Latest Ashford Borough Council News
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New images reveal how 200-capacity theatre in former bingo hall could lookNew images reveal how a “small-scale” theatre with a capacity of 200 people could look in a former cinema and bingo hall. -
‘We’re very well prepared’: Kent steam show boss allays fears of wildfiresOrganisers of a steam show have insisted robust fire safety measures are in place amid concerns sparks from traction engines could trigger wildfires.
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Horrific footage of hedgehog 'kicked to death' sparks police probeA police investigation has been launched after horrific footage appeared to capture the moment a hedgehog was kicked along a residential street. -
‘We’re utterly overjoyed’: Victory for parents in school bus campaignParents are celebrating after learning their fight to get a bus service for a school with no public transport links has been a success. -
M20 reopens after police incident sparked long tailbacksPart of the M20 was closed amid a police incident. -
Kent hospitals declare 'critical incident' over major IT disruptionA Kent hospital trust has declared a critical incident and warned patients attending A&E to expect “extremely long waits” amid ongoing IT disruption. -
Violent rapist dragged woman across floor by hair in ‘brutal’ attackA rapist who picked up his victim by her hair and dragged her across the floor in a “brutal” assault has been jailed. -
‘Beginning of the end’ for Op Brock as disused cargo terminal to hold trafficA long-disused cargo terminal at the Port of Dover is to be used as a holding area for vehicles - potentially reducing the need for Operation Brock. -
Former RAF airfield to host two-day Battle of Britain tributeHead back to the 1940s as Spitfires, Hurricanes and enemy aircraft take to the skies over Kent. -
‘I know we need to go much further and faster - but we have seen positive steps’Ashford MP Sojan Joseph has praised Prime Minister Andy Burnham's work since taking office - but says he knows there is still more to do.
Latest Canterbury City Council News
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Police cordon after report of attempted sexual assaultA public green has been cordoned off as police launch an investigation into a report of an attempted serious sexual assault. -
'There's no understanding; we're just being told to get on with it but we can’t do our jobs'A frustrated GP says senior NHS officials have failed to provide help in the wake of repeated IT disruption as practices are “left to get on with it”.
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'I'm deeply sorry': Therapist sanctioned over secret affair with clientA therapist sanctioned for pursuing an affair with a client and urging her to keep it a secret says he is “deeply sorry” for his actions. -
Care home dubbed ‘God’s waiting room’ shut down by inspectorsA care home described it as “God’s waiting room” by its own staff is to close after inspectors found residents remained at significant risk of harm. -
Paramedic trusted her instincts to save baby's life after monitor missed heart conditionA paramedic's decision to trust her clinical instincts over reassuring monitor readings helped save a baby's life. -
Man taken to hospital after ‘assault’ in nightclubA man suffered a head injury and was taken to hospital after an alleged attack by a stranger at a nightclub. -
'I'm gutted': Restaurant owner forced to close after 13 yearsThe owner of a Japanese restaurant said he is “gutted” to be closing after 13 years, but that it has become “impossible to make ends meet”. -
Exclusive drone pictures show demolition progress at fire-ravaged cinemaExclusive drone footage shows how demolition work has progressed at a former cinema destroyed by a fire in a suspected arson attack. -
Fire crews tackle third blaze at historic landmark within daysFirefighters have tackled a third blaze at a historic landmark in less than two weeks. -
Kent hospitals declare 'critical incident' over major IT disruptionA Kent hospital trust has declared a critical incident and warned patients attending A&E to expect “extremely long waits” amid ongoing IT disruption.
Latest Dover District Council News
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‘I cooked for Concorde - now I’m opening my dream bakery in Kent’A mum who cooked for Concorde passengers including Princess Diana and Paul McCartney is set to fulfil a lifelong ambition by opening her own bakery. -
Major brand to move into former PoundlandA major outdoor retailer is set to move into one of a town’s largest vacant shops after confirming plans to relocate.
