Council agrees 'tough' tax increase in budget
A council has agreed a "tough" 5% increase in council tax. Dorset Council's finance portfolio holder Simon Clifford said the ...
'Toxic' Government plans threaten Devon farms
Devon MPs have pleaded with the government to change course on what they claim are ‘toxic’ forthcoming inheritance tax rules ...
Petition over disabled people's bus pass cuts
Campaigners are due to hand in a petition later over a council move to reduce the scope of disabled people's bus passes. Hampshire County Council currently allows free travel at any time of day for ...
Fire authority faces national insurance £400,000 bill hike
“Avon Fire & Rescue Service will have its wages bill soar by almost £800,000, but we will only receive back from the ...
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What is the 'firewall' against the far-right Alternative for Germany party?
Alternative for Germany, or AfD, has established itself as a significant political force in the 12 years since it was founded ...
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Borrello Honored By Conservative Party
ALBANY – State Sen. George Borrello, R-Sunset Bay, has been recognized by the state Conservative Party for earning a 100% ...
Opinion: Housing crisis, devolution, immigration and violence against women among topics tackled in letters to the KentOnline editor
Our readers from across the county give their weekly take on the biggest issues impacting Kent and beyond. Some letters refer ...