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Campaigner enters race for crime commissioner

16 March 2016
Campaigner enters race for crime commissioner

An equalities campaigner is the latest to throw his hat into the ring in the race to become Kent's next crime commissioner.

Osborne unveils "sugar tax"

16 March 2016
Osborne unveils "sugar tax"

The Chancellor has unveiled plans to increase investment in schools with a levy on sugary drinks but a move towards academies has attracted criticism.

'Sort out Dartford before building another crossing'

16 March 2016
'Sort out Dartford before building another crossing'

The Prime Minister has been urged to sort out the problems of congestion and pollution at the Dartford Crossing before spending billions on a new one.

More cuts expected as Osborne announces budget

16 March 2016
More cuts expected as Osborne announces budget

Another £4 billlion cuts are expected in today's budget and local councils will lose nearly all responsibility for education under academy plans.

Would-be crime commissioner appeals assault conviction

15 March 2016
Would-be crime commissioner appeals assault conviction

Property magnate and crime commissioner candidate Fergus Wilson is appealing against an assault conviction to clear his name ahead of the election.

Momentum grows for merger to create 'super council'

14 March 2016
Momentum grows for merger to create 'super council'

Talks are continuing for five local authorities to merge to create an east Kent "super council" in what could be the biggest shake up in decades.

KCC backs Option C but calls for better road links to new Thames crossing

14 March 2016
KCC backs Option C but calls for better road links to new Thames crossing

County councillors are backing Option C east of Gravesend for a lower Thames crossing, despite widespread opposition from local people.

2025 too far away, say transport chiefs

11 March 2016
2025 too far away, say transport chiefs

Kent County Council has revealed which route it is backing for a new Lower Thames Crossing and criticised its proposed opening date.

Operation Stack lorry park 'part' of the solution

09 March 2016
Operation Stack lorry park 'part' of the solution

Labour's shadow roads minister told businesses it would be wrong to rely solely on a lorry park to deal with disruption on Kent's roads.

Ukip council defector rejoins party after four months

08 March 2016
Ukip council defector rejoins party after four months

One of four former Ukip councillors who quit party has rejoined it

Farmers favour Brexit – debate

07 March 2016
Farmers favour Brexit – debate

Agricultural workers in the county are narrowly in favour of leaving the EU according to polling at a debate on Brexit.

Eurotunnel and Port of Dover query Op Stack lorry park

04 March 2016
Eurotunnel and Port of Dover query Op Stack lorry park

Cross channel operators say they have reservations about building a huge lorry park to solve Operation Stack.

Project fear, migrant camps in Kent and Tory divisions...the EU debate is turning nasty

04 March 2016
Project fear, migrant camps in Kent and Tory divisions...the EU debate is turning nasty

Is the EU referendum rdebate going to be won by who can scare voters the most?

Fresh warning that a Brexit vote would see border checks moved back to Dover

03 March 2016
Fresh warning that a Brexit vote would see border checks moved back to Dover

A senior French minister warns that if the UK left the EU, Calais border checks would be moved back to Kent

Government backs away from changes to Freedom of Information Act

02 March 2016
Government backs away from changes to Freedom of Information Act

Thanet council had suggested requesters be charged £25 to access information, saying it would deter "futile" requests

Government tight-lipped on Manston on Op Stack costs

02 March 2016
Government tight-lipped on Manston on Op Stack costs

An emergency relief lorry park at a former airport has not been used once - but the Government refuses to say how much it is costing taxpayers.

Garden city to be 'healthy town'

01 March 2016
Garden city to be 'healthy town'

NHS bosses have revealed plans to include fast-food-free zones and safe green spaces in a new housing scheme in Kent.

Election watchdog widens inquiry into by-election expenses

01 March 2016
Election watchdog widens inquiry into by-election expenses

Electoral Commission announces that it is to broaden its inquiry into Conservative general election spending

Government backs away from reforms to FOI

01 March 2016
Government backs away from reforms to FOI

A threat to charge for Freedom of Information requests has been lifted.

Wait over as secondary school places are allocated

01 March 2016
Wait over as secondary school places are allocated

A record number of pupils have secured a place at one of their chosen secondary schools this year, despite an increase in the number of applications.

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