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Auditors urge council to be cautious over Dreamland

19 September 2016
Auditors urge council to be cautious over Dreamland

Thanet council's leader has downplayed an auditor's report on Dreamland which questions the long-term viability of the amusement park.

Calais border security contract could cost millions

19 September 2016
Calais border security contract could cost millions

A contract to carry out initial checks in France on possible migrants trying to enter UK is out to tender - and there are claims it could cost £80m.

Exclusive: Kent school among first to consult on grammar status

16 September 2016
Exclusive: Kent school among first to consult on grammar status

A secondary school in Kent is thought to be one of the first in the country to launch a consultation on becoming a grammar school under new plans.

Farage passes the UKIP baton to Diane James

16 September 2016
Farage passes the UKIP baton to Diane James

He was a one-off politician who established Kent as a stronghold - how will his successor fare?

Nigel Farage bows out as Diane James takes job

16 September 2016
Nigel Farage bows out as Diane James takes job

An MEP educated in Kent has become the new leader of UKIP.

Corbyn: 'Kent shows grammars are not working'

14 September 2016
Corbyn: 'Kent shows grammars are not working'

Government plans for new grammar schools have sparked a fierce exchange in Parliament, with Kent being used as an example of where they don't work.

Force struggles in bid to recruit firearms officers

13 September 2016
Force struggles in bid to recruit firearms officers

A bid to recruit specialist firearms officers in the face of heightened terrorist threats is struggling, Kent's police commissioner has revealed.

Kent constituency could disappear under boundary review

13 September 2016
Kent constituency could disappear under boundary review

A Kent constituency looks set to be scrapped under a boundary review aimed at curbing the number of MPs to cut costs.

Could Kent have free school for troubled youngsters?

12 September 2016
Could Kent have free school for troubled youngsters?

Kent's crime commissioner is exploring plans for a free school dedicated to youngsters set on a path to crime.

Education secretary to set out conditions for new grammars

12 September 2016
Education secretary to set out conditions for new grammars

The row over the return of school selection continues as one Kent head says grammars should do more to open up to poorer brighter children.

Education secretary defends new grammar plan

08 September 2016
Education secretary defends new grammar plan

The row over a move to lift the ban on new grammars continues, as work gets underway on the first new grammar annex in west Kent.

Op Stack lorry park 'will be huge carbuncle' - Greens

07 September 2016
Op Stack lorry park 'will be huge carbuncle' - Greens

KCC says it supports plans for a huge lorry park to alleviate Operation Stack chaos - amid warnings it could create dangerous levels of air pollution.

KCC: Why we back controversial lorry park plan

07 September 2016
KCC: Why we back controversial lorry park plan

A controversial lorry park proposed to avoid the traffic misery on the M20 during Operation Stack is being backed by Kent County Council.

Ban on new grammars set to be lifted, says secret memo

06 September 2016
Ban on new grammars set to be lifted, says secret memo

A confidential document has revealed the government is poised to lift a ban on new grammar schools.

Huge wall to be built at Calais to boost security

06 September 2016
Huge wall to be built at Calais to boost security

The immigration minister has told MPs that a wall is to be built as part of new security measures.

Confusion over port demo plan

04 September 2016
Confusion over port demo plan

There are conflicting reports from France over whether hauliers still intend to blockade Calais - raising fears Operation Stack will be introduced.

Calais blockade downgraded to a 'go slow'

03 September 2016
Calais blockade downgraded to a 'go slow'

A planned blockade of Calais will be replaced by a "go slow" protest but disruption is still expected.

Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn draws rapturous reception at rally in Ramsgate

03 September 2016
Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn draws rapturous reception at rally in Ramsgate

Corbyn begins speech and unveils plans to regenerate towns like Ramsgate with £30bn investment fund

Is Transmanche Metro back on track?

02 September 2016
Is Transmanche Metro back on track?

The Mayor of Calais has signalled her determination to get an ambitious rail scheme up and running between northern France and the county.

Let's not let 'migratory crisis affect friendship'

01 September 2016
Let's not let 'migratory crisis affect friendship'

The Mayor of Calais tried to strengthen ties between her region and the county as she addressed businesses on a visit to Kent.

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