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Latest Ashford Borough Council News
Demolition of fire-hit building complete - but plans for 34 flats delayed
A town centre building left empty for more than 20 years before being ravaged by flames has now been flattened ahead of a major redevelopment.
Love Island and Strictly star to host new festival at Kent attraction
A Love Island finalist is to host the world's first festival dedicated to wild cats.
Man arrested in street after Audi TT ‘failed to stop’ for police
This is the moment a man was arrested in a residential street after an Audi TT allegedly failed to stop for police.
Before and after: Pictures reveal how Kent has transformed since the 1990s
Check out interactive aerial images which show how housing, transport and retail have transformed our towns since 1990.
‘I know what it’s like to have no money': Mum opens town’s first free shop
A mum says she has opened a town’s first “free shop” because she knows what it’s like to have no money and rely on others for help.
Motorway mobile phone blunder costs cabbie his licence - and £2k
A taxi driver has failed in his bid to regain his licence after being caught using his phone at the wheel while driving on the M25.
Young lioness known for her 'feisty' personality dies
Much-loved lioness known for her 'feisty' personality dies aged two.
‘It’s absolutely killed us – it’s the worst week we’ve ever had’
Shopkeepers struggling with “atrocious footfall” fear a huge town centre roadworks project has caused them long-lasting damage.
Pub bosses back calls for VAT reduction amid ‘crucifying’ rates’
Kent landlords are backing calls for VAT to be halved in a bid to stop it “crucifying” pubs and restaurants.
Burglars smash holes in walls and steal meat worth thousands from butchers
Burglars smashed holes in the walls of a butcher’s shop to break in, causing thousands of pounds of damage and stealing vast amounts of meat.
Latest Canterbury City Council News
Rain can’t dampen celebrations as Pride parade brightens streets
A colourful parade celebrating diversity brought music, costumes and rainbow flags to city streets despite heavy rain.
Before and after: Pictures reveal how Kent has transformed since the 1990s
Check out interactive aerial images which show how housing, transport and retail have transformed our towns since 1990.
Massive battery facility size of nine football pitches approved for farmland
Proposals for a massive solar farm battery storage facility on rural land have been given the green light.
Pub bosses back calls for VAT reduction amid ‘crucifying’ rates’
Kent landlords are backing calls for VAT to be halved in a bid to stop it “crucifying” pubs and restaurants.
Burglars smash holes in walls and steal meat worth thousands from butchers
Burglars smashed holes in the walls of a butcher’s shop to break in, causing thousands of pounds of damage and stealing vast amounts of meat.
CCTV image released after woman filmed in H&M changing room
Police have released a CCTV image of a man they believe can help with their enquiries
Anger as giant Kent solar farm used truckloads of water to wash panels as taps ran dry
Kent’s biggest solar farm used tens of thousands of litres of water from a roadside standpipe to wash its panels as people’s taps ran dry.
The hidden £1.25m high street home up for sale for first time in 500 years
A 16th-century house has “reluctantly” been put up for sale by the trustees of a charity to fund vital repairs to a landmark.
‘We can’t believe she’s not going to just walk through the door’
A heartbroken friend of a “generous and beautiful” mother says stricter rules are needed for compulsory protection after she died in a horse accident.
Arrest made after armed police join huge response to emergency incident
Armed police were called to a property following a report of a man with a weapon.
Latest Dover District Council News
Kent killer's new wife: ‘People say I'm in denial, but I still believe he's innocent’
The wife of a convicted murderer has insisted she still believes he is innocent in a new documentary into the disappearance of Debbie Griggs.
‘This could escalate’: Calls for council to take action after campfire damages beach
There are calls for a council to take urgent action against people starting campfires on a popular beach after foliage was set alight.
Before and after: Pictures reveal how Kent has transformed since the 1990s
Check out interactive aerial images which show how housing, transport and retail have transformed our towns since 1990.
‘Our towns are full of worry’: 1,000 people back bid to scrap new parking rule
More than 1,000 people have signed a petition calling on a council to reverse its “bonkers” decision to impose a three-hour time limit in car parks.
How KentOnline article led to reopening of cold case solved after two decades
A KentOnline article helped relaunch the investigation into murdered mum of three Debbie Griggs, who was later found buried in a garden.
