Latest Ashford Borough Council News
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‘I know it’s an emotive issue - but council needs to remove eyesore flags’There are calls for the “tattered remains” of England flags to be removed from lampposts at a junction as they are “not a good advert” for a town. -
‘My daughter’s tragic death highlights emotional toll of social isolation’The death of a much-loved 19-year-old highlights the “emotional toll and social isolation” faced by transgender people, her heartbroken mum says.
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Four to appear in court after ‘serious assault’ involving weaponsPolice have charged two men and two women after a serious assault sparked a huge emergency response. -
Boost for plans to restore town’s historic tank as funding bid approvedPlans to restore a town’s historic First World War tank have taken a step forward after bosses were given the green light to bid for more funding. -
Temporary traffic lights spark gridlock on A-road as drainage works beginDrivers are facing long delays on a notoriously congested A-road after temporary traffic lights were installed to allow for drainage works. -
Confirmed: Where and when construction of new Kent town is set to beginThe location of the first 300 homes for a new “garden town” has been revealed - as residents of nearby villages remain divided over the project. -
New images show how 218 council homes could look on abandoned sitesPlans for 218 council homes on a former Civic Centre and tannery have been put forward - with construction set to begin next year if approved. -
Families still not confident in Kent trust’s ‘fragmented’ maternity careFamilies have told a national probe they are still not confident maternity care at a troubled trust has changed but staff say morale has improved. -
Man arrested after roof tiles ‘damaged and fall into road’ in villageA man remains in custody after roof tiles were reportedly damaged and fell into a road in a village. -
‘It’s something different’: Town’s first Irish bar to open at nightclubAshford's first Irish bar is to open inside the town's only nightclub following a £90,000 investment.
Latest Canterbury City Council News
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Arrest after man taken to hospital with head injury following ‘street attack’A man is in hospital with a head wound after an alleged assault in a high street. -
Daughters clearing £1.2m Kent home uncover lost Bagpuss treasuresA treasure trove of artwork and toy models discovered by the family of Bagpuss co-creator Peter Firmin is set to go under the hammer.
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‘This feel-good musical sent audiences home with a smile - and an earworm’Review: Annie delivers nostalgia, humour and enough catchy tunes to last long after the final curtain. -
Historic Kent pub added to buildings at risk list after almost seven years standing emptyA historic Kent pub left abandoned for almost seven years has now been put on a “buildings at risk” register. -
Two men arrested after teen seriously injured in stabbingTwo young men have been arrested after a stabbing which left an 18-year-old man seriously injured in a London hospital. -
Repeat offender spared jail despite leading police on high-speed chase while bannedA banned driver has avoided jail despite getting behind the wheel again while disqualified. -
Goodyear Blimp flies over Kent for first time in four yearsThe iconic Goodyear Blimp is touring the skies of Kent for the first time in four years. -
‘My daughter’s tragic death highlights emotional toll of social isolation’The death of a much-loved 19-year-old highlights the “emotional toll and social isolation” faced by transgender people, her heartbroken mum says. -
Work reincarnating landmark linked to one of Kent’s most famous sons completedAfter months of painstaking and precise work, the outline of a church destroyed in the Second World War has been reincarnated where it once stood. -
Families still not confident in Kent trust’s ‘fragmented’ maternity careFamilies have told a national probe they are still not confident maternity care at a troubled trust has changed but staff say morale has improved.
Latest Dover District Council News
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‘Every successful crossing represents a victory for vile criminal smuggling gangs’Mike Tapp says government’s new immigration bill paves the way to be both ‘firm and fair’ when determining who can stay in the country. -
Goodyear Blimp flies over Kent for first time in four yearsThe iconic Goodyear Blimp is touring the skies of Kent for the first time in four years.
