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Ex-police chief: MP porn claims 'weren't relevant'

13 November 2017
Ex-police chief: MP porn claims 'weren't relevant'

An ex-police chief says he was aware of claims pornography was found on a computer in an MP's office - but it was "not a matter of public interest".

Kent MP says female journalists responsible for fuelling witch hunt against MPs

12 November 2017
Kent MP says female journalists responsible for fuelling witch hunt against MPs

North Thanet MP fires broadside against media over harassment allegations

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Government refuses to reveal Op Stack plans

11 November 2017
Government refuses to reveal Op Stack plans

The government is facing criticism after it refused to release details of any contingency plans to cope with disruption to Kent's roads post Brexit.

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High speed trains 'transformed Kent's economy'

10 November 2017
High speed trains 'transformed Kent's economy'

An event marking the 10th anniversary of high speed trains was told the service has transformed the economy - but may be a victim of its own success.

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Care crisis forces patients to 'bed block'

09 November 2017
Care crisis forces patients to 'bed block'

Patients had to stay in Kent hospitals for 4,000 days longer than necessary in one month due to delays in placing them in care homes, figures reveal.

KCC investments 'unacceptable'

09 November 2017
KCC investments 'unacceptable'

Campaign groups are pressing Kent County Council to reconsider its investment policy, saying it is contributing to climate change.

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Police chief quizzed on claims porn found on MP's computer

08 November 2017
Police chief quizzed on claims porn found on MP's computer

London's police commissioner has refused to be drawn on claims pornographic material was found on Damian Green's computer nearly a decade ago.

Backlash over government house building targets grows

06 November 2017
Backlash over government house building targets grows

Planning chiefs question government edict for thousands more homes in Kent

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Under-fire MP urged to stand aside

06 November 2017
Under-fire MP urged to stand aside

Kent MP Damian Green is being urged to stand aside from his ministerial role while an inquiry into his conduct is carried out.

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MP says 'sleaze' scandal is a 'generational issue'

05 November 2017
MP says 'sleaze' scandal is a 'generational issue'

Tom Tugendhat says newer MPs are more aware of what appropriate behaviour is, as new allegations surface.

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Ex-minister faces fresh allegations

03 November 2017
Ex-minister faces fresh allegations

A Kent MP today categorically denied new claims of making lewd remarks to a colleague.

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Fallon fallout continues as new defence secretary appointed

02 November 2017
Fallon fallout continues as new defence secretary appointed

Sir Michael Fallon's replacement as defence secretary has been announced, as the county reels from his shock resignation over harassment claims.

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Damian Green MP denies inappropriate behaviour towards journalist

01 November 2017
Damian Green MP denies inappropriate behaviour towards journalist

Theresa May's deputy Damian Green to be investigated by Cabinet Office

Medway housing targets 'quite impossible'

31 October 2017
Medway housing targets 'quite impossible'

A government target to build thousands of homes in Medway would be "impossible" to meet, the area's three MPs claim.

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Expansion plan for Kent attraction

30 October 2017
Expansion plan for Kent attraction

An art gallery that has generated an estimated £58 million to the local economy could be expanded to enable it to build on its success.

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Council seeks more asylum seeker cash after £4.5m overspend

30 October 2017
Council seeks more asylum seeker cash after £4.5m overspend

Kent leaders are to press for more government cash to look after asylum seekers - as a council faces a £4.5m overspend.

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Council defends airport decision

27 October 2017
Council defends airport decision

Thousands of homes could be build on the site of a former airport after an authority changed its strategic planning blueprint

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Queues could stretch back more than 100 miles after Brexit: MP

27 October 2017
Queues could stretch back more than 100 miles after Brexit: MP

Tailbacks from Dover could stretch more than 100 miles after Brexit if new border check technology goes wrong, it's been claimed.

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Kent official attacks NHS 'Airbnb' plan

26 October 2017
Kent official attacks NHS 'Airbnb' plan

A proposal to pay homeowners to look after hospital patients recovering from operations has been described as 'ill-thought through and ill-timed'.

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Kent MP urges government to set aside £1bn to secure borders

25 October 2017
Kent MP urges government to set aside £1bn to secure borders

A Kent backbencher is calling on the government to alow £1bn to pay for securing our borders in the event of no deal on Brexit.

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