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Emergency planners are confident they can cope with a huge number of lorries in the county without the help of Manston.
Our political editor Paul Francis takes a look at all the big news from national and local politics this week.
It's part of the Conservatives' big plans to help the countries poorest areas, but what is levelling up? We've answered your questions.
The impact of the Covid crisis had on the public sector has been vividly underlined by the disclosure KCC was bailed out to the tune of £362m.
The continuing costs of dealing with the impact of the pandemic could leave County Council facing a budget black hole of more than £100 million, its finance chiefs have warned.
A Kent MP says more needs to be done to tackle the 'racist idiots' who abuse footballers but has defended the right to boo those taking the knee.
A Kent MP is among dozens pressing the government to lift Covid restrictions on schools, saying they are too disruptive.
More than 100,000 EU citizens living and working in the county have successfully applied to remain in the UK following Brexit.
A snapshot of absence rates for one week this month show nearly 12,000 pupils were not in class because of Covid.
Sajid Javid has a lot to do in his new role but what challenges does he face when it comes to health care in Kent?
A Kent Conservative association branch chairman says it is a "huge disappointment" Matt Hancock appears to have broken social distancing rules.
Was Brexit vote really five years ago? Did we learn anything from report on white working class pupils falling behind? Paul Francis analyses the week.
A change to the pupil premium provided by the government means Kent County Council will lose £4 million in funding.
As plans to speed up house building across the country are revealed, our political editor Paul Francis looks at what it means for Kent.
New research shows how those who back leave and remain would vote if the referendum was rerun today.
It's been five years since an historic referendum saw voters back Brexit, but the journey has not always followed its expected path.
A Kent MP has warned his party that it risks losing seats at the next election if it fails to listen to concerns over housing.
