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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.

Hundreds to protest at children's centre closures bid in cost-cutting drive

19 September 2013
Hundreds to protest at children's centre closures bid in cost-cutting drive

County councillors are set to come under huge pressure today to oppose controversial plans to close 23 children's centres across Kent.

Barnes backs 'drunk tanks' for revellers

18 September 2013
Barnes backs 'drunk tanks' for revellers

Kent's crime commissioner has supported calls today for "drunk tanks" to avoid packing police cells with nuisance binge drinkers.

Ferry bid 'throws good money after bad'

18 September 2013
Ferry bid 'throws good money after bad'

A council has been criticised for launching efforts to woo a new ferry company to its port as it is still owed money by its troubled former operator.

200 jobs in pipeline as Indian-based firm plans Kent expansion

16 September 2013
200 jobs in pipeline as Indian-based firm plans Kent expansion

East Kent has scored a massive coup as a pharmaceutical giant eyes a Discovery Park move.

Could our libraries be privatised?

16 September 2013
Could our libraries be privatised?

Libraries and care homes could be first in line for privatisation in a major shake-up.

School behind KCC-backed grammar bid given up to £75k

16 September 2013
School behind KCC-backed grammar bid given up to £75k

A council's visions for a satellite grammar school are being unveiled today... as it's revealed it has pumped up to £75k into its preferred bid.

We haven't written off £3m debt, says council leader

11 September 2013
We haven't written off £3m debt, says council leader

Transeuropa row rumbles on as the bid to recoup the millions in unpaid port fees takes a fresh twist.

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