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Latest Ashford Borough Council News
Sportscar badly damaged after driver smashes into lamppost in wet weather
A sportscar was badly damaged after the driver lost control in wet weather and smashed into a lamppost.
‘We must guard against the harms social media can pose to children’
Ashford's Labour MP Sojan Joseph has welcomed the government's consultation on children's social media use.
Snack firm wins £150k TikTok prize
A company specialising in snacks for children has won a £150,000 support package on TikTok.
The underpass that’s flooded so often it’s even got its own Facebook page
An underpass leading to an Asda store is flooded so often it now has its own Facebook page - and council bosses admit there is no fix.
'We will treasure our last family holiday forever - nothing could dull her sparkle'
A grieving daughter says her family will treasure their final holiday together forever after the death of her caring, kind and brave mum.
Feel the love: 5 unique ideas for Valentine’s Day in Kent
From pottery painting to safari stays, we’ve got five unusual ways to bring the romance for Valentine’s Day.
Objections mount over new council estate amid parking and flooding fears
Plans for a council-owned housing estate on a disused plot of land have sparked concerns over parking and flooding.
Town centre e-scooter riders and catapult yobs face £100 fines in new crackdown
People with catapults or riding e-scooters in a town centre could face a £100 fine under a new crackdown.
Business park put in lockdown after armed officers storm site
Armed officers locked down a business park for more than two hours as masked plain-clothes officials stormed the site in a dramatic swoop.
Kent NHS trusts pay out almost £3m in women’s medical negligence claims
Hospital trusts in Kent have settled 42 medical negligence claims related to gynaecology in the past five years, costing millions of pounds.
Latest Canterbury City Council News
Star Wars actor left thousands to Kent cat sanctuary and charity
Two Kent charities are set to benefit from the will of a leading Star Wars actor who has left them thousands of pounds.
‘We need to be ready for this’: Flooding fears as dormant river flows again
Villages previously blighted by flooding are gearing up to defend themselves as a dormant river flows through the area.
Man in 40s confirmed dead after police called to Starbucks car park
Police have confirmed a man has died after emergency services were called to a “medical incident” in a Starbucks car park this morning.
£25.5m price tag put on multi-storey Park & Ride plan
Ambitious proposals to build a multi-storey at a park and ride could cost £25.5 million as a council grapples with soaring demand.
Kent restaurant loses Michelin Star while new venue ‘one of year’s biggest triumphs’
The latest Michelin Guide has been released, with one Kent restaurant losing a star and another earning a Bib Gourmand.
Planning applications include new houses and a gypsy and traveller pitch
Plans in one Kent district include four new homes in Blean and a proposal to station caravans on rural land near Hoath.
Two arrests after man ‘attacked in home raid’
A man and a woman have been arrested after a suspect reportedly stormed into a home and attacked a resident.
One of Kent’s most colourful festivals to return
A colourful festival celebrating food, dance and music is returning to mark Chinese New Year in Kent.
Estate agent’s cheeky response after car parked on double yellows
An estate agent’s cheeky response to one of its cars parked on double yellow lines has sparked a flurry of reaction.
Overturned car sparks delays
Queues are building on a busy commuter route following reports of an overturned car.
Latest Dover District Council News
Play park vandalised months after major £88k refurbishment
A children’s park has been vandalised by yobs, just months after a major refurbishment of the site.
'Costs are soaring but it will be fantastic - please bear with us'
Plans to split up an empty charity shop into two units are underway, but rising costs have presented a stumbling block.
Former bar boss jailed for 28 years after ‘haunting’ child abuse
A remorseless former bar boss has been jailed for 28 years following a “haunting” campaign of sexually abusing and raping children.
‘This mindless act is costing taxpayers’: Anger as park toilets smashed up
Vandals caused £3,000 worth of damage to recently refurbished public toilets in a “mindless act”.
Fears derelict building will soon collapse as council refuses enforcement action
Fears have been raised that a derelict building will soon collapse after a council confirmed it is taking no enforcement action against its owner.
