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News and updates from the county of #Kent, UK - we originally started this service on another app in 2012 and now here on Bluesky
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Hundreds of illegal waste tips operating in England - including 11 'super sites'

#Kent #BBCNews

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Supersized illegal waste dumps hidden across English countryside
A BBC investigation uncovers how criminals are operating huge illegal rubbish tips across the country.
www.bbc.com
January 23, 2026 at 8:37 AM
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'Getting spiked made me afraid to go out'

#Kent #BBCNews

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Kent woman "too sacred to go out" after reported spiked
Tia Jennings says she wants to raise awareness of spiking after believing she was targeted in club.
www.bbc.com
January 23, 2026 at 8:37 AM
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Three people die at same waterfall beauty spot as warning issued

#Kent #BBCNews

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Three people die at same Brecon Beacons beauty spot as warning issued
Helen and Rachael Patching died at the site in January 2023, while Corey Longdon visited the following year.
www.bbc.com
January 23, 2026 at 6:52 AM
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Council earmarks funding to reopen historic road

#Kent #BBCNews

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Council earmarks funding to reopen Road of Remembrance in Folkestone
A landslip in January 2024 left the Road of Remembrance in Folkestone buried under soil and trees.
www.bbc.com
January 23, 2026 at 6:52 AM
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Millions of illegal vapes seized in the South East

#Kent #BBCNews

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Three million illegal vapes seized in the South East
Trading Standards officers detect illicit products in ports and shops in Kent, Sussex and Surrey.
www.bbc.com
January 23, 2026 at 6:27 AM
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Grandfather reunites with medics who saved him

#Kent #BBCNews

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Kent grandfather reunites with paramedics who saved his life
David was leaving for his surprise 80th birthday party when he began feeling unwell, he says.
www.bbc.com
January 23, 2026 at 6:27 AM
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How ambulance service deals with 'overwhelming' number of 999 calls

#Kent #BBCNews

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999 calls to South East Coast Ambulance Service 'overwhelming'
Secamb call handlers triage all 999 calls to try and provide the right response for patients.
www.bbc.com
January 23, 2026 at 6:27 AM
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First electric HGV crosses Channel Tunnel

#Kent #BBCNews

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First electric HGV cross Channel Tunnel
More electric vehicles can now use the Eurotunnel with measures to allow eHGVs on freight trains.
www.bbc.com
January 23, 2026 at 6:17 AM
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Find out if your council is delaying May elections

#Kent #BBCNews

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Twenty-nine English councils to delay elections, minister confirms
A major shake-up of local government is underway and postponing ballots is intended to help deliver that reorganisation.
www.bbc.com
January 23, 2026 at 6:17 AM
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Community 'win' as developer loses appeal

#Kent #BBCNews

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Chilmington Green community 'win' as developer loses appeal
A developer building thousands of homes tries to discharge or modify 122 planning obligations.
www.bbc.com
January 22, 2026 at 9:42 PM
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Care sector seeks legal advice over council funding

#Kent #BBCNews

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Social care sector seeks legal advice over Kent County Council funding
There are 19,781 older people receiving adult social care in Kent.
www.bbc.com
January 22, 2026 at 9:42 PM
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'Getting spiked made me afraid to go out'

#Kent #BBCNews

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Kent woman "too sacred to go out" after reported spiked
Tia Jennings says she wants to raise awareness of spiking after believing she was targeted in club.
www.bbc.com
January 22, 2026 at 5:57 PM
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Man accused of killing his father to stand trial

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Sheerness man accused of murdering his father appears in court
William Hepworth us accused of stabbing his father 26 times on the Isle of Sheppey.
www.bbc.com
January 22, 2026 at 5:57 PM
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Find out if your council is delaying May elections

#Kent #BBCNews

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Twenty-nine English councils to delay elections, minister confirms
A major shake-up of local government is underway and postponing ballots is intended to help deliver that reorganisation.
www.bbc.com
January 22, 2026 at 2:07 PM
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Police said stabbed man killed himself, jury told

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Police told stabbed man's family he killed himself, court hears
Dorin Ciorba denies murdering and robbing Osaretin Oronsaye in Dartford.
www.bbc.com
January 22, 2026 at 2:07 PM
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'I was in Whitstable before it got trendy'

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'I was in Whitstable before it got trendy' - BBC Sounds
Harry Hill talks about life in Kent, surprises in Staplehurst and his new podcast.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 22, 2026 at 1:42 PM
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NHS Stories

#Kent #BBCNews

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NHS Stories - Behind the scenes at a 999 call centre - BBC Sounds
SECAmb Call handlers triage bus loads of 999 calls.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 22, 2026 at 1:42 PM
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Council earmarks funding to reopen historic road

#Kent #BBCNews

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Council earmarks funding to reopen Road of Remembrance in Folkestone
A landslip in January 2024 left the Road of Remembrance in Folkestone buried under soil and trees.
www.bbc.com
January 22, 2026 at 1:22 PM
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South African bowler Stuurman signs for Kent

#Kent #BBCNews

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Glenton Stuurman and Senuran Muthusamy to share Kent overseas spot
Kent sign South African bowler Glenton Stuurman to share one of their overseas spots with Senuran Muthusamy for the 2026 County Championship season.
www.bbc.com
January 22, 2026 at 12:12 PM
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Care sector seeks legal advice over council funding

#Kent #BBCNews

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Social care sector seeks legal advice over Kent County Council funding
There are 19,781 older people receiving adult social care in Kent.
www.bbc.com
January 22, 2026 at 9:07 AM
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The Traitors projection seen on Dover cliffs

#Kent #BBCNews

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The Traitors projection seen on the White Cliffs of Dover
The projection has been seen on the White Cliffs of Dover ahead of Friday's finale.
www.bbc.com
January 22, 2026 at 9:07 AM
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Historic Channel fort sold to unnamed investor

#Kent #BBCNews

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Historic Channel fort Dover Citadel sold for undisclosed sum
Dover Citadel is a 33-acre site that includes 54 buildings on the Western Heights.
www.bbc.com
January 22, 2026 at 7:27 AM
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Behind the scenes as GPs face 'tidal wave of demand'

#Kent #BBCNews

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Winter pressures facing NHS laid bare by visit to Whitstable
Political reporter Michael Keohan witnesses first-hand the demands that are facing the NHS.
www.bbc.com
January 22, 2026 at 6:18 AM
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How ambulance service deals with 'overwhelming' number of 999 calls

#Kent #BBCNews

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999 calls to South East Coast Ambulance Service 'overwhelming'
Secamb call handlers triage all 999 calls to try and provide the right response for patients.
www.bbc.com
January 22, 2026 at 6:18 AM
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Group 'demands answers' for repeated water issues

#Kent #BBCNews

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Tunbridge Wells group 'demands answers' for repeated water issues
Tunbridge Wells-based Dry Wells Action is hosting a public meeting in the town on Wednesday evening.
www.bbc.com
January 22, 2026 at 6:17 AM