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Cameron in fighting mood despite dismal poll

24 October 2014
Cameron in fighting mood despite dismal poll

The Prime Minister visited Kent today - in defiant mood despite a recent poll giving Ukip a clear lead in Rochester and Strood

Revealed: Tory by-election candidate

23 October 2014
Revealed: Tory by-election candidate

Kelly Tolhurst has been voted as the Conservative candidate for the all-important Rochester and Strood by-election.

Postal primary campaign could bust election expenses rules

21 October 2014
Postal primary campaign could bust election expenses rules

This postal ballot being used to choose the Tory candidate for the Rochester and Strood by-election could land the party in trouble over expenses.

Top Tory denies Farage claims

18 October 2014
Top Tory denies Farage claims

Justice secretary Chris Grayling has hit back at suggestions by Ukip that the Conservatives are panicking about losing Rochester and Strood.

Cameron visits Kent on by-election trail

16 October 2014
Cameron visits Kent on by-election trail

Prime Minister David Cameron has visited Strood today as the Tory bandwagon rolls into town.

Nervous wait for grammar school hopefuls

15 October 2014
Nervous wait for grammar school hopefuls

Thousands of children will find out later if they've passed the Kent test - and secured a grammar school place.

PM to make five visits to Rochester and Strood

15 October 2014
PM to make five visits to Rochester and Strood

David Cameron is reported to be planning an unprecedented number of visits to Rochester and Strood during the forthcoming by-election campaign.

Political showdown set for November 20

13 October 2014
Political showdown set for November 20

A date has been announced for the crucial Rochester and Strood by-election - November 20 is polling day!

Farage predicts 'High Noon' in Rochester

11 October 2014
Farage predicts 'High Noon' in Rochester

Three of the most influential people in the Ukip party have descended on Rochester... in fighting mood.

By-election: Labour denies it's resigned to defeat in Rochester and Strood

10 October 2014
By-election: Labour denies it's resigned to defeat in Rochester and Strood

Local Labour activists insist they can take Mark Reckless's seat despite reports that the party's hierarchy is pessimistic about their prospects.

Ukip leader confident party will win

10 October 2014
Ukip leader confident party will win

Nigel Farage is confident his party will win the forthcoming Rochester and Strood by-election in the wake of its victory in Clacton.

Care services hardest hit by council's budget plans

09 October 2014
Care services hardest hit by council's budget plans

Kent County Council has announced sweeping spending cuts to care for the elderly and vulnerable children as it unveils next year's budget plans.

Dip in applications for new version of Kent Freedom Pass

08 October 2014
Dip in applications for new version of Kent Freedom Pass

Kent County Council says that it has had 3,000 fewer applications for young person's travel pass after costs double

Ukip leader buoyed by poll putting it ahead of Conservatives in Rochester and Strood

06 October 2014
Ukip leader buoyed by poll putting it ahead of Conservatives in Rochester and Strood

Conservatives nine points behind Ukip in fight for Rochester and Strood, says poll

By-election update: All voters will get chance to choose Tory candidate

03 October 2014
By-election update: All voters will get chance to choose Tory candidate

The Tories have signalled their intent to beat defector Mark Reckless by allowing every voter to have a say on his successor.

Reckless responds to 'fat arse' jibe

01 October 2014
Reckless responds to 'fat arse' jibe

UKIP defector Mark Reckless says he is "saddened rather than surprised" by his former party's personal attacks.

Cameron: Reckless is 'fat arse'

30 September 2014
Cameron: Reckless is 'fat arse'

Abuse is being heaped on Tory defector Mark Reckless - with Boris Johnson comparing him to a sexual deviant and David Cameron hurling insults.

Community warden numbers to be slashed

29 September 2014
Community warden numbers to be slashed

Budget cuts have forced the county council to cut the number of community wardens on our streets by half.

Crime commissioner 'facing probe over car insurance'

28 September 2014
Crime commissioner 'facing probe over car insurance'

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.

County faces serious shortfall in primary school places

25 September 2014
County faces serious shortfall in primary school places

Thousands more primary school places will have to be found over the next five years after Kent County Council underestimated demand by 50%.

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