Latest Ashford Borough Council News
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Man found with machete at home said he took it from son’s friendA man found with a machete told a court he had taken it away from his son’s friend and just forgot about it being in his home. -
‘We’re incredibly proud’: Business marks 100 years on Kent high streetsAn independent business which has become a Kent high street staple is celebrating reaching its 100th year.
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Railway line out of action for more than a weekA long stretch of railway track serving two main towns will be closed for engineering works for nine days later this month. -
Driver injured as lorry overturns on M20A person has been injured and motorists faced long delays after a lorry overturned on the M20. -
£4m upgrade at Kent hospital to cut patient trips to LondonA Kent hospital is opening a new multi-million-pound facility this year in attempt to cut patient travel to London. -
Mini golf to launch at Designer Outlet as part of ‘new dimension’A popular shopping centre will add a ‘new dimension’ to its offering with the launch of a mini golf course – plus four new brands. -
'I'm taking the train to work - it took me two hours to drive to town centre'Traders have been forced to take the train to work after the drive took two hours due to traffic hell caused by a roadworks project. -
Road near village pub reopens after crashA road was shut in both directions after a crash near a village pub. -
Footage captures armed police stopping knifeman on motorway moments after 'unprovoked stabbing'Dramatic footage has captured the moment armed police stopped a knife-wielding man after an “unprovoked stabbing”. -
Hundreds jump in saddle as almost £100k raised for Kent hospicesIt has long been a favourite event among cyclists in east Kent, and so it proved for the 16th annual bike ride in aid of the Pilgrims Hospices.
Latest Canterbury City Council News
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Celeb hotspot in bid for multi-million-pound expansion of hotel resortA hotel and golf resort loved by celebrities has submitted official plans for a huge “country club-style” expansion. -
‘It would be a travesty!’ Residents decry bid to turn car park into 146-flat complexHomeowners warn plans to transform a derelict car park into a block of flats would be a “travesty” for the neighbourhood.
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‘He would have loved it’: Family urge bikers to join funeral of young dad fatally stabbedThe family of a young dad fatally stabbed in a suspected murder are urging bikers from across Kent to help give him a send-off “he would have loved”. -
‘I’ve battled body shaming trolls - now I’m joining the police’A beauty queen who has battled “body-shaming” trolls online is preparing to take on criminals too - after landing a career with Kent Police. -
‘We’re incredibly proud’: Business marks 100 years on Kent high streetsAn independent business which has become a Kent high street staple is celebrating reaching its 100th year. -
Cockroaches found again at luxury Kent hotel after ‘pest checks stopped’Cockroaches were found at one of Kent’s top hotels for the second time in a year after inspectors raised concerns about pest control measures. -
The Guv is back: Al Murray to bring barrel loads of laughs in new tourThe pint-wielding comedy favourite is returning to Kent with a brand-new stand-up tour. -
Motorway crash sparks emergency response and long delaysQueues have cleared after a crash on a busy motorway this afternoon. -
‘It will be a wrench’: Kent farm being sold for first time since Henry VIII’s reignA historic farm is being sold for the first time since the reign of Henry VIII, with its current occupants admitting that leaving will “be a wrench”. -
‘We pondered over the menu but had to give the £100 bar snack a miss’Secret Drinker has to flash the cash when he heads out for a beer and a bite in Britain’s smallest town.
Latest Dover District Council News
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‘It’s unbelievable!’ Shock at council plan to make all its car parks cashlessDrivers have reacted with fury after plans were unveiled to scrap cash payments from every council-run car park and parking bay. -
Developer calls for ‘VAR-style’ review after housing plans rejectedA developer behind controversial plans to demolish a Victorian parish hall is seeking a “VAR-style” review of a council decision to reject the scheme.
