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Multi-million roundabout revamp project delayed

Multi-million roundabout revamp project delayed

10 May 2024

A multi-million-pound project to update a roundabout is months behind schedule with “issues trapping reptiles” among the reasons for delays.

Keir Starmer reveals Labour plan to tackle small boat crossings in Kent speech

Keir Starmer reveals Labour plan to tackle small boat crossings in Kent speech

10 May 2024

Sir Keir Starmer has promised to make Kent’s shores “hostile territory for people-smuggling gangs" during a speech in Kent.

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Kent Politics Podcast: MP stuns Tories and polling expert’s election date prediction

Kent Politics Podcast: MP stuns Tories and polling expert’s election date prediction

10 May 2024

This week’s Kent Politics Podcast discusses Dover MP Natalie Elphicke’s defection and hears from the head of polling company Electoral Calculus.

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Smoking costs Kent a whopping £1bn-plus a year, says new report

Smoking costs Kent a whopping £1bn-plus a year, says new report

10 May 2024

Kent’s smokers are costing the county £1.3bn a year, say new figures.

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County’s workforce ‘underperforming’ compared to rest of country

County’s workforce ‘underperforming’ compared to rest of country

09 May 2024

Workers in Kent are underqualified and underskilled compared to the rest of the country, according to a new report.

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Pictures show Royal Navy shadowing Russian warship off Kent coast

Pictures show Royal Navy shadowing Russian warship off Kent coast

09 May 2024

A warship from Russia shadowed by the Royal Navy off the coast of Kent has been caught on camera.

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Former deputy Tory leader joins Independent Group

Former deputy Tory leader joins Independent Group

09 May 2024

The ex deputy leader said she left the Tories over disagreements about the direction they were heading in and an unwillingness to accept mistakes.

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Michael Gove to decide future of docks application

Michael Gove to decide future of docks application

09 May 2024

Michael Gove will consider whether to intervene over a controversial application to redevelop docks.

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Labour backlash as Conservative Kent MP defects

Labour backlash as Conservative Kent MP defects

09 May 2024

A Kent MP continues to face a backlash after defecting to the Labour Party – with new and old allies criticising the move and leader Keir Starmer.

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'She's stabbed us in the back': Shock as Kent Tory MP defects to Labour

'She's stabbed us in the back': Shock as Kent Tory MP defects to Labour

08 May 2024

A Kent MP has defected to the Labour Party just moments before Prime Minister’s Questions began - leaving local Tories stunned.

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‘Seeing their disappointed faces was heartbreaking’

‘Seeing their disappointed faces was heartbreaking’

08 May 2024

Youth workers have set up a petition calling for their club to be reopened after being left heartbroken at having to turn devastated children away.

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‘We’re doing nothing wrong’ say people staying at beach ‘squatter camp’

‘We’re doing nothing wrong’ say people staying at beach ‘squatter camp’

08 May 2024

People staying in camper-vans near a beach have hit back at fears from residents that the site is becoming a “squatter camp”.

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Decision on controversial docks plan pushed back after legal challenge

Decision on controversial docks plan pushed back after legal challenge

07 May 2024

A decision on controversial plans to demolish a working docks and replace it with a business park has been delayed after a legal challenge.

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Former mayor and community stalwart dies aged 91

Former mayor and community stalwart dies aged 91

07 May 2024

A highly-respected veteran socialist and former Labour group leader has died at the age of 91.

Who should run the council?

Who should run the council?

07 May 2024

Inconclusive election results have left party leaders haggling over who should be the next council leader.

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'How's the UK faring post-Brexit? Just look at political shenanigans over new border checks'

'How's the UK faring post-Brexit? Just look at political shenanigans over new border checks'

07 May 2024

The “perplexing” decision to carry out border checks 22 miles inland has caused much political wrangling, writes columnist Paul Francis…

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Tory Matthew Scott “bucks trend” to win PCC poll

Tory Matthew Scott “bucks trend” to win PCC poll

05 May 2024

Conservative Matthew Scott has won a third term as Kent’s Police and Crime Commissioner - but with a narrower majority.

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What have local election results told us?

What have local election results told us?

05 May 2024

KentOnline’s political editor examines the fall-out of the local elections and what it means for all the major parties.

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‘Car killer’ pothole numbers drop but are still “way too high’, says council boss

‘Car killer’ pothole numbers drop but are still “way too high’, says council boss

05 May 2024

Pothole numbers are down but council roads boss say the number is still “way too high”.

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Count to begin in police commissioner election

Count to begin in police commissioner election

05 May 2024

Today the county will find out who will hold the role of Kent’s Police and Crime Commissioner, following Thursday’s vote.

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