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Latest Ashford Borough Council News
‘A glorious sundeck, Camden vibes and £6 cocktails - this cool bar’s got it all’
Our reviewer tried out the cocktails - and a whole lot more - in a scruffy industrial complex turned hipster paradise.
‘We are sold the dream - but end up disappointed. Again.’
As another exciting-sounding scheme stumbles, is Kent getting used to big hype resulting in big disappointment?
5 unusual museums to visit in the school holidays
If you’re looking for somewhere different to take the kids this summer, these quirky museums are perfect for a cheap but memorable day out.
‘My heart just sank’: Car dealer fears closure after wall collapses causing £120k damage
A car salesman fears he could be forced to close his business after a wall fell down and caused serious damage to 20 of his second-hand vehicles.
Dramatic moment trailer bursts into flames on motorway
This is the moment a trailer burst into flames triggering gridlock on a busy motorway.
‘We wouldn’t be leaving if it wasn’t being torn down’
The husband-and-wife team behind a beloved tearoom say they are “disappointed” to be leaving a shopping centre 10 years after moving in.
'I was ambushed': Ex-KCC cabinet member says leadership 'focused on soundbite politics'
A county councillor claims he was “ambushed” by Reform UK’s top table at County Hall who he says are “focused on soundbite politics”.
Seagull-killing teen who shot disabled man with catapult sentenced
A teenage tearaway who killed a seagull with a catapult and used it to injure a disabled man has been urged to stop doing “stupid and unkind things”.
Huge queues on M20 as incident blocks carriageway
Motorists are facing long tailbacks on the M20 following an incident this afternoon.
Workman’s van bursts into flames in residential street
A road was closed after a workman’s van burst into flames, sending plumes of black smoke into the sky.
Latest Canterbury City Council News
Permission sought to exhume the head of a former adviser to Henry VIII
Permission is being sought to exhume Thomas More’s head from a Kent vault, 500 years after it was put on a pike on London Bridge.
Kent Police constable sacked for trying to have sex with witness
A police constable has been dismissed from the force after it was found he had committed gross misconduct.
‘I sprinted out of the sauna to tackle burglar stealing our wine’
Dramatic pictures show the moment a wine-snatching burglar was apprehended by a daring resident who sprang out of the sauna to give chase.
Plans to increase size of village by almost half rejected over pollution fears
Plans to increase the size of a village by almost half have been overwhelmingly rejected following pollution and transport fears.
Warning over tombstoning as youngsters seen jumping from pier despite £100 fine risk
A warning has been issued about the dangers of tombstoning after youngsters were seen jumping into the sea at a harbour.
Tournament to raise money in memory of teen who lost cancer battle
A two-day roller hockey contest is being staged in memory of one of Kent’s top young players, who died from bone cancer aged just 15.
High street rat-run to finally reopen after three-month closure
A rat-run used by thousands of motorists every day is set to finally reopen after work was completed on the town mayor’s house.
‘I shouldn’t have to live in fear’: Doorbell footage captures moment ‘brazen’ parcel thief targets home
A Ring doorbell has captured the moment a brazen thief stole several packages from a woman’s doorstep.
Two pubs, £1m flats block and record shop freehold among Kent sites up for auction
A £1 million block of flats, two pubs and the freehold of a long-established record shop are among the lots being auctioned later this month.
‘This has to stop’: Calls for catapult ban after series of animal attacks
Calls are mounting to ban the public use and underage sale of catapults after a spike in cruel attacks on animals across Kent.
Latest Dover District Council News
‘I have poured my heart and sanity into opening this new bar for my son'
A former Formula 1 grid girl says her decision to open a swanky new bar has been motivated entirely by her seven-year-old son.
The King visits Kent and is greeted by huge crowds
King Charles was greeted by huge crowds on his first official visit to Kent since ascending the throne.
King Charles to visit Kent for first time since ascending throne
King Charles is coming to Kent for a high-profile royal visit set to shine a spotlight on the county’s coastline, volunteers and historic towns.
‘You can still enjoy your prosecco on the beach, this isn’t a blanket ban’
Rules blocking anti-social drinking across several towns have been approved - but councillors insist “it’s not a blanket ban”.
