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Barnes to face watchdog over 'car crash' documentary
03 June 2014Crime commissioner Ann Barnes has been summoned before watchdogs to explain why she took part in a controversial TV documentary.
The Kent Special Constabulary has been given prestigious award by Her Majesty the Queen
02 June 2014The Kent Special Constabulary has been awarded the Queen's award for Voluntary Service in recognition of its service to residents in Kent.
Commissioner faces sky high protest over 'car crash' TV show
30 May 2014An aircraft has been circling police headquarters in Maidstone with a banner demanding the resignation of police commissioner Ann Barnes.
'Car crash police TV show damaging force's reputation'
28 May 2014The reputation of Kent Police is being damaged by a documentary on the county's commissioner to be shown on TV, according to officers.
UKIP to target Kent seats after Euro election storm
26 May 2014UKIP are preparing to contest several seats in Kent at the general election after storming to first place in the European polls on a historic night.
Voters head to European polls
22 May 2014People across Kent are going to the polls today to decide who should represent the region in the European Parliament.
'What IS my job?' Bumbling Barnes in 'car crash' TV show
19 May 2014Kent police and crime commissioner Ann Barnes has been filmed struggling to explain what her job is - and even how to spell it - in a documentary.
Kent attacked for 'not having proud identity'
28 April 2014A column criticising Kent's lack of identity has likened a visit to a town to "an eternity having red-hot knitting needles" jammed under your nails.
Barnes fights back at claims of wasting money in office move
28 April 2014We put police commissioner Ann Barnes on the spot amid claims of diva-style behaviour and wasting funds on an office move. Here's what she said...
Re-think over street light switch-off in crime blackspots
28 April 2014A council is taking a second look at potential crime hotspots as it plans to switch off street lights across the county.
Under-fire school bus pass changes backed
24 April 2014Changes to the Kent Freedom Pass that will leave parents paying double for children's travel have been backed by councillors despite protests.
Eurotunnel plans to increase lorry capacity
23 April 2014Operation Stack could be a thing of the past amid plans to improve access to the Channel Tunnel and double the holding capacity for lorries.
School pupils as young as 10 caught with guns and knives
23 April 2014Children as young as 10 have been caught with guns, ammunition and knives in Kent schools, new police figures reveal.
Rail passengers braced for severe disruption on Kent's trains
18 April 2014Kent rail passengers face severe problems this weekend as the Easter getaway clashes with major engineering work.
Primary school offers sent to thousands of families
16 April 2014Nearly 20,000 pupils across Kent and Medway will hear where they are likely to start primary school this September.
Barnes accused after police press office takeover move
14 April 2014Kent police commissioner Ann Barnes has come under fire after it emerged force press officers are to now come under her direct control.
Kent's marathon miracle workers
13 April 2014Fireman Sam, a three-legged runner and a 64-year-old doing her first marathon... meet some of the Kent entrants in this year's London race.
Violent villain jailed after concealing gun in a bin bag
11 April 2014An armed robber who terrified staff at two robberies in one night told them: "It's nearly Christmas - I need to feed my kids."
Thousands of children's health 'at risk' near polluted schools
09 April 2014Kent's pollution blackspots have been revealed... amid claims thousands of pupils' health is at risk from dangerous emissions.
Big drop in people cycling to work across Kent
08 April 2014The proportion of people regularly cycling to work in Kent has plummeted by a fifth - sparking calls for more bike-friendly roads across the county.
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Family-run garage closes for final time after 92 years of trade
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