Local News
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Economy Kent Businesses Show Cautious Recovery Despite Rising Labour Costs
Nearly half of Kent and Medway firms plan to hire as domestic sales improve, but 73% face mounting labour cost pressures according to Q1…
4 April 2026 -
Local News Holy Week and Easter 2026: A Complete Guide for Kent Families
From Palm Sunday to Easter Monday, discover the meaning behind each sacred day and how to celebrate across our county. The scent of hot…
4 April 2026 -
Council Updates Sevenoaks District Council Clarifies Stag Theatre Future Amid Asset Transfer Talks
Sevenoaks District Council has denied plans to sell the historic Stag Community Arts Centre, confirming it’s instead considering a 100-year…
2 April 2026 -
Investigations The War You Don’t Know You’re Fighting: How 5th Generation Warfare Is Already Here
Fifth Generation Warfare uses information, narratives and social pressure instead of bullets. From Soviet-era playbooks to modern digital…
30 March 2026 -
Council Updates Gravesham Borough Council Raises Palm Sunday Flag at Civic Centre to Mark Holy Week
Gravesham Borough Council has raised the Palm Sunday flag at its Civic Centre in Gravesend, marking the beginning of Holy Week for…
29 March 2026 -
Council Updates Dartford Borough Council rallies youth support for Town of Culture bid with playful social media campaign
Subtitle Dartford Borough Council highlights local pride through its Youth Council whilst promoting the #DartfordTownofCulture campaign…
29 March 2026 -
Council Updates Folkestone & Hythe District Council launches 2026 anti-litter poster competition for young artists
The council is inviting under-18s to design posters promoting a cleaner environment, with the winner’s artwork featured on a bin lorry…
29 March 2026 -
Council Updates Dartford Borough Council Launches Bid for UK’s First Town of Culture 2028
Dartford Borough Council is inviting residents to share personal stories to strengthen its Expression of Interest for the national UK Town…
28 March 2026 -
Council Updates Canterbury City Council Plans Festival to Mark Public Space Project Completions
Canterbury district will host a free city-wide celebration on 24 May featuring aerial theatre and live music to mark the finish of major…
28 March 2026 -
Council Updates Canterbury City Council bids to purchase 220-acre Old Park estate from Ministry of Defence
The council has launched a bid for the strategic green space using third-party grant funding rather than taxpayer money. Canterbury City…
27 March 2026 -
Council Updates Folkestone Spring Festival Returns This Weekend to Celebrate Seasonal Change
Folkestone & Hythe District Council is encouraging local families to join tomorrow’s spring celebration in Guildhall Street, featuring live…
27 March 2026 -
Council Updates Folkestone & Hythe District Council Approves New Joined-Up Controlled Parking Zones Policy
Folkestone & Hythe District Council has approved an updated policy framework for implementing Controlled Parking Zones to address on-street…
26 March 2026