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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

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

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

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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Major businesses throw weight behind campaign for new £9bn river Crossing as ‘Frantic Friday’ approaches

Major businesses throw weight behind campaign for new £9bn river Crossing as ‘Frantic Friday’ approaches

A freight firm has joined a long list of businesses calling on the government to approve a controversial road and rail link between Kent and Essex.

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Kent councils in for ‘bumpy ride’ as government launches sweeping ‘devolution’ reforms

Kent councils in for ‘bumpy ride’ as government launches sweeping ‘devolution’ reforms

Kent’s councils have been told change is afoot as the Labour administration presses ahead with a speedy shake-up of local government.

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Kent MPs confirm which way they will vote on assisted dying bill today

Kent MPs confirm which way they will vote on assisted dying bill today

Three Kent MPs have confirmed they will vote in favour of today’s assisted dying bill, while five will oppose it - with several yet to decide.

McDonald’s worker ‘headbutted by yobs’ during weekend of disorder

McDonald’s worker ‘headbutted by yobs’ during weekend of disorder

Fast food workers have reported being assaulted by lawless teens as the town’s MP calls for action on anti-social behaviour in parliament.

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‘This will rip out the heart of Kent’: Farmers fear wipe out after inheritance tax bill

‘This will rip out the heart of Kent’: Farmers fear wipe out after inheritance tax bill

Families who have spent generations building up farming ventures fear the “destruction” of their way of life following changes to inheritance tax.

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‘Finish the job’: MPs call for Elizabeth line to be extended to Kent

‘Finish the job’: MPs call for Elizabeth line to be extended to Kent

Fresh calls have been made in parliament to urge the government to look at all possibilities of extending the underground network into the county.

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MP calls for more investment in dementia ahead of tomorrow’s budget

MP calls for more investment in dementia ahead of tomorrow’s budget

A Kent MP says an urgent call for action is needed to combat the £42 billion cost of the country’s leading cause of death.

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