Homes in the South East region are being repossessed once every 45 minutes. Latest figures from the Department of Constitutional Affairs show a huge rise in the numbers of mortgage possession procedures issued in the county courts.
The largest ferry operator out of Dover P&O has received approaches on a potential takeover, its board said on Sunday. "P&O confirms that it has received a preliminary contact... which may or may not lead to an offer," the firm said.
A new report from Ofwat (The economic regulator for the water and sewerage industry in England and Wales) has said that Folkestone and Dover Water need to improve their water supply position. They plan to do this through a combination of measures including better leakage control, investment in new resources and encouraging more efficient use of water by customers.
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New government figures for police forces show Kent Police has deteriorated at investigating crime. Forces were rated for investigating and cutting crime, providing help, resource use, promoting safety, local policing and community confidence in the police.
New figures released as part of the quarterly statistics on the Child Support Agency reveal:
The Liberal Democrats today launched a new anti-ID Card web site, as their latest weapon in the fight against the introduction of compulsory Identity Cards. The Shepway Liberal Democrats backed the new site, as part of their ongoing support for the No2Id campaign.
Sam Green was the first openly gay politician ever elected in the UK – and possibly the world.
November 13−19 2025 marks Trans Awareness Week. It is a time to listen to and act on the voices of transgender and non-binary people, celebrate their contributions and resilience, and recognise the barriers they continue to face.
Members have elected Josh Babarinde, MP for Eastbourne, as the new President of the Liberal Democrats.
November marks Islamophobia Awareness Month, a time to reflect on the experiences of Muslim communities in the UK and to stand with them against prejudice, discrimination and hatred.
Ed Davey remembers Ming Campbell in remarks made to the House of Commons
October has arrived, bringing with it Black History Month - a time to celebrate the Black British community and their past, present and future contributions.
Ed Davey is a husband, a father and a carer. He is the Leader of the Liberal Democrats.
It is Ed’s experience of caring that drives much of his politics, and motivates his tireless campaigning for a fair deal.
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