Latest Ashford Borough Council News
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£4m upgrade at Kent hospital to cut patient trips to LondonA Kent hospital is opening a new multi-million-pound facility this year in attempt to cut patient travel to London. -
Mini golf to launch at Designer Outlet as part of ‘new dimension’A popular shopping centre will add a ‘new dimension’ to its offering with the launch of a mini golf course – plus four new brands.
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'I'm taking the train to work - it took me two hours to drive to town centre'Traders have been forced to take the train to work after the drive took two hours due to traffic hell caused by a roadworks project. -
Road near village pub reopens after crashA road was shut in both directions after a crash near a village pub. -
Footage captures armed police stopping knifeman on motorway moments after 'unprovoked stabbing'Dramatic footage has captured the moment armed police stopped a knife-wielding man after an “unprovoked stabbing”. -
Hundreds jump in saddle as almost £100k raised for Kent hospicesIt has long been a favourite event among cyclists in east Kent, and so it proved for the 16th annual bike ride in aid of the Pilgrims Hospices. -
Paul Hollywood caught driving at 100mph to get sick cat to vetBake Off star Paul Hollywood has pleaded guilty to speeding after police caught him driving at nearly 100mph on a busy motorway. -
Police officer worked in pub while off sick and accessed ex’s confidential recordsA police officer carried out pub shifts while off sick and accessed confidential records linked to an ex-partner, a misconduct panel has heard. -
‘Something needs to be done’: Bottles of urine and rubbish left outside border siteTruck drivers attending a major border site are leaving bottles of urine and piles of rubbish at the roadside, angry residents say. -
Emergency services called to crash on motorwayEmergency services were called after a crash involving a lorry and three cars on the M20.
Latest Canterbury City Council News
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Cockroaches found again at luxury Kent hotel after ‘pest checks stopped’Cockroaches were found at one of Kent’s top hotels for the second time in a year after inspectors raised concerns about pest control measures. -
The Guv is back: Al Murray to bring barrel loads of laughs in new tourThe pint-wielding comedy favourite is returning to Kent with a brand-new stand-up tour.
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Motorway crash sparks emergency response and long delaysQueues have cleared after a crash on a busy motorway this afternoon. -
‘It will be a wrench’: Kent farm being sold for first time since Henry VIII’s reignA historic farm is being sold for the first time since the reign of Henry VIII, with its current occupants admitting that leaving will “be a wrench”. -
‘We pondered over the menu but had to give the £100 bar snack a miss’Secret Drinker has to flash the cash when he heads out for a beer and a bite in Britain’s smallest town. -
Sewer leak repairs ‘in final stages’ as road near historic landmark set to reopenEmergency sewer repairs forcing the closure of a key route around a historic landmark are set to be completed as they enter the ‘final stages’. -
Shop boss hit by surge in thefts turns to social media to catch culpritsA family-run farm shop has turned to social media to help catch suspected shoplifters amid a growing surge in thefts hitting local businesses. -
Greggs launches bid to open in former Carphone Warehouse storeGreggs wants to open another outlet in Kent - which would be its 57th in the county. -
Hundreds jump in saddle as almost £100k raised for Kent hospicesIt has long been a favourite event among cyclists in east Kent, and so it proved for the 16th annual bike ride in aid of the Pilgrims Hospices. -
Police seal off footpath after sexual assault reportPolice have taped off a footpath following reports of a sexual assault this morning.
Latest Dover District Council News
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Flagship event ‘saved from the brink’ as street market’s return confirmedA much-loved street market will return after its future was plunged into doubt when the town council and then a new team stepped back from running it. -
'I will always be grateful they were able to make her dying wish come true'A grieving husband says he ‘will always be grateful’ to hospital teams who helped fulfil his wife’s dying wish to return home one last time.
