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Kent constituency could disappear under boundary review

13 September 2016
Kent constituency could disappear under boundary review

A Kent constituency looks set to be scrapped under a boundary review aimed at curbing the number of MPs to cut costs.

Could Kent have free school for troubled youngsters?

12 September 2016
Could Kent have free school for troubled youngsters?

Kent's crime commissioner is exploring plans for a free school dedicated to youngsters set on a path to crime.

Education secretary to set out conditions for new grammars

12 September 2016
Education secretary to set out conditions for new grammars

The row over the return of school selection continues as one Kent head says grammars should do more to open up to poorer brighter children.

Education secretary defends new grammar plan

08 September 2016
Education secretary defends new grammar plan

The row over a move to lift the ban on new grammars continues, as work gets underway on the first new grammar annex in west Kent.

Op Stack lorry park 'will be huge carbuncle' - Greens

07 September 2016
Op Stack lorry park 'will be huge carbuncle' - Greens

KCC says it supports plans for a huge lorry park to alleviate Operation Stack chaos - amid warnings it could create dangerous levels of air pollution.

KCC: Why we back controversial lorry park plan

07 September 2016
KCC: Why we back controversial lorry park plan

A controversial lorry park proposed to avoid the traffic misery on the M20 during Operation Stack is being backed by Kent County Council.

Ban on new grammars set to be lifted, says secret memo

06 September 2016
Ban on new grammars set to be lifted, says secret memo

A confidential document has revealed the government is poised to lift a ban on new grammar schools.

Huge wall to be built at Calais to boost security

06 September 2016
Huge wall to be built at Calais to boost security

The immigration minister has told MPs that a wall is to be built as part of new security measures.

Confusion over port demo plan

04 September 2016
Confusion over port demo plan

There are conflicting reports from France over whether hauliers still intend to blockade Calais - raising fears Operation Stack will be introduced.

Calais blockade downgraded to a 'go slow'

03 September 2016
Calais blockade downgraded to a 'go slow'

A planned blockade of Calais will be replaced by a "go slow" protest but disruption is still expected.

Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn draws rapturous reception at rally in Ramsgate

03 September 2016
Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn draws rapturous reception at rally in Ramsgate

Corbyn begins speech and unveils plans to regenerate towns like Ramsgate with £30bn investment fund

Is Transmanche Metro back on track?

02 September 2016
Is Transmanche Metro back on track?

The Mayor of Calais has signalled her determination to get an ambitious rail scheme up and running between northern France and the county.

Let's not let 'migratory crisis affect friendship'

01 September 2016
Let's not let 'migratory crisis affect friendship'

The Mayor of Calais tried to strengthen ties between her region and the county as she addressed businesses on a visit to Kent.

French to blockade port over migrants

31 August 2016
French to blockade port over migrants

Truckers are set to blockade Calais and form a human chain around the port in protest over migrant activity.

UK and French governments pledge to continue with Calais border controls

30 August 2016
UK and French governments pledge to continue with Calais border controls

The UK's Home Secretary is meeting her French counterpart today amid calls to scrap existing border deals.

'Somebody is going to be killed'

25 August 2016
'Somebody is going to be killed'

An MP has warned that hauliers could die if nothing is done about jungle migrant camps in Calais.

Ukip MP rubbishes claims that he helped Conservatives win South Thanet

24 August 2016
Ukip MP rubbishes claims that he helped Conservatives win South Thanet

Douglas Carswell rejects allegations that he passed voting data to Conservatives during election battle

More rail misery as unions call fresh two-day strike

23 August 2016
More rail misery as unions call fresh two-day strike

Kent rail travellers face further disruption after unions announced there will be a further 48-hour strike on Southern services.

'We must harness our Olympics success' - sports minister

22 August 2016
'We must harness our Olympics success' - sports minister

Sports minister Tracey Crouch says Team GB's success in Rio must be used to boost participation in sport.

Smith warns of Labour's demise under Corbyn

19 August 2016
Smith warns of Labour's demise under Corbyn

Labour leadership hopeful Owen Smith has warned the party might not survive under Jeremy Corbyn.

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