Firms Continue to Target UK Consumers FCA Issues 23 Warnings in One Week as Scam Firms Continue to Target UK Consumers https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/hospital-doctors-going-hungry-on-shift-study-finds/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/health-featured-2026-07-19-203112-300x169.jpg Hospital Doctors Going Hungry on Shift, Study Finds Hospital Doctors Going Hungry on Shift, Study Finds https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/ons-updates-weekly-uk-economy-and-society-dashboard/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/economy-featured-2026-07-16-123123-1-300x169.jpg ONS updates weekly UK economy and society dashboard ONS updates weekly UK economy and society dashboard https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/nhs-gp-contact-difficulties-nearly-halved-in-a-year-ons-data-shows/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/economy-featured-2026-07-16-123123-300x169.jpg NHS GP Contact Difficulties Nearly Halved in a Year, ONS Data Shows NHS GP Contact Difficulties Nearly Halved in a Year, ONS Data Shows https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/uk-trade-deficit-widens-to-9-1-billion-in-three-months-to-may-2026/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/economy-featured-2026-07-16-083114-1-300x169.jpg UK Trade Deficit Widens to £9.1 Billion in Three Months to May 2026 UK Trade Deficit Widens to £9.1 Billion in Three Months to May 2026 https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/autism-medication-decisions-need-to-centre-patient-experience-says-new-medical-journal-piece/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/health-featured-2026-07-18-203057-300x169.jpg Autism Medication Decisions Need to Centre Patient Experience, Says New Medical Journal Piece Autism Medication Decisions Need to Centre Patient Experience, Says New Medical Journal Piece https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/london-road-in-hildenborough-closed-after-two-vehicle-crash/ 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 London Road in Hildenborough closed after two-vehicle crash https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/tunbridge-wells-water-supply-problems-what-south-east-water-customers-need-to-know/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/council-2026-07-18-180121-300x225.jpg Tunbridge Wells water supply problems: what South East Water customers need to know Tunbridge Wells water supply problems: what South East Water customers need to know https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/ons-sets-out-refined-targets-to-restore-trust-in-uk-economic-data/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/economy-featured-2026-07-15-123053-300x169.jpg ONS Sets Out Refined Targets to Restore Trust in UK Economic Data ONS Sets Out Refined Targets to Restore Trust in UK Economic Data https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/bank-of-england-publishes-first-financial-stability-report-of-2026-assessing-risks-to-uk-households-and-businesses/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/economy-featured-2026-07-07-123142-300x169.jpg Bank of England Publishes First Financial Stability Report of 2026, Assessing Risks to UK Households and Businesses Bank of England Publishes First Financial Stability Report of 2026, Assessing Risks to UK Households and Businesses https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/united-states-tops-uk-foreign-business-ownership-list-with-over-41000-affiliates-ons-data-shows/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/economy-featured-2026-07-10-123123-1-300x169.jpg United States Tops UK Foreign Business Ownership List With Over 41,000 Affiliates, ONS Data Shows United States Tops UK Foreign Business Ownership List With Over 41,000 Affiliates, ONS Data Shows https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/new-skin-lesions-after-vaccination-reported-in-psoriasis-patient-on-risankizumab/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/health-featured-2026-07-17-203100-300x169.jpg New Skin Lesions After Vaccination Reported in Psoriasis Patient on Risankizumab New Skin Lesions After Vaccination Reported in Psoriasis Patient on Risankizumab https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/kent-police-impose-48-hour-dispersal-orders-across-five-east-kent-coastal-towns/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/manual-story-2026-07-17-172123-300x225.jpg Kent Police impose 48-hour dispersal orders across five east Kent coastal towns Kent Police impose 48-hour dispersal orders across five east Kent coastal towns https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/kent-police-issue-cctv-images-after-reported-theft-in-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-suv-blue-lights-300x200.jpg Police SUV with blue lights Kent Police issue CCTV images after reported theft in Sevenoaks