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'I'm sorry': Crisis-hit Barnes after 'car crash' documentary

05 June 2014
'I'm sorry': Crisis-hit Barnes after 'car crash' documentary

Beleaguered police commissioner Ann Barnes has survived a harsh grilling by a watchdog with her reputation in tatters, but still in the role.

Barnes forced to delay holiday to face watchdog

04 June 2014
Barnes forced to delay holiday to face watchdog

Kent's crisis-hit police commissioner has been forced to delay a three-week holiday to appear before a committee where she faces a no-confidence vote.

Barnes to face watchdog over 'car crash' documentary

03 June 2014
Barnes to face watchdog over 'car crash' documentary

Crime commissioner Ann Barnes has been summoned before watchdogs to explain why she took part in a controversial TV documentary.

UKIP's Nigel Farage drops hint about Kent seat

01 June 2014
UKIP's Nigel Farage drops hint about Kent seat

Fresh from his party's success at the Euro elections, UKIP leader Nigel Farage has said he may stand in Thanet South next year.

Commissioner faces sky high protest over 'car crash' TV show

30 May 2014
Commissioner faces sky high protest over 'car crash' TV show

An aircraft has been circling police headquarters in Maidstone with a banner demanding the resignation of police commissioner Ann Barnes.

'Car crash police TV show damaging force's reputation'

28 May 2014
'Car crash police TV show damaging force's reputation'

The reputation of Kent Police is being damaged by a documentary on the county's commissioner to be shown on TV, according to officers.

UKIP to target Kent seats after Euro election storm

26 May 2014
UKIP to target Kent seats after Euro election storm

UKIP are preparing to contest several seats in Kent at the general election after storming to first place in the European polls on a historic night.

Postcode lottery warning over eleven plus exam

23 May 2014
Postcode lottery warning over eleven plus exam

More needs to be done to encourage poorer children to take eleven plus, a Lib councillor says

Voters head to European polls

22 May 2014
Voters head to European polls

People across Kent are going to the polls today to decide who should represent the region in the European Parliament.

Jury still out on compulsory purchase of Manston

21 May 2014
Jury still out on compulsory purchase of Manston

As protesters prepare to march for closed Manston airport today, councillors say they are not yet able to issue a Compulsory Purchase Order.

A new chapter for Kent libraries?

21 May 2014
A new chapter for Kent libraries?

KCC ponders move for libraries to be run by charitable trust

'What IS my job?' Bumbling Barnes in 'car crash' TV show

19 May 2014
'What IS my job?' Bumbling Barnes in 'car crash' TV show

Kent police and crime commissioner Ann Barnes has been filmed struggling to explain what her job is - and even how to spell it - in a documentary.

Would-be Labour MP: 'Our party is fighting dodgy campaign'

19 May 2014
Would-be Labour MP: 'Our party is fighting dodgy campaign'

A prospective Labour MP has hit out at his own party and its "dodgy" election campaign in a blistering attack recorded secretly.

Ukip leader to return to attack town

18 May 2014
Ukip leader to return to attack town

Ukip party leader Nigel Farage is to make a final push for votes today... in the town where he was attacked by a placard-waving protester.

Main parties 'rattled' and 'frightened' by UKIP surge

18 May 2014
Main parties 'rattled' and 'frightened' by UKIP surge

Nigel Farage says increased attacks on his party show the Westminster elite are running scared.

New leader of Thanet council

16 May 2014
New leader of Thanet council

The new leader of Thanet council is Labour’s Iris Johnston.

'We must stay in Europe,' say Lib Dems

16 May 2014
'We must stay in Europe,' say Lib Dems

Liberal Democrats are putting aside polls suggesting major losses at the European election as they launch campaign in Kent

PM: 'We'll do everything possible to save Manston airport'

14 May 2014
PM: 'We'll do everything possible to save Manston airport'

Prime Minister David Cameron has today vowed to do everything possible to keep Manston airport open as it prepares to shut tomorrow.

Bidder's 'surprise' over lack of Manston negotiation

12 May 2014
Bidder's 'surprise' over lack of Manston negotiation

The boss of the US group trying to buy Manston Airport has exclusively told the KM Group he was shocked by its owner's lack of discussion on the deal.

Manston bidders: the full interview

12 May 2014
Manston bidders: the full interview

The boss of the US group trying to buy Manston airport speaks fully and frankly about his company's attempts to buy the airfield.

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