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Voters head to European polls

Voters head to European polls

22 May 2014

People 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

'What IS my job?' Bumbling Barnes in 'car crash' TV show

19 May 2014

Kent 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'

Kent attacked for 'not having proud identity'

28 April 2014

A 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

Barnes fights back at claims of wasting money in office move

28 April 2014

We 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

Re-think over street light switch-off in crime blackspots

28 April 2014

A 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

Under-fire school bus pass changes backed

24 April 2014

Changes 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

Eurotunnel plans to increase lorry capacity

23 April 2014

Operation 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

School pupils as young as 10 caught with guns and knives

23 April 2014

Children 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

Rail passengers braced for severe disruption on Kent's trains

18 April 2014

Kent rail passengers face severe problems this weekend as the Easter getaway clashes with major engineering work.

Primary school offers sent to thousands of families

Primary school offers sent to thousands of families

16 April 2014

Nearly 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

Barnes accused after police press office takeover move

14 April 2014

Kent 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

Kent's marathon miracle workers

13 April 2014

Fireman 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

Violent villain jailed after concealing gun in a bin bag

11 April 2014

An 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

Thousands of children's health 'at risk' near polluted schools

09 April 2014

Kent'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

Big drop in people cycling to work across Kent

08 April 2014

The proportion of people regularly cycling to work in Kent has plummeted by a fifth - sparking calls for more bike-friendly roads across the county.

'Cling film death' - two men to stand trial

'Cling film death' - two men to stand trial

08 April 2014

Two men charged with the manslaughter of a chef found wrapped in cling film are to stand trial.

Do you know a community hero?

Do you know a community hero?

06 April 2014

Now's your chance to thank a community nurse, therapist or health professional who's made a difference to your family's lives.

Revealed: Kent's poorest homes face £120 council tax hike

Revealed: Kent's poorest homes face £120 council tax hike

04 April 2014

Some of Kent's poorest households face paying up to £120 more in council tax this year, an analysis by KentOnline has revealed.

Call for low emission zone to tackle killer air pollution

Call for low emission zone to tackle killer air pollution

03 April 2014

A low emission zone could tackle Kent's air pollution, it has been claimed after the county was hit with the highest possible levels.

Fur flies after disabled war veteran told to leave seaside pub

Fur flies after disabled war veteran told to leave seaside pub

03 April 2014

A disabled veteran who is travelling 11,000 miles around Britain on a mobility scooter was told to leave a pub... because of his cats.

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