Latest Ashford Borough Council News
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‘Enough is enough’: Villagers say community ‘overwhelmed’ by traveller sitesVillagers say their rural community is being “overwhelmed” by Gypsy and traveller developments as they fight plans for another site. -
Thunderstorms, hail and lightning expected as weather warnings issued for KentThe Met Office has issued two further yellow alerts for thunderstorms as parts of the county finally see rain.
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Dine-and-dasher who fled after £250 meal with woman and children hit with hefty court billA dine-and-dasher who fled a popular Kent restaurant without settling a £250 bill has been ordered to cough up almost £2,000 by a court. -
Double blow for town centre as two cafes close within weeksA town centre has taken a double hit following the closure of two cafes, with bosses blaming a drop in footfall. -
Flash flooding alert as thunderstorm warning issued for KentA thunderstorm warning has been issued as forecasters predict up to 30mm of rain will fall within an hour. -
KFC opens town’s third restaurantA KFC restaurant has opened at a business park, set to see the launch of a Taco Bell next month. -
Sydney Sweeney challenges Tom Cruise during daring wing-walk above KentHollywood star Sydney Sweeney has told Tom Cruise to “watch out” after taking to the wing of a plane and soaring over the Kent countryside. -
Toy shop evacuated as firefighters called to cardboard blaze at retail parkStaff were evacuated from a toy shop after fire crews were called to a retail park. -
Famous Kent brand name to be phased out after almost 70 yearsOne of the county’s best-known brand names is set to disappear into the history books, KentOnline can confirm. -
'I always wanted to help people': Specialist who helped restore patients’ confidence retiresA technician who helped transform the lives of people living with scars says it’s been ‘privilege to be part of so many patients' journeys’.
Latest Canterbury City Council News
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List of vulnerable care home children left on train among shocking council data breachesA council has been accused of a “slapdash” approach to protecting asylum-seeking children after a confidential trafficking list was found on a train. -
Nightclub boss reveals ‘painful’ losses as venue reopens after lengthy closureA nightclub owner says it will take years to claw back her losses after a devastating fire next door forced her venue to close for six months.
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Thunderstorms, hail and lightning expected as weather warnings issued for KentThe Met Office has issued two further yellow alerts for thunderstorms as parts of the county finally see rain. -
Flash flooding alert as thunderstorm warning issued for KentA thunderstorm warning has been issued as forecasters predict up to 30mm of rain will fall within an hour. -
‘Remorseless’ paedophile, 36, uploaded images of his young abuse victimsA paedophile who “showed no remorse” after uploading images of young victims he had sexually abused has been jailed. -
Taking on Whitney Houston's greatest hits is a brave move - this powerhouse vocalist rose to the challengeReview: The Bodyguard combines romance, danger and Whitney's biggest songs for a spectacular night at the theatre. -
'I always wanted to help people': Specialist who helped restore patients’ confidence retiresA technician who helped transform the lives of people living with scars says it’s been ‘privilege to be part of so many patients' journeys’. -
Teen who piloted ‘mega dinghy’ across Channel pleads guilty to endangering lifeA teenager who piloted a “mega dinghy” carrying a then-record number of migrants across the Channel to the UK has appeared in court. -
Violent gran ripped hair from woman’s scalp in shocking Primark brawlA grandmother dragged a woman to the floor during a vicious brawl in Primark before telling police her victim needed to learn “not to run her mouth”. -
‘My skin was literally falling off me – I was terrified to look in the mirror’A young woman says an agonising skin condition turned her life upside down, leaving her bed-bound, bleeding and afraid to look in the mirror.
Latest Dover District Council News
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‘This town is on the rise’: Popular bakery opens fourth Kent branchA popular Kent bakery has opened its fourth branch in a town bosses say is “on the rise”. -
Flash flooding alert as thunderstorm warning issued for KentA thunderstorm warning has been issued as forecasters predict up to 30mm of rain will fall within an hour.