https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/four-sittingbourne-schoolboys-receive-police-awards-after-finding-missing-teenager-in-chalk-pits/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/bewl-water-reservoir-kent-300x169.jpg Bewl Water reservoir near Lamberhurst, Kent, the largest reservoir in South East England Four Sittingbourne schoolboys receive police awards after finding missing teenager in chalk pits https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cctv-appeal-after-theft-from-car-in-sevenoaks-supermarket-car-park/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/manual-story-2026-07-17-122114-300x225.jpg CCTV appeal after theft from car in Sevenoaks supermarket car park CCTV appeal after theft from car in Sevenoaks supermarket car park https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/kent-police-seek-public-help-to-find-wanted-man-tejay-grant/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/manual-story-2026-07-17-112107-300x225.jpg Kent Police seek public help to find wanted man Tejay Grant Kent Police seek public help to find wanted man Tejay Grant https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/sevenoaks-to-lose-its-council-as-kent-moves-to-four-new-authorities-by-2028/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/aegis_29295-300x158.jpg Sevenoaks to lose its council as Kent moves to four new authorities by 2028 Sevenoaks to lose its council as Kent moves to four new authorities by 2028 https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/gillingham-man-charged-with-heroin-supply-offences-after-dawn-raid-in-twydall/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/maidstone-week-street-300x225.jpg Week Street in Maidstone town centre, Kent Gillingham man charged with heroin supply offences after dawn raid in Twydall https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/maidstone-to-merge-into-new-west-kent-council-by-april-2028/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/aegis_29294-300x158.jpg Maidstone to merge into new West Kent council by April 2028 Maidstone to merge into new West Kent council by April 2028 https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/dover-district-council-to-be-abolished-as-kent-splits-into-four-new-councils-by-2028/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/aegis_29296-300x158.jpg Dover District Council to be abolished as Kent splits into four new councils by 2028 Dover District Council to be abolished as Kent splits into four new councils by 2028 https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/ashford-to-join-new-mid-kent-council-with-swale-and-folkestone-hythe/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/aegis_29258-300x158.jpg Ashford to join new mid Kent council with Swale and Folkestone & Hythe Ashford to join new mid Kent council with Swale and Folkestone & Hythe https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/kent-mineral-sites-plan-to-go-before-independent-examiner/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/aegis_29276-300x158.jpg Kent Mineral Sites Plan to go before independent examiner Kent Mineral Sites Plan to go before independent examiner https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/kent-and-medway-councils-to-be-replaced-by-new-unitary-authorities-after-government-decision/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/aegis_29252-300x158.jpg Kent and Medway councils to be replaced by new unitary authorities after government decision Kent and Medway councils to be replaced by new unitary authorities after government decision https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/epidurals-in-labour-not-linked-to-harm-in-children-bmj-study-finds/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/health-featured-2026-07-16-123100-300x169.jpg Epidurals in Labour Not Linked to Harm in Children, BMJ Study Finds Epidurals in Labour Not Linked to Harm in Children, BMJ Study Finds https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/kent-police-directs-public-to-use-official-reporting-system-for-non-emergency-incidents/ 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 directs public to use official reporting system for non-emergency incidents https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/police-appeal-after-three-people-assaulted-at-a20-event-near-west-malling/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/tmbc-castle-300x225.jpg Tonbridge Castle, Tonbridge - home to Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council offices Police appeal after three people assaulted at A20 event near West Malling https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/adult-social-care-support-and-wellbeing-event-planned-for-17-july/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/manual-story-2026-07-16-143610-300x225.jpg Adult social care support and wellbeing event planned for 17 July Adult social care support and wellbeing event planned for 17 July https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/kent-police-stop-59-drivers-in-five-day-road-safety-operation-on-major-routes/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/manual-story-2026-07-16-122125-300x225.jpg