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Latest Ashford Borough Council News
Council orders landlord to stop 'pub taxi' service
A shocked pub landlord who bought a black cab to give customers a free lift home has been ordered to stop by the council.
Man dies after police called to ‘medical incident’
A man sadly died after police and ambulance crews were called to a medical incident.
Students jailed after blowing up sheep with fireworks following ‘sadistic’ attack
Two students from Kent who filmed themselves killing a sheep and then lighting fireworks in its corpse have been jailed.
Why postboxes are being taped up across Kent
Postboxes are being taped up across Kent as Royal Mail introduces upgraded solar-powered versions that can be used to send parcels.
‘Woke and ridiculous’: Fierce reaction as gym invites men to go elsewhere on International Women’s Day
A leisure centre’s plan to mark International Women’s Day by inviting its male members to attend a different gym has sparked a fierce online backlash.
Half-built office block to be turned into homes despite objection from tourist attraction
Plans have been approved to transform a half-built office block into new homes – despite fears it will impact a nearby tourist attraction.
‘Why would anyone do this?’: Soft play boss devastated amid vandalism
The boss of a children’s play centre is devastated following a ‘scary’ break in at her business.
10 quirky spots for unforgettable Mother’s Day afternoon teas in Kent
Treat your mum to something different this Mother’s Day with unique afternoon teas, from cat cafes to steam trains.
Protestors rally against proposed closure of country’s top stroke unit
Protesters staged a demonstration outside a hospital over controversial plans to close the country’s top-performing stroke unit.
Injured cat rescued from closed-off shopping centre
Cat lovers joined forces to rescue an injured moggie from a closed-off shopping centre he had made his home.
Latest Canterbury City Council News
Police close road in both directions following incident
Police have blocked a busy A-road in both directions this evening following an incident.
Iconic pop star makes history with Brit Awards gong
A pop star who grew up in Kent has made history after being named producer of the year by the Brit Awards ahead of this weekend's ceremony.
Killing Eve’s Jodie Comer to perform at Kent theatre for five days next week
BAFTA-winning actress Jodie Comer is to star in a one-woman play at a Kent theatre next week.
Why postboxes are being taped up across Kent
Postboxes are being taped up across Kent as Royal Mail introduces upgraded solar-powered versions that can be used to send parcels.
Savers to open new high street store after transforming eyesore site
A new Savers store will open next week as it revives a large high street shop unit that has been without a permanent tenant for years.
‘I would never overwork him!’ Mum hits back at calls to block horse-drawn carriage tours
A family business hoping to offer horse-drawn carriage tours has rejected claims their animal would be overworked and poorly treated.
Pub plans to install ANPR cameras amid ‘numerous complaints’ over unsafe parking
Pub bosses faced with “numerous complaints” about unsafe parking want to introduce cameras in their car park to crack down on the problem.
'Really frightening': Knife-wielding son threatened to slit mum's throat
A son armed with a carving knife threatened to slit his mother’s throat and made stabbing motions during a heated row.
Protestors rally against proposed closure of country’s top stroke unit
Protesters staged a demonstration outside a hospital over controversial plans to close the country’s top-performing stroke unit.
Crash with power line sparks main road closure
A busy A-road linking two Kent districts is reportedly blocked in both directions following a crash.
Latest Dover District Council News
Kent town to rival Folkestone in bid for UK Town of Culture 2028
A trendy seaside town is set to throw its hat in the ring and submit a bid for the UK Town of Culture.
Cafe opening first Kent branch in beloved former restaurant
A London coffee roastery will open its first Kent branch in the site of a former much-loved restaurant.
‘We will restore order’: Reform UK announces raft of new immigration policies in Dover
Reform UK has announced plans to “track down, detain and deport all illegal migrants in the UK” at a press conference in Dover today.
Why postboxes are being taped up across Kent
Postboxes are being taped up across Kent as Royal Mail introduces upgraded solar-powered versions that can be used to send parcels.
