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New MP to tackle ‘GP shortages, banking and education’

New MP to tackle ‘GP shortages, banking and education’

16 July 2024

A constituency’s new MP says he has “big changes” lined up for his area.

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Kent council to start charging for extra garden and food waste

Kent council to start charging for extra garden and food waste

16 July 2024

A council has approved plans to bring in charges for those who bin more than others.

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‘There’s too much focus on going to uni - there is another way’

‘There’s too much focus on going to uni - there is another way’

16 July 2024

Apprenticeships have long been a way into skilled professions - so why are numbers dwindling so dramatically?

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‘They say politics and sport don’t mix - but imagine outcry if PM missed Euro final and we’d won’

‘They say politics and sport don’t mix - but imagine outcry if PM missed Euro final and we’d won’

15 July 2024

Political editor Paul Francis examines how affiliation with teams or athletes can work in politicians’ favour - and when it can go drastically wrong.

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Kent MPs condemn ‘appalling’ shooting of Donald Trump at rally

Kent MPs condemn ‘appalling’ shooting of Donald Trump at rally

14 July 2024

MPs in Kent have condemned the “appalling” shooting of former US President Donald Trump at a campaign rally.

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‘With the Conservatives decimated, the far-right are ready to rush into the void’

‘With the Conservatives decimated, the far-right are ready to rush into the void’

12 July 2024

After the Conservatives’ bruising defeat, Melissa Todd outlines her hopes for the new government - and what the rise of Reform could mean in future.

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Radio star Iain Dale on decision to quit bid to become Kent MP

Radio star Iain Dale on decision to quit bid to become Kent MP

12 July 2024

A veteran broadcaster has spoken about his aborted bid to become a Kent MP while taking aim at a potential new Tory leader.

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New Home Secretary invited to Kent as number of lone child asylum seekers rises sharply

New Home Secretary invited to Kent as number of lone child asylum seekers rises sharply

11 July 2024

New Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has been invited to Kent as the number of lone child asylum seekers rises sharply, says Kent County Council.

‘All hands on deck’ to solve the county’s pothole crisis

‘All hands on deck’ to solve the county’s pothole crisis

11 July 2024

It is “all hands on deck” as the county council uses the summer months to deal with Kent’s pothole crisis.

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Secondary school in line for £7m expansion

Secondary school in line for £7m expansion

11 July 2024

A secondary school is set to receive a huge cash sum from Kent County Council to expand its capacity to meet growing demand for places.

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Drink-driver jailed over crash which left MP with broken ankle

Drink-driver jailed over crash which left MP with broken ankle

10 July 2024

A man who collided with a Kent MP and her daughters while driving over the limit and on the wrong side of the road has been jailed.

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Bid to block disposal of eight Kentish windmills fails

Bid to block disposal of eight Kentish windmills fails

10 July 2024

An attempt to block the “divestment” of eight Kent windmills has been unsuccessful.

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140-year-old Conservative club shuts to address ‘internal issues’

140-year-old Conservative club shuts to address ‘internal issues’

09 July 2024

A long-running social club regularly visited by former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher during her days in the town has shut at short notice.

Reform UK sets its sights on Kent County Council next May

Reform UK sets its sights on Kent County Council next May

09 July 2024

Fresh from general election success, Reform UK will be turning its attention to Kent County Council when it goes to the polls in May next year.

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‘We need everyone’s involvement’: Blueprint for housing to be unveiled

‘We need everyone’s involvement’: Blueprint for housing to be unveiled

09 July 2024

Thousands of homes could be built on rural land as part of a plan to reshape the look of a conurbation over the next few decades.

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Council reshuffles cabinet after Labour’s election success

Council reshuffles cabinet after Labour’s election success

09 July 2024

A council has made changes to its cabinet after seeing three of its members take up new postings at Westminster.

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New border security command to tackle small boats gangs launched

New border security command to tackle small boats gangs launched

08 July 2024

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has set out the first steps to establishing a new UK border security command to tackle people-smuggling gangs.

Pro-Palestine group in ‘wanton attack’ on packaging company

Pro-Palestine group in ‘wanton attack’ on packaging company

08 July 2024

Activists have filmed themselves attacking a company's headquarters causing thousands of pounds of damage.

‘What now for decimated Conservative Party? Could it merge with Reform?’

‘What now for decimated Conservative Party? Could it merge with Reform?’

08 July 2024

The Conservatives will be taking stock after a battering at the polls - so what now for the slimmed-down party, asks Paul Francis.

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Kent Politics Podcast special general election edition

Kent Politics Podcast special general election edition

05 July 2024

Fresh from attending counts across the county, our reporters discuss what happened and why.

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