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Political showdown set for November 20

13 October 2014
Political showdown set for November 20

A date has been announced for the crucial Rochester and Strood by-election - November 20 is polling day!

Farage predicts 'High Noon' in Rochester

11 October 2014
Farage predicts 'High Noon' in Rochester

Three of the most influential people in the Ukip party have descended on Rochester... in fighting mood.

By-election: Labour denies it's resigned to defeat in Rochester and Strood

10 October 2014
By-election: Labour denies it's resigned to defeat in Rochester and Strood

Local Labour activists insist they can take Mark Reckless's seat despite reports that the party's hierarchy is pessimistic about their prospects.

Ukip leader confident party will win

10 October 2014
Ukip leader confident party will win

Nigel Farage is confident his party will win the forthcoming Rochester and Strood by-election in the wake of its victory in Clacton.

Care services hardest hit by council's budget plans

09 October 2014
Care services hardest hit by council's budget plans

Kent County Council has announced sweeping spending cuts to care for the elderly and vulnerable children as it unveils next year's budget plans.

Dip in applications for new version of Kent Freedom Pass

08 October 2014
Dip in applications for new version of Kent Freedom Pass

Kent County Council says that it has had 3,000 fewer applications for young person's travel pass after costs double

Ukip leader buoyed by poll putting it ahead of Conservatives in Rochester and Strood

06 October 2014
Ukip leader buoyed by poll putting it ahead of Conservatives in Rochester and Strood

Conservatives nine points behind Ukip in fight for Rochester and Strood, says poll

By-election update: All voters will get chance to choose Tory candidate

03 October 2014
By-election update: All voters will get chance to choose Tory candidate

The Tories have signalled their intent to beat defector Mark Reckless by allowing every voter to have a say on his successor.

Reckless responds to 'fat arse' jibe

01 October 2014
Reckless responds to 'fat arse' jibe

UKIP defector Mark Reckless says he is "saddened rather than surprised" by his former party's personal attacks.

Cameron: Reckless is 'fat arse'

30 September 2014
Cameron: Reckless is 'fat arse'

Abuse is being heaped on Tory defector Mark Reckless - with Boris Johnson comparing him to a sexual deviant and David Cameron hurling insults.

Community warden numbers to be slashed

29 September 2014
Community warden numbers to be slashed

Budget cuts have forced the county council to cut the number of community wardens on our streets by half.

Crime commissioner 'facing probe over car insurance'

28 September 2014
Crime commissioner 'facing probe over car insurance'

Kent's crime commissioner is reported to be facing a probe about driving with no insurance after being involved in a car crash in Dartford.

County faces serious shortfall in primary school places

25 September 2014
County faces serious shortfall in primary school places

Thousands more primary school places will have to be found over the next five years after Kent County Council underestimated demand by 50%.

Kent Police to recruit £75,000 communications chief

25 September 2014
Kent Police to recruit £75,000 communications chief

Advert for new head of communications at Kent Police says salary will be up to £75,000

Manifesto calls for government to give South East more powers

23 September 2014
Manifesto calls for government to give South East more powers

Kent County Council leader gives backing to 'devolution report' ahead of today's visit by Business Secretary Vince Cable.

KCC mulls over HGV law change to ban parking in residential streets

22 September 2014
KCC mulls over HGV law change to ban parking in residential streets

Foreign HGV drivers could be forced to use the two new lorry parks that are being planned alongside the M20.

Leaked emails raise questions as council meets Manston bidders

18 September 2014
Leaked emails raise questions as council meets Manston bidders

Exchanges between senior councillors indicate support is waning for a takeover of Manston airport as they plan to meet potential US buyers today.

'Real cause for concern' in budget squeeze

15 September 2014
'Real cause for concern' in budget squeeze

A multi-million pounds overspend on vulnerable people has left a council facing "painful decisions" on services.

New chapter as KCC set to hand over libraries to trust

12 September 2014
New chapter as KCC set to hand over libraries to trust

Kent County Council is poised to become the latest authority to consider putting libraries in the hands of a charitable trust.

Lorry park plans in the wrong place, says council chief

11 September 2014
Lorry park plans in the wrong place, says council chief

'Kent County Council has ignored us over lorry park plan', says council leader.

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