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Education chiefs deny stalling on grammar shake-up

13 September 2017
Education chiefs deny stalling on grammar shake-up

The county's education leaders have denied failing to bring in changes that would allow more poorer children to enter grammars.

Businesses "crying out" for certainty over Brexit

12 September 2017
Businesses "crying out" for certainty over Brexit

More investment is needed in Kent's road network ahead of Brexit, says a prominent port boss.

'Blue plaque' recognition for council support?

11 September 2017
'Blue plaque' recognition for council support?

Councillors have called for blue plaque-style recognition for how their authority has helped regenerate Margate.

Education chiefs rule out eviction investigation

11 September 2017
Education chiefs rule out eviction investigation

Kent education leaders have ruled out an investigation into whether sixth form students are being ejected from schools for poor results.

First new grammar for decades opens its doors

08 September 2017
First new grammar for decades opens its doors

The first 'new' grammar school in decades will welcome 120 pupils when its doors open today, following a lengthy campaign by parents.

MP's maiden speech rips into government over Brexit

07 September 2017
MP's maiden speech rips into government over Brexit

Newly-elected MP Rosie Duffield has used her maiden speech in the House of Commons to challenge the government over Brexit and the state of the NHS.

Thousands to take crucial test

07 September 2017
Thousands to take crucial test

Year 6 children are sitting an exam to see if they can apply for a grammar place next September.

Odds shorten on Kent Ukip leadership candidate

06 September 2017
Odds shorten on Kent Ukip leadership candidate

Kent would-be Ukip leader Henry Bolton is closer to seizing the prize - ahead of hustings in Kent tonight.

Hundreds of police officers take second jobs

05 September 2017
Hundreds of police officers take second jobs

Mechanics, drivers and television programme advisers are just some of the second jobs held by staff working for Kent Police.

MP defends £22k researcher offer

04 September 2017
MP defends £22k researcher offer

A Kent MP has defended accepting an offer from a lobbying organisation to fund a researcher's post.

Kent schools to start term without head teacher

04 September 2017
Kent schools to start term without head teacher

Kent County Council is set to discuss a recruitment crisis as 40 schools start term without a head teacher.

Police defend Lancashire trip

31 August 2017
Police defend Lancashire trip

Kent Police has defended sending officers to help police a fracking protest... hundreds of miles away in Lancashire.

Parents of under-achieving pupils complain

31 August 2017
Parents of under-achieving pupils complain

Kent parents have complained that pupils are being thrown out of schools if their A-levels aren't up to standard.

Criminals applying for teaching jobs

30 August 2017
Criminals applying for teaching jobs

Hundreds of people with criminal records have applied for teaching jobs in Kent in the last two years, according to official figures.

Schools trust defends giving BMWs to leaders

29 August 2017
Schools trust defends giving BMWs to leaders

An education trust which runs nine schools across Kent has defended providing its leaders with BMWs.

Tory leader ignored panel on pay

29 August 2017
Tory leader ignored panel on pay

The leader of Kent's biggest council pleaded for a panel to back a 15% pay rise - then went ahead with it when they refused, it's been revealed.

Council leader defends authority's record

23 August 2017
Council leader defends authority's record

The man at the helm of Kent's only Ukip-run council says it can boast more than 60 achievements in two years.

County to see more GPs in bid to plug shortfall

23 August 2017
County to see more GPs in bid to plug shortfall

More GPs are set to be recruited from overseas as the NHS aims to plug a shortfall in Kent and Medway.

Odds shorten on Kent Ukip leader candidate

22 August 2017
Odds shorten on Kent Ukip leader candidate

A candidate running to be the next Ukip leader has pulled out of the race - and backed a Kent campaigner.

Drop in migrant workers could make recruitment harder

21 August 2017
Drop in migrant workers could make recruitment harder

A post-Brexit drop in migrants could make it more difficult for jobs in Kent to be filled, say experts.

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