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Six months to redraw Kent
14 councils, a new administration, and no clear answers
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Interview
“A lot of the stuff I do is below the radar”
We talk to Tristan Osborne, the recently elected MP for Chatham and Aylesford
News
Is it possible to character assassinate a city?
As the Spectator presents Canterbury as a lawless no-go zone, we look at the truth beyond the sensationalisation. Plus the serious work begins for Reform at KCC, news in brief, and more
Culture
Mucking in at Foal Farm
Columnist Zahra Barri volunteers at a farm animal rescue to see whether charity can really begin at home, or at least in Kent.
Culture
Ragged optimism in Margate
Plus the photorealist painter, new Kent music from Hunter, we review Frederic Bistro, upcoming Kent events, and more
News
A town separated by spiders
Plus new KCC leader chosen, Network Rail finds inclusivity too costly, news in brief, and more
Culture
Invented traditions
Morris dancers and pagan curious residents gather in Kent for Jack in the Green festivities
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A new dawn for Kent
Reform sweeps to control of Kent County Council in a dramatic election
News
It’s election day in Kent
Plus exercises in futility around the county, news in brief, details of our results coverage, and more
Interview
“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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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
Culture
Adventures in doodleland
Plus James O'Malley has an abundance agenda, we review Macknade, upcoming Kent events, news in brief, and more