Latest Ashford Borough Council News
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Villagers march against ‘nightmare’ battery storage site near beauty spotVillagers marched through countryside earmarked for one of the UK’s largest battery storage facilities in what critics say are “nightmare” proposals. -
Fifty bikers turn out for 140-mile Harley-Davidson charity runDozens of bikers joined a cruise around the county organised by Harley-Davidson riders in aid of a vital but often unnoticed medical service.
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‘He was always a joker playing tricks’: Wife pays tribute to crossing keeper husbandA devoted family man and well-known railway crossing keeper will be remembered fondly as the “jokester who never grew up” by those who loved him. -
'He had so much life ahead of him': Mum’s heartbreak as son, 22, killed in bike crashThe heartbroken mum of a 22-year-old killed in a motorbike crash says his death has “left a hole in our lives that can never be filled”. -
Pick your own apples at Kent’s autumn orchardsIt’s apple-picking season, and we’ve got five PYO farms and orchards where you can get your hands on fresh, autumnal fruit. -
Protestors descend on hotel housing asylum seekersPeople have gathered in a Kent town for a protest on what has been a controversial day involving illegal immigration across the UK. -
Kylie tribute act’s show cancelled after complaint over ‘inappropriate’ outfitA Kylie Minogue tribute act has been left disappointed after one complaint about her “inappropriate” costume led to a show being cancelled. -
Pop-up second-hand shop opens at tip – with permanent one to followDonated items were given a new lease of life at the latest pop-up recycling shop – with another permanent venue to follow next month. -
Multi-vehicle crash closes part of M20Part of the M20 has been closed after emergency services were called to a multi-vehicle collision. -
Popular carvery could be flattened to make way for homesA popular carvery restaurant could be flattened to make way for homes if new plans are approved.
Latest Canterbury City Council News
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Fifty bikers turn out for 140-mile Harley-Davidson charity runDozens of bikers joined a cruise around the county organised by Harley-Davidson riders in aid of a vital but often unnoticed medical service. -
Anger after hairdresser’s windows smashedA hairdressing salon lost business after its windows were smashed in a suspected act of criminal damage.
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Controversial 2,000-home development scrapped in major shake-up of housing plansA 2,000-home development proposed by a cash-strapped university can no longer go ahead following a major shake-up of a council’s housing plans. -
Pop-up second-hand shop opens at tip – with permanent one to followDonated items were given a new lease of life at the latest pop-up recycling shop – with another permanent venue to follow next month. -
Missing man, 41, foundPolice have thanked people for their help in locating a 41-year-old man. -
Flooding ‘likely’ as heavy showers set to batter KentHeavy showers are set to fall down over Kent as forecasters issue a weather warning covering the entire county. -
Road shut after 6ft-deep sinkhole opens upA main road has been shut after a large sinkhole opened up in the carriageway. -
Inquest opens into death of boy, 4, hit by busA four-year-old boy died after “running out into the road” and being struck by a bus, an inquest has heard. -
One of Kent’s oldest pubs sees price slashed before going under hammerA city’s oldest pub is set to go under the hammer this month with a dramatically reduced price. -
Popular Spoons pub shut for revamp worksA popular Wetherspoon pub has been shut while it faces refurbishment works.
Latest Dover District Council News
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The small boats crisis on Kent’s doorstep - how did we get here?Despite the government’s promises, the number of small boat crossings has continued to soar. Here, we look at why the crisis is so hard to control. -
Kent pub crawler has eyes on €10k prize for iconic snap of football fansA Kent photographer who captures football fans’ reactions in pubs has reached the final round of the world’s biggest photography competition.
