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'Police officers who commit serious offences should be stripped of pensions'

18 April 2023
'Police officers who commit serious offences should be stripped of pensions'

Kent’s crime commissioner has expressed frustration that officers who have committed serious sexual offences cannot have their pension taken away.

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Not so smart – government's u-turn on £1bn motorway plans

17 April 2023
Not so smart – government's u-turn on £1bn motorway plans

They were supposed to be the future but smart motorways look like becoming an expensive mistake.

How do you solve the house building crisis in Kent?

13 April 2023
How do you solve the house building crisis in Kent?

We take a look at the housing dilemma facing the county in the run up to the local elections.

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Ex-councillor sacked over links with facist group in fresh election bid

11 April 2023
Ex-councillor sacked over links with facist group in fresh election bid

A former Tory councillor who was sacked over his involvement with a far right group emerged is to stand in the forthcoming council election.

Candidates for 2023 election revealed

05 April 2023
Candidates for 2023 election revealed

Candidates for all 550 seats on local council elections are being revealed today.

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'Why hasn't KCC balanced its books?'

03 April 2023
'Why hasn't KCC balanced its books?'

Our political editor shares his thoughts on KCC's cash problems and the political paradox of Dover.

County council £53m in red and could go bust

31 March 2023
County council £53m in red and could go bust

Kent County Council says it could still become insolvent if it does not act to address a rising deficit that has plunged the authority into the red.

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'Ofsted inspection regime is driving teachers away'

31 March 2023
'Ofsted inspection regime is driving teachers away'

Kent headteachers have joined calls for Ofsted reforms following the death of a colleague in Reading.

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'There is no rampant corruption in our councils - we don't need photo ID'

30 March 2023
'There is no rampant corruption in our councils - we don't need photo ID'

A council leader says the government should not be forcing voters to have some photo ID when they go to polling stations next month.

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'We've come a long way from being told to hug a hoodie'

28 March 2023
'We've come a long way from being told to hug a hoodie'

The Conservatives are promising to crack down on low-level crime - but can they really stop anti-social behaviour "once and for all"?

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All you need to know about the local elections on 'Super Thursday'

26 March 2023
All you need to know about the local elections on 'Super Thursday'

Voters will be heading to the polls in May for an unprecedented set of council elections in which more than 550 seats will be up for grabs.

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Higher tax, higher charges and rainy day funds - councils battle to stay afloat

23 March 2023
Higher tax, higher charges and rainy day funds - councils battle to stay afloat

We take a look at which councils are raising their tax the most to try and make ends meet

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'Suella's Rwanda picture shows why shutting out media can backfire'

20 March 2023
'Suella's Rwanda picture shows why shutting out media can backfire'

Suella Braverman was pictured laughing at a migrant settlement centre in Rwanda, but all was not quite as it seemed writes Paul Francis.

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'I've done my bit': Kent MP to stand down at next general election

17 March 2023
'I've done my bit': Kent MP to stand down at next general election

Sittingbourne and Sheppey MP Gordon Henderson has announced he will not be seeking re-election when the country next goes to the polls.

Boost for Kent's nuclear energy future

16 March 2023
Boost for Kent's nuclear energy future

Calls for the government to retain some kind of nuclear energy production in Kent have been given a boost by the Chancellor.

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Kent business leaders back state-funded childcare reforms

15 March 2023
Kent business leaders back state-funded childcare reforms

The government's plans for an extension of free child care costs to help get people back to work have been welcomed by business leaders in Kent.

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'Gary Lineker has won but where does BBC draw line now?'

13 March 2023
'Gary Lineker has won but where does BBC draw line now?'

With an outcome to the Gary Lineker tweet saga the BBC must now work out where it draws the line, writes political editor Paul Francis.

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Tories pick candidate for general election

12 March 2023
Tories pick candidate for general election

Conservative members have selected their candidate for the next general election for a new-look constituency.

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'Sunak's small boat gamble raises as many questions as it answers'

06 March 2023
'Sunak's small boat gamble raises as many questions as it answers'

Rishi Sunak is gambling on a tough-talking asylum crossings plan which raises as many questions as it answers, writes political editor Paul Francis.

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Councillor with fascist links fails to regain seat

03 March 2023
Councillor with fascist links fails to regain seat

The Greens are celebrating their victory after winning a seat previously held by a councillor exposed for having connections with a fascist group.

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