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Kent could lose sixth forms with exam shake up

15 July 2019
Kent could lose sixth forms with exam shake up

A Kent headteacher has warned dozens of sixth forms could be lost under plans to change courses.

'Legalise drugs to stop knife crime'

14 July 2019
'Legalise drugs to stop knife crime'

The growing levels of knife crime in Kent could be solved by legalising drugs, a councillor has suggested.

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Boris, Hunt and Brexit

12 July 2019
Boris, Hunt and Brexit

Kent's Conservative party members gathered to listen to the two men battling it out to become the next Prime Minister.

Tory hustings in Kent - live blog

11 July 2019
Tory hustings in Kent - live blog

Boris Johnson and Jeremy Hunt are in Kent tonight for the latest hustings as the campaign enters its final few days.

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Johnson and Hunt in Kent for hustings

11 July 2019
Johnson and Hunt in Kent for hustings

The battle to become the next Conservative leader and Prime Minister will come to Kent later with party members attending a hustings.

£33m payout in Brexit row was 'window dressing'

10 July 2019
£33m payout in Brexit row was 'window dressing'

The government has been criticised by MPs for paying Eurotunnel £33 million to settle a row over Brexit contracts.

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Manston sold for £16.5m

09 July 2019
Manston sold for £16.5m

The amount RiverOak spent on a controversial airport has been revealed during a public inquiry.

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Brexit 'could cost councils millions'

08 July 2019
Brexit 'could cost councils millions'

Dozens of projects in Kent reliant on EU funding could be at risk due to Brexit, say council chiefs.

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Kent MP urges police investigation into leaked emails

08 July 2019
Kent MP urges police investigation into leaked emails

An MP has called for a police inquiry into leaked ambassador's emails criticising Trump's administration.

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M20 the worst motorway in England

08 July 2019
M20 the worst motorway in England

The M20 has been rated the worst motorway in the country by motorists.

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Ferry firms bid again for Brexit contracts

03 July 2019
Ferry firms bid again for Brexit contracts

Ministers hope to avoid a repeat of the Seaborne Freight fiasco as they ask ferry firms again to bid for contracts in case of a no-deal Brexit.

Council hit by delay in fight to reclaim £263m pension investment

03 July 2019
Council hit by delay in fight to reclaim £263m pension investment

A council has been hit with a further delay as it fights to reclaim £263m pension cash.

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Boris ducks question on M20 Brexit plans

01 July 2019
Boris ducks question on M20 Brexit plans

Tory leadership contender Boris Johnson has dodged questions on lifting controversial no-deal Brexit measure on the M20, during a visit to the county.

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Labour MP joins anti-Semitism row

28 June 2019
Labour MP joins anti-Semitism row

A Kent politician has criticised a decision to readmit a Labour MP facing claims of anti-Semitism back into the party.

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Foreign drivers avoid M20 speeding fines

25 June 2019
Foreign drivers avoid M20 speeding fines

Hundreds of drivers with foreign-registered number plates have avoided fines for speeding within the M20 contraflow.

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Boris Johnson backed by Kent MP despite scrutiny over private life

23 June 2019
Boris Johnson backed by Kent MP despite scrutiny over private life

MP praises Tory leadership hopeful after a recording of a row emerges.

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Fund boss Woodford meets KCC over frozen £263m

21 June 2019
Fund boss Woodford meets KCC over frozen £263m

A beleaguered fund manager held talks with Kent County Council today to discuss how the authority can withdraw £263m it put into one of his schemes.

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Javid out as Boris tops latest leader race vote

20 June 2019
Javid out as Boris tops latest leader race vote

Boris Johnson remains in pole position in the battle to be crowned the leader of the Conservative party but Sajid Javid has been eliminated by MPs.

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Live updates on Tory leadership race

20 June 2019
Live updates on Tory leadership race

The final two competitors in the race to Downing Street will be picked today.

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'Dysfunctional housing market' causing rise in homelessness

20 June 2019
'Dysfunctional housing market' causing rise in homelessness

A report says a national housing and homelessness strategy is needed to reduce the number of people without a home.

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