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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%.

Kent Police to recruit £75,000 communications chief

25 September 2014
Kent Police to recruit £75,000 communications chief

Advert for new head of communications at Kent Police says salary will be up to £75,000

Manifesto calls for government to give South East more powers

23 September 2014
Manifesto calls for government to give South East more powers

Kent County Council leader gives backing to 'devolution report' ahead of today's visit by Business Secretary Vince Cable.

KCC mulls over HGV law change to ban parking in residential streets

22 September 2014
KCC mulls over HGV law change to ban parking in residential streets

Foreign HGV drivers could be forced to use the two new lorry parks that are being planned alongside the M20.

Leaked emails raise questions as council meets Manston bidders

18 September 2014
Leaked emails raise questions as council meets Manston bidders

Exchanges between senior councillors indicate support is waning for a takeover of Manston airport as they plan to meet potential US buyers today.

'Real cause for concern' in budget squeeze

15 September 2014
'Real cause for concern' in budget squeeze

A multi-million pounds overspend on vulnerable people has left a council facing "painful decisions" on services.

New chapter as KCC set to hand over libraries to trust

12 September 2014
New chapter as KCC set to hand over libraries to trust

Kent County Council is poised to become the latest authority to consider putting libraries in the hands of a charitable trust.

Lorry park plans in the wrong place, says council chief

11 September 2014
Lorry park plans in the wrong place, says council chief

'Kent County Council has ignored us over lorry park plan', says council leader.

Finally... an end to Operation Stack?

10 September 2014
Finally... an end to Operation Stack?

Human waste and rubbish left by lorry drivers parked in residential streets could be a thing of the past, along with Operation Stack.

Could you pass the 11-plus?

10 September 2014
Could you pass the 11-plus?

Thousands of children are sitting a new 11-plus from today to win a grammar school place - but could you pass? Click here to try our sample exam.

Schools chief leaves job amid fears of 'heavy-handed' style

09 September 2014
Schools chief leaves job amid fears of 'heavy-handed' style

A Kent education adviser is departing amid concerns among governors and head teachers of a heavy-handed approach to under-performing schools.

'Get your act together and deal with it'

07 September 2014
'Get your act together and deal with it'

Former Home Secretary Michael Howard calls on French authorities to deal with the migrants gathered at Calais.

MP demands action amid growing immigration crisis

05 September 2014
MP demands action amid growing immigration crisis

An MP calling for more to be done to deter illegal immigrants from trying to reach Kent is to visit Calais amid a growing crisis at the port.

Thanet Council says its chief executive remains on leave of absence

04 September 2014
Thanet Council says its chief executive remains on leave of absence

The chief executive of Thanet Council Dr Sue McGonical will remain on leave for another month, says the authority

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