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'The barracks need to be evacuated immediately'

'The barracks need to be evacuated immediately'

05 February 2021

A doctor has given a damning review of conditions in a Kent asylum seeker camp.

Bid to trial 20mph zone for towns

Bid to trial 20mph zone for towns

04 February 2021

The first steps in a bid to introduce a towns-wide 20mph speed limit have been taken after cross-party support was given to proposals for a trial.

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Brexit fears on gridlock in Kent 'unfounded'

Brexit fears on gridlock in Kent 'unfounded'

03 February 2021

The transport minister says Kent gridlock fears after Brexit have been proved unfounded, with freight levels around 15% lower than normal.

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Cabinet member gets sack over Local Plan defiance

Cabinet member gets sack over Local Plan defiance

02 February 2021

Swale council’s leadership has sacked a cabinet member following a row over the authority’s draft Local Plan being passed too quickly.

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A sobering week after deaths from Covid top 100,000

A sobering week after deaths from Covid top 100,000

31 January 2021

Lorries lose their way, vaccination hubs open their doors - the week in politics.

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Press photographer arrested after covering protest

Press photographer arrested after covering protest

30 January 2021

A press photographer has been arrested after covering a protest at a controversial barracks housing asylum seekers.

'It was horrible to see a building burning'

'It was horrible to see a building burning'

30 January 2021

Asylum seekers have addressed events which led to arrests and an arson investigation, saying some were desperate after feeling ignored.

'Please Boris, stop my neighbourhood falling off cliff'

'Please Boris, stop my neighbourhood falling off cliff'

29 January 2021

A resident trying to save his home from plunging over a cliff edge has written to the Prime Minister calling for action.

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Anti-vaxxers 'barking mad', says MP

Anti-vaxxers 'barking mad', says MP

28 January 2021

An MP has labelled anti-vaccine campaigners "barking mad" but refused to criticise a colleague who told them to "persist" in their lockdown protest.

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Missed target leads to intervention to approve more homes

Missed target leads to intervention to approve more homes

28 January 2021

A lack of new homes being completed has led to the government imposing new rules which are feared will hand developers an advantage over communities.

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Hundreds of jobs open at Brexit lorry park

Hundreds of jobs open at Brexit lorry park

27 January 2021

More than one hundred jobs are available at a lorry park for 1,600 vehicles.

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Court battles and Twitter scandals: What crime commissioners do - and does anyone care?

Court battles and Twitter scandals: What crime commissioners do - and does anyone care?

27 January 2021

From High Court battles to Twitter scandals, the world of police commissioners has been pretty dramatic for one few seem to care about.

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Concerns raised over compulsory purchase orders for landowners

Concerns raised over compulsory purchase orders for landowners

26 January 2021

Landowners already "sick with worry" over the uncertain status of their land in council plans for a huge development, now fear compulsory purchases.

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'Painful' vote due on 5% tax rise

'Painful' vote due on 5% tax rise

26 January 2021

Amid "uncertainty" over the rising costs from the pandemic councillors are expected to approve a 5% increase in council tax.

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Petition for tighter dog ownership laws reaches 23,000 signatures

Petition for tighter dog ownership laws reaches 23,000 signatures

26 January 2021

A young woman was inspired to start a petition after her own dog helped her through a tragic experience.

Council pushes on with bike lanes

Council pushes on with bike lanes

24 January 2021

A court ruling for cycle schemes in London should not affect plans drawn up for Kent.

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'Poverty will rise if £20 Universal Credit boost is scrapped'

'Poverty will rise if £20 Universal Credit boost is scrapped'

18 January 2021

MPs are being urged to oppose planned cuts to Universal Credit, as the coronavirus crisis continues to push people beneath the poverty line.

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Food parcels, u-turns and lorry queues: the week in politics

Food parcels, u-turns and lorry queues: the week in politics

17 January 2021

Home Secretary dodges Covid-19 questions at Downing Street briefing and another u-turn on free school meals - it's all in our review of the week.

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MP stands down after 'devastating family news'

MP stands down after 'devastating family news'

16 January 2021

An MP has taken the decision to stand down from her government role following some "devastating family news".

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Nurseries 'hugely relieved' over government support

Nurseries 'hugely relieved' over government support

15 January 2021

Cash-strapped nurseries are welcoming much-needed financial support from the government amid the pandemic.

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