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'We need to be sure this isn't a Del Boy deal'

'We need to be sure this isn't a Del Boy deal'

07 August 2019

A "rushed decision" to sell Dreamland has been put on hold after opposition councillors said more scrutiny in needed on the deal.

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Southeastern to continue running trains

Southeastern to continue running trains

07 August 2019

A competition to decide who should operate rail services has been scrapped.

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What if our town looked like this?

What if our town looked like this?

06 August 2019

The Kent Messenger has come up with a brand new vision to combine a towns courts and make better use of its river.

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Tributes paid to former mayoress

Tributes paid to former mayoress

05 August 2019

A former mayoress who helped set up the Swale Youth Development Fund with her husband has died. She was also a town clerk.

Council declares climate emergency

Council declares climate emergency

05 August 2019

Labour and Conservative council members have joined forces to recognise they "need to do more" to protect the planet.

Has your council declared a climate emergency?

Has your council declared a climate emergency?

05 August 2019

The need to protect the planet has become alarmingly apparent in recent months, but which councils have decided it's an emergency?

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'Ugly' flats plan ridiculed

'Ugly' flats plan ridiculed

04 August 2019

An industrial store is to be converted into nine flats despite strong criticism from councillors.

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Council to sell Dreamland

Council to sell Dreamland

02 August 2019

Eight years after the council took over Dreamland, members have now agreed to put it back in the private sector.

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MP defends no-deal Brexit splurge

MP defends no-deal Brexit splurge

01 August 2019

It is hoped additional government funding for a no-deal Brexit will help prepare Kent if Britain leaves the EU.

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Universal Credit protesters take to the streets

Universal Credit protesters take to the streets

01 August 2019

Demonstrations have been held about changes that have seen six benefits merged into one.

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Conservatives select candidate for key Kent seat

Conservatives select candidate for key Kent seat

01 August 2019

Tory members last night selected a candidate to try to win back a key Kent seat.

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Labour MP seeking re-selection

Labour MP seeking re-selection

30 July 2019

An MP who has recently come under fire from her own party is putting herself forward for re-selection.

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Transport secretary under pressure over rail service

Transport secretary under pressure over rail service

29 July 2019

An MP and a councillor have written to the secretary of state over a much-anticipated rail route connecting Kent and the capital.

'I remain completely confident I will clear my name'

'I remain completely confident I will clear my name'

29 July 2019

An MP charged with three counts of sexual assault against two women is determined to clear his name.

Four women on MP shortlist for Kent seat revealed

Four women on MP shortlist for Kent seat revealed

29 July 2019

Four women have been selected for a final shortlist of candidates trying to win back a Kent seat for the Conservatives.

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Why Tracey Crouch turned down top job

Why Tracey Crouch turned down top job

28 July 2019

One of Kent's most prominent politicians has told why she turned down Boris Johnson's offer of a top job.

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Council sets up review into climate change

Council sets up review into climate change

26 July 2019

A council has agreed to set up a working group to lead an inquiry into climate change and threats to wildlife.

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PM promises to keep Kent moving

PM promises to keep Kent moving

25 July 2019

Boris Johnson has been questioned about the impact of a no deal Brexit on Kent during his first full day as PM.

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Kent MP turns down ministerial role

Kent MP turns down ministerial role

25 July 2019

One of the county's best-known MPs has rejected a cabinet job offer to spend more time with her family.

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Hundreds unite against plan for 1,250 homes

Hundreds unite against plan for 1,250 homes

24 July 2019

A community has united against plans to build 1,250 homes and a care home on an orchard.

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