Latest Ashford Borough Council News
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'Rambo knife teen stole my son's bike in broad daylight'A thug held a Rambo knife to a 15-year-old boy's throat before robbing the £2,600 electric bike he had saved for. -
Drivers face month of delays as gas works begin on major A-roadDrivers face a month of delays as work to improve gas infrastructure on a main route has begun.
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First-ever yob crackdown approved for historic Kent townA town described as the "jewel of the Weald" has approved its first crackdown on antisocial behaviour following a rise in reported incidents. -
‘Left in the dark’: Residents’ fury as government ‘secretly’ sets up giant emergency car parkResidents have been left stunned after the government “secretly” set up a giant emergency car park on their doorstep. -
‘My jaw hit the deck when I was told the price’There are fishy tales and a seaside shock for Secret Drinker as he heads to a pub on one of Kent’s best beaches. -
‘The work of turning around South East Water starts now’: New CEO pledges changes on first dayThe new boss of a crisis-hit water firm has pledged to make changes but says the “transformation will not be easy”. -
Pictures: Kent racecourse made ‘emergency’ holding site for 1,000 cars amid border chaos fearsAn abandoned Kent racecourse has been earmarked by the government as an emergency holding site for holidaymakers caught in queues this summer. -
Mobile post office restores vital service to villages after branch closuresA mobile Post Office has begun serving more rural communities across Kent, restoring vital services to villagers. -
‘The way Labour has handled local government reorganisation is appalling’In her latest KentOnline column, MP Katie Lam takes aim at Labour’s handling of the biggest shake-up of local government in 50 years. -
'It's destroyed me': Firm fined £90k after dad's forklift fall on unsafe construction siteA firm has been fined £90,000 after a dad was left "physically ruined" when he fell from a forklift tipping bucket at an unsafe construction site.
Latest Canterbury City Council News
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Drug gang behind £150k heroin and crack cocaine network jailed for combined 16 yearsMembers of a gang responsible for channelling £150,000 worth of drugs into Kent have been jailed. -
‘Moving to Kent hospital in the 1980s was a culture shock - but I’ve loved it’A nurse who moved to a Kent hospital more than 40 years ago has hung up her uniform for the final time.
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Herd of elephants to stay at wildlife park despite £250k Africa rewilding fundraiserBosses at a wildlife sanctuary have confirmed their 12 elephants will remain at the site indefinitely despite efforts to rewild the herd to Africa. -
‘The work of turning around South East Water starts now’: New CEO pledges changes on first dayThe new boss of a crisis-hit water firm has pledged to make changes but says the “transformation will not be easy”. -
‘It’s so exciting!’ First look inside Kent wildlife park’s huge £2.5m expansionA wildlife park is celebrating the opening of its new £2.5m enclosure – as it prepares to double in size within the next five years. -
Booming! The Kent area where house prices have risen by £21k in just 12 monthsWhat’s the average cost of a home where you live? Find out in the latest House Price Index figures -
Rare ‘death mask’ of notorious dictator Stalin could fetch £12k at auctionA unique bronze death mask of one of history’s most notorious leaders will go under the hammer in Kent next month. -
Britpop classics to festival favourites: Six unmissable music events coming to Kent this monthMusic fans are spoilt for choice as some of the biggest names in pop, rock and festival entertainment prepare to perform across the county. -
Shocking video shows ‘smiling’ police officer’s nightclub attack on womanShocking footage shows the moment a smiling off-duty police officer violently pulled a woman towards the ground by her hair on a drunken night out. -
Security guards drafted in to tackle seaside town disruption for second summer runningSecurity guards have been drafted in for the second summer running to help tackle anti-social behaviour in two Kent coastal towns over the summer.
Latest Dover District Council News
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Drug gang behind £150k heroin and crack cocaine network jailed for combined 16 yearsMembers of a gang responsible for channelling £150,000 worth of drugs into Kent have been jailed. -
‘Mega dinghy’ carrying record 165 migrants at once crosses Channel to KentA record 165 migrants are believed to have crossed the Channel to the UK in a single boat on Thursday.
