Latest Ashford Borough Council News
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Paul Hollywood caught driving at 100mph to get sick cat to vetBake Off star Paul Hollywood has pleaded guilty to speeding after police caught him driving at nearly 100mph on a busy motorway. -
Police officer worked in pub while off sick and accessed ex’s confidential recordsA police officer carried out pub shifts while off sick and accessed confidential records linked to an ex-partner, a misconduct panel has heard.
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‘Something needs to be done’: Bottles of urine and rubbish left outside border siteTruck drivers attending a major border site are leaving bottles of urine and piles of rubbish at the roadside, angry residents say. -
Emergency services called to crash on motorwayEmergency services were called after a crash involving a lorry and three cars on the M20. -
Firearms seized and two arrested after bomb disposal team called to streetA man and a woman have been arrested after a bomb disposal team were called out to a residential street. -
The Range confirms Kent store among 10 it’s seeking to sellOne of The Range’s Kent stores is up for sale - but don’t expect the retailer to be moving out. -
Another large unit left empty as EDF pulls out of business parkA business park has been left with another large empty unit after EDF confirmed it has withdrawn from the site. -
‘Pushing back against harmful messaging early is so crucial’An MP says it is important to reduce violence against women and girls amid worrying statistics and a rise in the so-called ‘manosphere’. -
‘Greedy’ blackmailer forced vulnerable victim to part with £22kA “greedy” blackmailer who preyed upon a vulnerable man for more than two years to obtain tens of thousands of pounds has been jailed. -
Motorcyclist dies after crashing into hedge while riding in convoyA motorcyclist died while travelling in convoy with other riders after crashing into a hedgerow.
Latest Canterbury City Council News
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It’d be a tragedy to miss it: Musical created by hit pop group takes to the stageAfter 22 million record sales, Steps have launched their own colourful musical featuring their smash hits. -
‘I want my Tunisian boyfriend by my side as I battle cancer and grieve siblings’A mum has told of her struggles to bring her Tunisian partner to the UK as she battles cancer and grieves the deaths of several family members.
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'Worst-case scenarios': Stretches of A299 could shut if £63m funding bid failsDrivers could see key stretches of the A299 closed in “worst-case scenarios” if a £63 million funding bid fails. -
Line up revealed for Kent’s biggest Pride celebrationsThe exciting line up and location for the county’s biggest Pride celebrations – taking place next month – have been announced. -
Travellers pitch up on farmland - just weeks after plans blocked by councilTravellers have pitched up on farmland weeks after planning permission to station caravans there was denied. -
Coalition collapses over leader’s WhatsApp message on planning votesA Kent council has been thrown into political turmoil after a coalition collapsed over a WhatsApp message sent by the authority’s Labour leader. -
Terrifying moment machete-wielding burglars in balaclavas stormed homeCCTV images show the moment “cowardly” burglars stormed into a home brandishing machetes - leaving their victims fearing for their lives. -
Win family tickets to see Kent Spitfires in T20 action this summerBe part of the action this summer and watch live sport unfold with this fab family prize. -
'Drinking is part of our heritage'Plans to expand an outdoor seating area in a historic square have been refused – despite a councillor claiming: “Drinking is part of our heritage.” -
The power of opera is still strong with this incredible performanceLeoncavallo’s Pagliacci, a classic story of a jealous husband, gripped audiences at the Marlowe Theatre.
Latest Dover District Council News
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‘When one community feels unsafe, we all fail...’Following the stabbing in Golders Green, MP Mike Tapp says tackling antisemitism must go hand in hand with rebuilding social cohesion. -
Drone pictures show huge new Kent solar farm taking shapeDrone pictures show a new solar farm taking shape as construction ramps up ahead of its completion, which will see it powering homes later this year.
