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MP says 77 asylum seekers moved out of building just days after arriving

MP says 77 asylum seekers moved out of building just days after arriving

08 November 2022

Asylum seekers placed in former student accommodation over the weekend have already been bussed out as the building was deemed "unsafe", an MP says.

Post Office service 'just not good enough'

Post Office service 'just not good enough'

07 November 2022

The Post Office has been criticised for failing to find a permanent home for a busy town branch.

Library service is 'under review'

Library service is 'under review'

07 November 2022

A village library will continue to be hosted at a local train station under plans announced by the county council.

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Another £878,000 needed to complete solar farm

Another £878,000 needed to complete solar farm

07 November 2022

Despite large cost increases and timetable slippages a solar farm is on course to save the taxpayer even more money.

'Are we missing out on £500k from holiday lets?'

'Are we missing out on £500k from holiday lets?'

07 November 2022

A council could be missing out on almost £500,000 of revenue from hundreds of holiday lets escaping bills for council tax or business rates.

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Questions over secret cost of eyesore hoardings

Questions over secret cost of eyesore hoardings

07 November 2022

It has emerged that a council has been renting unsightly hoardings around a crumbling wall for 11 years and won't say how much they've cost taxpayers.

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Liz Truss effigy burnt in firework display

Liz Truss effigy burnt in firework display

06 November 2022

An effigy of short-term PM Liz Truss was still burnt at an annual fireworks display despite some branding it as "barbaric".

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Public vote for castle to become a cafe bar

Public vote for castle to become a cafe bar

04 November 2022

A Norman castle might be given a new use as a bistro bar.

'We all know traffic congestion is increasing'

'We all know traffic congestion is increasing'

04 November 2022

Plans to cut back on air quality measures are being challenged.

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Another minister coming to Kent amid fury over asylum seeker crisis

Another minister coming to Kent amid fury over asylum seeker crisis

04 November 2022

The immigration minister is coming to Dover today to meet the town’s MP, councillors and residents amid mounting fury over the asylum seeker crisis.

Last day to have your say

Last day to have your say

03 November 2022

More than 1,500 people have already given their views on where a council should place its 16,000 new homes.

Home Secretary visiting Dover as pressure rises over asylum seekers

Home Secretary visiting Dover as pressure rises over asylum seekers

03 November 2022

Suella Braverman is visiting Dover amid criticism for her claim the UK faces an “invasion” on its south coast and mounting political pressure.

Tugendhat could face driving ban for using phone at wheel

Tugendhat could face driving ban for using phone at wheel

01 November 2022

Kent MP and former PM-hopeful Tom Tugendhat could face a driving ban after he was caught using his mobile phone at the wheel of his car.

Activists in Kent want MP replaced after Eddie Izzard row

Activists in Kent want MP replaced after Eddie Izzard row

31 October 2022

Campaigners are calling for MP Rosie Duffield to be replaced as Labour's candidate in her Kent seat ahead of the next election.

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'Trusted journalism is more important than ever before'

'Trusted journalism is more important than ever before'

31 October 2022

The culture secretary has set out why local sites like KentOnline and the KM Group's newspapers are so vital to our democracy.

Years of confusion over estate's identity to end

Years of confusion over estate's identity to end

31 October 2022

A boundary review should finally put an estate in its place – but it will come at a cost for some.

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What can Kent take from Rishi Sunak's first week?

What can Kent take from Rishi Sunak's first week?

29 October 2022

As the new Prime Minister sets out his stall, what indication does it give Kent residents about the impact to the county? We look at five key issues.

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School extension plans to boost special education places

School extension plans to boost special education places

28 October 2022

A new teaching block dedicated for children with special education needs is planned to be built at a secondary school.

Extra cash needed for sports centre renovation

Extra cash needed for sports centre renovation

28 October 2022

A sports centre renovation project to reduce its carbon emissions and running costs is expected to cost taxpayers an extra £330,000.

Boris Johnson pictured at Kent zoo

Boris Johnson pictured at Kent zoo

27 October 2022

Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson has taken a break from the lion's den of Westminster for a day out at a zoo in Kent.

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