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OPINION: In praise of the political speech-makers

OPINION: In praise of the political speech-makers

Local democracy reporter Simon Finlay reflects on the power of the political speech-makers…

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‘Teachers can focus on education, not leaky classrooms…’

‘Teachers can focus on education, not leaky classrooms…’

MP Mike Tapp says millions of pounds in funding for schools, buses and local hospitals is helping those living in Kent.

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‘She wanted her story to be her legacy’ - author’s carnival tale honours Windrush roots

‘She wanted her story to be her legacy’ - author’s carnival tale honours Windrush roots

KentOnline’s Melissa Todd met author Laurina Moody to talk legacy, carnival, and the stories that keep communities together…

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‘Don’t kid yourself these flags going up unite us as a nation’

‘Don’t kid yourself these flags going up unite us as a nation’

The ongoing obsession of hoisting flags up lampposts isn’t uniting our nation - it’s dividing us, says our columnist.

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‘We need to strengthen ties with allies if we're going to bring back international rail services’

‘We need to strengthen ties with allies if we're going to bring back international rail services’

Ashford MP Sojan Joseph says recent trade deals and strengthening ties with our international allies is vital to boosting Kent’s economy.

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‘Will the raft of Tories jumping to Reform become an Achilles’ heel?’

‘Will the raft of Tories jumping to Reform become an Achilles’ heel?’

While the political momentum is certainly with Farage, will there come a point where sucking up all these ex-Tories becomes a hindrance?

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‘I tried my GP’s new online booking system - and the results surprised me’

‘I tried my GP’s new online booking system - and the results surprised me’

As of this week, all GP surgeries need to offer an online booking option - our columnist tried it out to avoid the 8am phone scramble.

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‘Nobody risks drowning in the Channel for a shot at stallion-handling’

‘Nobody risks drowning in the Channel for a shot at stallion-handling’

KentOnline columnist Melissa Todd attended a UKIP gathering and counter protest at the weekend, here is what she encountered…

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‘Why digital IDs will not stop the boats arriving on Kent’s shores’

‘Why digital IDs will not stop the boats arriving on Kent’s shores’

Keir Starmer has announced the introduction of mandatory digital IDs - but will it actually help crack down on illegal immigration?

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‘The EU will be wanting a blood sample next’

‘The EU will be wanting a blood sample next’

As our columnist gets to grips with the new border checks for travelling to the EU, he asks if travellers are ready for yet more queues.

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‘Can the Lib Dems present a threat to the rise of Reform UK?’

‘Can the Lib Dems present a threat to the rise of Reform UK?’

Local Democracy Reporting Service reporter Simon Finlay sets out the challenge faced by the Lib Dems ahead of the next general election

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‘These people are my neighbours - not the enemy’

‘These people are my neighbours - not the enemy’

With a protest planned this weekend, one resident says migrants living at a former barracks have become part of the community.

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‘The collapse of Kent’s champions is a cause for concern’

‘The collapse of Kent’s champions is a cause for concern’

Within weeks, the organisations promoting Kent as a tourist and investment destination have collapsed. And, says our columnist, it’s a costly blow.

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‘Claims about the end of Starmer are premature, but are a result of a drama-obsessed politics’

‘Claims about the end of Starmer are premature, but are a result of a drama-obsessed politics’

Many are predicted the downfall of Starmer, but how likely is it really?

‘Nothing to hide, plenty to fear: Why Britain’s pensioners are the new radicals’

‘Nothing to hide, plenty to fear: Why Britain’s pensioners are the new radicals’

KentOnline columnist Melissa Todd has given her thoughts on why Britain’s boldest protesters aren’t teens, but pensioners with nothing to lose…

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‘I used AI to plan our family day out - and the result was a hit with the kids’

‘I used AI to plan our family day out - and the result was a hit with the kids’

Our reporter used AI to plan her latest day out with her kids to “one of the most popular country parks in Kent”.

‘You’d have thought a uni would excel at maths…clearly not’

‘You’d have thought a uni would excel at maths…clearly not’

Our columnist reflects on how two of the county’s universities are set to merge and why making the sums add up proved so challenging.

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'Human beings are in charge of the earth, not guests of Mother Nature'

'Human beings are in charge of the earth, not guests of Mother Nature'

Dan Esson talks about climate change, in light of a Kent County Council report which paints a worrying picture of Kent in the decades ahead.

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