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Latest Ashford Borough Council News
Suspects flee after car bursts into flames following police chase
Suspects fled after a police chase ended in a car crashing into a tree and bursting into flames.
Protest over proposed closure of country’s top stroke unit
Protesters will stage a demonstration outside a hospital over controversial plans to close the country’s top-performing stroke unit.
Man in court after ‘firebombs’ thrown at police station
Three vehicles were damaged after “firebombs” were allegedly thrown at a police station in the middle of the night.
Busy road shut in both directions due to car fire
Drivers are facing long delays this evening due to a car fire, which has shut a road in both directions.
'I couldn't believe my eyes': Parking warden slaps ticket on bus at bus stop
Bosses at a council are standing by the decision to issue a parking ticket to a broken-down bus at a bus stop.
Pub landlord buys black cab to give customers free lifts home
A pub landlord has bought his own black cab to offer free taxi rides home for customers after they enjoy a drink.
Three closures at Designer Outlet – with another to follow
Three shops have departed the popular Ashford Designer Outlet - with another to follow soon.
Council issues first fine after French bulldogs among animals sold illegally
Council chiefs have issued a four-figure fine to a dog owner for selling the animals without a licence.
Investigation after house badly damaged in ‘suspicious’ blaze
A house has been badly damaged following a suspicious blaze which took nearly 17 hours to fight.
Five-year ban imposed on horse owner who left pony in ‘continuous suffering’
A 62-year-old man who left a sweet older pony in extreme pain and failed to seek help for a treatable condition has been handed a suspended jail term.
Latest Canterbury City Council News
Arrest after small fire breaks out inside Poundland
A town centre Poundland store has taped off and a person has been arrested after a fire broke out in one of the aisles.
Public pointed police in direction of burglar who broke into woman’s home
A thug who smashed a woman’s window and fled with her money and passport is now behind bars – after neighbours helped track him down.
Protest over proposed closure of country’s top stroke unit
Protesters will stage a demonstration outside a hospital over controversial plans to close the country’s top-performing stroke unit.
More road closures as previously dormant river continues to flow
Further roads have been closed and monitoring continues as a usually dormant river continues to flow following heavy rainfall.
Police recover stolen horse box and trailer within 24 hours of theft
Police recovered a stolen horse box and tipping trailer within 24 hours after officers used discreet property markings to identify the items.
Neighbours face weeks shut out as fire-hit cinema ruled ‘dangerous’ by council
A derelict cinema devastated by a huge fire has been officially declared a “dangerous structure” - leaving nearby properties out of bounds.
New musical to celebrate Johnny Cash and June Carter's love story
The show, created by the couple’s son, John Carter Cash, follows the highs and lows of their 35-year marriage.
Body found in search for missing teenager
Police have confirmed officers searching for a missing 18-year-old man have recovered a body.
Revival visions: Bosses reveal ideas to attract investors to boost town centres
A ‘regeneration’ plan for a district’s bid to attract investment, visitors and boost business has been revealed for three places in Kent.
Uni to lease out parts of £35m library after dramatic slump in student use
A £35m university library is set to be partially leased to a private firm as a slump in student use has left large parts of the building redundant.
Latest Dover District Council News
Protest over proposed closure of country’s top stroke unit
Protesters will stage a demonstration outside a hospital over controversial plans to close the country’s top-performing stroke unit.
‘This is a genuine chance for local voices to lead the change’
Mike Tapp is encouraging people to get involved in Pride in Place programme, which he says will see millions spent on real, lasting change.
‘Dull and unwanted’ courts to Kent’s best padel club
A padel club which took over tennis courts once labelled “dull and unwanted” has now been named among one of the best.
Hopes of summer opening for fire-stricken restaurant
A restaurant hit by a fire on New Year’s Day is set to finally reopen in the summer after bosses suffered a setback in completing repairs.
Historic pub tees up comeback with golf simulator plans
Work is underway to restore a historic pub which closed suddenly – with the new tenants looking to install a golf simulator at the venue.
