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April 2025

“I'm now operating as a freelancer in the wild west of local government”
We talk to Paul Francis, long-time journalist of Kent politics and newly minted freelancer
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Steven Keevil
One week to go
We look at the state of the campaign, the potential winners and losers, and the colourful characters standing in the county
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Ed Jennings
Adventures in doodleland
Plus James O'Malley has an abundance agenda, we review Macknade, upcoming Kent events, news in brief, and more
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Steven Keevil
Can international rail return to Kent?
Plus Canterbury improvement schemes, news in brief, letters, and more.
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Ed Jennings
The Lib Dems and Reform on the coming local election
We discuss the upcoming Kent County Council election with Antony Hook, the Leader of the Liberal Democrat Group, and Thomas Mallon of Reform UK.
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Steven Keevil
The Greens and Labour on the coming local election
We discuss the upcoming Kent County Council election with Rich Lehmann, Leader of the Greens, and Alister Brady, Leader of the Labour Group.
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Steven Keevil
Conservative leader Roger Gough on the coming local election
We discuss the upcoming Kent County Council election with Roger Gough, current Leader of Kent County Council and the Conservative Group.
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Steven Keevil
Lower Thames Crossing: The winners and losers
Plus the 425 people that want to run Kent, news in brief, and more
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Ed Jennings
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An interactive pantomime
Behind the scenes of Kent grapplers United Kingdom Pro Wrestling
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Ed Jennings
“I don't think I'm much of a performer"
We speak to Ralph Steadman, legendary illustrator.
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Steven Keevil
Kent County Council prepares for its final election
Plus Operation Brock returns, Kent April Fools, news in brief, and more
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Ed Jennings
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