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Casualty flown from ship to hospitalThe coastguard had to airlift a man to hospital after he was taken ill on a passenger ship in the Channel. -
‘I’ve battled body shaming trolls - now I’m joining the police’A beauty queen who has battled “body-shaming” trolls online is preparing to take on criminals too - after landing a career with Kent Police. -
Flagship event ‘saved from the brink’ as street market’s return confirmedA much-loved street market will return after its future was plunged into doubt when the town council and then a new team stepped back from running it. -
'I will always be grateful they were able to make her dying wish come true'A grieving husband says he ‘will always be grateful’ to hospital teams who helped fulfil his wife’s dying wish to return home one last time. -
‘It will be a wrench’: Kent farm being sold for first time since Henry VIII’s reignA historic farm is being sold for the first time since the reign of Henry VIII, with its current occupants admitting that leaving will “be a wrench”. -
Woman convicted after escaped Staffies killed dog of animal lover who took them inA woman whose ex-boyfriend’s Staffordshire bull terriers escaped from a garden and later killed another dog has been convicted over the attack. -
‘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.
Latest Folkestone & Hythe District Council News
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Former care home devastated by Covid tragedy put on market for £1.95mAn infamous care home where half of its residents died during the first outbreak of Covid has been put up for sale for almost £2 million. -
'It’s an attractive part of town': Delight as Asda completes eyesore revampA long-empty and vandalised town centre building has been restored following council enforcement action against Asda.
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‘We’re incredibly proud’: Business marks 100 years on Kent high streetsAn independent business which has become a Kent high street staple is celebrating reaching its 100th year. -
Care home to expand into neighbouring flats after council approves planA care home is set to increase its capacity after a council approved plans to convert adjacent flats into additional bedrooms. -
‘So many people wanted a cafe here again’A family who have launched a new cafe by the sea have been welcomed with open arms by locals. -
‘Remember Dave the Dolphin? We’ve not learned our lesson…’Our columnist reflects on a remarkable visitor to Kent’s shores - but reflects that ‘cometh the wonders of nature, cometh the dimwits of mankind’. -
The Guv is back: Al Murray to bring barrel loads of laughs in new tourThe pint-wielding comedy favourite is returning to Kent with a brand-new stand-up tour. -
Investigation launched after reports of ‘very young’ puppies being sold in town centreAn investigation has been launched after reports of “very young” puppies being sold in a town centre. -
Just one Kent hotel makes prestigious list of the best family-friendly stays in the UKThe one-of-a-kind hotel ranks on national list alongside London’s Savoy and luxury bolthole Gleneagles in Scotland. -
Burger King and Costa approved to join Aldi on derelict industrial sitePlans have been given the green light for Burger King and Costa Coffee to join Aldi at an out-of-town retail park.
Latest Thanet District Council News
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Sadness as long-awaited Kent airshow cancelled for second year runningA long-awaited airshow in Kent has been cancelled for a second year running amid ongoing safety and airspace issues with aviation regulators. -
Casualty flown from ship to hospitalThe coastguard had to airlift a man to hospital after he was taken ill on a passenger ship in the Channel.
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‘I found this adventure park a bit underwhelming - but the kids didn’t want to leave’Our reporter visited a farm adventure park which was a big hit with her children - but left her feeling a little underwhelmed. -
'I will always be grateful they were able to make her dying wish come true'A grieving husband says he ‘will always be grateful’ to hospital teams who helped fulfil his wife’s dying wish to return home one last time. -
New memorial honours civilian heroes of miracle WW2 operationA new memorial honouring the civilians involved in one of the most significant operations of the Second World War has been installed in Kent. -
‘Worrying’ footage captures jet skis putting seals and other wildlife at riskSeals and other protected wildlife are being put at risk by jet skis riding in a protected area after “worrying” footage was captured. -
‘We’ve seen bus services cut - but now council is stepping in’The newest councillor at County Hall has called on residents to offer views on possible bus service enhancements in Thanet. -
Hundreds jump in saddle as almost £100k raised for Kent hospicesIt has long been a favourite event among cyclists in east Kent, and so it proved for the 16th annual bike ride in aid of the Pilgrims Hospices. -
Ten arrested and charged in cryptocurrency scam probeTen people have been charged as part of an investigation into cryptocurrency fraud, where one victim was left £300,000 out of pocket. -
‘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.