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Health groups placed in 'special measures'

07 August 2018
Health groups placed in 'special measures'

Four GP health organisations in east Kent have been placed in special measures after running up deficits of more than £30 million.

New council job for paid-off chief

06 August 2018
New council job for paid-off chief

A former Kent council boss who left her job with a six-figure pay-off is to take up a similar role with a London borough.

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May 'must step aside' if Brexit deal fails, says MP

29 July 2018
May 'must step aside' if Brexit deal fails, says MP

A Kent MP says the Prime Minister should step down if no Brexit deal is brokered.

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Conservative party blocks council leader from standing at election

26 July 2018
Conservative party blocks council leader from standing at election

A council leader won't be able to stand as Conservative candidate at the next election.

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Test centres stretched by out-of-county pupils

25 July 2018
Test centres stretched by out-of-county pupils

A record number of children from outside Kent have registered to take the 11-plus this year - stretching available test centres.

No end in sight for Stack solution?

24 July 2018
No end in sight for Stack solution?

A Kent MP is demanding to know if a solution to Operation Stack will be ready for Brext.

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M26 Doomsday Brexit scenario

20 July 2018
M26 Doomsday Brexit scenario

Two motorways in Kent could be used to hold hundreds of lorries as part of attempts to deal with potential gridlock.

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Airport plans given fresh hope

19 July 2018
Airport plans given fresh hope

Councillors have voted in a Local Plan which could pave the way for a new airport at Manston.

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'Considerable work' needed on new Stack plan

19 July 2018
'Considerable work' needed on new Stack plan

Plans for a new version of Operation Stack to avert Brexit gridlock in the county could face a race against time to be ready by next year.

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Council's failed legal battle criticised

19 July 2018
Council's failed legal battle criticised

A borough council's failed legal challenge against the county council has been branded a "poor use of the taxpayer's pound".

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Dover and Calais heading for economic disaster, warns leading French politician

17 July 2018
Dover and Calais heading for economic disaster, warns leading French politician

Warning that a 'no deal' Brexit risks chaos at cross-channel ports

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The wrangle over the future of Manston airport site continues

17 July 2018
The wrangle over the future of Manston airport site continues

Fate of Manston in balance as councillors prepare to vote on planning blueprint

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Airport suitors to submit 'mark two' bid for site

16 July 2018
Airport suitors to submit 'mark two' bid for site

The consortium aiming to re-open Manston as a cargo airport will this week resume its attempt to acquire the site, according to a senior councillor.

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'Gangs in every school' claims rejected

12 July 2018
'Gangs in every school' claims rejected

A claim that gangs operate in every secondary school and beyond has been strongly rejected.

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Anger as KCC spends nearly £500,000 setting up firm

11 July 2018
Anger as KCC spends nearly £500,000 setting up firm

Questions are being asked after large amounts of taxpayers' money was spent on consultancy fees and branding.

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Farage's strongest hint yet at return

10 July 2018
Farage's strongest hint yet at return

He has had more comebacks than Rambo and now Nigel Farage has said he could return as Ukip party leader should the government fail to deliver Brexit.

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Grammars' aim to offer more places

09 July 2018
Grammars' aim to offer more places

Hundreds of extra grammar school places could be created at five of the county’s selective schools under a government scheme allowing expansions.

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Get ready for more potholes...

06 July 2018
Get ready for more potholes...

Kent's roads are set for a "signficant decline" over the next decade with the percentage of the network in poor condition rising, a report warns.

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KCC reveals Brexit 'shopping list'

05 July 2018
KCC reveals Brexit 'shopping list'

Council chiefs are asking the government to pay for and run lorry parks and look to utilise more of Kent's ports after leaving the EU.

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Stack solution could take two weeks to deploy

05 July 2018
Stack solution could take two weeks to deploy

Highways officials have confirmed it could take up to 14 days to set up a contra-flow along the M20 whenever it is needed.

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