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Conservatives nine points behind Ukip in fight for Rochester and Strood, says poll
The Tories have signalled their intent to beat defector Mark Reckless by allowing every voter to have a say on his successor.
UKIP defector Mark Reckless says he is "saddened rather than surprised" by his former party's personal attacks.
Abuse is being heaped on Tory defector Mark Reckless - with Boris Johnson comparing him to a sexual deviant and David Cameron hurling insults.
Budget cuts have forced the county council to cut the number of community wardens on our streets by half.
Kent's crime commissioner is reported to be facing a probe about driving with no insurance after being involved in a car crash in Dartford.
Thousands more primary school places will have to be found over the next five years after Kent County Council underestimated demand by 50%.
Advert for new head of communications at Kent Police says salary will be up to £75,000
Kent County Council leader gives backing to 'devolution report' ahead of today's visit by Business Secretary Vince Cable.
Foreign HGV drivers could be forced to use the two new lorry parks that are being planned alongside the M20.
Exchanges between senior councillors indicate support is waning for a takeover of Manston airport as they plan to meet potential US buyers today.
A multi-million pounds overspend on vulnerable people has left a council facing "painful decisions" on services.
Kent County Council is poised to become the latest authority to consider putting libraries in the hands of a charitable trust.
'Kent County Council has ignored us over lorry park plan', says council leader.
Human waste and rubbish left by lorry drivers parked in residential streets could be a thing of the past, along with Operation Stack.
Thousands of children are sitting a new 11-plus from today to win a grammar school place - but could you pass? Click here to try our sample exam.
A Kent education adviser is departing amid concerns among governors and head teachers of a heavy-handed approach to under-performing schools.
Former Home Secretary Michael Howard calls on French authorities to deal with the migrants gathered at Calais.
An MP calling for more to be done to deter illegal immigrants from trying to reach Kent is to visit Calais amid a growing crisis at the port.
The chief executive of Thanet Council Dr Sue McGonical will remain on leave for another month, says the authority