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Latest Ashford Borough Council News
Fears popular community centre will shut without new volunteers
Fears are intensifying over a much-loved community centre’s future which could be forced to shut if nobody steps in to help run it.
Farm owners found backpack before discovering missing dad dead
A much-loved dad who went missing weeks before Christmas was found dead by dog walkers on Boxing Day, an inquest has heard.
Rail chaos after power cut and fire halt trains
A power cut to a line and a fire close to tracks is causing travel chaos for commuters.
Roadworks causing delays in town centre extended by two weeks
Repair works which have been creating delays for drivers across a town centre will remain in place for another two weeks.
End of an era as family butchers closes after almost 60 years
A family-run butchers has closed after nearly 60 years in business as the owners prepare for retirement.
Village bungalow set to be demolished and replaced with 55 homes
Plans have emerged to tear down a 1960s bungalow and build 55 new village homes in its place and on surrounding farmland.
Two arrested after pedestrian killed in crash
Two men have been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving after a pedestrian, aged in his 40s, was killed in a crash.
Person dies after being hit by train
A person has died after being hit by a train this morning.
‘It’s a serious issue’: Residents call for action after another crash at junction
Fed-up drivers are calling for action to be taken on a town centre junction blighted by several crashes.
Delays on major routes after accidents in the wet weather
A number of road accidents have been reported as the county is hit by wind and rain.
Latest Canterbury City Council News
‘ANPR forces you onto double-yellow lines for pick-ups’
ANPR car parks are fundamentally sensible, says our columnist, but useless for picking up your kids from a night out.
Milton Jones brings comedy to the county
The deadpan comedian is bringing his latest show, Hamilton, to four venues in Kent this year.
'Teacher ruined my life with fake porn photos'
A former primary school worker says she has been psychologically scarred by an ex-colleague who shared fake pornographic images of her online.
Farm owners found backpack before discovering missing dad dead
A much-loved dad who went missing weeks before Christmas was found dead by dog walkers on Boxing Day, an inquest has heard.
Motorcyclist taken to hospital after crash
A motorcyclist has been taken to hospital after colliding with a car on a busy road.
Person taken to hospital after crash closes busy route
A person was taken to hospital after a crash closed a busy route.
First pictures of new lion cubs at Kent zoo
Four adorable lion cubs who faced a death sentence have been saved at the 11th hour by a Kent wildlife park.
Kent man arrested after being spotted next to dead wild boar
A man from Kent suspected of hunting wild boar has been arrested after one of the animals was found dead.
Person dies after being hit by train
A person has died after being hit by a train this morning.
Delays on major routes after accidents in the wet weather
A number of road accidents have been reported as the county is hit by wind and rain.
Latest Dover District Council News
Moped rider taken to hospital after crash
A moped rider was taken to hospital after a crash involving a car.
New Masterchef judge names Kent restaurants in her best of 2024
Food critic Grace Dent has named two Kent restaurants among her best choices in 2024.
Woman hospitalised after labrador knocks her over
A woman needed treatment in hospital after a labrador knocked her over in the park on Christmas Day.
Start date confirmed for long-awaited electric buses
Electric buses will be introduced on the county’s first ‘zero-emission’ route in the summer, bosses have confirmed.
Hundreds brave the cold for Boxing Day Dip
Hundreds of people across Kent have braved the chilly waters for the traditional Boxing Day Dip.
Cafe owner's brilliant comeback to customer's comment
A cafe owner has been inundated with praise for her witty retort to a customer who implied waiting staff are unintelligent.
Beat the Christmas comedown with a Boxing Day run, walk or swim
If you’re prone to a post-Christmas crash, shake it off with a rejuvenating walk, run or cold water dip on Boxing Day.
Boxing Day dip to go ahead on dry land after do-not-swim warning
A charity sea event which had to be cancelled after a do-not-swim warning was issued due to poor water quality has been rearranged… on dry land.
‘We don’t want our village turned into a conurbation’
Hundreds of residents have signed a petition against plans for 70 homes amid fears their village will be swamped by development.
‘Welcome to England, sponsored by McDonald’s’
Controversial plans for a new McDonald’s drive-thru have been approved - despite fears the fast-food chain "will look like it's sponsoring England".
Latest Folkestone & Hythe District Council News
Milton Jones brings comedy to the county
The deadpan comedian is bringing his latest show, Hamilton, to four venues in Kent this year.
5 unmissable events coming to Kent in 2025
Start filling next year’s diary with fantastic festivals, amazing art exhibitions and more.
Moped rider ‘threatened pair and scratched car with knife in road rage row’
A moped rider is said to have brandished a blade while unleashing threats before scratching up a motorist’s car during a road rage row.
Farage to flatten ‘tired’ house on Kent coast for three-storey new-build
Nigel Farage has been given the green light to knock down a “tired” house on the Kent coast and replace it with a three-storey new-build.
Kent’s largest free adventure play area set for huge revamp
A flagship award-winning seaside play park is set to be overhauled for the first time in more than 20 years.
5 festivals to book for next summer
Already dreaming of festival season? Start planning your summer of music with these five fantastic fests.
Plans approved to turn dilapidated pumping station into new home
Plans to turn a dilapidated water pumping station deemed “dangerous and structurally unstable” into a new home have been given the green light.
Holidaymakers vent anger as Eurotunnel delays hit more than four hours
Frustrated holidaymakers are facing delays of more than four hours after a train reportedly became stuck in the Eurotunnel.
Hundreds brave the cold for Boxing Day Dip
Hundreds of people across Kent have braved the chilly waters for the traditional Boxing Day Dip.
‘Unpopular development would be disastrous'
Divisive plans for 44 new village homes have been approved despite fears it will result in “disaster” for local roads.
Latest Thanet District Council News
Armed police descend on hospital after ‘man makes threats’
Armed police descended on a hospital after reports of a man making threats.
Rail chaos after power cut and fire halt trains
A power cut to a line and a fire close to tracks is causing travel chaos for commuters.
5 unmissable events coming to Kent in 2025
Start filling next year’s diary with fantastic festivals, amazing art exhibitions and more.
Would-be robbers pursue man in ‘dangerous three-mile car chase’
A man was reportedly pursued in a car chase after he refused to empty his pockets during an attempted robbery.
Fresh images reveal how multi-million-pound ‘health campus’ could look
Work on a ‘health campus’ and retirement village could start this year after fresh CGI designs surfaced showing how the finished project could look.
Shock as stag runs into traffic on busy road
A stag has been contained by police after running across a busy road and into traffic.
Town’s ‘best postie’ retires after 30 years
A postman hailed a Kent town’s best and known for his bad jokes has retired after more than 30 years in the job.
Navy warship spotted off Kent coast after shadowing Russian fleet
A Royal Navy warship has been shadowing a fleet of Russian vessels for 500 miles and was spotted off the Kent coast.
New Year's Day dips cancelled as 75mph winds to hit Kent
Two New Year’s Day dips have been cancelled as 75mph winds are predicted to hit Kent.
Hedgehog dies after being 'slashed' by strimmer
A wildlife expert has sounded the alarm after a hedgehog suffered a fatal wound believed to have been caused by a strimmer. Contains graphic image.
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