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Search for new national park

Search for new national park

A government minister has announced plans to find a new national park following a visit to a river restoration project in Kent.

Kent MP investigated for liking ‘anti-semitic’ tweet

Kent MP investigated for liking ‘anti-semitic’ tweet

An MP is being investigated by the Labour party for liking a controversial tweet by a comedy writer which it claims is anti-Semitic.

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Multi-million-pound road project enters next stage

Multi-million-pound road project enters next stage

The government has approved the first out of three stages for a £199 million scheme in Kent.

Suella Braverman’s tent crackdown labelled ‘utter madness’

Suella Braverman’s tent crackdown labelled ‘utter madness’

The Home Secretary’s plan to restrict tents used by the homeless and fine organisations which hand them out has drawn fierce criticism.

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Campaigners pen letter to MPs urging Gaza ceasefire ahead of town protest

Campaigners pen letter to MPs urging Gaza ceasefire ahead of town protest

A protest group which supports the people of Palestine has written to the Town’s MPs urging them to back a ceasefire ahead of a march.

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MP placed into induced coma after sepsis diagnosis

MP placed into induced coma after sepsis diagnosis

A politician has revealed how he was placed into an induced coma after being diagnosed with sepsis.

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The safe seat shaping up to be front-line in election battle

The safe seat shaping up to be front-line in election battle

Our political editor looks at the battle brewing as opposition parties prepare a bid to oust the Conservatives from one of their safest seats.

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MP attends public inquiry into 950-homes plan

MP attends public inquiry into 950-homes plan

A public inquiry into controversial plans for 950 new homes near a village has got underway with an MP among the first speakers.

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MPs join forces to oppose quarry expansion

MPs join forces to oppose quarry expansion

Two MPs have teamed up in opposition to plans to extend a ragstone quarry into an area of ancient woodland.

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Council calls for government rescue over GP shortage crisis

Council calls for government rescue over GP shortage crisis

A council has called for the government to step in and help amid a GP shortage which has left towns and villages ‘grappling’ for healthcare.

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Petition makes legal case to scrap ULEZ scheme

Petition makes legal case to scrap ULEZ scheme

The Transport secretary has been urged to use the law to intervene in a battle to scrap the Ultra Low Emission Zone at the border with Kent.

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Gyles Brandreth gives speech to Tory barn event

Gyles Brandreth gives speech to Tory barn event

A media personality and former MP has been spotted speaking to guests at a Conservative village group fundraiser.

MP Rosie Duffield opens up about life with ADHD

MP Rosie Duffield opens up about life with ADHD

A Kent MP has spoken on a podcast on the moment she won the election in 2017 as well as her school life.

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'We need HS2 cash for a key relief road now'

'We need HS2 cash for a key relief road now'

Money saved from the abandoned phase of HS2 should be redirected to kickstart a ‘much-needed’ relief road in Kent, it has been claimed.

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Labour forecast to make huge gains in Kent

Labour forecast to make huge gains in Kent

A polling prediction website says the number of Labour MPs in Kent will rise after the next general election, with tactical voting likely.

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Hundreds gather to celebrate deity’s birthday

Hundreds gather to celebrate deity’s birthday

Hindus flooded the streets with colour, music and dance to celebrate Lord Ganesh’s birthday

Plans for school ‘being held up by scaffolding’ revealed

Plans for school ‘being held up by scaffolding’ revealed

A school which has corroding pipes, asbestos and scaffolding to protect students and teachers is set to get a huge upgrade.

‘Relief’ as win secured in campaign to bring blood tests back to hospital

‘Relief’ as win secured in campaign to bring blood tests back to hospital

A phlebotomy unit is set to return to a hospital for 12 months, two years after it was axed, as the NHS looks at demand for the service.

Kent MP reveals breast cancer battle

Kent MP reveals breast cancer battle

An MP has said she is in recovery after being diagnosed with breast cancer.

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‘Giant electricity station will destroy this Kent wildlife haven’

‘Giant electricity station will destroy this Kent wildlife haven’

A precious Kent wildlife habitat is under threat from plans for a massive electricity converter station covering almost 15 acres.

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‘Don’t penalise drivers for Dartford Crossing shambles’

‘Don’t penalise drivers for Dartford Crossing shambles’

The government’s roads chief has waded into the Dart Charge furore amid ongoing issues collecting payments for motorists using the Crossing.

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MP injured in 'nasty accident' on one of ‘UK’s most dangerous roads’

MP injured in 'nasty accident' on one of ‘UK’s most dangerous roads’

An MP has suffered a broken ankle after a crash on a country road dubbed one of the most dangerous in the UK.

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MP says killer Lucy Letby should have been at sentencing ‘if necessary by force’

MP says killer Lucy Letby should have been at sentencing ‘if necessary by force’

MP Gareth Johnson has backed calls to ensure criminals appear at their sentencing hearings, after murderer Lucy Letby refused to attend hers.

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Party choose candidate for upcoming general election

Party choose candidate for upcoming general election

The Liberal Democrat group has revealed its candidate for the UK’s next general election.

Mock blue plaque appears ‘honouring’ MP’s sewage vote

Mock blue plaque appears ‘honouring’ MP’s sewage vote

A blue plaque has appeared in a town accusing its MP of voting to “allow raw sewage to be dumped in a river”.

Surprise results in survey of key Kent voting town

Surprise results in survey of key Kent voting town

We visited the town which has backed the winner of the last 16 general elections to see what the next government could look like.

New trust identified for failing school

New trust identified for failing school

The Department for Education has confirmed a “preferred” candidate has been picked to replace a failing academy trust.

MP says teen e-scooter death was ‘avoidable tragedy’

MP says teen e-scooter death was ‘avoidable tragedy’

A politician has called for stricter measures to be put in place for e-scooters after a teenager was killed after he collided with a BMW.

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