Latest Ashford Borough Council News
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‘We fear members are being frozen out’Campaigners are calling for more member oversight of how Benenden Health is run ahead of its AGM. -
Farm shop expansion to start this summer amid growing customer demandBosses at a popular farm shop say construction on a new extension could start this summer amid growing customer demand.
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Beloved primary school head ‘never left any pupil behind’A beloved primary school head teacher who left her mark on generations of children will be remembered as someone “who never left any pupil behind”. -
‘It’s absolutely atrocious - nobody cares about children in the road'A pub landlord is among scores of residents calling for speed limits to be introduced outside his boozer before a child is run over. -
'I was UK’s youngest landlord - now our pub is busier than ever'A landlord dubbed Britain’s youngest when he took over his village pub says that after two years, the risk has paid off and it’s busier than ever. -
‘End of an era’ as coffee shop’s closure will ‘leave hole in village’Villagers have expressed their sadness after the ‘devastated’ owner of a popular cafe announced it will close. -
Teachers and staff to go on strike at Kent’s biggest school over redundanciesTeachers and staff at Kent’s biggest school have confirmed they are to go on strike after redundancies were announced. -
‘We’ve been waiting for this’: Town’s fifth Co-op now openA town’s fifth Co-op is now open, with scores of shoppers already flocking through its doors today. -
Hospital spaces reduced amid building works in car parkParking at one of Kent’s biggest hospitals has been temporarily reduced due to ongoing construction works. -
See the King’s favourite plants at the UK’s only flower festival of its kindOne of the highlights of the Kent summer opens this weekend with showstopping blooms and a majestic setting.
Latest Canterbury City Council News
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Beloved primary school head ‘never left any pupil behind’A beloved primary school head teacher who left her mark on generations of children will be remembered as someone “who never left any pupil behind”. -
Cinema demolition to start 'any day now’ after devastating fireDemolition work on a former cinema destroyed by a suspected arson attack is expected to start “any day now”.
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‘Pistachio martinis and seaweed cocktails - there’s not a Bacardi Breezer in sight at this student bar’Our reviewer thought she’d take a trip down memory lane to a bar popular with students, but this was a million miles away from her university days. -
Man accused of strangulation after armed police descend on residential streetA 36-year-old man is to appear at crown court after being accused of intentional strangulation. -
Thousands to be offered meningitis vaccine after deadly Kent outbreakThousands of young people across England will be offered a meningitis vaccine following the deadly Kent outbreak. -
Sadness as popular sports club confirms shock closure after 50 yearsA popular sports club dating back to the 1970s has suddenly shut, telling members it has now entered liquidation. -
Ex-soldiers’ bid to open support hub for veteransA group of veterans is keen to raise £550k to create a hub for struggling ex-servicemen. -
Moment police storm home and find drug dealer hiding in kitchenPolice body-cam footage shows the moment a drug dealer was found hiding in his kitchen and trying to destroy his mobile phone. -
Laughter, legacy and one last glorious round of red tapeThe long-awaited final chapter from the co-creator of BBC TV comedy Yes, Minister comes to Kent this week -
Tiger keepers announce ‘heartbreaking’ death of Sumatran cubKeepers at a wild animal park have announced the death of one of its tiger cubs born earlier this year.
Latest Dover District Council News
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Head teacher, Coastguard officer and England footballer among Kent people recognised in King’s Birthday honoursAn HM Coastguard officer who has dedicated three decades to keeping lives safe at sea is among several people from Kent named in today’s honours list. -
Moment police storm home and find drug dealer hiding in kitchenPolice body-cam footage shows the moment a drug dealer was found hiding in his kitchen and trying to destroy his mobile phone.
