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Labour regain Newington ward in by-election taking seat from Ukip

22 January 2016
Labour regain Newington ward in by-election taking seat from Ukip

Ukip loses by-election in Thanet as Labour re-take ward

Kent is WORST for under-performing schools

21 January 2016
Kent is WORST for under-performing schools

Kent has the highest number of under-performing schools in the UK, official figures show.

School travel pass faces another hike

20 January 2016
School travel pass faces another hike

The cost of a school travel pass used by more than 24,000 schoolchildren in Kent is set to rise again, it's been revealed.

'Strip Southeastern of franchise' - shadow chancellor

20 January 2016
'Strip Southeastern of franchise' - shadow chancellor

Labour's John McDonnell speaks out against the rail company at campaign group meeting.

Council says YOU should pay for information

20 January 2016
Council says YOU should pay for information

Town hall chiefs have told a government review into freedom of information laws that public's appetite is insatiable and fees would help put them off.

It’s no to EU from Sandwich MP

16 January 2016
It’s no to EU from Sandwich MP

The Sandwich MP says he will vote to quit the EU regardless of any deal that the Prime Minister negotiates with the UK’s partners.

Ukip leader rallies support ahead of crucial council by-election

16 January 2016
Ukip leader rallies support ahead of crucial council by-election

Nigel Farage takes to the streets to campaign for his candidate in what he says is an important test.

Op Stack lorry park 'should be available all year'

13 January 2016
Op Stack lorry park 'should be available all year'

Plans for a £250m lorry park to deal with chaos caused by Operation Stack should be available for parking HGVs all year round, say transport bosses.

Kent residents face council tax hike of almost 4%

12 January 2016
Kent residents face council tax hike of almost 4%

Kent County Council says an above-inflation council tax hike is needed to safeguard vital services.

New grammar legal challenge halted

11 January 2016
New grammar legal challenge halted

Campaigners have put a legal challenge to a decision to approve a grammar school annexe in Kent on hold - and blame government secrecy for the delay.

Unexploded bombs and seagulls don't stack up for Stack

07 January 2016
Unexploded bombs and seagulls don't stack up for Stack

It's been revealed which areas were considered - and discounted - as temporary Operation Stack lorry parks... and why they didn't work.

Crime commissioner Ann Barnes asks public for views on 3.4% tax hike

06 January 2016
Crime commissioner Ann Barnes asks public for views on 3.4% tax hike

Above-inflation tax hike will be used to recruit more firearms offiers

Council tax hike to boost care for elderly

05 January 2016
Council tax hike to boost care for elderly

Kent County Council says a 4% hike in council tax bills will raise more money to meet the spiralling cost of caring for vulnerable adults.

The Political Year in Kent - in quotes..

23 December 2015
The Political Year in Kent - in quotes..

Kent was centre stage in a momentous political year - but who said what and why and when?

Taxpayers foot the bill for councillors' unpaid tax

17 December 2015
Taxpayers foot the bill for councillors' unpaid tax

Just 15 councillors have volunteered to pay back tax that Kent County Council paid on their behalf - out of your money.

Is an end to Operation Stack gridlock in sight?

11 December 2015
Is an end to Operation Stack gridlock in sight?

It has blighted the county for years but finally steps are being taken to address the misery caused by Operation Stack.

Expansion of Gatwick could still be on the cards after government delays decision

10 December 2015
Expansion of Gatwick could still be on the cards after government delays decision

The government has delayed a decision on whether there should be a third runway at Heathrow

More firearms officers considered amid terror threat

09 December 2015
More firearms officers considered amid terror threat

Kent could see more firearms officers recruited in the face of the ongoing terror threat.

Council set to renew search for Manston partner

09 December 2015
Council set to renew search for Manston partner

Thanet council is to embark on a fresh attempt to find a commercial partner for Manston buyout.

Mental health, addiction and teen pregnancy services face cuts

09 December 2015
Mental health, addiction and teen pregnancy services face cuts

Dozens of council run health services will be slashed after the government confirmed a £4m grant cut.

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