Latest Ashford Borough Council News
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Six fire engines called to blaze in barley field as temperatures set to climbSix fire engines were scrambled to a blaze in a barley field, with motorists and those living nearby warned to keep their windows shut. -
Landlords reopen historic village pub after £1.5m investmentA historic village pub has reopened after more than two years following an extensive £1.5 million refurbishment.
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Air ambulance called after two pedestrians hit by car at junctionAn air ambulance was called after two pedestrians were hit by a car - leaving one person needing hospital treatment. -
New padel courts ‘could open within weeks’ as business expandsA new padel club is planned for Romney Marsh - and could open within weeks. -
Date Beefeater restaurants to close revealed11 popular Beefeater and Brewers Fayre restaurants which are earmarked for closure have stopped accepting bookings. -
‘People will live in rabbit hutches': Anger as former Post Office to become huge HMOA decision to convert a building once home to a Post Office branch for almost a century into a 33-bed HMO has been labelled “horrendous”. -
Key route joining motorway shut by fireA busy road joining the M2 was been closed while 11 fire engines dealt with a field fire. -
'The bandstand is iconic but it looks dirty - our restaurant can change that'The boss of a Japanese and Korean-inspired restaurant believes his business can help revive an iconic town centre landmark. -
Major London rail terminals to shut for 22 days from tomorrowCommuters and rail passengers can expect three weeks of disruption as major London terminals serving Kent close for 22 days this weekend. -
‘I’m going to make this the best restaurant in the town centre’A doctor who has reduced his hours to open a new Indian eatery says he wants to make it the “best restaurant in town”.
Latest Canterbury City Council News
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Teen charged with murder after biker, 18, killed in crash outside pubA teenager has been charged with murder following the death of an 18-year-old motorcyclist in a collision outside a pub. -
‘If animals can feel pain and joy, they're not ours to exploit’A PETA campaign leader has hit back at a KentOnline opinion writer’s claims that animals do not have ‘rights’ like humans.
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Mexican-Italian restaurant bid for empty Pizza Hut as 90% of units filledPlans for a restaurant at a former Pizza Hut have been unveiled as fresh figures reveal more than 90% of a city centre’s units are occupied. -
'Our friends were shocked by life-changing decision - but we love it’A woman who went from deciding what festival to go to to looking after a foster child at 28 is recommending other young people do it. -
So fetch! West End hit musical heads to Kent with Steps star joining castAfter two iconic films, Mean Girls has been transformed into an award-winning stage show and heads to Kent for a limited run. -
Key route joining motorway shut by fireA busy road joining the M2 was been closed while 11 fire engines dealt with a field fire. -
Brutal murder: Witnesses point to new suspect in 1996 killingsCrucial witnesses have come forward to identify a Kent man as a suspect in the Chillenden murders 30 years ago. -
'People can't afford it anymore': Fuel thefts soar in Kent since Iran warPetrol station workers fear renewed hostilities involving Iran could trigger another surge in fuel theft following a spike when war first broke out. -
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.
Latest Dover District Council News
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Police and paramedics called as crash shuts roadA main road has been shut in both directions and emergency services are at the scene after a three-car crash. -
Teenager charged over ‘mega-dinghy’ migrant crossingA teenager is to appear in court after a record 165 migrants crossed the Channel in a single ‘mega-dinghy’.
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Fresh hope for ‘depressing’ town centre ‘eyesore’ as flats and shops plan approvedFresh hopes to bring a town centre “eyesore” back to life have been ignited after plans to renovate it were approved for the second time. -
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. -
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.
Latest Folkestone & Hythe District Council News
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Teenager charged over ‘mega-dinghy’ migrant crossingA teenager is to appear in court after a record 165 migrants crossed the Channel in a single ‘mega-dinghy’. -
Man avoids jail after ‘threatening to kill noisy neighbour’ with fake pistolA “raging” man who threatened to kill his neighbours with an imitation firearm during a noise row has avoided jail.
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‘There is no filler and the sheer volume of one-liners is staggering’Mock the Week legend Gary Delaney’s latest show received thunderous reception at a packed Kent venue - here’s what our reviewer thought. -
Marchers aim to champion diversityTown’s annual Pride parade brings colour to the town centre. -
Brutal murder: Witnesses point to new suspect in 1996 killingsCrucial witnesses have come forward to identify a Kent man as a suspect in the Chillenden murders 30 years ago. -
Major London rail terminals to shut for 22 days from tomorrowCommuters and rail passengers can expect three weeks of disruption as major London terminals serving Kent close for 22 days this weekend. -
A-road partially blocked after crash on M20 exit roundaboutAn A-road was partially blocked following a crash on a motorway exit roundabout. -
‘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. -
Yellow health warning issued as Kent braces for another heatwaveA yellow heat health alert has been issued as Kent braces for another heatwave.
Latest Thanet District Council News
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‘They’ve had every chance to fix this’: Resident serves council with court notice over bins chaosA furious resident is taking legal action against a council over ongoing bins chaos across the district, leading to thousands of missed collections. -
Yobs’ bikes seized after park users ‘threatened’ by high-speed ridingAnti-social yobs hurling abuse at people in a park and threatening them by riding bikes dangerously have been targeted during a police crackdown.
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‘It drains you’: Parents locked in constant battle as number of special needs children not in school revealedFamilies have described feeling emotionally "drained" as shock new data reveals the number of children with special educational needs not in school. -
Teenager charged over ‘mega-dinghy’ migrant crossingA teenager is to appear in court after a record 165 migrants crossed the Channel in a single ‘mega-dinghy’. -
Man and two children remain in hospital after beach rescueA man and two children are still being treated in hospital after being airlifted to safety when they got into difficulty in the sea yesterday. -
Man and two children airlifted after sea emergency at packed beachA man and two children have been airlifted to hospital after getting into difficulty in the sea. -
Major London rail terminals to shut for 22 days from tomorrowCommuters and rail passengers can expect three weeks of disruption as major London terminals serving Kent close for 22 days this weekend. -
Temporary A299 50mph speed limit to be lifted as resurfacing works endA temporary 50mph speed limit is set to be lifted now that resurfacing work on a major bumpy A-road has been completed. -
Soul greats headline seaside festival’s 25th birthday bashMassive three-day music festival returns with a feast of jazz-funk and disco. -
‘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.