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Kent @kentuk.bsky.social · 1h

'Disgusting thugs' - catapult community condemns attacks

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'Disgusting thugs' - catapult community condemns attacks

Catapult target shooters say those attacking animals, people and property threaten their sport.

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Kent @kentuk.bsky.social · 1h

'My autistic son's education has been forgotten'

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Maidstone dad fears his autistic son's needs have been forgotten

George, 17, has been without a placement since the start of the school year, his father says.

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Kent @kentuk.bsky.social · 1h

Second fire this year at scrap metal yard in Kent

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Second fire this year at Crete Hall Road scrapyard in Gravesend

Ten fire engines and a water vehicle were sent to the blaze in Crete Hall Road, Gravesend.

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Kent @kentuk.bsky.social · 1h

Murder charge as man dies after suspected assault

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Snodland man charged with murder after death of 51-year-old

Kent Police says the reported assault happened on 1 July in Edwards Close in Snodland.

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Kent @kentuk.bsky.social · 1h

South East museums to receive share of over £1.5m

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South East museums to receive share of £1.5m to keep them running

The Museum Renewal Fund will be shared among 75 local and regional museums in England.

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Kent @kentuk.bsky.social · 1h

Patients 'detained beyond time permitted by law'

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CQC says Kent patients 'detained beyond time permitted by law'

An NHS executive accepts the regulator's report "makes for difficult reading".

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Kent @kentuk.bsky.social · 10h

Homes evacuated after reports of suspicious items

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Homes evacuated after suspicious items found in Margate property

Kent Police say a person has been arrested in connection with the incident.

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Kent @kentuk.bsky.social · 10h

Children could kill with catapults, farmers warn

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Children could kill with catapults, farmer warns

Campaigners call for tighter rules on possession of catapults.

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Kent @kentuk.bsky.social · 16h

Port of Dover says checks may take longer with EES

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Port of Dover says border checks may take longer with new system

Port bosses say they are ready for the new Entry/Exit System being phased in from Sunday.

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Kent @kentuk.bsky.social · 17h

Key to 70-year marriage? Don't go to bed arguing

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Tunbridge Wells couple celebrate platinum wedding anniversary

A Tunbridge Wells couple celebrating a platinum wedding anniversary offer advice on marriage.

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Kent @kentuk.bsky.social · 17h

AI used to find possible cave entrances on Moon

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AI used by Kent student to find possible cave entrances on Moon

The University of Kent says the pits may be able to support human survival on future space missions.

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Kent @kentuk.bsky.social · 18h

What are the laws around carrying catapults?

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What are the laws around carrying catapults?

Catapults have legal uses, but they are also being used to cause harm, campaigners argue.

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Kent @kentuk.bsky.social · 18h

South East museums to receive share of over £1.5m

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South East museums to receive share of £1.5m to keep them running

The Museum Renewal Fund will be shared among 75 local and regional museums in England.

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Kent @kentuk.bsky.social · 19h

Model-making classes build hope for veterans

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The model-making sessions improving Kent veterans' mental health

Former service personnel use classes to cope with post-traumatic stress disorder.

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Kent @kentuk.bsky.social · 19h

Murder charge as man dies after suspected assault

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Snodland man charged with murder after death of 51-year-old

Kent Police says the reported assault happened on 1 July in Edwards Close in Snodland.

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Kent @kentuk.bsky.social · 19h

Full steam ahead from Folkestone to London

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Waverley paddle steamer travels from Folkestone to London

The Waverley's final Kent trip of the season is on Sunday before it returns to Scotland.

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Kent @kentuk.bsky.social · 20h

Second fire this year at scrap metal yard in Kent

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Second fire this year at Crete Hall Road scrapyard in Gravesend

Ten fire engines and a water vehicle were sent to the blaze in Crete Hall Road, Gravesend.

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Kent @kentuk.bsky.social · 20h

Five Conservative councillors defect to Reform UK

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Five Conservative councillors in Kent defect to Reform UK

Reform UK welcomes one councillor from Medway Council and four from Gravesham Borough Council.

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Kent @kentuk.bsky.social · 21h

Man admits killing family member, 4, in crash

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Man admits killing family member, 4, in Southfleet crash

Peter Maughan died in a crash between two pick-up trucks in Southfleet, Kent, earlier this year.

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Kent @kentuk.bsky.social · 21h

Medals for firefighters sent to Morocco earthquake

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Medals for Kent firefighters sent to Morocco earthquake

One of the rescue workers says the team is "extremely honoured" to receive the Humanitarian Medals.

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Kent @kentuk.bsky.social · 22h

Catapults: Call for law change 'before someone is killed'

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Catapults: Call for law change 'before someone is killed' - BBC Sounds

There are calls for the weapons to be banned from being sold to under 18s.

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Kent @kentuk.bsky.social · 1d

What are the laws around carrying catapults?

#Kent #BBCNews

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What are the laws around carrying catapults?

Catapults have legal uses, but they are also being used to cause harm, campaigners argue.

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Kent @kentuk.bsky.social · 1d

AI used to find possible cave entrances on Moon

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AI used by Kent student to find possible cave entrances on Moon

The University of Kent says the pits may be able to support human survival on future space missions.

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Kent @kentuk.bsky.social · 1d

Leaf-busting trains with water jets deployed

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Leaf-busting trains with water jets deployed in Sussex and Kent

The trains will help reduce rail delays in Kent and East Sussex, operator Southeastern said.

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Kent @kentuk.bsky.social · 1d

No decision made yet on council tax, leader says

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Kent Reform UK leader says no decision made yet on council tax

Kent County Council leader Linden Kemkaran says it is "too early to be having this conversation".

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