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Labour forecast to make huge gains in Kent
04 October 2023A polling prediction website says the number of Labour MPs in Kent will rise after the next general election, with tactical voting likely.
Hundreds gather to celebrate deity’s birthday
04 October 2023Hindus flooded the streets with colour, music and dance to celebrate Lord Ganesh’s birthday
Plans for school ‘being held up by scaffolding’ revealed
04 October 2023A 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
26 September 2023A 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
23 September 2023An MP has said she is in recovery after being diagnosed with breast cancer.
‘Giant electricity station will destroy this Kent wildlife haven’
13 September 2023A precious Kent wildlife habitat is under threat from plans for a massive electricity converter station covering almost 15 acres.
‘Don’t penalise drivers for Dartford Crossing shambles’
09 September 2023The government’s roads chief has waded into the Dart Charge furore amid ongoing issues collecting payments for motorists using the Crossing.
MP injured in 'nasty accident' on one of ‘UK’s most dangerous roads’
05 September 2023An MP has suffered a broken ankle after a crash on a country road dubbed one of the most dangerous in the UK.
MP says killer Lucy Letby should have been at sentencing ‘if necessary by force’
22 August 2023MP Gareth Johnson has backed calls to ensure criminals appear at their sentencing hearings, after murderer Lucy Letby refused to attend hers.
Party choose candidate for upcoming general election
19 August 2023The Liberal Democrat group has revealed its candidate for the UK’s next general election.
Mock blue plaque appears ‘honouring’ MP’s sewage vote
02 August 2023A 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
20 July 2023We 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
12 July 2023The 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’
10 July 2023A 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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Family-run garage closes for final time after 92 years of trade
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Kent pub 'surrounded by sheep' named one of UK's best to visit in autumn
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