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Lower rail fare hikes for Kent passengers

09 October 2013
Lower rail fare hikes for Kent passengers

Ticket prices for the Kent rail network will not rise by as much as expected next year after the government announced a cap to protect passengers.

All change for Kent MPs in reshuffle

07 October 2013
All change for Kent MPs in reshuffle

Three county MPs have been given new ministerial jobs today as the Prime Minister reshuffles his team.

Poll: Shock results in our Farage vote

07 October 2013
Poll: Shock results in our Farage vote

Our poll into whether the voters of Kent would want Nigel Farage as an MP has revealed a shock result.

Paris Brown recruitment 'robust and transparent': Report

04 October 2013
Paris Brown recruitment 'robust and transparent': Report

The recruitment process surrounding the hiring of controversial youth crime tsar Paris Brown was 'robust and transparent', a report's revealed.

New migrants 'could cost Kent £3m a year'

04 October 2013
New migrants 'could cost Kent £3m a year'

A confidential report has revealed the true cost of the influx of Romanians and Bulgarians into the county from next year.

Eurostar going Dutch

03 October 2013
Eurostar going Dutch

Eurostar is to go Dutch with a new direct rail service to Amsterdam – potentially setting itself as rival to Manston Airport.

New motorway junction a step closer

03 October 2013
New motorway junction a step closer

Long-standing plans for a new junction on the M20 near Ashford look set to edge closer after years of delay and uncertainty.

Life in the slow lane...

03 October 2013
Life in the slow lane...

Motorists could be forced to drive at 20mph on more of the county's roads... in a scheme partly to encourage more walking.

Formal bidders revealed in K College takeover

02 October 2013
Formal bidders revealed in K College takeover

Eight organisations are still in the running to take over financially-troubled college.

Double Dutch: Eurostar enters passenger battle

01 October 2013
Double Dutch: Eurostar enters passenger battle

Manston International Airport 'unconcerned' as Eurostar announces new direct rail service to Amsterdam.

Peak hour boost for commuters

01 October 2013
Peak hour boost for commuters

Train passengers in parts of Kent are to get a boost in rush hour services... but not for another five years.

Kent buses and trains could get Oyster-style cards

30 September 2013
Kent buses and trains could get Oyster-style cards

County transport chiefs are trying out a pay-as-you-go card for buses and trains that might be rolled out across Kent and Medway.

Rail and bus passengers in line for Oyster style scheme

30 September 2013
Rail and bus passengers in line for Oyster style scheme

Rail and bus passengers could use a similar scheme to London's Oyster card system.

Eurostar going Dutch

30 September 2013
Eurostar going Dutch

Eurostar announces plans to launch the first direct rail service between Britain and Amsterdam from 2016.

Candidate choice put to all voters

27 September 2013
Candidate choice put to all voters

In a county first, Tory officials will host an "open primary" public vote to choose who will stand in the next general election when an MP steps down.

Doctor faces disciplinary action over smoking interview

26 September 2013
Doctor faces disciplinary action over smoking interview

A public health specialist who criticised Kent County Council's pension investments in tobacco companies is now facing disciplinary action.

Anti-fracking campaigners claim not enough done to consult public

25 September 2013
Anti-fracking campaigners claim not enough done to consult public

Kent County Council is facing criticism that too little has been done to consult the public over applications to explore for gas in east Kent.

Estuary airport 'fanciful and extreme'

24 September 2013
Estuary airport 'fanciful and extreme'

The leader of Essex council has joined colleagues in Kent and Medway in opposing plans for a new four-runway hub airport in the Thames Estuary.

Payday loan websites could be blocked at all Kent libraries

23 September 2013
Payday loan websites could be blocked at all Kent libraries

Kent County Council could ban access to payday loan websites at libraries and billboard advertising amid growing concerns about huge interest rates.

Kent's schools need £50m of repairs

23 September 2013
Kent's schools need £50m of repairs

Millions need to be spent on repairing the county's schools, it's been revealed... but only the worst affected buildings are being targeted.

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