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Schools chief leaves job amid fears of 'heavy-handed' style

09 September 2014
Schools chief leaves job amid fears of 'heavy-handed' style

A Kent education adviser is departing amid concerns among governors and head teachers of a heavy-handed approach to under-performing schools.

'Get your act together and deal with it'

07 September 2014
'Get your act together and deal with it'

Former Home Secretary Michael Howard calls on French authorities to deal with the migrants gathered at Calais.

MP demands action amid growing immigration crisis

05 September 2014
MP demands action amid growing immigration crisis

An MP calling for more to be done to deter illegal immigrants from trying to reach Kent is to visit Calais amid a growing crisis at the port.

Thanet Council says its chief executive remains on leave of absence

04 September 2014
Thanet Council says its chief executive remains on leave of absence

The chief executive of Thanet Council Dr Sue McGonical will remain on leave for another month, says the authority

Schools may face teething troubles as free meal plan starts

03 September 2014
Schools may face teething troubles as free meal plan starts

Education chiefs say schools could face teething troubles as a scheme to offer free meals to infant children in Kent and Medway gets underway

Thames Estuary airport bid 'set to be dismissed'

01 September 2014
Thames Estuary airport bid 'set to be dismissed'

Plans for a four-runway Thames Estuary hub airport are set to be sunk in an announcement this week, it has been claimed.

Do plans to bring aviation back to Manston have wings?

27 August 2014
Do plans to bring aviation back to Manston have wings?

Three months after Manston was closed, a council buyout still hangs in the balance as potential investors play down criticism from its owners.

Farage will fight general election in Thanet South

26 August 2014
Farage will fight general election in Thanet South

The Ukip leader has tonight been chosen to fight the Thanet South seat in May 2015 where he faces former member Craig Mackinlay.

Planners’ growing concerns

26 August 2014
Planners’ growing concerns

A planning body has raised concerns about a lack of affordable homes in proposals to build a garden city in Kent.

Split could damage campaign

26 August 2014
Split could damage campaign

Activists fighting to reopen Manston airport have admitted a new rival group could harm their efforts.

Rivals to Nigel Farage's Kent election bid revealed

20 August 2014
Rivals to Nigel Farage's Kent election bid revealed

The UKIP candidates seeking to rival party leader Nigel Farage's Kent election hopes have been revealed.

New fleet of boats guards Kent's coast from illegal immigrants

19 August 2014
New fleet of boats guards Kent's coast from illegal immigrants

A new fleet of vessels has been assigned to the Kent coast to look out for and detain illegal immigrants crossing the Channel in makeshift boats.

Station protests amid rail fares hike

19 August 2014
Station protests amid rail fares hike

Campaigners have staged a demonstration as figures reveal passengers will face another inflation-busting increase in fares next year.

Farage: 'I WILL try to become an MP in Kent'

15 August 2014
Farage: 'I WILL try to become an MP in Kent'

UKIP leader Nigel Farage has ended months of speculation to confirm he will seek to become a Kent MP in next year's general election.

Wardens face axe in spending squeeze

13 August 2014
Wardens face axe in spending squeeze

The number of community wardens patrolling our streets could be slashed as KCC looks to shave £1.2m from its budget.

'Don't buy Manston' - pressure group

12 August 2014
'Don't buy Manston' - pressure group

A campaigning group has urged a council to think twice before ploughing millions into buying Manston airport.

Nigel Farage almost certain to stand in Thanet South

08 August 2014
Nigel Farage almost certain to stand in Thanet South

The seaside constituency is looking an almost certain target for the UKIP leader.

Ukip to announce Thanet South shortlist on Friday

06 August 2014
Ukip to announce Thanet South shortlist on Friday

This Friday Ukip will announce the shortlist for the target seat of Thanet South - with party leader Nigel Farage odds-on favourite to contest it.

Kent County Council defends number of top earners in town hall rich list survey

05 August 2014
Kent County Council defends number of top earners in town hall rich list survey

KCC has 21 senior officers earning £100,000

£442m to clear road for growth

30 July 2014
£442m to clear road for growth

A multi-million pound handout for transport projects and new jobs may not make all Kent’s growth dreams come true.

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