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Voters head to European polls

22 May 2014
Voters head to European polls

People across Kent are going to the polls today to decide who should represent the region in the European Parliament.

Jury still out on compulsory purchase of Manston

21 May 2014
Jury still out on compulsory purchase of Manston

As protesters prepare to march for closed Manston airport today, councillors say they are not yet able to issue a Compulsory Purchase Order.

A new chapter for Kent libraries?

21 May 2014
A new chapter for Kent libraries?

KCC ponders move for libraries to be run by charitable trust

'What IS my job?' Bumbling Barnes in 'car crash' TV show

19 May 2014
'What IS my job?' Bumbling Barnes in 'car crash' TV show

Kent police and crime commissioner Ann Barnes has been filmed struggling to explain what her job is - and even how to spell it - in a documentary.

Would-be Labour MP: 'Our party is fighting dodgy campaign'

19 May 2014
Would-be Labour MP: 'Our party is fighting dodgy campaign'

A prospective Labour MP has hit out at his own party and its "dodgy" election campaign in a blistering attack recorded secretly.

Ukip leader to return to attack town

18 May 2014
Ukip leader to return to attack town

Ukip party leader Nigel Farage is to make a final push for votes today... in the town where he was attacked by a placard-waving protester.

Main parties 'rattled' and 'frightened' by UKIP surge

18 May 2014
Main parties 'rattled' and 'frightened' by UKIP surge

Nigel Farage says increased attacks on his party show the Westminster elite are running scared.

New leader of Thanet council

16 May 2014
New leader of Thanet council

The new leader of Thanet council is Labour’s Iris Johnston.

'We must stay in Europe,' say Lib Dems

16 May 2014
'We must stay in Europe,' say Lib Dems

Liberal Democrats are putting aside polls suggesting major losses at the European election as they launch campaign in Kent

PM: 'We'll do everything possible to save Manston airport'

14 May 2014
PM: 'We'll do everything possible to save Manston airport'

Prime Minister David Cameron has today vowed to do everything possible to keep Manston airport open as it prepares to shut tomorrow.

Bidder's 'surprise' over lack of Manston negotiation

12 May 2014
Bidder's 'surprise' over lack of Manston negotiation

The boss of the US group trying to buy Manston Airport has exclusively told the KM Group he was shocked by its owner's lack of discussion on the deal.

Manston bidders: the full interview

12 May 2014
Manston bidders: the full interview

The boss of the US group trying to buy Manston airport speaks fully and frankly about his company's attempts to buy the airfield.

'Eastern Europeans are creating no-go areas in our towns'

11 May 2014
'Eastern Europeans are creating no-go areas in our towns'

A European election candidate has been branded alarmist after claiming gangs of Eastern Europeans had created no-go areas in our towns.

European election: Your questions answered

06 May 2014
European election: Your questions answered

With just weeks to go until Kent voters head to the polls in the European election, we answer your questions on how it works.

2009

05 May 2014
2009

2009 votes

European predictions

05 May 2014
European predictions

European predictions

In or out

05 May 2014
In or out

In or out

Would-be Labour MPs join 28 others to press for rail changes

04 May 2014
Would-be Labour MPs join 28 others to press for rail changes

Railways should be renationalised, call two would-be Kent Labour MPs.

Is your street about to be plunged into darkness

02 May 2014
Is your street about to be plunged into darkness

This week sees the start of a part-time switch off of street lights in Maidstone

Mixed welcome as government brings in tighter controls on betting shops

30 April 2014
Mixed welcome as government brings in tighter controls on betting shops

A move to 'ban' betting shops from high streets has been welcomed in Kent - but more could be done to fight the 'crack cocaine' of gambling machines.

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