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• A war on graffiti, and how one MP is clocking up the air miles

  In today’s Kent Politics Podcast, more changes at KCC, the cost-of-living crisis, and how one MP declared almost £200k in outside interests.

• Celebrity chefs, authors and comedians set for four-day spring festival

  The four-day festival boasts a fascinating programme of author talks and guided walks.

• How Kent school became ‘control centre’ during Dunblane tragedy

  Thirty years ago, a tragedy unfolded in Scotland which stunned the world. Today, we reveal how a Kent school played a key role in the response.

• ‘I’m worried our mouldy flat will make my son’s battle with brain tumour harder’

  A four-year-old boy diagnosed with an aggressive brain tumour faces returning to a home where damp and mould have spread - and his mum is worried.

• ‘It’s cultural vandalism’: Backlash over plans to sell ‘junk’ from red phone boxes

  Installing vending and arcade-style machines in two traditional red phone boxes next to a historic landmark has been branded “cultural vandalism”.

• ‘It’s disgusting!’ Fury as council takes no action over footpath to new-build estate

  Frustrated residents have raised concerns over delays to build a footpath which was required under planning conditions for a new housing estate.

• The inside story of MP’s £200k in outside work and overseas trips

  One of Kent’s 18 MPs has declared more in outside interests since the start of 2025 than any other by some distance.

• Widower rebuilding life with ‘superdog’ who survived fatal gas blast

  A widower whose wife died in a gas explosion is trying to rebuild his life - alongside “superdog” Teddy who miraculously survived the blast.

• ‘I went from Asda to signing a record deal’: Viral singer brings headline tour to Kent

  A popstar who found chart success on social media while still working in a supermarket has spoken of her path to fame.

• Ice cream parlour honouring tragic hit-and-run child to shut

  A dessert parlour opened in memory of a young boy struck and killed by a car will not reopen, says its grieving owner.

• Sports bar ‘out of step’ with council’s revamp plans to close down

  Sports bar bosses have confirmed the popular venue will shut down after leaked council plans revealed it will “adversely impact” its revamp proposals.

• Biker taken to hospital after coming off motorcycle

  A biker has been taken to hospital after coming off their motorcycle.