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Three-way fight among right-wing parties as by-election calledA by-election in a key Tory stronghold is being targeted by Reform UK and Restore Britain in a three-way tussle for the right-wing vote. -
Kent hospitals declare 'critical incident' over major IT disruptionA Kent hospital trust has declared a critical incident and warned patients attending A&E to expect “extremely long waits” amid ongoing IT disruption. -
‘Beginning of the end’ for Op Brock as disused cargo terminal to hold trafficA long-disused cargo terminal at the Port of Dover is to be used as a holding area for vehicles - potentially reducing the need for Operation Brock. -
Council defends controversial parking strategy after £139k income shortfallA council has defended its parking strategy after collecting £139,000 less income than budgeted, insisting the fall is not due to rising charges. -
GPs unable to access records as IT issues hit Kent surgeries againThousands of patients and doctors across Kent are facing disruption as surgeries in the county have been hit by IT issues affecting clinical software. -
‘It’s been a fantastic 58 years:’ End of era as Kent salon boss retiresAfter almost six decades, a stalwart of the hairdressing industry in Kent is closing his final salon as he prepares for retirement. -
Police and paramedics called as crash shuts roadA main road has been shut in both directions and emergency services are at the scene after a three-car crash. -
Teenager charged over ‘mega-dinghy’ migrant crossingA teenager is to appear in court after a record 165 migrants crossed the Channel in a single ‘mega-dinghy’.
Latest Folkestone & Hythe District Council News
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Rob Beckett raves about great family day out in Kent seaside townComedian Rob Beckett has hailed a Kent seaside town as home to the "best fish and chips" he's ever eaten after a recent visit. -
Hugely popular adventure play area reopens after months-long £750k revampOne of Kent’s most popular adventure play areas has reopened following a £750,000 revamp.
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'I'm deeply sorry': Therapist sanctioned over secret affair with clientA therapist sanctioned for pursuing an affair with a client and urging her to keep it a secret says he is “deeply sorry” for his actions. -
Kent hospitals declare 'critical incident' over major IT disruptionA Kent hospital trust has declared a critical incident and warned patients attending A&E to expect “extremely long waits” amid ongoing IT disruption. -
‘Beginning of the end’ for Op Brock as disused cargo terminal to hold trafficA long-disused cargo terminal at the Port of Dover is to be used as a holding area for vehicles - potentially reducing the need for Operation Brock. -
Government quizzes French after ‘shots fired’ from patrol boat as MP interviewed in ChannelThe government has raised questions with French authorities after “live rounds fired” from patrol vessel as MP interviewed in the English Channel. -
GPs unable to access records as IT issues hit Kent surgeries againThousands of patients and doctors across Kent are facing disruption as surgeries in the county have been hit by IT issues affecting clinical software. -
‘It’s been a fantastic 58 years:’ End of era as Kent salon boss retiresAfter almost six decades, a stalwart of the hairdressing industry in Kent is closing his final salon as he prepares for retirement. -
Teenager charged over ‘mega-dinghy’ migrant crossingA teenager is to appear in court after a record 165 migrants crossed the Channel in a single ‘mega-dinghy’. -
Man avoids jail after ‘threatening to kill noisy neighbour’ with fake pistolA “raging” man who threatened to kill his neighbours with an imitation firearm during a noise row has avoided jail.
Latest Thanet District Council News
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‘Craft beer taps stretched as far as the eye could see and this boujee bar was absolutely buzzing’Looking for a trendy, seaside hangout? Secret Drinker heads to a packed pub that’s bang on trend. -
UK's biggest greenhouse secures right to extract more water amid series of supply outagesThe UK's largest commercial greenhouse has secured permission to extract more water from an underground aquifer amid a series of supply outages.
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Paramedic trusted her instincts to save baby's life after monitor missed heart conditionA paramedic's decision to trust her clinical instincts over reassuring monitor readings helped save a baby's life. -
Man pushed through glass door after row with group of strangersA man was pushed through a glass door following a row with a group of strangers. -
Kelly Osbourne visits trendy Kent venue as bosses say: ‘You’re welcome anytime’Kelly Osbourne, daughter of the late heavy metal legend Ozzy Osbourne, has paid a visit to a trendy Kent venue. -
‘Like having a blind date and meeting a supermodel - this was food as art’Our reviewer baulks at the price for brunch in trendy eatery - but does it deliver in terms of taste or value? -
‘We’re completely devastated’: Boy, 3, died hours after suddenly falling illThe parents of a “beautiful and funny” boy who died hours after suddenly falling ill have told how the tragedy has left them “completely devastated”. -
Heartbreak as ‘brave and beautiful’ mum dies just one week after shock cancer diagnosisA family have been left devastated after a “courageous and beautiful” mum died just one week after being diagnosed with stage-four cancer. -
Man’s body found near popular Kent beachA man’s body has been found close to a popular beach, police have confirmed. -
‘This will hit the most vulnerable hardest’: Bus service cuts across Kent spark furyThe axe is due to fall on bus services across the county which has been blamed on declining passenger numbers and rising fuel and staffing costs.