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Poll: Kent crime commissioner faces calls to rule out second term

28 October 2015
Poll: Kent crime commissioner faces calls to rule out second term

As a police watchdog report finds that Ann Barnes may have driven without valid insurance, should she stand again? Take part in our poll.

Council says no to airport buyout - for now

27 October 2015
Council says no to airport buyout - for now

A report released to Thanet council's cabinet has recommended it reject the compulsory purchase of the Manston airport site.

Home Office to ease Kent's child asylum crisis as surge continues

22 October 2015
Home Office to ease Kent's child asylum crisis as surge continues

The number of unaccompanied asylum seeker children in Kent is set to reach more than 1,000 by the end of the week.

Major grammar school inquiry to probe help given to poorer pupils

22 October 2015
Major grammar school inquiry to probe help given to poorer pupils

A commission is to be set up to investigate whether enough is being done to help less well-off pupils get into Kent's grammar schools.

US firm could consider legal action over Manston

19 October 2015
US firm could consider legal action over Manston

The company hoping to force a buyout of Manston airport says it won't give up the fight - even if the council rejects a compulsory purchase order.

Kent's "new" grammar re-opens the selection debate

18 October 2015
Kent's "new" grammar re-opens the selection debate

Is there a move to end the ban on new grammars?

Nigel Farage defends beleaguered council leader

15 October 2015
Nigel Farage defends beleaguered council leader

As Ukip loses its majority at Thanet council, the party's leader has intervened to back Chris Wells and criticises a "dirty campaign" against him.

Possible solutions to Operation Stack are expected within weeks

14 October 2015
Possible solutions to Operation Stack are expected within weeks

MPs are told that alternatives to Operation Stack will be unveiled within weeks - but may not be implemented for at least a year

Council tax hike as more savings planned

13 October 2015
Council tax hike as more savings planned

Kent County Council has unveiled budget proposals to increase council tax and cut hundreds of jobs in a bid to save in the region of £80 million.

Thanet council chief executive seeks legal advice over MP's comments

13 October 2015
Thanet council chief executive seeks legal advice over MP's comments

In another twist to the Manston airport saga, council boss says she is taking legal advice over MP's comments

Ukip council leader 'disappointed' to lose majority

13 October 2015
Ukip council leader 'disappointed' to lose majority

The defection of a fifth Ukip councillor has left a Kent council in turmoil.

Ukip leader denies stall claims

12 October 2015
Ukip leader denies stall claims

Underlying tension over whether Thanet council will force a buyout of Manston airport has broken into a public row.

Social services 'at breaking point' due to migrant influx

12 October 2015
Social services 'at breaking point' due to migrant influx

A continuing surge in young asylum seekers is a "ticking time bomb" warns Kent County Council, after a further 77 arrived in Kent last week.

As the political conference season ends, what is the state of the parties in Kent?

09 October 2015
As the political conference season ends, what is the state of the parties in Kent?

The leader's speeches have been delivered and the conference season is over. But what have we learned about the parties?

Council chief and Manston campaigners clash over forced buyout of airport

09 October 2015
Council chief and Manston campaigners clash over forced buyout of airport

A war of words has erupted over Manston airport as council leader faces fresh call to quit

Kent MPs visit Calais migrant camps

09 October 2015
Kent MPs visit Calais migrant camps

Three Kent MPs are on a fact-finding visit to Calais as the town's Mayor outlines tougher penalties for those trying to cross to the UK.

Kent not needed for London overspill, says would-be mayor

07 October 2015
Kent not needed for London overspill, says would-be mayor

London has enough space for thousands of new homes, according to the Conservatives' London mayoral candidate Zac Goldsmith.

Councils to keep money raised in business rates

05 October 2015
Councils to keep money raised in business rates

Chancellor George Osborne has spread some cheer to councils after announcing they will be allowed to keep all the money they raise in rates.

Kent police chief says using Manston as Op Stack lorry park not viable

01 October 2015
Kent police chief says using Manston as Op Stack lorry park not viable

Using Manston as an emergency lorry park when Operation Stack in place won't work, Kent chief police says

Kent County Council abandons 'privatisation' of back office staff

01 October 2015
Kent County Council abandons 'privatisation' of back office staff

Exclusive: A drive to outsource hundreds of county council jobs has been scrapped after KCC opted to end negotiations with the bidder.

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