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‘Why this tiny hut has got people queuing down the beach’Our reviewer tries a cafe right on the beach serving up great coffee and ‘offensively large’ Scotch eggs which regularly has queues along the path. -
‘Rage and vitriol do not build stronger communities - they weaken them’MP Mike Tapp says fighting one another, attacking police or engaging in violence will not change Britain for the better, but deepen existing divides. -
Kent golf course ranked England’s best gets green light for upgradesUpgrades at a golf club crowned the best in England have been approved to ensure it can continue hosting major competitions. -
Tributes to pioneer who made history with world-famous Kent dig in 1990sA ‘brilliant’ historian who helped preserve a world-famous ancient boat has sadly died aged 65. -
Man in his 30s taken to hospital after accident on A-roadA man in his 30s was taken to hospital following a crash on an A-road. -
£200k cash boost will help group protect and record wrecksA group working hard to explore, protect and record coastal archaeology at a Kent beach will now be aided by a huge cash boost. -
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 beachThere are calls for a council to take urgent action against people starting campfires on a popular beach after foliage was set alight.
Latest Folkestone & Hythe District Council News
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Swarm of thousands of bees descends on coastal residential roadA hive of bees caused a buzz in a coastal town this morning after swarming down the side of a house. -
Rusty-spotted cat adored for his ‘sassy’ personality, dies aged 15Keepers at a Kent animal park have paid tribute to a cat known for his “sass” and “fearless personality” following his death.
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Air ambulance lands on beach during police incidentA residential street was cordoned off and the air ambulance called during a police incident. -
Firm founded in 1947 is sold for £20mA well-known family firm in the county has agreed a takeover deal with a major national group worth some £20m. -
‘It’s another nail in the coffin’: Anger as prime farmland earmarked for 110-home estatePlans for another new-build estate on open fields have been described as “another nail in the coffin” for the Kent countryside. -
BMW seized by council after driver clocks up 20 unpaid parking ticketsA motorist has had their car seized after clocking up 20 unpaid parking tickets. -
Calls for new park and ride in town as Lidl relocation faces backlashCampaigners who fear a supermarket’s relocation will lead to heavy congestion say a new park and ride service is needed to keep roads clear. -
Vapes and tobacco seized during crackdownItems have been seized during a crackdown on illegal vape and tobacco sales. -
Before and after: Pictures reveal how Kent has transformed since the 1990sCheck 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 stallA baker has been forced to step up security, installing CCTV cameras and alarms after suffering a series of thefts.
Latest Thanet District Council News
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Two fire engines called after blaze forced closure of household waste tipTwo fire engines were called to a blaze which forced the closure of a household waste tip. -
‘The pain is unbearable’: Family’s heartbreak after suspected murder of ‘kind-hearted’ manThe family of a "kind-hearted" and "genuine" man have spoken of their heartbreak after police charged a suspect with his murder.
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Beloved primary school head ‘never left any pupil behind’A beloved primary school head teacher who left her mark on generations of children will be remembered as someone “who never left any pupil behind”. -
'We didn't just not pay our bills': Bar owners bounce back after £18k energy debt dispute forced closureThe owners of a popular cocktail bar are relaunching the venue almost a year after they were forced to shut over a disputed £18,000 energy bill. -
‘They were great - but don’t get any ideas about reviving them’Striking historical images of stunning seaside pool complexes should not inspire their return, our columnist believes. -
Man taken to hospital with stab wounds as police guard sceneA man has been taken to hospital this afternoon following reports of a stabbing at a home. -
Two arrests in murder probe after man in 30s dies in high street propertyTwo arrests have been made in connection with a suspected murder following the death of a man in his 30s. -
‘I was drinking 20 cans of beer a day and thought my life was over'A recovering alcoholic and drug addict says securing a job at the hospital where he was treated has helped him turn his life around. -
The Kent lidos that drew thousands during their heydayWe’ve trawled through the newspaper archives to look back at how three of Kent's best-known lidos attracted thousands of bathers. -
No-swim warning for 12 beaches after stormwater released into seaNo-swim warnings have been issued for 12 beaches after it was confirmed Southern Water carried out stormwater overflow releases into the sea.