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science Mar 15, 2026, 8:25 PM
Two dead as meningitis outbreak prompts urgent health alert in Kent - Two young individuals have died from meningitis in Kent, including a university student.
- The UK Health Security Agency is alerting over 30,000 people regarding the outbreak.
- Health authorities are urging vigilance for symptoms and offering antibiotics to those at risk.
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business Mar 6, 2026, 2:40 PM
Kent's abandoned airport plans revival for air freight hub - Plans for the reopening of Manston airport as an air freight hub are being initiated by RiverOak Strategic Partners.
- A public consultation is set to launch from March 16 to June 22 to discuss proposed changes to flight paths and airport usage.
- The redevelopment aims to enhance UK trade capabilities and transform the economic landscape of East Kent.
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business Mar 5, 2026, 7:51 AM
Ofwat fines South East Water £22 million for service failures - Ofwat has initiated a £22 million fine against South East Water for repeated service failures affecting over 286,000 residents.
- The investigation uncovered South East Water's inadequate preparation and response plans during high-demand situations and extreme weather events.
- The regulator and public officials are pushing for better accountability and service quality from South East Water to ensure reliable water supply.
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politics Feb 23, 2026, 4:53 AM
Council bans pub landlord from offering charity taxi service - Paul Hartfield, landlord of the Flying Horse pub, began a charitable taxi service for customers in November 2025.
- Ashford Borough Council declared the service required a private hire license after media coverage brought it to their attention.
- The ban on Hartfield’s service highlights challenges faced by pubs amid rising operational costs and regulations.
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politics Jan 18, 2026, 4:28 PM
South East Water faces backlash over repeated water supply failures - Thousands of residents in Kent experienced water supply issues due to an electrical fault at a treatment facility.
- Previous outages left 30,000 homes without water for six days, prompting an investigation by Ofwat.
- The situation highlighted significant issues within the water management sector, leading to calls for reform.
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environment Jan 12, 2026, 8:07 AM
Major incident declared as thousands face water shortages across Kent and Sussex - Recent water shortages across Kent and Sussex have affected around 30,000 homes.
- Local authorities declared a major incident due to ongoing and widespread supply issues.
- Residents are demanding better infrastructure and accountability from South East Water.
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science Nov 21, 2025, 7:05 AM
Insect populations plummet by two-thirds in Kent survey - A 'splat' survey shows a 66% decline in flying bugs in Kent from 2021 to 2025.
- Experts indicate factors like pesticide use and habitat loss are threatening insect populations.
- Urgent action and public involvement are necessary to reverse this decline and conserve biodiversity.
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entertainment Nov 19, 2025, 6:23 PM
Sir Mick Jagger celebrates 25 years of The Mick Jagger Centre with visit to old school - Sir Mick Jagger visited Dartford Grammar School to celebrate the 25th anniversary of The Mick Jagger Centre.
- He thanked the music teachers for inspiring students and highlighted the power of music in human expression.
- This visit emphasized his ongoing support for local music education and the importance of hard work in pursuing a music career.
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