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Physio struck off after 'pulling patient up by incontinence pad'A physiotherapist has been struck off after using incorrect techniques on patients, including pulling a woman up by her incontinence pad. -
Families still not confident in Kent trust’s ‘fragmented’ maternity careFamilies have told a national probe they are still not confident maternity care at a troubled trust has changed but staff say morale has improved. -
Warning issued as ‘jagged metal’ exposed at popular beachA warning has been issued after jagged metalwork was found exposed at a popular seafront. -
‘She was a terrific mum’: Heartbroken husband’s tribute as driver faces court over fatal crashA driver has appeared in court in connection with a fatal crash that claimed the life of a devoted mum who dedicated her life to her family. -
MP facing sack over ‘unauthorised’ article apologises after ‘poorly judged’ tweetAn MP facing the sack from his ministerial role after writing an unauthorised article has now apologised for a “poorly judged” tweet. -
‘I got an insight into what teenagers are thinking about decisions adults are making’After speaking with pupils, MP Mike Tapp says it is obvious how engaged the younger generations are in politics despite the stigma that they aren’t. -
Missing Glastonbury? These grassroots venues are hosting the next best thing this weekendBig festival energy is coming to small stages as Kent joins a nationwide celebration of live music. -
Long-running Christmas event axed amid spiralling costs and lack of public supportAn annual free Christmas event has been axed for the second year in a row amid spiralling costs and lack of support.
Latest Folkestone & Hythe District Council News
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Man charged after explosive substance found in home on residential streetA man has been charged after police discovered an explosive substance in a home on a residential street. -
‘It was a painful decision’: Plans for homeless shelter at derelict church scrappedPlans to knock down a derelict church to make way for a community facility with homeless accommodation have been scrapped due to insufficient funding.
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Nigel Farage calls out graffiti in Kent town ‘calling for his assassination’The Reform UK leader has shared a picture of graffiti which he says is “calling for his assassination”. -
Confirmed: Where and when construction of new Kent town is set to beginThe location of the first 300 homes for a new “garden town” has been revealed - as residents of nearby villages remain divided over the project. -
Families still not confident in Kent trust’s ‘fragmented’ maternity careFamilies have told a national probe they are still not confident maternity care at a troubled trust has changed but staff say morale has improved. -
Drunk thug, 21, on floor in 'complete mess' used 'detestable language' towards officerA young man in a “complete mess” and too drunk to stand pushed and verbally abused a police officer who picked him up. -
‘I was so lonely when I moved from London to Kent - but now I feel like I’m winning’A single mum and artist who traded the capital for the Kent coast is now set to open her dream high-street business. -
Swimmers advised not to enter water after sewer pipe burstsEmergency work is taking place to fix a burst sewer pipe said to be causing a “potentially dangerous leak” into the sea at a popular bathing spot. -
Taskmaster favourite adds more Kent dates to extended UK tourTV stand-up star adds shows at four Kent venues as tour rolls into 2027. -
‘Critical incident’ declared and schools closed as ‘extreme heat’ continues in KentSchools are closed, travel warnings are in place and the ambulance service has declared a “critical incident” amid Kent’s red “extreme heat” warning.
Latest Thanet District Council News
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Police probe indecent exposure claims after naked man seen ‘doing laps’ at beachPolice are investigating claims of indecent exposure after a naked man was allegedly seen performing a lewd act on an unofficial nudist beach. -
British kitchen firm to close 15 stores - including one in KentA major kitchen firm is to shut 15 stores as part of a major restructuring - including one in Kent.
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Town’s high street closed to fix 22-day-old water leakA town’s high street has been blocked off for water repairs – and could remain closed for a week. -
Families still not confident in Kent trust’s ‘fragmented’ maternity careFamilies have told a national probe they are still not confident maternity care at a troubled trust has changed but staff say morale has improved. -
Search for missing girl, 15, known to use rail networkPolice are appealing for help to trace a teenage girl who has been reported missing from the Kent coast. -
Raw kebabs stored in ‘mouldy wooden box’ at one-star takeawayA takeaway boss insists his business has cleaned up its act after food hygiene inspectors found raw kebabs stored in a “mouldy wooden box”. -
‘Grab and go’ thief with 112 offences smashed wine bottle amid police pursuitA "grab and go" thief who has amassed 112 offences smashed a wine bottle during a police pursuit after stealing from a petrol station. -
The dark day in Kent's history when airman went 'beserk'We take a look back at a dark chapter in Kent’s history - when a US airman went on a shooting rampage and ended up in a gunfight on a packed beach. -
Woman reported missing safely locatedPolice say a woman who was reported missing has been safely located. -
Before and after photos show transformation of seafront eyesoreBefore and after pictures show how a derelict, rubbish-filled seafront building has been transformed into a boutique hotel costing £420 a night.