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Ban on new grammars set to be lifted, says secret memo

06 September 2016
Ban on new grammars set to be lifted, says secret memo

A confidential document has revealed the government is poised to lift a ban on new grammar schools.

Huge wall to be built at Calais to boost security

06 September 2016
Huge wall to be built at Calais to boost security

The immigration minister has told MPs that a wall is to be built as part of new security measures.

Confusion over port demo plan

04 September 2016
Confusion over port demo plan

There are conflicting reports from France over whether hauliers still intend to blockade Calais - raising fears Operation Stack will be introduced.

Calais blockade downgraded to a 'go slow'

03 September 2016
Calais blockade downgraded to a 'go slow'

A planned blockade of Calais will be replaced by a "go slow" protest but disruption is still expected.

Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn draws rapturous reception at rally in Ramsgate

03 September 2016
Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn draws rapturous reception at rally in Ramsgate

Corbyn begins speech and unveils plans to regenerate towns like Ramsgate with £30bn investment fund

Is Transmanche Metro back on track?

02 September 2016
Is Transmanche Metro back on track?

The Mayor of Calais has signalled her determination to get an ambitious rail scheme up and running between northern France and the county.

Let's not let 'migratory crisis affect friendship'

01 September 2016
Let's not let 'migratory crisis affect friendship'

The Mayor of Calais tried to strengthen ties between her region and the county as she addressed businesses on a visit to Kent.

French to blockade port over migrants

31 August 2016
French to blockade port over migrants

Truckers are set to blockade Calais and form a human chain around the port in protest over migrant activity.

UK and French governments pledge to continue with Calais border controls

30 August 2016
UK and French governments pledge to continue with Calais border controls

The UK's Home Secretary is meeting her French counterpart today amid calls to scrap existing border deals.

'Somebody is going to be killed'

25 August 2016
'Somebody is going to be killed'

An MP has warned that hauliers could die if nothing is done about jungle migrant camps in Calais.

Ukip MP rubbishes claims that he helped Conservatives win South Thanet

24 August 2016
Ukip MP rubbishes claims that he helped Conservatives win South Thanet

Douglas Carswell rejects allegations that he passed voting data to Conservatives during election battle

More rail misery as unions call fresh two-day strike

23 August 2016
More rail misery as unions call fresh two-day strike

Kent rail travellers face further disruption after unions announced there will be a further 48-hour strike on Southern services.

'We must harness our Olympics success' - sports minister

22 August 2016
'We must harness our Olympics success' - sports minister

Sports minister Tracey Crouch says Team GB's success in Rio must be used to boost participation in sport.

Smith warns of Labour's demise under Corbyn

19 August 2016
Smith warns of Labour's demise under Corbyn

Labour leadership hopeful Owen Smith has warned the party might not survive under Jeremy Corbyn.

Ukip wins back control of Thanet

19 August 2016
Ukip wins back control of Thanet

A by-election victory has secured overall control for Ukip in Thanet.

Labour fears the worst thing - voters are not listening to it

19 August 2016
Labour fears the worst thing - voters are not listening to it

Labour knows what its problems are but is anyone listening?

Councils urged to share burden of young asylum seekers

18 August 2016
Councils urged to share burden of young asylum seekers

Social services chiefs have renewed pressure on the government to compel councils to take asylum seeker children - as it emerges Kent has over 1,100.

London Games still bringing benefits to Kent and Medway, says sports minister

31 July 2016
London Games still bringing benefits to Kent and Medway, says sports minister

Four years on, what has been the legacy of the London Olympics?

Communications consultant costs KKC £140k

27 July 2016
Communications consultant costs KKC £140k

Information obtained under the Freedom of Information Act shows a consultant hired to review communications has cost the council more than £140k.

Huge lorry park for Op Stack is the only viable option, says government

27 July 2016
Huge lorry park for Op Stack is the only viable option, says government

The government is digging its heels in over Operation Stack lorry park

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