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A new multi-million pound replacement mental health ward, designed specifically for older patients, has opened.
One of the county's most prominent MPs has revealed the reasons behind her decision to leave politics after 14 years in Westminster.
A former council leader has been selected by his party to stand for them at the next general election.
In the latest episode of Kent Politics Podcast we speak to Tracey Crouch about her shock decision to not stand at the next election.
A teacher and mum-of-two is hoping to become the first MP to represent a newly formed Kent constituency at the next general election.
The leader of Thanet District Council gives his view on the latest developments at Manston Airport on this week's podcast.
One of the county’s best-known MPs has opened up on his life in politics as he prepares to call it a day.
An outgoing MP has told the Kent Politics Podcast how he feels Brexit has been a success and how current opinion polls are going to be proved wrong.
A primary school’s petition for road safety measures to be introduced following the death of one of its pupil has been presented to Parliament.
An MP who has served her community for more than a decade has announced she will not stand at the next general election.
The latest episode of the Kent Politics Podcast is available now and features more woe for council finances across the county.
Thousands of drivers are thought to have been given fines and points on their license as they were unaware of a speed limit change.
Councillors from both sides of the political divide have opened up on the more sinister aspects of the abuse and harassment they face regularly.
The cash-strapped county council is set to receive a share of the government’s emergency bailout fund – but some warn the money is a short-term fix.
A council forced to hire more care worker agency staff while it struggles to retain permanent staff says the government’s plans don’t go far enough.
The Home Office is poised to start using dental X-rays to assess asylum seekers who claim to be children – but some have raised concerns.
A Kent MP and former minister for postal affairs has welcomed the decision by former Post Office boss Paula Vennells to hand back her CBE.
A politician has told of how he is lucky to be alive following a diagnosis with sepsis and undergoing “extreme” surgery.
With one week to go until Christmas, residents are still reporting issues with the postal service as parcels are delayed or missing.
A Labour MP has hit back at her party leader Sir Keir Starmer who she says “has not spoken to me” while she is under investigation for anti-semitism.
A government minister has announced plans to find a new national park following a visit to a river restoration project in Kent.
A Kent MP has said migration figures are ‘too high’ despite what she claimed was some of the ‘strongest action ever” taken by her government.
An MP is being investigated by the Labour party for liking a controversial tweet by a comedy writer which it claims is anti-Semitic.
The government has approved the first out of three stages for a £199 million scheme in Kent.
The Home Secretary’s plan to restrict tents used by the homeless and fine organisations which hand them out has drawn fierce criticism.
A protest group which supports the people of Palestine has written to the Town’s MPs urging them to back a ceasefire ahead of a march.
A politician has revealed how he was placed into an induced coma after being diagnosed with sepsis.
Our political editor looks at the battle brewing as opposition parties prepare a bid to oust the Conservatives from one of their safest seats.
A public inquiry into controversial plans for 950 new homes near a village has got underway with an MP among the first speakers.
Two MPs have teamed up in opposition to plans to extend a ragstone quarry into an area of ancient woodland.
A council has called for the government to step in and help amid a GP shortage which has left towns and villages ‘grappling’ for healthcare.
The Transport secretary has been urged to use the law to intervene in a battle to scrap the Ultra Low Emission Zone at the border with Kent.
A media personality and former MP has been spotted speaking to guests at a Conservative village group fundraiser.
A Kent MP has spoken on a podcast on the moment she won the election in 2017 as well as her school life.
Money saved from the abandoned phase of HS2 should be redirected to kickstart a ‘much-needed’ relief road in Kent, it has been claimed.
A polling prediction website says the number of Labour MPs in Kent will rise after the next general election, with tactical voting likely.
Hindus flooded the streets with colour, music and dance to celebrate Lord Ganesh’s birthday
A school which has corroding pipes, asbestos and scaffolding to protect students and teachers is set to get a huge upgrade.
A phlebotomy unit is set to return to a hospital for 12 months, two years after it was axed, as the NHS looks at demand for the service.
An MP has said she is in recovery after being diagnosed with breast cancer.
A precious Kent wildlife habitat is under threat from plans for a massive electricity converter station covering almost 15 acres.
The government’s roads chief has waded into the Dart Charge furore amid ongoing issues collecting payments for motorists using the Crossing.
An MP has suffered a broken ankle after a crash on a country road dubbed one of the most dangerous in the UK.
MP Gareth Johnson has backed calls to ensure criminals appear at their sentencing hearings, after murderer Lucy Letby refused to attend hers.
The Liberal Democrat group has revealed its candidate for the UK’s next general election.
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