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‘May the force be with us - our town needs a cinema!’The force was strong among a crowd gathered outside a long-closed cinema today - as they called for the building to be brought back into use. -
'Patients face delayed diagnoses - we need to expand this vital service'Patients face “delayed diagnoses” while travelling miles for basic blood tests, campaigners have warned. -
‘It’s utterly baffling’: Council opposes plans for seafront despite overwhelming public supportA council’s objection to a new seafront sauna have been branded ‘short-sighted’ after more than 300 comments in support were registered. -
Work starts on new £12,000 community hubA renovation project is underway to create a new £12,000 community hub at a museum after supporters helped raise the needed cash. -
‘Why am I being picked on?’ Council tells pensioner to repaint blue houseA pensioner says she is being picked on after a council ordered her to repaint her blue home following a single complaint. -
‘I believe it will make a genuine difference to people’s lives’MP Mike Tapp praises new Renters’ Rights Act, which is fairer and will give tenants more security in their homes. -
Holiday lodges and industrial estate plans revealed as country park put up for saleA country park has been put up for sale, with sellers revealing new potential plans for a 150-lodge holiday park and a small industrial estate. -
Crash leading to delays on busy route into townDrivers have been warned to expect queues after a crash this morning.
Latest Folkestone & Hythe District Council News
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Two Kent towns among best seaside spots to visit this yearTwo popular Kent towns have been hailed as the best seaside spots for visitors. -
Two hurt and long delays on M20 after crashTwo people have been taken to hospital after an early morning crash on a motorway.
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‘Something needs to be done’: Bottles of urine and rubbish left outside border siteTruck drivers attending a major border site are leaving bottles of urine and piles of rubbish at the roadside, angry residents say. -
Emergency services descend on village amid ‘medical incident’Police, ambulance and fire crews were called to a village high street amid a medical incident. -
Kent Wetherspoon to shut for seven weeks over summer for £550k revampA popular Kent Wetherspoon pub is set to close for seven weeks as it undergoes a major refurbishment costing more than £550,000. -
‘With six kids, we needed extra cash - so we swapped our car for ice cream van’A family-run ice cream business which has served customers for two decades has found a permanent home on the seafront. -
‘Pushing back against harmful messaging early is so crucial’An MP says it is important to reduce violence against women and girls amid worrying statistics and a rise in the so-called ‘manosphere’. -
Terrifying moment machete-wielding burglars in balaclavas stormed homeCCTV images show the moment “cowardly” burglars stormed into a home brandishing machetes - leaving their victims fearing for their lives. -
Family’s shock after fraudster son secretly cremated dad and stole £5,700A heartless son stole thousands from his dead father and secretly arranged his cremation without telling his family, leaving them heartbroken. -
Before the Burstin: Historic images show how seafront was transformedA dive into the history of an iconic Kent venue, with more to its story than first meets the eye.
Latest Thanet District Council News
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‘Curious encounters, colourful characters and just the right amount of nonsense’A free Alice in Wonderland-inspired day out is heading to a seaside town this weekend. -
‘Queues regularly snake down the street - now I know why it’s so popular’Queues often line the street but our reviewer got more than he bargained for in his efforts to beat the crowds at this trendy spot.
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‘This isn’t the way we want our towns to be experienced’New steps are underway to tackle a surge in anti-social behaviour across multiple towns - including people defecating and having sex in public. -
Four firms secure King’s Awards for EnterpriseA string of companies in the county have secured the royal seal of approval in this year’s King’s Awards for Enterprise -
'Worst-case scenarios': Stretches of A299 could shut if £63m funding bid failsDrivers could see key stretches of the A299 closed in “worst-case scenarios” if a £63 million funding bid fails. -
Three arrests as police search home after ‘sexual offences’A man in his 60s and two men in their 30s are being quizzed by officers investigating sexual offences. -
Motorcyclist airlifted to hospital with life-changing injuries after crashA motorcyclist has been airlifted to hospital with life-changing injuries after a crash. -
‘Rooftop bar’s view might be Kent’s best, but it had one big problem’Our reviewer visited a rooftop bar where you can grab a front-row seat for some of Europe’s best sunsets - but she still wasn’t happy. -
Former Kent footballer charged over ‘armed robbery’A former non-league footballer is among those charged following reports of a alleged robbery involving an imitation firearm. -
Bus and car smash prompts emergency responseEmergency services are at the scene after a collision between a car and a bus.