Kent Police stop 59 drivers in five-day road safety operation on major routes Kent Police stop 59 drivers in five-day road safety operation on major routes https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/1-bus-fare-offer-for-maidstone-river-festival-on-25-july/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/aegis_29202-300x158.jpg £1 bus fare offer for Maidstone River Festival on 25 July £1 bus fare offer for Maidstone River Festival on 25 July https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/five-ashford-venues-receive-best-bar-none-night-time-safety-accreditation/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Int_House-300x199.jpg International House, the headquarters of Ashford Borough Council Five Ashford venues receive Best Bar None night-time safety accreditation https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/fca-claims-progress-on-illegal-promotions-and-market-abuse-in-first-year-of-five-year-plan/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/economy-featured-2026-07-09-163134-300x169.jpg FCA Claims Progress on Illegal Promotions and Market Abuse in First Year of Five-Year Plan FCA Claims Progress on Illegal Promotions and Market Abuse in First Year of Five-Year Plan https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/measles-cases-rise-in-kent-and-medway-as-health-chiefs-urge-mmr-catch-up/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/aegis_29142-300x158.jpg Measles cases rise in Kent and Medway as health chiefs urge MMR catch-up Measles cases rise in Kent and Medway as health chiefs urge MMR catch-up https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/prolific-burglar-jailed-for-10-years-after-targeting-homes-across-southern-england/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/iStock-2245405934-300x169.jpg Suspect Arrested After Assault in Edenbridge as Police Appeal for Witnesses Prolific burglar jailed for 10 years after targeting homes across southern England https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/sevenoaks-picks-wates-to-lead-138m-town-centre-rebuild-including-new-leisure-centre/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/aegis_29140-300x158.jpg Sevenoaks picks Wates to lead £138m town centre rebuild including new leisure centre Sevenoaks picks Wates to lead £138m town centre rebuild including new leisure centre https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/albanian-burglar-jailed-for-10-years-after-two-year-crime-spree-across-kent-and-southern-england/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/maidstone-week-street-300x225.jpg Week Street in Maidstone town centre, Kent Albanian burglar jailed for 10 years after two-year crime spree across Kent and southern England https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/kent-police-release-cctv-image-after-alleged-e-scooter-collision-injures-boy-in-gillingham/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/manual-story-2026-07-15-152122-300x225.jpg Kent Police release CCTV image after alleged e-scooter collision injures boy in Gillingham Kent Police release CCTV image after alleged e-scooter collision injures boy in Gillingham https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cctv-appeal-after-alleged-assault-in-ashford-town-centre/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=225,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/chatham-high-street-medway-225x300.jpg View along Chatham High Street in the Medway towns CCTV appeal after alleged assault in Ashford town centre https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/kent-police-seek-man-wanted-on-recall-to-prison-with-links-to-canterbury-and-whitstable/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/cant-guildhall-300x223.jpg The Guildhall (former Church of the Holy Cross) and Westgate Towers, Canterbury Kent Police seek man wanted on recall to prison with links to Canterbury and Whitstable https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/kent-and-medway-mental-health-fund-opens-for-applications-up-to-10000/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=225,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/building_CivicCentre_Strood-225x300.jpg The former Medway Council Civic Centre in Strood Kent and Medway mental health fund opens for applications up to £10,000 https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/teenager-jailed-after-knife-attack-in-swanscombe-alleyway/ 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-night-pursuit-300x200.jpg Police car night pursuit Teenager jailed after knife attack in Swanscombe alleyway https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/three-boys-arrested-after-car-stolen-and-vehicles-tampered-with-in-chartham/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/cant-guildhall-300x223.jpg The Guildhall (former Church of the Holy Cross) and Westgate Towers, Canterbury Three boys