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Latest Ashford Borough Council News
Ashford’s historic bowls club edges closer to new home as work begins on clubhouse
Work has begun on a new bowls clubhouse as members edge closer to leaving their existing home of almost 120 years.
‘Make the most of your life’: Hospice nurse’s lesson after 34 years of caring
A hospice nurse who cared for and comforted the dying for 34 years says the experience has taught her the value of making the most of life.
Why has Kent's NHS bill for autism and ADHD soared 45-fold in two years?
Kent's NHS spending on autism and ADHD services has rocketed from just £640,000 to almost £29 million in two years. We look at the reasons why...
Fallen trees block Kent roads and railway lines as Storm Boelo brings flood warning
Fallen trees have blocked several roads and railway lines across Kent as the county faces another night of stormy weather.
Jailed domestic abuser back in court over drugs stash found beside £20 note
An abuser jailed for six months has appeared in court again after police found a drugs stash beside a plate of white powder and a rolled-up £20 note.
Teacher heard boy’s ‘cry for help’ as school boss allegedly fractured his wrist
A teacher described a boy’s “cry for help” after he allegedly suffered a fractured wrist while being restrained by a special needs school boss.
High street deli owners announce closure with ‘heavy hearts’
A popular deli is closing its doors after 18 months as its owners focus on running their two jazz bars.
Watch: Moments people smuggling gang brought migrants into Kent in taxis
Footage captures the moment migrants were brought into Kent in taxis before a gang tried to illegally transport them to France in lorries.
Shoppers queue at sunrise for opening of Ashford’s third Aldi store
Scores of shoppers queued at sunrise as Ashford’s third Aldi store opened its doors this morning.
Yellow weather alert issued for all of Kent as county braces for Storm Austen
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning of wind for all of Kent, with some venues and events closing ahead of the storm.
Latest Canterbury City Council News
Howletts’ elephants to get new house with indoor paddocks and sick bay
The UK’s largest elephant herd is set to get a new home at Howletts after plans for the accommodation were granted planning permission.
Bid for 'ugly' student housing block on disused garage site thrown out
Plans for a new student accommodation block described as “ugly, overbearing and oppressive” have been rejected.
‘Make the most of your life’: Hospice nurse’s lesson after 34 years of caring
A hospice nurse who cared for and comforted the dying for 34 years says the experience has taught her the value of making the most of life.
Why has Kent's NHS bill for autism and ADHD soared 45-fold in two years?
Kent's NHS spending on autism and ADHD services has rocketed from just £640,000 to almost £29 million in two years. We look at the reasons why...
Fallen trees block Kent roads and railway lines as Storm Boelo brings flood warning
Fallen trees have blocked several roads and railway lines across Kent as the county faces another night of stormy weather.
Kent beauty spots plagued by vandals, fly-tippers and rogue campers
Burnt-out bollards, piles of discarded gas canisters and abandoned campsites are among the latest discoveries at Kent's nature reserves.
Call the Midwife star swaps the maternity ward for champagne and scandal
Actors Helen George and Freddie Fox star in a Cole Porter musical, which arrives at a Kent theatre this week.
‘Car parking company fined me £100 while my dog was being put down’
A heartbroken dog owner was slapped with a £100 parking fine for spending six hours at the vets while his beloved pet was put down.
Plans for sheltered accommodation on disused car park approved
A “substantial” block of sheltered accommodation is set to be built on a long-disused car park.
RSPCA rescue centre facing £70k bill after falling tree causes major damage
A staff member at an animal rescue centre was ‘a nanosecond away’ when a tree fell on the building’s roof, leaving it with a potentially huge bill.
Latest Dover District Council News
Why has Kent's NHS bill for autism and ADHD soared 45-fold in two years?
Kent's NHS spending on autism and ADHD services has rocketed from just £640,000 to almost £29 million in two years. We look at the reasons why...
Fallen trees block Kent roads and railway lines as Storm Boelo brings flood warning
Fallen trees have blocked several roads and railway lines across Kent as the county faces another night of stormy weather.
Kent's 'best pizza shop' shuts amid ‘impossible uphill battle’
Fans of a restaurant and takeaway boasting the ‘best pizza in Kent’ have been left gutted following news it will shut this month.
‘We’re sorry, but we have no choice’: Councillors apologise as 99-home village estate approved
A councillor apologised to residents moments before approving a controversial application for 99 homes in a village.
‘I want to see our heritage protected, celebrated and accessible to everyone’
MP Mike Tapp welcomes news Government funding is being invested at Dover Castle to help protect and restore the historic site.
