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Latest Ashford Borough Council News
Lorry driver changes plea as he admits causing death of dad-of-two in M20 crash
A lorry driver who denied causing the death of a dad of two by dangerous driving has changed his plea today.
Motorcyclist airlifted to hospital after crash
A motorcyclist has been flown to a London hospital after an accident also involving a van.
‘Things are now progressing in the right direction for patients’
Ashford MP Sojan Joseph says results of a new study show the NHS is “progressing in the right direction”.
Firefighting efforts scaled back after huge blaze at recycling centre
People near an industrial estate can now re-open their windows following a major blaze.
Skydiver confirmed to have died in aerodrome incident
It has been confirmed that a skydiver died yesterday after jumping from an aircraft.
Terrified mum found secret tracker on car planted by ex during stalking campaign
A woman discovered her ex-partner had secretly planted a tracker on her car during a stalking campaign that left her “shaken to the core”.
‘Time is running out’ - Husband races to bring wife home with new bungalow plans
A husband is racing to bring his seriously ill wife home and needs council approval for a bungalow to care for her himself.
‘We've been trading almost 50 years but our sewing shop isn't going anywhere'
The owner of a sewing shop which attracts customers from Wales says he is “proud” and “privileged” the business is celebrating 45 years of trading.
Woman’s Facebook search uncovers husband’s second marriage
A man who married his second wife without divorcing his first has avoided jail.
Emergency services descend on airfield as flights stop
Police and fire crews have descended on an airfield with all flights stopped since earlier today.
Latest Canterbury City Council News
‘I’ve only got a 1 in 10 chance - but I want to defy the odds and live longer’
A cancer sufferer is hoping to “beat the odds” and live longer as he fights one of the most aggressive diseases.
Mum of ‘murdered’ teen: ‘I won’t rest until I get justice for my son’
The heartbroken mother of a teenager stabbed to death says she will not rest until she gets justice for her son.
Motorcyclist taken to hospital after crash with car
A motorcyclist has been taken to hospital after a crash with a car.
‘It’s a mind-blowing, thought-provoking, brilliant illusion’
Derren Brown’s new show, which blurs the line between illusion and reality, is a must-see.
Six arrests as two men injured in 'attack' near taxi rank
Six people have been arrested after two men were injured during an alleged assault near a taxi rank.
Historian David Olusoga to bring live show to Kent
The Celebrity Traitors star is sharing the stories behind four fascinating firearms in his new tour.
'The council wants to confiscate our community garden'
Neighbours are heartbroken as council officers demand they get rid of a cherished community garden years in the making.
‘No impact’ on three Kent leisure centres after collapse of national operator
The collapse of a national leisure operator will not affect three fitness centres in one Kent district, council bosses have reassured.
TV favourite Bluey comes to life in UK stage tour
The much-loved cartoon character is now the star of her very own stage show, Bluey’s Big Play, and it’s coming to Kent.
Revealed: How mums travelled miles to give birth after maternity scandal at hospitals
The number of mums in east Kent having their babies outside the district almost quadrupled after a damning report into maternity services.
Latest Dover District Council News
Patients given too much medication at care home plunged into special measures
A care home where patients were given too much medication and harmful cleaning products were left unattended has been put in special measures.
‘No one should have to choose between starting a family and keeping their job’
Mike Tapp says Labour’s new reforms for child benefits and pensions will make a ‘tangible difference’ to families in Kent and across the country.
Rail services reopen after train hits tree
Passengers faced delays this morning after a train hit a tree on a railway line.
End of era as much-loved bakery to close after almost 100 years
A much-loved family bakery famous for its Mr Blobby biscuits is to close after serving a town centre for almost 100 years.
‘Strike action will have significant impact on all services’
An NHS boss says strike action by resident doctors will have “a significant impact” across all services on Kent.
BBC reveals plan for new Sarah Everard drama
A new, two-part drama about the horrific murder of Sarah Everard by a Met police officer from Kent has been commissioned by the BBC.
‘Nature retreat’ with 96 holiday lodges on historic Kent estate gets green light
A 96-cabin “nature retreat” in the Kent countryside has been approved - despite concerns it will resemble a “caravan park”.
‘It’s about ensuring every child, regardless of their needs, can thrive’
MP Mike Tapp praises new reforms which will see more than £3 billion being rolled out to create inclusive classrooms across England.
Homes approved despite more than 600 objections
Hundreds of devastated protesters have lost a battle to stop a total 64 homes being built in their village.
Warning over scammers ‘pressuring victims into paying for unnecessary’ work
Residents are reminded to be vigilant after scammers were reported to be “pressuring victims into paying for poor quality” works in their homes.
Latest Folkestone & Hythe District Council News
Four people dead after attempting to cross Channel
Four people have died while trying to cross the English Channel off the coast of France, authorities have confirmed.
Lorry driver changes plea as he admits causing death of dad-of-two in M20 crash
A lorry driver who denied causing the death of a dad of two by dangerous driving has changed his plea today.
‘It’s not a party!’ Music festival gets green light despite residents’ fury
A popular music festival has been given the go-ahead by a council after last year’s event was branded a “major noise nuisance”.
‘My dream was to be a drummer in an indie band’
In the week his new album is released, musical star Alfie Boe reflects on his love of The Smiths and the Stone Roses.
Motorcyclist airlifted to hospital after crash
A motorcyclist has been flown to a London hospital after an accident also involving a van.
Teenager accused of burglary at vandal-hit sports centre
A teenager has been arrested on suspicion of breaking into a long-closed sports centre recently targeted by vandals.
TikTok star Gymskin mobbed by fans during Kent visit
A social media star with more than a million followers has been mobbed by fans in Kent.
‘We choose to fight for working people’
A Kent MP says Labour’s new reforms prove the party is always willing to support and fight for working people.
TikTok video shows youths running riot inside trashed sports centre
A TikTok video shows youths running riot inside a long-closed sports centre left trashed by vandals.
Part of industrial estate near M20 on market for £3.2m
Part of an industrial estate has gone on the market for £3.2 million, with the possibility for development.
Latest Thanet District Council News
Is this the coolest home on the market in Kent right now?
From the street, it appears to be an unassuming semi-detached house just like any other, but agents say it holds a “seriously cool” secret.
‘It’s catastrophic’: Parents face scramble for places after school’s shock closure
The fallout of the shock closure of a school has left parents in a desperate race to find alternative places in the middle of the Easter holidays.
Dramatic arrests after burglars crash Porsche during high-speed police chase
Dramatic footage shows the moment police arrested two men following a high-speed pursuit after jewellery and a Porsche were stolen during a burglary.
Voters head to the polls for crunch by-election after councillor jailed
Voters go to the polls today to decide a hard-fought by-election campaign that has attracted party heavyweights to Kent.
Green leader gets rockstar welcome ahead of crunch by-election
Green Party leader Zack Polanski pulled in large crowds as he backed his candidate ahead of a “knife-edge” by-election tomorrow.
‘This is an incredibly sad day for everyone’: School closes with 170 jobs gone
A prestigious private school is shutting down after 147 years, having gone into administration today.
Armed police carry out warrant at house amid murder probe
Armed police carried out a warrant at a home as part of a murder investigation.
Arrests after man suffers head injuries in ‘attack’
Two people have been arrested after a man suffered head injuries in an alleged assault.
Plea to help find missing teenage boy
A 14-year-old boy has been reported as missing after last being seen at a railway station late in the evening.
County’s top entrepreneurial places revealed
The number of Start Up Loans in the county has hit a major milestone - but which areas have benefited the most?
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