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Latest Ashford Borough Council News
Motorcyclist killed in crash was travelling home from annual bike event
A motorcyclist killed in a crash while travelling in convoy was riding home from an annual bike event, an inquest has heard.
Person dies after being hit by train between two major stations
A person has died after being hit by a train between two major Kent stations.
Kent NHS pay rate cut shock: ‘I know we’re treated badly but this just makes me sick’
Frontline staff say they feel “angry, undervalued, and disrespected” after sweeping cuts to temporary NHS pay rates across Kent.
Your guide to May half term family fun right across Kent
From free playground festivals to full-day wildlife adventures on offer, there’s plenty happening to keep everyone entertained over half term.
Hundreds of cannabis plants seized in police raids on homes in Kent town
Footage shows the moment police seized hundreds of cannabis plants after raiding three houses in a Kent town.
‘Major milestone’ as essential infrastructure approved for 10,000-home garden town
Plans for essential infrastructure to support one of the biggest planning projects in the country have been approved.
Plans revealed for £3m sports complex with padel courts and restaurant
A sports and wellness business has revealed plans for its third – and biggest – development in Kent.
Car park demolition almost complete as flattening of shopping centre continues
Contractors have almost finished tearing down a shopping centre car park as a year-long demolition continues at pace.
Parents’ frustration as doctors ‘dismissed their son’s symptoms as tics’
A mum spent years “banging my head against the wall” trying to get help for her son after doctors dismissed his Tourette’s symptoms as “just tics”.
Kent man becomes overnight millionaire after lotto win
An unnamed Kent man has become an overnight millionaire and now plans to treat his family after his huge win.
Latest Canterbury City Council News
University vows to press on with huge housing plan as thousands-strong petition handed over
University bosses have vowed to press on with controversial plans for a massive housing development in the wake of a petition being handed over.
Tributes to ‘popular and respected’ doctor who spent 20 years at Kent trust
Colleagues have paid tribute to a “popular and respected” doctor who has died after spending more than 20 years with East Kent Hospitals.
Rosie Duffield says she could rejoin Labour under a new leader as Streeting resigns
Rosie Duffield has said she would like to rejoin the Labour Party under a new leader - and appears to be leaning towards Andy Burnham.
New stores’ opening dates confirmed as shopping centre reaches full capacity
A thriving shopping centre has confirmed the opening dates for its latest two stores - as it reaches 100% occupancy.
Bid to keep Kent windmills under county council control fails
A bid to keep eight historic windmills under the control of the county council has failed.
Person dies after being hit by train between two major stations
A person has died after being hit by a train between two major Kent stations.
Wildlife park says goodbye to two elephants as new arrival joins herd
A Kent wildlife sanctuary has confirmed the sad departure of two of its “playful, cheeky” elephants as part of a swap with another zoo.
Kent NHS pay rate cut shock: ‘I know we’re treated badly but this just makes me sick’
Frontline staff say they feel “angry, undervalued, and disrespected” after sweeping cuts to temporary NHS pay rates across Kent.
Your guide to May half term family fun right across Kent
From free playground festivals to full-day wildlife adventures on offer, there’s plenty happening to keep everyone entertained over half term.
Police investigating sex attack report say ‘no offences identified’
Police investigating a sexual assault have confirmed “no offences were identified” after a footpath was taped off.
Latest Dover District Council News
‘I’m a plumber - my kids were mortified when I told them I was going on TV’
A Kent-born plumber says his children were ‘mortified’ when he told them he was going to be on one of the country’s most popular TV shows.
‘Six years of trying for a family was brutal - if only I knew what the problem was sooner’
A racing car driver who fell into depression after unsuccessfully trying to conceive for six years hopes his story can help others.
MP excited to ‘bring historical sites back to life digitally’
MP Mike Tapp to launch new historical project to bring important Kent sites back to life using generative AI technology.