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Mystery surrounds pacemaker found washed up at beachA fisherman was stunned to find a pacemaker washed up on the beach – with the reaction from police adding to his confusion. -
Pub to remain closed for ‘foreseeable future’ after car smashes into itShocking images show a car which ploughed into the wall of a pub, causing an emergency service response. -
Driver taken to hospital after crash involving truck and food waste vanThere were long delays after a road was partially blocked in both directions following an accident. -
Prolific young offender behind bars after numerous chances to ‘prove himself’A shameless thief given numerous chances to stay out of prison and “prove himself” has been jailed after ransacking a family home during a burglary. -
Flooding ‘likely’ as heavy showers set to batter KentHeavy showers are set to fall down over Kent as forecasters issue a weather warning covering the entire county. -
Rider airlifted to London hospital after fall from horseA rider has been airlifted to a London hospital after falling from a horse. -
Dismay as popular beach records highest ever E.coli levelsA seaside town has recorded its worst-ever pollution reading for E.coli, sparking fears a “do-not-swim” warning will remain for another year. -
Former care home may be used for asylum seeker childrenA former care home looks set to be used for unaccompanied child asylum seekers.
Latest Folkestone & Hythe District Council News
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‘I can’t have long left’: Controversial landlord to offer his properties for the homelessControversial landlord Fergus Wilson wants to leave a legacy of helping the homeless by offering his remaining portfolio to local authorities. -
The small boats crisis on Kent’s doorstep - how did we get here?Despite the government’s promises, the number of small boat crossings has continued to soar. Here, we look at why the crisis is so hard to control.
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Fifty bikers turn out for 140-mile Harley-Davidson charity runDozens of bikers joined a cruise around the county organised by Harley-Davidson riders in aid of a vital but often unnoticed medical service. -
Kent woman bags £1,000 jackpot in monthly competitionA lucky kmfm listener has ended their summer holidays by winning £1,000. -
Two drivers suffer life-changing injuries after serious crashTwo drivers have suffered life-changing injuries after a serious crash. -
Prolific young offender behind bars after numerous chances to ‘prove himself’A shameless thief given numerous chances to stay out of prison and “prove himself” has been jailed after ransacking a family home during a burglary. -
Flooding ‘likely’ as heavy showers set to batter KentHeavy showers are set to fall down over Kent as forecasters issue a weather warning covering the entire county. -
Another town centre building could be converted into HMOA “long vacant” town centre eyesore is set for conversion into a nine bedroom HMO providing “much needed” accommodation. -
Investigation launched after surveillance drone catches fireThe Home Office has launched an investigation after a drone caught fire while being transported. -
‘I turned old jet into holiday let - but red tape has left my plans grounded’A museum owner’s hopes of opening a unique holiday let in a former airliner have been grounded due to a row over planning red tape.
Latest Thanet District Council News
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‘Rapper’s seaside concert was a trip down memory lane’Our reporter caught grime artist Dizzee Rascal perform a night of hits by the Kent coast. -
‘It was a wake-up call’: Restaurant cleans up act after damning hygiene inspectionA restaurant that shut after an inspector found blood on the walls and raw meat defrosting in the sink has cleaned up its act and reopened.
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The small boats crisis on Kent’s doorstep - how did we get here?Despite the government’s promises, the number of small boat crossings has continued to soar. Here, we look at why the crisis is so hard to control. -
Sinkhole opens up prompting main road closurePolice have shut a main route and set up diversions after a sinkhole appeared today. -
Bomb disposal team detonates device as beach reopensA Kent beach has reopened after a potentially unexploded bomb was detonated earlier today. -
Two Asian hornet nests discovered in townTwo nests belonging to invasive hornets that threaten bee populations have been reported to the authorities. -
Fifty bikers turn out for 140-mile Harley-Davidson charity runDozens of bikers joined a cruise around the county organised by Harley-Davidson riders in aid of a vital but often unnoticed medical service. -
Beach will remain closed until the morningEmergency services are waiting for tomorrow’s low tide to deal with an unexploded shell on a Kent beach. -
Fire crews tackle blaze at flatOne person was treated by paramedics following a fire in a flat on Saturday morning. -
Port’s financial woes continue to burn hole in taxpayers’ pocketFinancial struggles at a Kent port have hit the public purse hard as bosses count the cost of failing to secure a partner and conjure up business.