‘I want to help young people better understand how our democracy works’
Dover and Deal MP Mike Tapp says he wants to “help young people better understand how our democracy works” at his politics summer school.
‘We can’t believe she’s not going to just walk through the door’
A heartbroken friend of a “generous and beautiful” mother says stricter rules are needed for compulsory protection after she died in a horse accident.
‘It’s been my life’s work’: Hospital scientist retires after 45 years
A scientist has hung up her lab coat after more than four decades of serving patients across the county.
‘It’s a very tough year for festivals’: Food and music event cancelled due to low ticket sales
Organisers have pulled a Kent food and music festival planned for the last weekend in June due to slow ticket sales.
‘Beautiful’ mum died after being dragged by horse along country lane
A “beautiful” mum died after being dragged along a country lane by a horse that bolted after being spooked by barking dogs, an inquest has heard.
Latest Folkestone & Hythe District Council News
Vapes and tobacco seized during crackdown
Items have been seized during a crackdown on illegal vape and tobacco sales.
Before and after: Pictures reveal how Kent has transformed since the 1990s
Check out interactive aerial images which show how housing, transport and retail have transformed our towns since 1990.
'It's disgusting': Baker's fury as thieves target cake stall
A baker has been forced to step up security, installing CCTV cameras and alarms after suffering a series of thefts.
'Absolute chaos' fears as Op Brock to return over 'very, very busy summer'
Kent's roads face a “chaotic” summer with Operation Brock and possible delays caused by new border checks, councillors fear.
How gang fronted by Kent career criminal smuggled migrants into UK
A gang fronted by a Kent career criminal have been found guilty of smuggling Afghan migrants into the UK by concealing them inside a lorry.
‘Our clean energy future starts here in Kent’
MP Tony Vaughan addresses the need for the UK to be a clean energy powerhouse, with a key part of the revolution needing to tak
‘Reckless’ jet skis cause havoc and put swimmers at risk despite harbour ban
A group of “reckless” jet-skiers riding dangerously put swimmers at risk and ignored orders to leave despite their crafts being banned from the area.
‘It’s been my life’s work’: Hospital scientist retires after 45 years
A scientist has hung up her lab coat after more than four decades of serving patients across the county.
‘It certainly contributed’: Business owner blasts MP's 'dodgy shops' video as branch closes
A seafood business says a social media video about “dodgy shops” posted by a Kent MP contributed to its decision to close its high street premises.
Olympic gymnast and Strictly dancer to tour with chart-topping vocal group
Expect retro classics and slick dance routines as one of the best-loved harmony groups hits the road.
Latest Thanet District Council News
Former England star Joe Cole makes surprise visit to Kent pub
Pub regulars were left starstruck when a former footballer walked through the door to award bosses with a prize for winning a national competition.
Before and after: Pictures reveal how Kent has transformed since the 1990s
Check out interactive aerial images which show how housing, transport and retail have transformed our towns since 1990.
'This could be Kent's best dog walking spot - It’s just a shame about the parking'
Despite the chastening charges, our intrepid reporter and her four-legged friends discover a charming coastal walk full of character and companions.
Investigation launched after seagull ‘shot in head and killed’ in park
Police are investigating reports of animal abuse after a seagull was killed in a suspected attack.
Another dispersal order launched in police’s ‘summer crackdown’
Police have been granted extra powers to deal with ongoing reports of anti-social behaviour in a troubled town.
‘We’re really worried’: Concern as Kent’s biggest HMO given green light
Controversial plans for what is set to become Kent’s biggest HMO have been approved despite almost 200 objections and concerns from neighbours.
'It's scary - we had to close': Police launch summer crackdown on rowdy youths
Police say they are launching a “summer crackdown” on antisocial behaviour - as traders describe being scared of “intimidating” crowds of youths.
New CGI video shows how dilapidated music venue will look after transformation
A new CGI video has been released showing how a music venue will look once its transformation is complete, as bosses reveal its first confirmed gig.
'It's not been up to standard': Council leader pledges changes after missed bin collections
A council boss has admitted missed bin collections have left the service “not at the standard” expected for residents and promised to make changes.
‘She knew something wasn’t right and she acted straight away’
A father who suffered a cardiac arrest says his wife’s 999 call helped save his life, as well as the paramedics who arrived.
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