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'We're treated like a plague'

'We're treated like a plague'

23 October 2019

A leading voice for the Gypsy Council says travellers are "excluded from society" as he calls for more permanent sites in Kent.

PM's Brexit timetable rejected

PM's Brexit timetable rejected

22 October 2019

We could be on the brink of an election or a Brexit extension after Boris Johnson suffered another defeat in the Commons.

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Council blasts plans for thousands of new homes

Council blasts plans for thousands of new homes

19 October 2019

Council chiefs have raised concerns over a neighbouring authority's for developments including almost 7,000 new homes.

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First funding for road widening

First funding for road widening

19 October 2019

Initial cash has been earmarked for widening a road in a project called for since the 1980s, a local MP announces.

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MPs indicate support for Brexit deal

MPs indicate support for Brexit deal

19 October 2019

A significant number of the county's political representatives are indicating they will back the Prime Minister's Brexit deal in today's crucial vote.

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How safe is M20 smart motorway?

How safe is M20 smart motorway?

19 October 2019

An MP is battling to find out what safety measures the M20 will have to spot broken down vehicles.

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'We're all sick of talking about it'

'We're all sick of talking about it'

19 October 2019

Our reporter Oliver Kemp hit the streets of Dover to find out what people think about Brexit.

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Council spends £2m to secure government grant

Council spends £2m to secure government grant

18 October 2019

A council has spent millions to apply for a £170m road, rail and transport fund which it may not be guaranteed to win.

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Controversial park and ride plans deferred

Controversial park and ride plans deferred

17 October 2019

City councillors have deferred plans for a park and ride extension to be built on a popular water meadow.

Outgoing leader gets emotional

Outgoing leader gets emotional

17 October 2019

Emotional council leader Paul Carter broke down as he delivered his final speech as head of Kent County Council.

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'Don't stop people getting to work'

'Don't stop people getting to work'

17 October 2019

A Kent MP has called for a debate on Extinction Rebellion as he criticises them and praises police for their handling of protests

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New leader of Kent County Council revealed

New leader of Kent County Council revealed

17 October 2019

Paul Carter delivered an emotional final speech as head of KCC, following the announcement of the new leader.

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Brexit blamed for roadworks chaos

Brexit blamed for roadworks chaos

17 October 2019

A council leader says a surge of roadworks appears to be deliberate ahead of the Brexit deadline.

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Brexit deal agreed

Brexit deal agreed

17 October 2019

Boris Johnson has negotiated a deal with Jean-Claude Juncker over Brexit and MPs will now have to vote on it.

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Extinction Rebellion to march through town

Extinction Rebellion to march through town

17 October 2019

Extinction Rebellion protesters are taking to the streets in one Kent town — and will convene outside KCC's headquarters as they are due to elect their leader.

New leader to be unveiled

New leader to be unveiled

17 October 2019

The new leader of Kent County Council will be elected at County Hall later today.

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'Boris must feel like Dr Doolittle'

'Boris must feel like Dr Doolittle'

16 October 2019

The PM probably feels a bit like the fictitious animal in an efforts to get a Brexit deal, says our expert.

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Councillors 'assaulted' at toxic meeting

Councillors 'assaulted' at toxic meeting

16 October 2019

Members of a planning committee were allegedly pushed, shoved and verbally assaulted by members of the public at a crucial meeting.

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Concerns about plans to check lorries on M20

Concerns about plans to check lorries on M20

16 October 2019

A spending watchdog has warned the government of "significant risks" over Brexit preparations.

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Lorry park plans stepped up ahead of Brexit

Lorry park plans stepped up ahead of Brexit

16 October 2019

Security staff and traffic stewards are being taken on at an old airfield site which could be used as a lorry park.

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