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Adoption in Kent 'significantly improved': Inspectors

Adoption in Kent 'significantly improved': Inspectors

25 June 2013

More than two thirds of children are placed with families in Kent within a year, it's been revealed.

Government rejects Medway's housing strategy

Government rejects Medway's housing strategy

24 June 2013

An inspector has said Medway's strategy for all housing over the next 13 years should be torn up and written again - thanks to rare nightingales.

Thousands of jobs at Chatham Docks under threat, developer warns

Thousands of jobs at Chatham Docks under threat, developer warns

24 June 2013

A flagship project at Chatham Docks that could create 3,500 jobs is under threat, according to the developer behind the scheme.

Kent could see an influx of 1,000 more families: Council

Kent could see an influx of 1,000 more families: Council

21 June 2013

Hundreds more families could be placed in Kent from London and other areas amid controversial welfare reforms, according to a shock report.

Lib Dems in conservation drive

Lib Dems in conservation drive

21 June 2013

The leader of Maidstone council’s Liberal Democrats has written to all the borough’s parish councils asking them to help protect the green spaces arou

Nursery pleas rejected

Nursery pleas rejected

20 June 2013

Paying parents will be barred from a popular nursery, it has been confirmed - despite protests by parents, councillors and an MP.

First phase of docks project rejected

First phase of docks project rejected

20 June 2013

A flagship regeneration project of Chatham Docks has suffered a setback, with initial plans rejected by councillors.

Mayor's march on Kent 'thwarted'

Mayor's march on Kent 'thwarted'

19 June 2013

Boris Johnson's bid to take over some Kent rail services is set to hit the buffers, it's been revealed.

Chatham Docks back on the agenda

Chatham Docks back on the agenda

19 June 2013

The transformation of Chatham Docks, which could create up to 3,500 jobs, will go back before councillors on the planning committee this evening.

Lord Mayor's chauffeur abandons car on double-yellow lines

Lord Mayor's chauffeur abandons car on double-yellow lines

18 June 2013

The Lord Mayor of Canterbury's chauffeur rushed to her aid when she was targeted by drunks - leaving her official car on double yellow lines.

Damning report slams police bias towards chasing targets

Damning report slams police bias towards chasing targets

17 June 2013

One in every 10 crimes committed in Kent is under-recorded, a critical report into policing has just revealed.

Report into alleged police malpractice out today

Report into alleged police malpractice out today

17 June 2013

Details of an investigation into the alleged police manipulation of crime statistics are out today.

Report into alleged police corruption set to go public

Report into alleged police corruption set to go public

17 June 2013

A report originally promised in January and looking at how crime figures were recorded, is expected to be released today

Councillor's call for more parish and town councils

Councillor's call for more parish and town councils

16 June 2013

Sittingbourne and Sheerness could end up with their own town councils, if Swale's new cabinet member for localism has his way.

Council worker's parking blunder

Council worker's parking blunder

16 June 2013

A foreshore worker was caught out when he parked on double yellow lines... just feet from seafront parking spaces.

Call for EU probe of secret ferry deal

Call for EU probe of secret ferry deal

14 June 2013

The European Commission is being urged to look into a secret deal between Thanet council and a ferry firm that has cost taxpayers £3.3million.

Airport commission visits Medway today

Airport commission visits Medway today

13 June 2013

The team tasked with solving the thorny issue of the UK's airport capacity is visiting Medway today.

Thousands of streetlights to be switched off at night

Thousands of streetlights to be switched off at night

12 June 2013

Around 70,000 streetlights could be turned off around Kent after midnight in a move even its backers call their 'Marmite project'.

No action against gypsy row councillor

No action against gypsy row councillor

12 June 2013

Police and local Conservatives will take no further action against a councillor who said travellers "screw everything up".

Jobless total falls in Kent

Jobless total falls in Kent

12 June 2013

Fewer people are signing on in the county this month - after a 1,200 fall was recorded in unemployment.

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