Civil claim planned after sentencing of depraved care home paedophile
One of the victims of a depraved paedophile who abused children in care is planning a civil claim.
‘It is not about shouting the loudest; it is about helping the most’
In his latest column, MP Mike Tapp promises to serve his constituents with “hard work and honesty” after being inspired by his parents.
Warning of 'extreme risk' over first budget passed by Reform UK-led Kent County Council
The Reform UK Kent County Council budget passed today amid warnings from the opposition and a senior officer about its inherent risks.
Shocking footage shows hit-and-run driver smash into grandad on moped
Shocking dashcam footage captures the moment a hit-and-run driver smashed into a moped and left a grandad lying unconscious in the road.
'This would be a blot on our precious town centre’
Campaigners have opposed plans to transform a derelict industrial building into new homes, fearing it will be a blot on the town centre.
Latest Folkestone & Hythe District Council News
Protest over proposed closure of country’s top stroke unit
Protesters will stage a demonstration outside a hospital over controversial plans to close the country’s top-performing stroke unit.
‘We cannot wait; we must bring the Foremans home’
MP Tony Vaughan says he is working hard to urgently escalate the case of Lindsay and Craig Foreman who have been jailed in Iran.
Son of British couple handed 10-year jail sentence in Iran ‘deeply concerned’
A couple who were arrested in Iran on charges of espionage have been jailed for 10 years - a decision described as “totally unjustifiable”.
Jason Donovan celebrates 35 years with nostalgic tour
The singer and actor is performing his favourite musical numbers and looking back at his screen and stage career.
High street café stripped of licence after employing illegal workers
A high street cafe has been stripped of its licence after Home Office officials found illegal workers were employed there.
‘Community centre was the heart of our village - we want it back’
Frustrated residents have joined forces to demand the return of their lost community centre, described as “the heart of the village”.
‘The black oil scam has come to Kent - conmen sabotaged my Mercedes’
A driver has issued an urgent warning to Kent residents selling vehicles online after ruthless “black oil” scammers sabotaged his car.
Construction worker crushed to death by drain
A 36-year-old man who was helping build a new logistics centre was crushed to death by a concrete drain, an inquest opening has heard.
New high street café approved after scaled-back design
Proposals to bring a new café into a high street have been given the green light by planning chiefs.
Revealed: First image of long-awaited new £78k play park
A new picture reveals how a long-awaited £78,000 adventure play area will look, with work due to start soon.
Latest Thanet District Council News
‘Nasty and violent’ councillor jailed over years of controlling abuse of wife
A Kent county councillor has been jailed for 12 months after admitting subjecting his wife to years of controlling and coercive behaviour.
Protest over proposed closure of country’s top stroke unit
Protesters will stage a demonstration outside a hospital over controversial plans to close the country’s top-performing stroke unit.
Man left noisy neighbour on ventilator after attacking him with broken chair leg
A man “snapped” during a row over noise and beat his neighbour with a broken chair leg, leaving him with a bleed on the brain.
Wagamama confirms plans for new restaurant at Kent shopping centre
Wagamama has revealed plans to open a restaurant at a Kent shopping centre.
Drug dealer behind bars after encrypted phone chat infiltrated
A drug dealer involved in a largescale supply of cannabis and cocaine across Kent has been jailed.
Emergency response as man dies at retail park
A man has died following a medical incident at a retail park.
Police withheld full details of teacher’s child assault conviction from DBS check
Police withheld full details of a teacher’s conviction for assaulting a child from his DBS check when he joined another school.
Plans to restore historic seafront lift edge closer as funding package agreed
Plans to bring a Grade II-listed Edwardian seafront clifftop lift back into use move forward with £120,000 of proposed funding to restore it.
Kent musician and inventor revealed as UK’s act for Eurovision Song Contest
An electronic music artist from Kent has been chosen to represent the UK at this year’s Eurovision Song Contest.
‘A deliberate and cruel act’: Poacher guilty of hare coursing
The moment a poacher was approached by officers after hunting hares with a dog has been shared by police.
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