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'Eastern Europeans are creating no-go areas in our towns'

11 May 2014
'Eastern Europeans are creating no-go areas in our towns'

A European election candidate has been branded alarmist after claiming gangs of Eastern Europeans had created no-go areas in our towns.

European election: Your questions answered

06 May 2014
European election: Your questions answered

With just weeks to go until Kent voters head to the polls in the European election, we answer your questions on how it works.

2009

05 May 2014
2009

2009 votes

European predictions

05 May 2014
European predictions

European predictions

In or out

05 May 2014
In or out

In or out

Would-be Labour MPs join 28 others to press for rail changes

04 May 2014
Would-be Labour MPs join 28 others to press for rail changes

Railways should be renationalised, call two would-be Kent Labour MPs.

Is your street about to be plunged into darkness

02 May 2014
Is your street about to be plunged into darkness

This week sees the start of a part-time switch off of street lights in Maidstone

Mixed welcome as government brings in tighter controls on betting shops

30 April 2014
Mixed welcome as government brings in tighter controls on betting shops

A move to 'ban' betting shops from high streets has been welcomed in Kent - but more could be done to fight the 'crack cocaine' of gambling machines.

Chancellor gives garden city dream a boost

29 April 2014
Chancellor gives garden city dream a boost

George Osborne has revealed his plans to build a new garden city right in the heart of north Kent.

Transport the focus of growth masterplan

29 April 2014
Transport the focus of growth masterplan

A £500m plan to build 128,000 homes and create 165,000 jobs in Kent before 2020 hinges on good transport links according to a report.

KCC takes issue with Local Plan

29 April 2014
KCC takes issue with Local Plan

Too many homes - and in the wrong place - was KCC's verdict on Maidstone's Local Plan.

Barnes fights back at claims of wasting money in office move

28 April 2014
Barnes fights back at claims of wasting money in office move

We put police commissioner Ann Barnes on the spot amid claims of diva-style behaviour and wasting funds on an office move. Here's what she said...

Re-think over street light switch-off in crime blackspots

28 April 2014
Re-think over street light switch-off in crime blackspots

A council is taking a second look at potential crime hotspots as it plans to switch off street lights across the county.

Under-fire school bus pass changes backed

24 April 2014
Under-fire school bus pass changes backed

Changes to the Kent Freedom Pass that will leave parents paying double for children's travel have been backed by councillors despite protests.

Barnes accused after police press office takeover move

14 April 2014
Barnes accused after police press office takeover move

Kent police commissioner Ann Barnes has come under fire after it emerged force press officers are to now come under her direct control.

Prime minister pulls plug on radio interview

10 April 2014
Prime minister pulls plug on radio interview

David Cameron has pulled out of an interview with BBC Radio Kent... to make a call to another Prime Minister.

Kent MP "Maria Miller was right to resign"

09 April 2014
Kent MP "Maria Miller was right to resign"

A Kent MP says Maria Miller was right to quit her job because the focus on her expenses was becoming a distraction from important issues.

Thousands of children's health 'at risk' near polluted schools

09 April 2014
Thousands of children's health 'at risk' near polluted schools

Kent's pollution blackspots have been revealed... amid claims thousands of pupils' health is at risk from dangerous emissions.

Big drop in people cycling to work across Kent

08 April 2014
Big drop in people cycling to work across Kent

The proportion of people regularly cycling to work in Kent has plummeted by a fifth - sparking calls for more bike-friendly roads across the county.

Kent road leaves minister breathless amid high pollution

04 April 2014
Kent road leaves minister breathless amid high pollution

The wheezing climate change secretary was pictured using an inhaler on a visit to a Kent street where pollution is said to exceed EU safety levels.

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