Housing bid for former leisure centre finally wins approval after hold-up
A vacant leisure centre will finally be transformed into new homes and shops after passing the last planning hurdle.
Revamped Co-op reopens after six week closure
A Co-op store is back open and offering a wider range of services following a six-week closure.
Protestors rally against proposed closure of country’s top stroke unit
Protesters staged a demonstration outside a hospital over controversial plans to close the country’s top-performing stroke unit.
Fading play park in store for £150k overhaul
Plans have been approved for a raft of changes at a popular play area.
Royal Mail delivery driver crashed car while more than four times alcohol limit
A Royal Mail delivery driver faces the sack after he crashed his own car into others while more than four times the legal alcohol limit.
‘We’ll miss him more than words can say’: Shock at death of much-loved dad, 33
The family of a much-loved dad say no words can describe the void his tragic death has left in their lives.
Latest Folkestone & Hythe District Council News
Kent town to rival Folkestone in bid for UK Town of Culture 2028
A trendy seaside town is set to throw its hat in the ring and submit a bid for the UK Town of Culture.
People smugglers convicted after migrants hidden in lorries
Arrest footage has been released following the conviction of two people smugglers who arranged the transport of migrants hidden in lorries.
Why postboxes are being taped up across Kent
Postboxes are being taped up across Kent as Royal Mail introduces upgraded solar-powered versions that can be used to send parcels.
Man rammed police car after ignoring driving ban for fifth time
A prolific banned driver has been branded a “risk to other road users” after ramming a police car in a hotel car park in a bid to escape arrest.
Bid for five-storey six-bedroom home at old seafront hotel rejected
Plans to turn part of a former seafront hotel into a six-bedroom house have been rejected.
10 quirky spots for unforgettable Mother’s Day afternoon teas in Kent
Treat your mum to something different this Mother’s Day with unique afternoon teas, from cat cafes to steam trains.
‘It’s got people going ‘wow I never knew that about my house’
A father-of-two has revealed how a passion project sparked on a single Kent street unexpectedly captured attention across the world.
Protestors rally against proposed closure of country’s top stroke unit
Protesters staged a demonstration outside a hospital over controversial plans to close the country’s top-performing stroke unit.
Protest over proposed closure of country’s top stroke unit
Protesters will stage a demonstration outside a hospital over controversial plans to close the country’s top-performing stroke unit.
‘We cannot wait; we must bring the Foremans home’
MP Tony Vaughan says he is working hard to urgently escalate the case of Lindsay and Craig Foreman who have been jailed in Iran.
Latest Thanet District Council News
Criminal ordered to pay £1.4m after dumping 4,000 tonnes of rubbish
A prolific waste criminal who operated in parts of Kent has been ordered to pay £1.4 million after illegally dumping 4,000 tonnes of rubbish.
Town could have new fish factory by summer
A disused port could host a massive new fish processing and canning plant by this summer.
Man charged with murder after death of baby boy
A 24-year-old man has been charged with murder after the death of a baby boy.
Man, 19, arrested after broad daylight stabbing in residential street
A man has been arrested after a stabbing in broad daylight in a residential street.
Three injured and arrest made after ‘assault’ near recreation ground
A recreation ground has been shut off after three people were injured in a reported assault.
Man stabbed in face and another in leg as violence erupted at pub
A man was stabbed in the face and another in the leg as violence erupted at a seaside pub.
Why postboxes are being taped up across Kent
Postboxes are being taped up across Kent as Royal Mail introduces upgraded solar-powered versions that can be used to send parcels.
Greggs pulls plans to open branch in ‘trendy’ Kent high street
Plans to open a Greggs in one of the world’s “coolest” high streets have been scrapped after hundreds of objections.
Armed robber risked return to prison over £5 snacks and protein shake at Aldi
An armed robber who once raided a bookmarkers at gunpoint risked a return to prison – after failing to pay for snacks he tucked into at Aldi.
Woman hopes to break half-marathon world record to inspire other disabled people
A woman whose back problems left her unable to walk now hopes to set a new half-marathon world record to inspire other disabled people.
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