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Government cuts will send Kent policing into 'meltdown'

03 February 2015
Government cuts will send Kent policing into 'meltdown'

Policing in Kent could go into 'meltdown', able only to deal with emergencies if £46.5m of government cuts to the force are implemented.

Airport's future discussed at Parliament

02 February 2015
Airport's future discussed at Parliament

The Transport Select Committee heard evidence from Manston's new owners and those who want it to be kept open today.

Kent's GCSE results down

29 January 2015
Kent's GCSE results down

Classroom standards in Kent and Medway schools appear to have dipped in 2014, according to official secondary league tables published today.

Thousands of jobs to be created in major projects

29 January 2015
Thousands of jobs to be created in major projects

More than 3,000 jobs are set to be created in schemes throughout the county, including a revamp of Folkestone seafront and an overhaul of Op Stack.

KCC lorry park plan for Op Stack 'bonkers'

27 January 2015
KCC lorry park plan for Op Stack 'bonkers'

A new proposal by KCC to create a 3,000-space lorry park has been described as ‘bonkers’ by the local council.

Southeastern gets worst satisfaction rating in UK

27 January 2015
Southeastern gets worst satisfaction rating in UK

Rail passengers using Southeastern trains were among the least happy with their service last year, according to a survey by a campaign group.

Consultants to cost council £5.5m

22 January 2015
Consultants to cost council £5.5m

Councillors have defended the appointment of a company set to help it cut the costs of looking after vulnerable children.

Candidate crisis for Lib Dems

21 January 2015
Candidate crisis for Lib Dems

The Liberal Democrats have been unable to find a single candidate to stand in a borough council elections in May, it has emerged.

Leaked emails cast doubt on council decision-making

20 January 2015
Leaked emails cast doubt on council decision-making

Councillors are facing fresh questions over their move against placing a compulsory purchase order on Manston airport.

Al Murray's political stand "could backfire" says Farage

18 January 2015
Al Murray's political stand "could backfire" says Farage

Ukip leader Nigel Farage says comedian Al Murray's decision to stand in Thanet South at the election risks offending voters and could backfire.

Kent County Council rejects call for a "frack free" county

15 January 2015
Kent County Council rejects call for a "frack free" county

County councillors have vetoed a debate on whether Kent should be 'frack free'

Council told to review Manston buyout

14 January 2015
Council told to review Manston buyout

A backbench committee has told leaders to rethink its decision against carrying out a compulsory purchase of the airport.

£5.7m scheme to improve traffic blackspot moves ahead

14 January 2015
£5.7m scheme to improve traffic blackspot moves ahead

County councillors have backed a scheme to ease traffic congestion around a notorious town centre gyratory system.

Council leaves door ajar to Manston as an airport

12 January 2015
Council leaves door ajar to Manston as an airport

A strategic masterplan has incorporated the site as an airport, despite councillors voting not to try to buy it last year.

'Serious concerns' over Ramsgate's Marlowe Academy

09 January 2015
'Serious concerns' over Ramsgate's Marlowe Academy

A Kent academy is facing renewed criticism from school inspectors who say they have serious concerns about a dramatic decline in classroom standards.

Charitable trust to take over Kent's libraries?

07 January 2015
Charitable trust to take over Kent's libraries?

Libraries in Kent are set to be run by a charitable trust under county council plans unveiled today.

Ex-mayor expelled for "disloyalty"

07 January 2015
Ex-mayor expelled for "disloyalty"

A former mayor has been expelled from his party for alleged disloyalty.

Manston buyout to go back under microscope

06 January 2015
Manston buyout to go back under microscope

A council's decision not to buy Manston airport is set to be re-examined giving fresh hope to supporters.

Tories select general election candidate

05 January 2015
Tories select general election candidate

The woman who took on Ukip as Tory candidate in the Rochester and Strood by-election has been chosen tonight to fight the general election.

Party expels councillor for "jaw dropping" comments

21 December 2014
Party expels councillor for "jaw dropping" comments

Ukip has expelled a Thanet councillor for comments made in a TV programme.

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