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Latest Ashford Borough Council News
‘I work at hospital but I’m also a patient’: Nurse, 25, waiting for kidney transplant
A young nurse waiting for a kidney transplant has to hook herself up to a dialysis machine for eight hours at a time after working 12-hour shifts.
Revealed: Just one Kent council hits its housing target - as another falls 75% short
Figures reveal which Kent councils are hitting their government-mandated housing targets - and those falling far behind.
‘It felt amazing’: Kent pub appears on Joe Lycett’s new Channel 4 show
A landlord is enjoying his ‘moment of fame’ after his pub appeared on comedian Joe Lycett’s new show on Channel 4.
Driver dies in M20 crash as car leaves carriageway
The driver of a car which veered off the motorway has died following a crash and fire.
Lorry driver fined £100 and vehicle clamped after using phone at wheel
A lorry driver has been fined and his vehicle clamped after he was spotted using his phone at the wheel.
Opening date revealed for £2.4m town centre leisure complex with bowling alley
The opening date has been revealed for a revamped £2.4 million town centre leisure complex.
M20 reopens after serious crash and car fire
Part of the M20 has reopened following a serious crash and car fire earlier today.
‘I want to keep it going for the village’: Construction boss takes over his local pub
A construction boss has taken over his local pub and hopes to build on its success as a “community” venue.
'It's chaotic!' Patients having to sleep in chairs due to lack of hospital beds
Patients are spending days sleeping in chairs at a “chaotic” hospital ward in scenes health campaigners have branded “totally unacceptable”.
'We are terrified': Muslim doctor's car set alight in 'targeted' attack
A muslim family is considering leaving the country after their car was set alight outside their home in what they fear may be a hate crime.
Latest Canterbury City Council News
Appeal after man hurt in suspected late-night assault
A suspect has been arrested after a man suffered facial injuries in a suspected city centre assault.
A-road closed due to gas leak
A busy route is closed while engineers carry out emergency repairs following a gas leak.
Inside the 'world's smallest' chapel hidden in Canterbury
A tiny historic chapel believed to be the world's smallest could be resurrected after decades of deterioration.
‘I tried Kent’s ‘most unique’ doughnuts - they are dangerously moreish!’
Our reporter visited a dessert spot to find out whether its special Greek doughnuts really lived up to the hype.
Revealed: Just one Kent council hits its housing target - as another falls 75% short
Figures reveal which Kent councils are hitting their government-mandated housing targets - and those falling far behind.
Up to 50 jobs at risk at animal parks as bosses seek to save £1.5m
Bosses have confirmed dozens of jobs are at risk at two popular Kent animal parks in a bid to save more than £1m.
‘I didn’t know where to look - it’s not like anything I’ve seen on stage before’
Review: Blurring the line between musical and variety show, this production transported audiences straight into the heart of the circus.
High-speed train hits level crossing barrier knocked down by bolting horse
A loose horse has crashed through a rural railway crossing, sending the broken barrier across the track and into the path of a high-speed train.
High street’s fourth sushi restaurant to open in former bubble tea shop
A city’s sixth sushi restaurant - the fourth on the same stretch - is set to open in a former stationary and bubble tea shop.
'My brother's secret final act of kindness saved five lives'
The family of a much-loved railwayman who died suddenly aged 50 have told how his final act of kindness saved five lives.
Latest Dover District Council News
‘Their courage shaped our country – their sacrifice deserves to be remembered’
MP Mike Tapp is calling for support for the Battle of Britain Memorial, which is at risk of closure due to a funding crisis.
Police probe after train hits bike ‘thrown onto track by youths’
Police are investigating after a train struck a bike which had reportedly been thrown on the tracks by a “group of youths”.
Revealed: Just one Kent council hits its housing target - as another falls 75% short
Figures reveal which Kent councils are hitting their government-mandated housing targets - and those falling far behind.
Beavers released into the wild from Kent nature reserve in ‘major step’ for species
Beavers have been released to roam wild beyond a nature reserve after an enclosure gate was opened for the first time.
‘Determination isn’t enough’: Pizzeria’s shock closure sparks urgent talks over future of council-owned historic building
The future of a historic building owned by a town council has been thrown up in the air after the shock closure of a popular pizza restaurant.