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Remains of long-lost Tudor castle found at one of Kent’s most famous landmarksStone from a ruined castle has been discovered in a tourist attraction visited by hundreds of thousands, -
‘Our seafront’s on the rise’: Work to begin on new boardwalk at popular beachThe offering at a Kent beauty spot just keeps getting “better and better” with work on the latest project due to start next month. -
‘Results didn’t go as planned? It’s not the end of the world’MP Mike Tapp says there is no single definition of success, and says ‘there should be no single route to achieving it’. -
TG Jones confirms closure of Kent store amid restructureA Kent high street will lose one of its staple shops next month as part of the chain’s huge restructuring process. -
'I always wanted to help people': Specialist who helped restore patients’ confidence retiresA technician who helped transform the lives of people living with scars says it’s been ‘privilege to be part of so many patients' journeys’. -
Former care home put in special measures could be turned into 12 flatsA former care home placed in special measures after residents were found in soiled clothing could be converted into 12 flats. -
Pupils left scrambling for sixth form places as school cancels all Year 12 coursesA school has told parents their children will no longer have a sixth form place just a week before pupils were due to start. -
‘Police protection is not a reward’: Kent MP weighs into Prince Harry security rowA Kent MP has weighed into the row over whether Prince Harry and his family should receive police protection when they return to Britain.
Latest Folkestone & Hythe District Council News
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Pair avoid jail after man’s jaw fractured in group street attackA duo has avoided jail after a man’s jaw was broken in a group street attack. -
Flash flooding alert as thunderstorm warning issued for KentA thunderstorm warning has been issued as forecasters predict up to 30mm of rain will fall within an hour.
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Centre reopening delayed due to unexpected repairs and costs amid vandalismThe reopening of a beloved sports centre has been delayed after vandalism lead to unexpected and costly repairs. -
'I always wanted to help people': Specialist who helped restore patients’ confidence retiresA technician who helped transform the lives of people living with scars says it’s been ‘privilege to be part of so many patients' journeys’. -
End of era as landlady bids farewell to high street pub after almost four decadesA landlady is set to bid farewell to her high street pub after almost four decades at the helm, marking the end of an era. -
Doorman 'robbed of chance to face attacker' after violent assaultA pub doorman says he was left with “horrific” injuries and then “robbed” of the chance to face his attacker. -
Man turned to crime to fund cocaine addiction after £30k inheritance ran outA man who received a £30,000 inheritance turned to crime to fund a cocaine addiction when the money ran out. -
Seven family-friendly bank holiday adventures that refuse to be boringMake the most of the long weekend with these awesome days out taking place across Kent. -
The AI spy towers used on Trump’s border wall secretly operating on the Kent coastAI surveillance towers like those used on the US-Mexico border have been operating along the Kent coast since 2022. -
‘This Champagne bar has one of Kent’s best views - but the cocktails left me wanting’Our reviewer paid a visit to one of the county’s most unique bars, right at the epicentre of a town’s foodie revolution.
Latest Thanet District Council News
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Three-day bed waits and police called to locate mental health patient at ‘overcrowded’ A&EOvercrowding issues at a hospital led to people waiting more than three days for a bed, while police were called to locate a mental health patient. -
No-swim warning for eight beaches due to pollution riskSwimmers are being warned to stay out of the sea following stormwater releases into the sea after heavy rain.
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Man dies in town centre after ‘medical emergency’A man died after collapsing in a town centre. -
Police release image after man performs ‘indecent act on beach’Police have released images in a bid to identify a man following reports of someone performing an indecent act on a beach. -
Vigil planned for ‘kind and polite’ dad after fatal seafront stabbingA vigil is set to be held for a dad of four who died in a fatal seafront stabbing, sparking a murder investigation. -
Flash flooding alert as thunderstorm warning issued for KentA thunderstorm warning has been issued as forecasters predict up to 30mm of rain will fall within an hour. -
Part of town centre sealed off following medical incidentPart of a town centre was sealed off while emergency crews responded to a medical incident. -
Murder accused appears in court after dad-of-four dies in double stabbingA 21-year-old accused of stabbing a man to death at a harbour has appeared in court. -
Suspect charged with murder after double seafront stabbingA 21-year-old man has been charged with murder following a double seafront stabbing which saw one victim die in hospital. -
Long rush-hour delays due to two crashes and roadworksThere are long rush-hour delays across a district due to a combination of two collisions and roadworks.