Latest Ashford Borough Council News
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Drone pictures show progress on new Aldi store set to open later this yearDrone images reveal the progress being made on a new Aldi store ahead of its expected opening later this year. -
Man, 23, killed in crash in early hours namedAn inquest has opened into the death of a 23-year-old man who was killed after the car he was in hit a tree and a road sign.
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Firefighters battle industrial site blaze that spreads to field for 12 hoursCrews have put out a fire at an industrial site that spread to a neighbouring field. -
'Best sandwich shop' to close as owner 'comes to end of the road'A town centre sandwich shop described as the “best by far” is closing its doors much to the upset of loyal customers. -
Emergency services called after crash at motorway junctionEmergency services were called following a crash between a lorry and a car at a motorway junction. -
‘It’s a golden opportunity’: Abandoned Kent depot could house Eurostar rival’s trainsThe bosses of a company hoping to rival Eurostar want to use a former Kent rail depot to house trains - describing it as a “golden opportunity”. -
‘The push for housing has decimated our water supply - but this could stop it'A review into an area’s struggling water infrastructure following a series of outages could help plug the “flow of” overdevelopment, it is hoped. -
Footage shows flames spreading towards fire engine as crews battled field blazeFootage shows flames from a field fire spreading towards an engine as crews battled the blaze. -
‘Time to cut NHS free from red tape stopping people doing their jobs’In her latest column, MP Katie Lam shares her experiences of visiting one of the county’s busiest hospitals. -
‘This pub's had so many owners, but we're in it for the long haul!’New landlords are confident they can make a “tired” 200-year-old pub thrive again after becoming the latest in a long list of owners.
Latest Canterbury City Council News
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Road shut as air ambulance called to serious crashA road is closed in both directions and the air ambulance has been called following a crash. -
Air ambulance called to playing field in overnight rescueAn air ambulance was called to a playing field overnight.
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Massive 'country club-style’ expansion of Kent hotel and resort loved by celebs scrappedA luxury hotel and golf course that has attracted several celebrities to stay has scrapped expansion plans, leaving staff “bitterly disappointed”. -
Thief who 'doesn't like queueing' strikes again at Space NK and Co-opA thief who told magistrates she “doesn’t like queuing” has struck again - stealing make-up and food. -
‘Multiple’ ambulance crews and fire engine called to A-road crashParamedics and a fire crew were called to a crash on a busy A-road. -
‘It’s not abandoned!’ Trespassers inspired by TikTok video break into closed wildlife parkTrespassers inspired by social media videos have been breaking into a closed Kent wildlife park. -
Spider-Man, Star Wars and Marvel creators heading to Kent for blockbuster festivalThe artists, writers and visual effects experts behind some of the world's biggest films, TV shows and video games are heading to Kent. -
Person dies after medical incident in city centreA person died following a medical incident in a city centre, the ambulance service has confirmed. -
Absolute Madness: Gig was One Step BeyondMadness certainly lived up to their name as they brought their high-energy live show to Canterbury. -
‘It’s a problem for society’: Graffiti tagger given public spray paint banA graffiti tagger has been banned from carrying spray paint in public after a judge condemned his repeated vandalism.
Latest Dover District Council News
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‘Measures that help families keep more money in their pockets matter’MP Mike Tapp says the Government’s new Great British Summer Savings scheme is helping families enjoy days out for less. -
Tankers block part of A-road as water company repairs burst sewage mainsTankers are blocking part of a dual carriageway as a water company continues emergency repairs following three burst sewage mains.