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Man charged with tampering with vehicles as police patrols ramp up over car crimeA man has been charged with vehicle interference as police urge people to report suspicious activity. -
Kent MP sacked from minister role by new PMKent MP Mike Tapp has been sacked from his role as immigration minister following a a row over whether he broke the ministerial code. -
Mass rally to be staged against fire station closures and job cutsFirefighters are to stage a mass demo outside the county council’s offices in protest at planned station closures and job cuts. -
Booming! The Kent area where house prices have risen by £21k in just 12 monthsWhat’s the average cost of a home where you live? Find out in the latest House Price Index figures -
‘Anyone can play a part in shaping our country’s future’Mike Tapp invited young people to Parliament to experience how democracy works and learn about the responsibilities that come with being an MP. -
Failing care home shut down in ‘last resort’ as residents continued to be put at riskA failing care home has been shut down by the healthcare watchdog following two damning inspections with residents being forced to move out. -
Has the ‘DFL’ bubble burst? Where house prices have tumbled on the Kent coastHouse prices in some of the county's most sought-after seaside spots have tumbled by as much as 11% since their pandemic peak, new figures reveal. -
‘Sport is something we should always celebrate and protect’Dover and Deal MP Mike Tapp says investing in grassroots sport is so important as it gives “hope, pride and a sense of belonging”.
Latest Folkestone & Hythe District Council News
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‘Mega dinghy’ carrying record 165 migrants at once crosses Channel to KentA record 165 migrants are believed to have crossed the Channel to the UK in a single boat on Thursday. -
‘Left in the dark’: Residents’ fury as government ‘secretly’ sets up giant emergency car parkResidents have been left stunned after the government “secretly” set up a giant emergency car park on their doorstep.
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Yellow health warning issued as Kent braces for another heatwaveA yellow heat health alert has been issued as Kent braces for another heatwave. -
'He will stay in our hearts forever': Family devastated by tragic death of son, 30A family left devastated by the tragic death of a much-loved 30-year-old say he will “stay in our hearts forever”. -
Burglar raids fire-ravaged flat days after residents fled blazePolice are hunting a burglar accused of raiding a fire-ravaged flat just days after residents were evacuated. -
‘It’s going to cause chaos’: Key town centre road closed after sewer collapseA town centre route has been fully closed for water works, which nearby business owner says will cause “chaos”. -
‘The work of turning around South East Water starts now’: New CEO pledges changes on first dayThe new boss of a crisis-hit water firm has pledged to make changes but says the “transformation will not be easy”. -
Pictures: Kent racecourse made ‘emergency’ holding site for 1,000 cars amid border chaos fearsAn abandoned Kent racecourse has been earmarked by the government as an emergency holding site for holidaymakers caught in queues this summer. -
One of Kent's most unusual summer events inspired by iconic song set to make a returnHundreds of people will be turning the coast red as they come together for a celebration with a musical twist. -
Popular children’s play park to open next week after £750k revampOne of Kent’s most popular adventure play areas is expected to reopen next week following a £750,000 revamp.
Latest Thanet District Council News
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‘Mega dinghy’ carrying record 165 migrants at once crosses Channel to KentA record 165 migrants are believed to have crossed the Channel to the UK in a single boat on Thursday. -
Opening date revealed for new Poundstretcher storeThe opening date has been revealed for a new high street Poundstretcher store.
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Yellow health warning issued as Kent braces for another heatwaveA yellow heat health alert has been issued as Kent braces for another heatwave. -
‘Views are beautiful - I love it’: Celebrating Kent’s historic open-top bus serviceAn open-top bus service is celebrating a decade of providing passengers with stunning views along the Kent coast. -
Boy arrested over assault as police disperse young people during fireworks eventA 13-year-old boy was arrested amid antisocial behaviour at a fireworks display. -
Gas leak near shopping centre sparks emergency response and road closuresRoads beside a Kent shopping centre remain closed this morning while firefighters attend to reports of a gas leak. -
‘It’s a small step in the right direction’: Kent venues react to Burnham’s business rates cutA decision to cut business rates for pubs, clubs and live music venues has been welcomed across Kent - but some say it’s not far enough. -
Plans revealed for abandoned high street bank plagued by pigeons and cannabis farmPlans to transform a rundown former bank – which has been invaded by pigeons and used for a drugs farm – have been approved. -
Ex-Southern Water boss among four charged over ‘plan to manipulate water quality tests’Former employees of a water company, including its ex chief executive, are set to appear in court accused of conspiracy to defraud. -
Booming! The Kent area where house prices have risen by £21k in just 12 monthsWhat’s the average cost of a home where you live? Find out in the latest House Price Index figures