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Helen Grant promises flood defence support

Helen Grant promises flood defence support

09 March 2014

Helen Grant pledges to do everything she can to ensure Yalding gets the flood defences needed.

Apprentice misses out on date with PM

Apprentice misses out on date with PM

07 March 2014

The KM Group's editorial apprentice has visited Downing Street for an apprenticeship event - but missed out on meeting Prime Minister David Cameron.

Cultural facelift in £600k bonanza

Cultural facelift in £600k bonanza

07 March 2014

The cultural scene of Medway is to be revitalised in a major facelift that will bring 140 jobs thanks to a government grant announced today.

Ashford Independents gain seat

Ashford Independents gain seat

07 March 2014

The results are in for the Wye by-election, and Ashford Independent candidate Noel Ovenden has been elected to the formerly Conservative held seat.

Gold award for Maidstone Council

Gold award for Maidstone Council

07 March 2014

A public service award has been awarded to a partnership of four councils, including Maidstone Borough Council.

Victory in compensation fight for asbestos disease victims

Victory in compensation fight for asbestos disease victims

06 March 2014

Chatham MP Tracey Crouch has welcomed the announcement to boost compensation arrangement for victims of the asbestos-related disease mesothelioma.

Big drop in pregnant Kent teenagers

Big drop in pregnant Kent teenagers

06 March 2014

The number of teenage conceptions across Kent has fallen by almost a third over the last five years, new figures reveal.

UKIP candidates make a stand in "absent" councillors' ward

UKIP candidates make a stand in "absent" councillors' ward

04 March 2014

Despite no plans being made for a borough council by-election, UKIP has announced its candidates for Woodstock ward.

Council loses town centre flats conversion appeal

Council loses town centre flats conversion appeal

01 March 2014

A former kitchen showroom is to be revamped into a residential property despite councillors giving it the thumbs down.

'Referendum' on whether we stay in the EU

'Referendum' on whether we stay in the EU

01 March 2014

A campaign was launched today for people in Medway on whether they would like to stay in the European Union.

Drive to cut county truck stops

Drive to cut county truck stops

28 February 2014

County transport bosses are examining options for three lorry parks in Kent to cut the number of HGVs illegally parked on roads overnight.

Paul Carter asks government for 50 per cent of funds to pay for flood defences

Paul Carter asks government for 50 per cent of funds to pay for flood defences

27 February 2014

Kent County Council leader asks central government for written promise on flood funding.

Crisis loans used by thousands of families on breadline to be axed

Crisis loans used by thousands of families on breadline to be axed

26 February 2014

An emergency fund that offers critical support to thousands of struggling families across Kent - even paying for food - is being ditched.

Barnes forced to defend delay in revealing new youth crime czar

Barnes forced to defend delay in revealing new youth crime czar

25 February 2014

Kent police commissioner Ann Barnes has been forced to explain to MPs why she's not revealed her new youth czar almost three months after interviews.

Dartford council freezes its tax bill for the fourth year

Dartford council freezes its tax bill for the fourth year

25 February 2014

Council tax will be frozen again for another year after Dartford Borough Council voted for a freeze.

Greenfield sites removed from housing plan

Greenfield sites removed from housing plan

25 February 2014

The threat of development has been removed from four greenfield sites, earmarked for housing under the draft Local Plan.

Parents can have say on plans for new school bus pass

Parents can have say on plans for new school bus pass

24 February 2014

People are being invited to have their say on a new scheme to replace the Kent Freedom Pass after a major U-turn.

'I could sort you some nice solar panels for £100,000'

'I could sort you some nice solar panels for £100,000'

23 February 2014

A councillor who runs a renewable energy company had his sales patter branded "dodgy" after offering to give the council a quote in a budget meeting.

EXCLUSIVE: Sorting office could be reopened, meeting told

EXCLUSIVE: Sorting office could be reopened, meeting told

21 February 2014

A Royal Mail sorting office could be reopened just months after it was closed, the Kent Messenger can exclusively reveal.

Council to buy International House

Council to buy International House

21 February 2014

The purchase of a prominent office block is the key to a major new town centre development say councillors.

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