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Kent foster carer awarded MBE

A Kent foster carer who has been named in the Queen’s birthday honours list has described the nomination as a “complete surprise.” Teresa Carpenter, who has been fostering for 19 years with her husband Peter, received a letter after being nominated by one of her foster children. She commented: “I opened the letter a few…...

POSTPONED: Temporary closure of North Farm Household Waste Recycling Centre

The scheduled closure of the North Farm Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC) and Transfer Station in Tunbridge Wells has been postponed. It was due to begin on July 16. This decision has been taken to allow further evaluation of the required works to ensure the closure period is kept to a minimum. The site remains…...

County marks Armed Forces Day with flag-raising

The annual Armed Forces Day was marked with a flag-raising ceremony at County Hall, Maidstone, attended by military personnel, British Legion veterans and KCC members and staff. David Brazier, the Chairman of KCC, welcomed attendees and explained the relevance of the event. “The occasion is a national show of support for Britain’s Armed Forces past,…...

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