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Council’s new leisure centre prices branded ‘daylight robbery’

Council’s new leisure centre prices branded ‘daylight robbery’

20 May 2024

A local authority has been warned it risks turning its new £24million leisure centre into a ‘white elephant’ unless it addresses its ‘high prices’.

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Bill for delayed post-Brexit border controls hits £4.7 billion

Bill for delayed post-Brexit border controls hits £4.7 billion

20 May 2024

The government has been urged to do more to clarify arrangements for new post-Brexit border checks in Kent.

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‘The government must do more than just apologise’

‘The government must do more than just apologise’

20 May 2024

As a damning report into the infected blood scandal is finally published, one victim from Kent says the fight for justice is likely to continue.

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‘We must think creatively’: Greens select candidate for general election

‘We must think creatively’: Greens select candidate for general election

20 May 2024

The Green Party has selected a parliamentary candidate who has vowed to fight for ‘creative solutions’ to give residents better chances if elected.

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‘Is ban on rainbow lanyards really the most pressing issue for government?’

‘Is ban on rainbow lanyards really the most pressing issue for government?’

20 May 2024

As the country grapples with a cost-of-living crisis, recession and NHS delays, the ‘minister for common sense’ has been busy… banning lanyards.

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‘Comments about my appearance have made me extremely uncomfortable’

‘Comments about my appearance have made me extremely uncomfortable’

19 May 2024

A female councillor has called for a reset in behaviour after suffering online abuse.

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5,000 homes site could be an archaeological treasure trove

5,000 homes site could be an archaeological treasure trove

19 May 2024

A leading archaeologist says the site of a 5,000 homes development site could conceal significant finds.

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Troops march through streets as mayor inaugurated

Troops march through streets as mayor inaugurated

18 May 2024

Troops have marched through the streets of the County Town today following the inauguration of the new mayor.

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Questions over £20m cost of fixing council HQ

Questions over £20m cost of fixing council HQ

18 May 2024

Council bosses are defending a decision to spend millions on fixing their headquarters.

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Care provider paid £63k to look after someone who had died

Care provider paid £63k to look after someone who had died

18 May 2024

Fraud and human error cost a council £2.8m last year - with one £63,000 payment for care to dead person.

Calls for Cabinet member to resign over poor performance

Calls for Cabinet member to resign over poor performance

17 May 2024

Opposition councillors have accused council cabinet members of “gaslighting” the public over cracking down on anti-social behaviour.

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Green and Lib Dems agree power deal

Green and Lib Dems agree power deal

17 May 2024

A new coalition has been formed to run a borough council.

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Former deputy PM ‘gobsmacked’ by ‘hard-right’ Elphicke’s defection to Labour

Former deputy PM ‘gobsmacked’ by ‘hard-right’ Elphicke’s defection to Labour

17 May 2024

Former Deputy Prime Minister Damian Green has told the Kent Politics Podcast he’s amazed Labour has taken Dover MP Natalie Elphicke into its ranks.

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Major gaffe sees candidate elected to council despite coming last

Major gaffe sees candidate elected to council despite coming last

17 May 2024

A mix-up has led to the wrong person taking a seat on a council and only a High Court order can remove them.

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‘Six weeks of bin collection chaos and it’s still not fixed‘

‘Six weeks of bin collection chaos and it’s still not fixed‘

17 May 2024

We reveal the story behind bin ‘chaos’ which has seen councillors pay for rubbish to be taken by private contractors.

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School bus pass prices face 18% hike for 14,000 students

School bus pass prices face 18% hike for 14,000 students

16 May 2024

Nearly 14,000 holders of Kent subsidised bus passes face an 18% price hike.

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‘He’d vowed never to talk about it - but doing so changed everything’

‘He’d vowed never to talk about it - but doing so changed everything’

15 May 2024

As the public inquiry into a national scandal is set to conclude, our reporter recalls the remarkable journey he went on with two of its victims.

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MP pulls bid to build house in prime coastal spot after controversial defection

MP pulls bid to build house in prime coastal spot after controversial defection

15 May 2024

Natalie Elphicke is withdrawing her bid to convert a garage into a new house following her controversial defection to Labour, KentOnline can reveal.

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Live animal exports set to finally be outlawed after 50 years

Live animal exports set to finally be outlawed after 50 years

14 May 2024

A long-awaited ban on the live export of animals is finally set to come into force - 50 years after campaigners started fighting for the rule.

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Council fails to hit three key targets

Council fails to hit three key targets

14 May 2024

Kent County Council has failed to hit targets in three key areas, according to official new figures

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