‘We're Kent's best-kept secret and helping keep thousands out of A&E’
Bosses behind an urgent home care service say they are keeping thousands of patients out of overstretched accident and emergency departments.
‘She was one in a million’: Tributes pour in for much-loved former teacher
A much-loved former teacher described as a “truly beautiful soul” has died, sparking scores of tributes.
‘Labour’s reforms will unlock the housing market in Dover and Deal’
Dover and Deal’s MP Mike Tapp thinks the government’s housing reforms will “unlock the market locally”.
Short-staffed coastguard in ‘intolerable position’ on night of tragedy
An inquiry into the deadliest Channel crossing on record has found the coastguard was placed in an “intolerable position” on the night 30 people died.
‘Historic shelter is rotting and could collapse - why won’t council do anything?’
Campaigners are calling for urgent action to address the decay of a long-neglected tram shelter amid fears it could collapse.
Latest Folkestone & Hythe District Council News
Main road remains shut for crash investigation work
A busy main road remains shut for crash investigation work following an incident involving several vehicles.
Play area refurbishment and new war memorial among latest planning bids
Plans for the refurbishment of one of Kent’s largest play areas and a new military memorial are among the latest planning applications.
Wildlife park confirms the return of festive light trail
The spectacular trail, which featured twinkling lights, holographic animals and a fairy disco, attracted thousands of visitors last year.
Stranded sea turtle dies despite major rescue response
A turtle found on the Kent coast has died despite the efforts of rescue teams and specialist vets.
'You had one job': Asda sign advertises attractions 100 miles away
A supermarket has come under fire after installing a sign advertising “local places to visit” more than 100 miles away from its store.
Feel the love: 5 unique ideas for Valentine’s Day in Kent
From pottery painting to safari stays, we’ve got five unusual ways to bring the romance for Valentine’s Day.
‘Your guilt is, my child wanted to die and I didn't know – that’s a horrendous thing’
Six years on from her daughter’s suicide, a Kent mum opens up about living a parent’s worst nightmare.
‘It’s one of best designs in town’: Images of new houses on former hospital site
New computer-generated images dubbed one of the “best designs” in town have been unveiled as a housing project finally secured planning approval.
Busy route shut due to ‘dangerous tree’ hanging over road
Drivers faced long delays on a busy route this evening due to a “dangerous tree” leaning over the road.
Tributes to ‘perfect son’ killed in crash
The parents of a man who died in a crash have described him as “loving” and “caring” son.
Latest Thanet District Council News
Residents of iconic tower block face £40k service charge amid safety fears
The owners of a landmark Kent building have told residents to remortgage, take out loans or sell up if they cannot afford a £40,000 service charge.
Campaigners ‘reeling’ after park depot put on market by council
Campaigners have been left “reeling” after a council put a park depot on the market.
Town’s oldest pub hits market for almost half a million pounds
A town’s oldest pub has gone up for sale – bringing with it more than 300 years of history.
‘We’re creating a legacy for 100 years’: Team behind venue’s £8m overhaul reveals when first shows could be announced
The new bosses behind reopening one of Kent’s most historic venues have revealed their plans could see audiences back before the end of the year.
The Flaming Lips announce summer concert
The trailblazing rock band will bring their energetic live show to the Kent coast later this year. Here’s how to get tickets.
Former school employee convicted for child sex abuse
A former school employee has been convicted of several abhorrent sex crimes against a child.
Feel the love: 5 unique ideas for Valentine’s Day in Kent
From pottery painting to safari stays, we’ve got five unusual ways to bring the romance for Valentine’s Day.
Firefighters called to ‘deliberate’ blaze at derelict building
Two fire engines were called to the scene of a blaze at a derelict buliding this afternoon, which is believed to have been started deliberately.
Fire crews tackle kitchen ablaze in flat
Firefighters were called to a kitchen ablaze in a flat this morning.
Fun in February: 14 things to do with the kids this half-term
If you’re looking for school holiday ideas, we’ve got you covered with everything from muddy garden trails to wild animal encounters.
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