Low turnout at by-elections cost council £14.30 per vote - should we make voting compulsory?
The cost per person of holding local elections is on the rise amid low turnout, prompting debate as to whether people should be forced to the polls.
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‘This pub could become a true community hub - in the right hands’
A roadside pub with a “loyal local following” has temporarily called last orders while its owners seek to find a new landlord to run it.
Man charged after suspected stabbing on Easter Sunday
A 22-year-old man from Yorkshire has been charged after a suspected stabbing which saw another man taken to hospital.
'I use my TikTok money to help feed the homeless'
A restaurant boss dubbed ‘Burgerman Serj’ is using his newfound fame on social media to give back to the community.
‘I received 18 driving fines from the council - I was exempt!’
A mum with a school streets exemption has still received 18 fines even though her local council says they’ve cancelled each of them twice.
Prisoners receive £650k in compensation payouts at ‘overcrowded’ jails
Inmates have been awarded thousands due to injuries caused by other prisoners, staff, bunk beds and food contamination.
Man taken to hospital after stabbing
Two people have been arrested after a man in his 20s was taken to hospital suffering from stab wounds.
The Kent shoplifters convicted in March
Here are just some of the shoplifters who were convicted in Kent’s magistrates’ courts as offences reach an all-time high.
Pub to undergo six-figure refurb to give it ‘new lease of life’
A pub and restaurant will temporarily close after the bank holiday as renovations take place to modernise it.
Emergency services called to ‘medical incident’ on roundabout
Police and paramedics were called to a busy roundabout following concerns for a man’s welfare.
‘The government is failing to tell what is actually a positive story’
A former council leader and parliamentary candidate has told this week’s Kent Politics Podcast how Labour is failing in its messaging.
Police appeal after man and woman punched and kicked in high street
Police have issued an image of a man they wish to speak to as part of their investigation into an attack on two people outside a fast food restaurant.
Concerns for welfare of missing teen, 13
Police are searching for a missing teenage girl who was last seen this morning.
‘My breast implants could be a ticking time bomb in my chest’
A mum-of-three fears she may be living with breast implants which are linked to a rare cancer after seeing a reality TV star’s warning.
Inspectors ‘deeply concerned’ at care agency where staff ‘pressurised to be dishonest’
A care agency has been put into special measures after inspectors found a closed culture where leaders allegedly pressurised staff to act dishonestly.
Care home which ‘smelled strongly of urine’ placed in special measures
A care home has been rated “inadequate” and placed into special measures by healthcare watchdogs.
Woman remains in hospital after ‘serious accident’ on M2
An air ambulance landed on a motorway after a serious accident and car fire, which caused traffic problems on the coastbound carriageway.
Unauthorised Traveller ‘pitch’ spotted near play park
Another unauthorised encampment has been reported at a recreation ground popular with children and dog walkers.
Man suffers ‘serious’ head injury after high street assault
A man who was found in a high street with a serious head injury remains in hospital.
Delays after five-car crash on motorway
There were delays after a reported crash on a motorway involving up to five vehicles.