Ashford Halifax branch shuts after 30 years - with two other Kent sites to follow next week
Ashford’s Halifax branch has closed after almost 30 years - as bosses prepare to shut two other Kent sites next week.
'No justice at all': Sisters speak out after rapist cousin spared prison
Two sisters have bravely waived their right to anonymity to tell of their devastation after their rapist cousin was spared prison.
Teens accused of stealing car tried to flee police after vehicle spotted
Teenagers accused of stealing a car tried to flee from police after officers spotted the vehicle.
‘I’ve seen them before, but this was massive!’ Water spout spotted off Kent coast
A “massive” water spout has been spotted off the Kent coast in the English Channel.
‘A total waste’: Government spent £1.6m on two Kent border sites that were never used
Critics have called a £1.6m spend on two holding sites for holidaymakers caught in border queues a “total waste” after the facilities were never used.
Latest Folkestone & Hythe District Council News
Why has Kent's NHS bill for autism and ADHD soared 45-fold in two years?
Kent's NHS spending on autism and ADHD services has rocketed from just £640,000 to almost £29 million in two years. We look at the reasons why...
Jailed domestic abuser back in court over drugs stash found beside £20 note
An abuser jailed for six months has appeared in court again after police found a drugs stash beside a plate of white powder and a rolled-up £20 note.
More homes confirmed inside ex-Debenhams as revised plans green lit
Plans to increase the number of homes destined for part of an empty Debenhams store have been approved.
Listener wins £1,000 treat on kmfm's 'Thousand Pound Frightday'
A lucky listener received the ultimate Halloween treat today after winning £1,000 on kmfm's special ‘Thousand Pound Frightday’ competition.
Boy, 13, hit by bus defies doctors after family told to 'prepare for the worst'
A schoolboy who was hit by a double-decker bus has defied doctors' expectations after his family was advised to “prepare for the worst”.
Yellow weather alert issued for all of Kent as county braces for Storm Austen
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning of wind for all of Kent, with some venues and events closing ahead of the storm.
Arson probe after bomb squad detonates ‘suspicious package’ found in house fire
A house fire which led to a bomb squad carrying out a controlled detonation of a ‘suspicious package’ is being treated as arson, police say.
Updated plans reveal first phases of new 10,000-home Kent town
New primary schools, transport routes and a health centre will be prioritised among the first phases of construction for a new Kent town.
‘Drones and AI will help boost productivity and economic growth’
MP Tony Vaughan says new inventions and innovation including drones and AI will drive a revolution in labour productivity.
Weather warning issued for Kent as Storm Austen looms
Forecasters have issued a yellow weather warning for part of Kent as Storm Austen is set to bring strong winds.
Latest Thanet District Council News
'Cars keep on crashing into my property, when will the council install crash barriers?’
A homeowner who has shelled out more than £10,000 repairing a wall repeatedly smashed by cars fears someone will die unless crash barriers are put up.
Schoolchildren in fight for crossing amid fears pupils could be hit by cars
Schoolchildren have renewed their fight for a new pedestrian crossing where it is feared pupils could be hit by cars.
Sailor rescued from moored yacht as sea batters boat during gale-force winds
A person was rescued from a yacht as strong winds and storm-like conditions battered the boat.
‘Make the most of your life’: Hospice nurse’s lesson after 34 years of caring
A hospice nurse who cared for and comforted the dying for 34 years says the experience has taught her the value of making the most of life.
Why has Kent's NHS bill for autism and ADHD soared 45-fold in two years?
Kent's NHS spending on autism and ADHD services has rocketed from just £640,000 to almost £29 million in two years. We look at the reasons why...
Fallen trees block Kent roads and railway lines as Storm Boelo brings flood warning
Fallen trees have blocked several roads and railway lines across Kent as the county faces another night of stormy weather.
Brewery goes up for auction for less than a pint on eBay after failing to attract buyer
A brewery which fuelled Britain's smallest brewpub for more than a decade will be sold on eBay after failing to find a buyer.
‘There was no way of getting out!’ Council locks cabbie inside public loos
A cabbie says he feared being trapped in public loos all night after a council worker accidentally locked him in the building.
Yellow weather alert issued for all of Kent as county braces for Storm Austen
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning of wind for all of Kent, with some venues and events closing ahead of the storm.
Ashford Halifax branch shuts after 30 years - with two other Kent sites to follow next week
Ashford’s Halifax branch has closed after almost 30 years - as bosses prepare to shut two other Kent sites next week.
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