Large crowd gathered for opening of new £120k outdoor gym
An exciting new outdoor gym two years in the making has officially opened along a popular seafront, much to the delight of residents.
Two more town centre banks set to shut
Two more Kent banks are closing amid the continued drop in customers using in-store services.
Kent MPs raise ‘serious concern’ over poor special needs Ofsted report
Five MPs have written an open letter to the leader of KCC raising “serious concern” over a report on SEND services across the county.
Man taken to hospital after being stabbed in broad daylight
A man was taken to hospital after being stabbed in broad daylight.
Parents hold protest over strict new rules
A school has seen a parent protest this evening after it hit back at critics of new rules, saying “some people struggle with change”.
Latest Folkestone & Hythe District Council News
Residents reunited with pets and roads reopen after devastating Grand Burstin fire
Residents forced to evacuate after a huge fire at Folkestone’s Grand Burstin Hotel have now been reunited with the pets they had to leave behind.
Black Mirror and House of the Dragon stars feature in new film shot at ex-Kent hotel
Stars of hit series Black Mirror and House of the Dragon will feature in a new film shot at a former Kent hotel.
‘I work at hospital but I’m also a patient’: Nurse, 25, waiting for kidney transplant
A young nurse waiting for a kidney transplant has to hook herself up to a dialysis machine for eight hours at a time after working 12-hour shifts.
‘Their courage shaped our country – their sacrifice deserves to be remembered’
MP Mike Tapp is calling for support for the Battle of Britain Memorial, which is at risk of closure due to a funding crisis.
Revealed: Just one Kent council hits its housing target - as another falls 75% short
Figures reveal which Kent councils are hitting their government-mandated housing targets - and those falling far behind.
Row over claims revamp of historic Kent building ‘exceeds granted consent’
A developer and a council are embroiled in a row over a historic building - amid concerns that aspects of the revamp “exceed those granted consent”.
Up to 50 jobs at risk at animal parks as bosses seek to save £1.5m
Bosses have confirmed dozens of jobs are at risk at two popular Kent animal parks in a bid to save more than £1m.
‘Allowing water pollution to fester is a brilliant anti-business strategy that I will fight to end’
MP Tony Vaughan says he will fight for cleaner water across the county, as businesses along the coast depend on people visiting the sea.
Firefighting robot extinguishes hotspots at Grand Burstin after crews called back out
Fire crews were called back to Folkestone’s Grand Burstin hotel - four days after it was hit by a devastating blaze.
The history behind the iconic Grand Burstin, devastated by fire
A look back at the history of Folkestone’s iconic Grand Burstin, which has once again grabbed the headlines after a major fire.
Latest Thanet District Council News
Father and son jailed along with four others over £56m organised drug gang
A father and son at the heart of a family-run drugs gang which flooded the UK with more than £56 million of cocaine have been jailed.
‘It’s heartbreaking’: Club’s tribute to former youth player killed in motocross crash
A football club has paid tribute to a “kind, hard-working” former youth player following his tragic death in a motocross accident.
‘I meant no disrespect’: Kent pensioner defends video criticising Auschwitz cafe prices
A Kent tourist whose viral video criticised the offerings of a cafe at Auschwitz says the shocking response has blown her comments out of proportion.
Driver arrested after car crashes into home
A motorist has been arrested after police were called to reports of a car crashing into a property.
Remorseless couple attacked developers in long-running land dispute
A remorseless husband and wife who attacked two property developers in a long-running dispute over land behind their home have avoided prison.
Revealed: Just one Kent council hits its housing target - as another falls 75% short
Figures reveal which Kent councils are hitting their government-mandated housing targets - and those falling far behind.
Emergency response as woman, 40s, dies after medical incident
A woman in her 40s has died as emergency services responded to a medical incident.
New unit designed to ease pressure on A&E ready to take patients
A new hospital unit designed to help reduce corridor care and ease pressure on an overstretched A&E department is now ready to treat patients.
‘I never imagined something so horrific could happen to him’
The daughter of a ‘kind, funny’ man allegedly murdered in a stabbing says she ‘never imagined anything so horrific’ could happen to him.
Food festivals, famous authors and autumn adventures - what's on in Kent this week
Looking for something to do? These family-friendly events are packed with fun for all ages.
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