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‘We need to teach sixth formers the dangers of drinking bootleg alcohol abroad’

‘We need to teach sixth formers the dangers of drinking bootleg alcohol abroad’

27 May 2025

An MP is calling for the dangers of methanol poisoning to be put on the school curriculum after the tragic death of a young woman.

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Shadow transport minister backs KentOnline’s Blue Badge campaign

Shadow transport minister backs KentOnline’s Blue Badge campaign

15 May 2025

A campaign to make the Blue Badge system fairer for those with time-limited conditions has been given an audience in parliament.

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Labour hold onto MP’s seat at by-election

Labour hold onto MP’s seat at by-election

02 May 2025

Labour have held onto their seat on a borough council following a by-election prompted by the resignation of a councillor to become the town’s MP.

‘People have lost licences, jobs, relationships over unfair fines - something must be done’

‘People have lost licences, jobs, relationships over unfair fines - something must be done’

21 April 2025

A motorist is fighting to clear her name by appealing her case in crown court after being one of thousands stung by speeding fines.

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MP calls on government to stop 235-acre solar panel farm

MP calls on government to stop 235-acre solar panel farm

15 April 2025

An MP has said he is “deeply concerned” about plans to build one of the UK’s biggest solar farms in the Kent countryside.

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Government responds after Kent MP accuses them of ‘watering down’ grooming gang inquiries

Government responds after Kent MP accuses them of ‘watering down’ grooming gang inquiries

10 April 2025

The Home Secretary has insisted “victim-centred” inquiries will be going ahead despite criticisms over their handling of the grooming gangs scandal.

‘Two years on from the cliff collapse - but we still don’t know where we stand’

‘Two years on from the cliff collapse - but we still don’t know where we stand’

10 April 2025

Two years on since the chalk cliff gave way on a busy A-road, we return to the scene to find locals still counting the costs and their blessings.

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‘Unjust A20 speeding fines ruined my life in the space of a week’

‘Unjust A20 speeding fines ruined my life in the space of a week’

28 March 2025

A motorist says he’s struggled to find work after “unjustly” being fined and handed a driving ban for exceeding a temporary 40mph speed limit.

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Kent MP quits as London councillor after 35 years

Kent MP quits as London councillor after 35 years

27 March 2025

A Kent MP has decided to step down as a London councillor after more than three decades in the role.

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‘We need the government’s help to repair and reopen collapsed road’

‘We need the government’s help to repair and reopen collapsed road’

20 March 2025

Nearly two years after a major landslip closed a busy road in north Kent, the government has been called on to discuss how to fund repairs.

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Disruption caused by roadworks in Kent on select committee agenda

Disruption caused by roadworks in Kent on select committee agenda

17 March 2025

The county’s largest local authority has been invited to provide further evidence to the government about the growing disruption caused by roadworks.

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Kent farmer says government ‘unwilling to listen to reason’ over inheritance tax changes

Kent farmer says government ‘unwilling to listen to reason’ over inheritance tax changes

19 February 2025

A farmer has branded the government’s proposed inheritance tax changes as “ill-thought-out” as ministers stand firm on the policy.

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Government calls in plans for £40m waterfront neighbourhood

Government calls in plans for £40m waterfront neighbourhood

19 February 2025

A public inquiry will be held by the planning inspectorate after a council granted outline permission for a multi-million-pound scheme.

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GP closure branded ‘drastic’ as thousands sign petition against it

GP closure branded ‘drastic’ as thousands sign petition against it

18 February 2025

More than 2,000 people are calling for a medical practice to reconsider closing down its village’s GP surgery as community leaders seek answers.

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Kent’s fast track devolution plan derails - so what happens next?

Kent’s fast track devolution plan derails - so what happens next?

16 February 2025

The government’s decision to exclude Kent from its devolution “priority” programme has come as a major blow to the county’s political leaders.

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Fresh demands for action after thousands hit with ‘life-altering’ speeding fines

Fresh demands for action after thousands hit with ‘life-altering’ speeding fines

09 February 2025

Motorists are continuing to call for fines handed out during a temporary speed limit change to be revoked, arguing there were “inadequate” signs.

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Ousted Tory MP vows to fight for his old Westminster seat

Ousted Tory MP vows to fight for his old Westminster seat

04 February 2025

A former Conservative MP has become the first to declare he will attempt to fight for his old constituency in 2029.

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Hospital still waiting for watchdog report a year after visit by inspectors

Hospital still waiting for watchdog report a year after visit by inspectors

28 January 2025

The A&E department at Kent’s biggest hospital is one of 500 services nationwide waiting long-term for important reports from the health watchdog.

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Future of vital sports club in doubt after government rejects 'back of fag packet' bid

Future of vital sports club in doubt after government rejects 'back of fag packet' bid

11 January 2025

A closed sports centre described as the “heart of the community” faces an uncertain future after a funding bid was rejected in a scathing takedown.

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Rayner’s ‘Devolution Revolution’ of Kent councils to take major step forward

Rayner’s ‘Devolution Revolution’ of Kent councils to take major step forward

06 January 2025

Sweeping reforms to the way local councils are run in the county will take a decisive next step later this week.

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