arrested after car stolen and vehicles tampered with in Chartham https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/twelve-kent-and-medway-mental-health-projects-share-90000-grant/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/aegis_29090-300x158.jpg Twelve Kent and Medway mental health projects share £90,000 grant Twelve Kent and Medway mental health projects share £90,000 grant https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/rachel-reeves-nominates-economist-david-miles-for-second-term-on-uks-fiscal-watchdog-committee/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/economy-featured-2026-07-09-163129-300x169.jpg Rachel Reeves Nominates Economist David Miles for Second Term on UK's Fiscal Watchdog Committee Rachel Reeves Nominates Economist David Miles for Second Term on UK’s Fiscal Watchdog Committee https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/fca-annual-report-2025-26-5-6-billion-in-consumer-benefits-record-scam-crackdowns-and-lower-costs-for-firms/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/economy-featured-2026-07-09-163129-1-300x169.jpg FCA Annual Report 2025/26: £5.6 Billion in Consumer Benefits, Record Scam Crackdowns and Lower Costs for Firms FCA Annual Report 2025/26: £5.6 Billion in Consumer Benefits, Record Scam Crackdowns and Lower Costs for Firms 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https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/kent-police-make-arrests-after-cars-targeted-in-chartham-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-police-car-side-300x200.jpg Police car side view Kent Police make arrests after cars targeted in Chartham near Canterbury https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/ashford-landlords-face-7000-fines-over-unsafe-rented-homes/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/aegis_29016-300x158.jpg Ashford landlords face £7,000 fines over unsafe rented homes Ashford landlords face £7,000 fines over unsafe rented homes https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/tube-feeding-and-drip-nutrition-what-critical-care-patients-in-kent-need-to-know/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/health-featured-2026-07-14-163059-300x169.jpg Tube Feeding and Drip Nutrition: What Critical Care Patients in Kent Need to Know Tube Feeding and Drip Nutrition: What Critical Care Patients in Kent Need to Know https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/drug-dealer-jailed-after-cannabis-factory-found-in-greenhithe-home/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/maidstone-week-street-300x225.jpg Week Street in Maidstone town centre, Kent Drug dealer jailed after cannabis factory found in Greenhithe home https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cctv-appeal-after-man-grabbed-by-neck-in-chatham-sainsburys/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/building_StGeorgesCentre_Chatham-300x202.jpg St George's Centre in Chatham Maritime, where Medway Full Council meetings are held CCTV appeal after man grabbed by neck in Chatham Sainsbury’s https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/gillingham-rogue-trader-jailed-for-15000-fraud-against-twydall-pensioner/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/maidstone-week-street-300x225.jpg Week Street in Maidstone town centre, Kent Gillingham rogue trader jailed for £15,000 fraud against Twydall pensioner https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/uk-manufacturer-input-costs-jump-8-7-as-middle-east-conflict-drives-energy-prices-higher/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/economy-featured-2026-07-09-123240-300x169.jpg UK Manufacturer Input Costs Jump 8.7% as Middle East Conflict Drives Energy Prices Higher UK Manufacturer Input Costs Jump 8.7% as Middle East Conflict Drives Energy Prices Higher 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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/2026/07/aegis_28979-300x158.jpg Canterbury parks win three Green Flag awards for 2026 Canterbury parks win three Green Flag awards for 2026 https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/kent-councils-and-police-unite-with-250000-fund-to-cut-fly-tipping/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/manual-story-2026-07-14-103631-300x225.jpg Kent councils and police unite with £250,000 fund to cut fly-tipping Kent councils and police unite with £250,000 fund to cut fly-tipping https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/ons-updates-real-time-dashboard-tracking-uk-economic-activity-and-social-change/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/economy-featured-2026-07-09-123215-1-300x169.jpg ONS Updates Real-Time Dashboard Tracking UK Economic Activity and Social Change ONS Updates Real-Time Dashboard Tracking UK Economic Activity and Social Change https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/ons-confirms-baby-name-statistics-count-every-spelling-separately-heres-why-it-matters/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/economy-featured-2026-07-09-123230-300x169.jpg