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Hospital trust pledges review to ‘strengthen resilience’ after IT incidentHospital trust bosses have promised a full review after a major IT failure forced it to declare a “critical incident” in its emergency departments. -
Woman terrified by ‘gunshot’ sound from stalker’s campervan parked outside her homeA stalker’s victim was left so traumatised she said she “didn’t feel safe in my own skin”, a court heard. -
‘After years of delay, we are building a social care system that works for all’MP Mike Tapp outlines how the government is tackling the issues of social care and trying to build a system that works for everyone. -
‘I cooked for Concorde - now I’m opening my dream bakery in Kent’A mum who cooked for Concorde passengers including Princess Diana and Paul McCartney is set to fulfil a lifelong ambition by opening her own bakery. -
Major brand to move into former PoundlandA major outdoor retailer is set to move into one of a town’s largest vacant shops after confirming plans to relocate. -
Candidates confirmed in by-election dubbed battle for right-wing voteThe full list of candidates for a by-election in a key Tory stronghold being targeted by Reform UK and Restore Britain has been confirmed. -
Kent hospitals declare 'critical incident' over major IT disruptionA Kent hospital trust has declared a critical incident and warned patients attending A&E to expect “extremely long waits” amid ongoing IT disruption. -
‘Beginning of the end’ for Op Brock as disused cargo terminal to hold trafficA long-disused cargo terminal at the Port of Dover is to be used as a holding area for vehicles - potentially reducing the need for Operation Brock.
Latest Folkestone & Hythe District Council News
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Pictures of devastating 1996 flood that hit Kent 30 years ago todayKent is officially in drought - but it was a very different picture 30 years ago today. -
Former clifftop pub, country club and psychiatric home to be transformed againA shuttered pub will be transformed into a care home and microbar after revised plans with a ‘significantly more restrained approach’ were approved.
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‘It was mind-blowing’: Business owners tell of long queues for solar eclipse glassesBosses of two separate businesses said they were surprised to see people queuing to get their hands on special glasses to watch the solar eclipse. -
After a two-year break, a little piece of Venice returns to the countyA spectacular tradition that’s sure to float your boat is back in a Kent town this month. -
‘A smackhead’s playground’: Residents fear new play park will worsen crime hotspotPlans for a new town centre play park have been met with trepidation – with fears it will become a “smackhead’s playground”. -
‘Everyone loved her’: Sadness as Battle of Britain moggie diesThere has been an outpouring of emotion after a museum’s cat mascot had to be put to sleep. -
McDonald’s branch temporarily shuts after fireA McDonald’s restaurant has temporarily closed after a fire at the premises. -
M20 queues building amid Eurotunnel delaysPictures show queues building on the M20 amid waiting times of up to two hours and 15 minutes at Eurotunnel. -
Smugglers ‘driving people into UK in front seat of luxury cars’Border Force staff say they are "overwhelmed" as an investigation revealed gangs were using the Channel Tunnel to smuggle people into the UK. -
‘I got a parking ticket for no reason - just before open-heart surgery!’A pensioner has told of his fight against a wrongly issued parking fine before open-heart surgery - branding the handling of the case "ridiculous".
Latest Thanet District Council News
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'Poor security’ led to arson attack at one of Kent’s most iconic buildingsAn arson attack inside a high-rise that potentially put hundreds of lives at risk was carried out after “poor security” allowed intruders to break in. -
Air ambulance lands after two seriously injured in crashAn air ambulance has landed at the scene of a serious crash on the A299.
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'It's privatisation by stealth’: Neighbours’ fury over bar's plan for more outdoor seatingFrustrated neighbours have slated a pub’s plans for extra outdoor seating as “privatisation by stealth” of public land. -
Southern Water tanker smashes into historic bridge forcing closure until further noticeA bridge has been shut until further notice after a Southern Water tanker smashed into it, causing significant damage this morning. -
‘It sounded like rocks’: Mum’s horror as yobs egged flat while baby sleptA mum has told how yobs threw eggs at her flat window while her nine-month-old baby was inside. -
Armed police swoop on petrol station and six arrested after ‘kidnapping’A 24-year-old man from Kent has been arrested after a suspected kidnapping. -
‘It’s disgusting’: Fury as council sells off park depot site to highest bidderA former council depot beside a park is being sold off - leaving campaigners who wanted to keep the site in public hands “disgusted”. -
Cinema to reopen tomorrow after blaze causes closureA cinema has been evacuated due to a fire, which caused damage to a screen, as bosses confirm it will reopen this weekend. -
Heroic café owner sprints into sea to rescue children from ‘wild’ wavesDramatic footage shows the moment a café owner sprinted into the sea fully clothed to rescue three children caught in rough waters off the Kent coast. -
Hospital trust pledges review to ‘strengthen resilience’ after IT incidentHospital trust bosses have promised a full review after a major IT failure forced it to declare a “critical incident” in its emergency departments.