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Town told to increase house building by 10%

Town told to increase house building by 10%

08 August 2024

Labour’s plan to increase housing targets by 10% in one borough has been described as a ‘slap in the face’ by its MP.

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Kent MP apologises after offensive tweets resurface

Kent MP apologises after offensive tweets resurface

08 August 2024

A newly-elected MP has apologised for a “significant error of judgement” after social media posts from 2009 resurfaced.

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Cost of going green soars by £2 million

Cost of going green soars by £2 million

08 August 2024

A council’s bid to make its offices less polluting has soared beyond the original budget.

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Council accused of hypocrisy over ‘fossil fuel investments’

Council accused of hypocrisy over ‘fossil fuel investments’

07 August 2024

The ruling party on a council has been accused of “playing games” with the climate after failing to stop investing in fossil fuels.

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MP who was close to death recalls his battle with sepsis

MP who was close to death recalls his battle with sepsis

07 August 2024

Craig Mackinlay, the ex-MP who lost his hands and feet after contracting sepsis, has spoken of his near-death experience and the future of the Tories.

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‘Cost of living support could become a forever project’

‘Cost of living support could become a forever project’

07 August 2024

A council has vowed to continue to deliver a series of financial support schemes for residents bearing the brunt of the cost of living crisis.

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Shameless shop thieves on ‘bulk order’ stealing missions face pharmacy fight back

Shameless shop thieves on ‘bulk order’ stealing missions face pharmacy fight back

07 August 2024

Pharmacists are taking action against shameless shoplifters who are stealing cosmetics and baby milk to order.

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Tributes to former mayor and teacher ‘who did so much and inspired so many’

Tributes to former mayor and teacher ‘who did so much and inspired so many’

06 August 2024

A popular figure, described as a ‘local legend’ who taught thousands of children and represented his community with distinction has died.

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‘It’s a lifeline for families - the impact of closing will be massive’

‘It’s a lifeline for families - the impact of closing will be massive’

05 August 2024

Council cutbacks would leave users of two Kent children’s centres in deprived areas devastated and vulnerable, say staff and parents.

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Kent MP slams protestors after hotel set on fire

Kent MP slams protestors after hotel set on fire

04 August 2024

A Kent MP is calling for the government to put an end to violence on the streets after far-right protestors set fire to a hotel.

MP calls to scrap plans for asylum-seeking children to use care home

MP calls to scrap plans for asylum-seeking children to use care home

04 August 2024

A Kent MP is calling for plans to convert a former care home into a facility for unaccompanied asylum-seeking children to be reversed.

Fishermen ‘forgotten about’ as millions diverted away from upgrades

Fishermen ‘forgotten about’ as millions diverted away from upgrades

02 August 2024

Fishermen feel “pushed to one side” as the majority of cash intended for much-needed facilities has been diverted to an ambitious port project.

Top Tory makes prediction on party’s leadership future

Top Tory makes prediction on party’s leadership future

02 August 2024

Lord Craig Mackinlay has told the Kent Politics Podcast of his fight back from near death and predicted the direction his party is about to take.

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Town council bid snubbed for second time

Town council bid snubbed for second time

01 August 2024

Plans for a new town council look set to be dismissed once and for all after campaigners were accused of “moving the goalposts”.

Former care home to house unaccompanied asylum-seeking children

Former care home to house unaccompanied asylum-seeking children

01 August 2024

Neighbours were surprised to learn a care home will be turned into a reception centre for asylum-seeking youngsters, having received no forewarning.

Council accused of ‘hating motorists’ as 20mph zone set for huge extension

Council accused of ‘hating motorists’ as 20mph zone set for huge extension

31 July 2024

An extended 20mph zone comes into force in October and has been widely welcomed but a campaigner says it’s just a way of fleecing drivers.

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‘Serious public health issue’ as 1 in 10 Kent restaurants overdue inspections

‘Serious public health issue’ as 1 in 10 Kent restaurants overdue inspections

31 July 2024

There are fears consumers are being put at risk of food poisoning after it was revealed 1 in 10 Kent restaurants have not been inspected in two years.

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Lib Dems target Tory county council strongholds

Lib Dems target Tory county council strongholds

30 July 2024

The Conservatives face a major Liberal Democrats challenge in Tunbridge Wells at next May’s county council elections.

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Housing officer ‘can’t guarantee’ new homes will meet space standards

Housing officer ‘can’t guarantee’ new homes will meet space standards

30 July 2024

A council is to press ahead with acquiring a housing development that currently does not provide the minimum standard space.

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Children’s centres could face closure if council pulls funding

Children’s centres could face closure if council pulls funding

30 July 2024

Two children’s centres face an uncertain future as Kent County Council proposes to withdraw funding.

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