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Tories under fire for pothole “blitz” press push

Tories under fire for pothole “blitz” press push

28 May 2024

County hall Conservatives are under fire for a press release publicising a “pothole blitz” during the general election campaign.

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'Tories say our tower block looks like a run-down building in Croydon'

'Tories say our tower block looks like a run-down building in Croydon'

28 May 2024

Residents of an iconic Kent building have been left “insulted” after an election leaflet elsewhere in the country used it to represent Croydon.

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Nigel Farage in Kent ‘like Ukip tribute act circa 2015’

Nigel Farage in Kent ‘like Ukip tribute act circa 2015’

28 May 2024

Our political editor gives his verdict on Nigel Farage’s press conference in Dover this morning.

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‘Labour wins bragging rights in week one - but campaign is a marathon, not a sprint’

‘Labour wins bragging rights in week one - but campaign is a marathon, not a sprint’

28 May 2024

After a soggy election announcement and an ‘exodus’ of Tory MPs, political editor Paul Francis thinks Labour has come out on top in week one.

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Why Kent schoolchildren are being referred to terror watchdog

Why Kent schoolchildren are being referred to terror watchdog

28 May 2024

A rise in far-right ideology among schoolchildren - some as young as eight - has seen Kent’s anti-terror team become one of the busiest in the UK.

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Lib Dems announce candidate for new seat at election

Lib Dems announce candidate for new seat at election

27 May 2024

The Liberal Democrats have announced their candidate in the Weald of Kent constituency at the general election.

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Brazen shoplifters taunt staff: ‘Same time tomorrow’

Brazen shoplifters taunt staff: ‘Same time tomorrow’

27 May 2024

Shoplifters in a small Kent town have become so brazen, they tell staff “Same time tomorrow”

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Swimming sensation and ‘inspiration woman’ visits Downing Street

Swimming sensation and ‘inspiration woman’ visits Downing Street

26 May 2024

A Kent swimming star and former Olympian has visited No 10 after being recognised as an inspirational woman.

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Support for tougher measures on sale of ‘addictive’ vapes to kids

Support for tougher measures on sale of ‘addictive’ vapes to kids

25 May 2024

Tougher measures to tackle underage vape product sales are wanted by the county, according to the findings of a new survey.

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Kent MP opens up on breast cancer diagnosis

Kent MP opens up on breast cancer diagnosis

24 May 2024

An MP has urged women to go to their mammogram appointments following her breast cancer diagnosis and battle.

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‘The solar farm will be ugly but we need the energy’

‘The solar farm will be ugly but we need the energy’

24 May 2024

A solar farm the size of 58 football pitches will be built on farmland after councillors said clean energy was more important than the appearance.

Kent Tories facing massive losses at General Election

Kent Tories facing massive losses at General Election

24 May 2024

Kent Tory MPs are facing massive losses at the general election, according to pollsters.

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Two more Kent MPs to stand down at election

Two more Kent MPs to stand down at election

24 May 2024

Another two Kent MPs have announced they will not be standing at the general election in July.

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Bryan elected to take council’s cherished chains of office

Bryan elected to take council’s cherished chains of office

24 May 2024

Cllr Bryan Sweetland has taken the chains of office at Kent County Council as the new chairman.

What could happen on election day? Experts have their say on Kent Politics Podcast

What could happen on election day? Experts have their say on Kent Politics Podcast

24 May 2024

In a special general election edition of the Kent Politics Podcast, we look at what might happen in the county on July 4.

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Local Tory chief: ‘Defection won’t cost us seat’

Local Tory chief: ‘Defection won’t cost us seat’

23 May 2024

A defiant Conservative chairman has issued a rallying cry, declaring the party can still win its Kent seat back.

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‘The impasse is infuriating’: Kent MP’s final plea as football regulator plans ditched

‘The impasse is infuriating’: Kent MP’s final plea as football regulator plans ditched

23 May 2024

A Kent MP and former sports minister has expressed her disappointment a historic football governance bill will not pass because of the election.

Council’s £7.5m bid to revamp ramshackle theatre where Charlie Chaplin played

Council’s £7.5m bid to revamp ramshackle theatre where Charlie Chaplin played

23 May 2024

A council has unveiled plans to secure £7.5m to revamp a ramshackle theatre which once hosted Charlie Chaplin.

Nigel Farage breaks silence over whether he will stand in general election

Nigel Farage breaks silence over whether he will stand in general election

23 May 2024

Nigel Farage has silenced speculation about whether he will stand as a candidate in the general election.

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Labour launches election campaign in Kent

Labour launches election campaign in Kent

23 May 2024

Sir Keir Starmer has launched the Labour Party’s election campaign in Medway today.

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