Two pubs, £1m flats block and record shop freehold among Kent sites up for auction
A £1 million block of flats, two pubs and the freehold of a long-established record shop are among the lots being auctioned later this month.
£1m budget for ‘urgent repairs’ to popular pier approved by council bosses
A £1 million budget for “urgent” repairs to a historic pier has been approved - to help ensure it survives for decades to come.
Farmer’s plan for homes on fields ‘will absolutely spoil town’
Plans to build 45 new homes and a care home on a farmer’s wheat fields in Sandwich have drawn fierce objections from some neighbours living nearby.
£1 million repairs needed for town’s landmark pier
Vital repair works costing almost £1 million to a town’s landmark pier could be given the nod if councillors decide to release the cash.
‘Beach drinking is part of the town’s culture – it’s just the youths that spoil it’
Plans to extend controls on beach drinking have been welcomed by residents - as councillors aim to avoid a repeat of shocking anti-social behaviour.
Summer chaos fears as busy road to shut for SIX weeks with 22-mile diversion
Fears are growing that the six-week closure of a busy main road will be a hammer blow to businesses and lead to a “summer of disruption” for drivers.
Latest Folkestone & Hythe District Council News
Three-month arts festival to take over seaside town
The geography-themed festival will showcase 18 artists from more than 15 different countries.
‘You could have killed her child’: Cocaine-taking mum flipped car with friend’s toddler in back
A mum who took cocaine before flipping her car onto its roof with her friend’s toddler in the back has been told she could have killed the child.
Heavy police presence after pedestrian hit by vehicle
A town centre road has been blocked by police after a pedestrian was hit by a vehicle.
‘We’ve not heard from them for six months - our family has been torn apart’
The son of a woman detained with her husband in Iran for the past six months is yet to hear from her and says his family has been “torn apart”.
Vicar admits to sexually assaulting woman
A vicar has admitted to sexually assaulting a woman and has been suspended from the church.
Huge queues on M20 as incident blocks carriageway
Motorists are facing long tailbacks on the M20 following an incident this afternoon.
Two pubs, £1m flats block and record shop freehold among Kent sites up for auction
A £1 million block of flats, two pubs and the freehold of a long-established record shop are among the lots being auctioned later this month.
Boy whose life changed after being hit by bus has ‘come so far in such a short time’
A boy whose life was changed when he was struck by a double-decker bus has been praised for his bravery after coming so far “in such a short time”.
Residents set for discounted tickets when iconic landmark reopens
People living in a seaside town are set to get discounted tickets at one of its most iconic landmarks when it finally reopens.
Biker, 31, killed in tragic crash was dog trainer and ‘lovely young man’
A motorcyclist killed in a tragic crash last week was a “passionate” dog trainer described by friends as a “lovely young man”.
Latest Thanet District Council News
‘I’ve never worked in a district where this type of anti-social behaviour is so bad’
A top police officer has branded a Kent district the worst he has ever known for violent clashes between drunken mobs.
Kent pub in tiny village makes final of national awards
A pub at the heart of a tiny village inhabited by just 850 people is the only one in Kent to have reached the final stages of a national competition.
Dispersal orders rolled out across four Kent towns to tackle anti-social behaviour
Dispersal orders have been put into place across four Kent towns plagued by recent anti-social behaviour.
Missing man last seen boarding train headed to the coast
Police searching for a missing 39-year-old man say he boarded a train headed towards a coastal town.
Fury as council bans parking at popular swimming spot
Swimmers have been left furious after a council banned parking near a popular tidal pool.
5 unusual museums to visit in the school holidays
If you’re looking for somewhere different to take the kids this summer, these quirky museums are perfect for a cheap but memorable day out.
Plans for 135 homes, new shop and village green
New plans for 135 homes, a shop and a green have been revealed for the proposed expansion of a village.
Kent's ‘best foodie town’ hailed in Michelin restaurant guide
A town branded “king of the Kent coast” has been praised by the Michelin Guide as it lands a spot on its top 10 seaside foodie destinations list.
‘Disgusting and smelly’ multi-storey car park set for £750,000 facelift
A “disgusting” 1970s multi-storey car park blighted by vandalism is set for a £750,000 makeover.
Sudden appearance of sinkhole sparks weeks-long town centre road closure
The sudden appearance of a sinkhole has shut a main route through a town until the end of the month.
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