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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.

Revealed: Kent's poorest homes face £120 council tax hike

04 April 2014
Revealed: Kent's poorest homes face £120 council tax hike

Some of Kent's poorest households face paying up to £120 more in council tax this year, an analysis by KentOnline has revealed.

Workers' rescue plan for Manston

03 April 2014
Workers' rescue plan for Manston

Union members have submitted proposals to safeguard the future of Manston Airport.

Manston Airport 'buyer' withdraws offer

02 April 2014
Manston Airport 'buyer' withdraws offer

The sale of Manston Airport is off, after the consortium interested in taking over the site withdrew the offer.

Boris Johnson sets out plan if Thames Estuary Airport goes ahead

01 April 2014
Boris Johnson sets out plan if Thames Estuary Airport goes ahead

Mayor of London Boris Johnson has stepped up the pressure on the Govenment in his push for a Thames Estuary airport.

Foreign truckers forced to pay to use our roads

01 April 2014
Foreign truckers forced to pay to use our roads

Non-British truckers are being forced to pay a levy to drive through Kent and into the UK from today.

Change could spell death knell for Kent's grammar expansion

28 March 2014
Change could spell death knell for Kent's grammar expansion

Plans by a girls' school to become co-ed have been shelved... casting doubts over a major expansion of grammar places in Kent.

Cargo blow for airport

25 March 2014
Cargo blow for airport

Twice-weekly flights by Saudia Cargo will be halted next week amid continuing uncertainty over the future of Manston Airport.

Scores of jobs at risk under Manston Airport closure plans

19 March 2014
Scores of jobs at risk under Manston Airport closure plans

As many as 150 jobs are at risk under shock proposals to close Manston Airport after new owners decided it does not have a long-term future.

Garden city in focus for Budget

19 March 2014
Garden city in focus for Budget

Kent will be a big feature in Chancellor George Osborne's budget speech as he confirms plans to invest £200m on building 15,000 homes in the county.

We've struck oil... in the Weald

19 March 2014
We've struck oil... in the Weald

A picturesque part of Kent is set to become the target of energy firms as an upcoming report outlines huge oil reserves discovered in the area.

Ebbsflood? Warning over garden city plans

18 March 2014
Ebbsflood? Warning over garden city plans

Parts of an area earmarked for a multi-million pounds garden city could be at risk of flooding, it's been revealed.

Kent tributes to veteran Labour politician

14 March 2014
Kent tributes to veteran Labour politician

Tributes have been paid in Kent to veteran politician Tony Benn, who was an active supporter of striking miners in the county, after his death at 88.

More help possible for flood-hit businesses

12 March 2014
More help possible for flood-hit businesses

Treasury Minister Danny Alexander says the government will explore whether its Flood Re scheme for householders can be extended to firms.

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