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How well do the candidates know Faversham?

How well do the candidates know Faversham?

06 May 2015

We tested the Faversham knowledge of parliamentary candidates standing for Faversham and Mid Kent.

Don’t bash business

Don’t bash business

06 May 2015

Kent’s legion of small firms have called on parties to remember their importance to the economy as the leaders face the prospect of coalition talks.

Follow the team on election night

Follow the team on election night

06 May 2015

On election night, we've got Kent covered! Here's how to find the latest news from the counts where you live... as it happens.

Ukip hopeful expelled for making gun threat in Kent

Ukip hopeful expelled for making gun threat in Kent

06 May 2015

A Ukip candidate who was filmed threatening to "put a bullet" between the eyes of his Tory rival in a shocking rant has been suspended from the party.

Ballot-paper problem for postal voters

Ballot-paper problem for postal voters

05 May 2015

A local authority has confirmed it has received a number of calls from people who have not been sent the correct ballot papers.

Former lecturer tasked with rescuing Greece

Former lecturer tasked with rescuing Greece

05 May 2015

A former Kent economics tutor has become chief negotiator for debt-torn country.

Cameron and Farage clash on Manston airport

Cameron and Farage clash on Manston airport

05 May 2015

The Prime Minister has supported the re-opening of Manston airport with the Conservatives' five-point plan.

'I'm an immigrant - and proud to stand for Ukip'

'I'm an immigrant - and proud to stand for Ukip'

05 May 2015

An Indian immigrant standing for Ukip in the local elections insists the party is not "playing a card" by including him as a prospective candidate.

Let's be 'avin you! Delia enters election fray

Let's be 'avin you! Delia enters election fray

04 May 2015

Celebrity chef Delia Smith is to visit Thanet to give backing to Labour candidate Will Scobie.

Nick Clegg makes visit to Kent in election run-up

Nick Clegg makes visit to Kent in election run-up

03 May 2015

Nick Clegg makes his second visit to the county with just a few days to go before the election and toasts a certain Royal baby

Ukip leader says some campaigning has been "vile"

Ukip leader says some campaigning has been "vile"

02 May 2015

An anti-Ukip group held a day of action in Ramsgate as Nigel Farage spoke to South Thanet voters.

Has politics crept into the planning system?

Has politics crept into the planning system?

01 May 2015

With an election coming up, many developers say house building has stalled in Kent.

The Friday News Quiz

The Friday News Quiz

01 May 2015

What hid behind a cabinet in a hair salon? Why is Tunbridge Wells disgusted this week? It's the Friday News Quiz!

Canterbury City FC stadium will become a reality, says chairman

Canterbury City FC stadium will become a reality, says chairman

01 May 2015

Joyful Tim Clark looked on city councillors as agrees to pump £1.1 million into dream of football ground at Hersden.

Ukip have had their time, says former Tory MP

Ukip have had their time, says former Tory MP

30 April 2015

It has been five years since Ann Widdecombe left the House of Commons, but she has been back on the campaign trail in Kent this week.

Fashion queen Vivienne launches community cafe

Fashion queen Vivienne launches community cafe

30 April 2015

Dame Vivienne Westwood officially opened a cafe and showed her support for the East Kent Reality Party on a visit to the county.

Police dismiss Ukip complaint about TV jibe

Police dismiss Ukip complaint about TV jibe

30 April 2015

Kent Police will take no action over a complaint by Ukip about a joke made at Nigel Farage's expense on the satirical show, Have I Got News For You.

Election themed coffee and cake morning

Election themed coffee and cake morning

30 April 2015

An estate agents with offices across the South East will be holding an election themed coffee and cake morning as voters go to the polls next week.

Tory defends tweeting past

Tory defends tweeting past

30 April 2015

A prospective Conservative candidate has defended his tweets on teenage pregnancy, road accidents and Madeleine McCann.

Council apologises for ballot papers error

Council apologises for ballot papers error

30 April 2015

More than 2,000 people have been sent "misleading" information with their voting instructions.

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