ONS Confirms Baby Name Statistics Count Every Spelling Separately — Here's Why It Matters ONS Confirms Baby Name Statistics Count Every Spelling Separately — Here’s Why It Matters https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/ons-publishes-environmental-and-natural-capital-accounts-to-link-uk-economy-with-environmental-data/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/economy-featured-2026-07-09-123225-300x169.jpg ONS Publishes Environmental and Natural Capital Accounts to Link UK Economy with Environmental Data ONS Publishes Environmental and Natural Capital Accounts to Link UK Economy with Environmental Data https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/kent-launches-first-countywide-partnership-to-fight-fly-tipping/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/aegis_28924-300x158.jpg Kent launches first countywide partnership to fight fly-tipping Kent launches first countywide partnership to fight fly-tipping https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/free-app-rewards-gravesend-residents-for-walking-and-cycling/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/aegis_28920-300x158.jpg Free app rewards Gravesend residents for walking and cycling Free app rewards Gravesend residents for walking and cycling https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/thanet-beaches-pass-quiet-weekend-with-no-arrests-as-police-crackdown-takes-hold/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/manual-story-2026-07-13-162126-300x225.jpg Thanet beaches pass quiet weekend with no arrests as police crackdown takes hold Thanet beaches pass quiet weekend with no arrests as police crackdown takes hold https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/missing-canterbury-man-found-safe-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/crime-officer-motorcycle-helmet-300x200.jpg Police motorcycle officer with helmet Missing Canterbury man found safe after police appeal https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/ons-releases-official-top-100-baby-names-for-england-and-wales-in-2025/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/economy-featured-2026-07-09-123215-300x169.jpg ONS Releases Official Top 100 Baby Names for England and Wales in 2025 ONS Releases Official Top 100 Baby Names for England and Wales in 2025 https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/drug-trial-shows-setmelanotide-reduces-bmi-and-hunger-in-patients-with-rare-obesity-condition-study-finds/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/health-featured-2026-07-13-083107-300x169.jpg Drug Trial Shows Setmelanotide Reduces BMI and Hunger in Patients with Rare Obesity Condition, Study Finds Drug Trial Shows Setmelanotide Reduces BMI and Hunger in Patients with Rare Obesity Condition, Study Finds https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/maidstone-opens-book-of-condolence-for-ann-widdecombe/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/aegis_28883-300x158.jpg Maidstone opens Book of Condolence for Ann Widdecombe Maidstone opens Book of Condolence for Ann Widdecombe https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/obr-warns-uk-public-debt-could-hit-300-of-gdp-within-50-years/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/economy-featured-2026-07-08-163101-300x169.jpg OBR Warns UK Public Debt Could Hit 300% of GDP Within 50 Years OBR Warns UK Public Debt Could Hit 300% of GDP Within 50 Years https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/gut-health-and-hospital-nutrition-what-a-leading-medical-journals-research-means-for-patients/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/health-featured-2026-07-13-043125-1-300x169.jpg Gut Health and Hospital Nutrition: What a Leading Medical Journal's Research Means for Patients Gut Health and Hospital Nutrition: What a Leading Medical Journal’s Research Means for Patients https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/fca-sets-october-2027-date-for-full-uk-cryptoasset-regulation-what-kent-residents-and-firms-need-to-know/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/economy-featured-2026-06-30-123112-300x169.jpg FCA Sets October 2027 Date for Full UK Cryptoasset Regulation — What Kent Residents and Firms Need to Know FCA Sets October 2027 Date for Full UK Cryptoasset Regulation — What Kent Residents and Firms Need to Know https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/obr-publishes-2026-fiscal-risks-report-examining-uk-public-finances-over-50-years/ https://kentlocalnews.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=300,format=auto,quality=80/https://wp.kentlocalnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/economy-featured-2026-07-07-123142-1-300x169.jpg OBR Publishes 2026 Fiscal Risks Report Examining UK Public Finances Over 50 Years OBR Publishes 2026 Fiscal Risks Report Examining UK Public Finances Over 50 Years 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