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‘It will be a wrench’: Kent farm being sold for first time since Henry VIII’s reignA historic farm is being sold for the first time since the reign of Henry VIII, with its current occupants admitting that leaving will “be a wrench”. -
Woman convicted after escaped Staffies killed dog of animal lover who took them inA woman whose ex-boyfriend’s Staffordshire bull terriers escaped from a garden and later killed another dog has been convicted over the attack. -
‘When one community feels unsafe, we all fail...’Following the stabbing in Golders Green, MP Mike Tapp says tackling antisemitism must go hand in hand with rebuilding social cohesion. -
Drone pictures show huge new Kent solar farm taking shapeDrone pictures show a new solar farm taking shape as construction ramps up ahead of its completion, which will see it powering homes later this year. -
‘May the force be with us - our town needs a cinema!’The force was strong among a crowd gathered outside a long-closed cinema today - as they called for the building to be brought back into use. -
'Patients face delayed diagnoses - we need to expand this vital service'Patients face “delayed diagnoses” while travelling miles for basic blood tests, campaigners have warned. -
‘It’s utterly baffling’: Council opposes plans for seafront despite overwhelming public supportA council’s objection to a new seafront sauna have been branded ‘short-sighted’ after more than 300 comments in support were registered. -
Work starts on new £12,000 community hubA renovation project is underway to create a new £12,000 community hub at a museum after supporters helped raise the needed cash.
Latest Folkestone & Hythe District Council News
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‘Remember Dave the Dolphin? We’ve not learned our lesson…’Our columnist reflects on a remarkable visitor to Kent’s shores - but reflects that ‘cometh the wonders of nature, cometh the dimwits of mankind’. -
The Guv is back: Al Murray to bring barrel loads of laughs in new tourThe pint-wielding comedy favourite is returning to Kent with a brand-new stand-up tour.
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Investigation launched after reports of ‘very young’ puppies being sold in town centreAn investigation has been launched after reports of “very young” puppies being sold in a town centre. -
Just one Kent hotel makes prestigious list of the best family-friendly stays in the UKThe one-of-a-kind hotel ranks on national list alongside London’s Savoy and luxury bolthole Gleneagles in Scotland. -
Burger King and Costa approved to join Aldi on derelict industrial sitePlans have been given the green light for Burger King and Costa Coffee to join Aldi at an out-of-town retail park. -
Council raises £84m selling property assetsThe county’s largest local authority has raised £84m by selling property in the past five years. -
Where £42m will be spent to cut sewage discharges and pollution incidents in Folkestone and HytheSouthern Water has revealed where it plans to spend £42 million across a Kent district to tackle sewage spills and storm overflows. -
‘I’ll fight to make sure everyone has a safe and affordable place to call home’MP Tony Vaughan says it is vital we adopt a housing first approach so that every person has a high-quality and affordable place to live. -
Two Kent towns among best seaside spots to visit this yearTwo popular Kent towns have been hailed as the best seaside spots for visitors. -
Two hurt and long delays on M20 after crashTwo people have been taken to hospital after an early morning crash on a motorway.
Latest Thanet District Council News
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‘I found this adventure park a bit underwhelming - but the kids didn’t want to leave’Our reporter visited a farm adventure park which was a big hit with her children - but left her feeling a little underwhelmed. -
'I will always be grateful they were able to make her dying wish come true'A grieving husband says he ‘will always be grateful’ to hospital teams who helped fulfil his wife’s dying wish to return home one last time.
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New memorial honours civilian heroes of miracle WW2 operationA new memorial honouring the civilians involved in one of the most significant operations of the Second World War has been installed in Kent. -
‘Worrying’ footage captures jet skis putting seals and other wildlife at riskSeals and other protected wildlife are being put at risk by jet skis riding in a protected area after “worrying” footage was captured. -
‘We’ve seen bus services cut - but now council is stepping in’The newest councillor at County Hall has called on residents to offer views on possible bus service enhancements in Thanet. -
Hundreds jump in saddle as almost £100k raised for Kent hospicesIt has long been a favourite event among cyclists in east Kent, and so it proved for the 16th annual bike ride in aid of the Pilgrims Hospices. -
Ten arrested and charged in cryptocurrency scam probeTen people have been charged as part of an investigation into cryptocurrency fraud, where one victim was left £300,000 out of pocket. -
‘Curious encounters, colourful characters and just the right amount of nonsense’A free Alice in Wonderland-inspired day out is heading to a seaside town this weekend. -
‘Queues regularly snake down the street - now I know why it’s so popular’Queues often line the street but our reviewer got more than he bargained for in his efforts to beat the crowds at this trendy spot. -
‘This isn’t the way we want our towns to be experienced’New steps are underway to tackle a surge in anti-social behaviour across multiple towns - including people defecating and having sex in public.