‘Dangerous sexual predator’ behind bars after ‘deeply disturbing’ abuse
A ‘dangerous’ paedophile who uploaded images online showing him sexually abusing a child has been jailed for six and a half years.
Council will make all car parks cashless - despite 'disadvantaging' some users
Plans to scrap cash payments from every council-run car park have been approved – despite the fact it will leave some users at a “disadvantage”.
Work to start on gym, sauna and plunge pool at popular attraction
Construction on a new gym, sauna, and plunge pool at a popular water park could begin this year after plans were approved.
‘It’s unbelievable!’ Shock at council plan to make all its car parks cashless
Drivers 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 rejected
A developer behind controversial plans to demolish a Victorian parish hall is seeking a “VAR-style” review of a council decision to reject the scheme.
Casualty flown from ship to hospital
The 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.
Latest Folkestone & Hythe District Council News
Homes Under the Hammer star dies aged 79
A well-respected auctioneer and star of Homes Under the Hammer has died.
Officers cleared of misconduct after drunken brawl in town centre park
Two officers accused of dishonesty and using “unlawful force” in an off-duty fight in a town centre park have been cleared of gross misconduct.
Homes planned for part of huge Saga site as redevelopment revealed
Plans to build homes on part of Saga’s headquarters have been revealed as the company looks to undergo a major redevelopment.
Wildlife park says goodbye to two elephants as new arrival joins herd
A Kent wildlife sanctuary has confirmed the sad departure of two of its “playful, cheeky” elephants as part of a swap with another zoo.
‘He was a step away from death’: How boy has bravely battled arthritis from age of two
A mum has told how her sporty son has bravely battled arthritis since the age of two - and was at one point “a step away from death”.
Your guide to May half term family fun right across Kent
From free playground festivals to full-day wildlife adventures on offer, there’s plenty happening to keep everyone entertained over half term.
Robbery suspect unlawfully at large after police mistakenly release him
A 19-year-old who was due to be remanded in custody after appearing in court charged with robbery is at large after police wrongly let him go.
‘Major milestone’ as essential infrastructure approved for 10,000-home garden town
Plans for essential infrastructure to support one of the biggest planning projects in the country have been approved.
Former town centre Debenhams set for conversion into 17 flats and retail space
A major redevelopment of a former Debenhams building could see part of the site turned into flats and business space.
Something for the weekend? Five fun-filled days out to get in your diary
From wine tastings and comic cons to countryside festivals and vintage fairs, there’s plenty to float your boat.
Latest Thanet District Council News
Family raise concerns over delayed drug tests following son’s fatal overdose
The family of a man who died from a drug overdose have called for greater understanding of how synthetic opioids are entering the narcotics market.
'Don't give the anti-semites what they want’: Rabbi speaks out as parents pull pupils from synagogue trip
A school trip for five-and-six-year-old children to visit a synagogue has sparked controversy after parents pulled their children from the visit.
Shoppers ‘in tears’ as high street chocolate store to close amid spiralling costs
An artisan chocolate shop will close just eight months after opening amid soaring costs and energy prices.
‘Serious concerns’ over planes flying just hundreds of feet above ‘densely populated areas’
A town council is seeking expert advice in a bid to challenge plans for aircraft to fly just a few hundred feet above ‘densely populated’ areas.
Bid to keep Kent windmills under county council control fails
A bid to keep eight historic windmills under the control of the county council has failed.
Road closed after woman hurt in crash and man arrested on suspicion of drink driving
A woman has been hurt and a man arrested on suspicion of drink driving after a crash which has closed a busy commuter route.
Kent NHS pay rate cut shock: ‘I know we’re treated badly but this just makes me sick’
Frontline staff say they feel “angry, undervalued, and disrespected” after sweeping cuts to temporary NHS pay rates across Kent.
Your guide to May half term family fun right across Kent
From free playground festivals to full-day wildlife adventures on offer, there’s plenty happening to keep everyone entertained over half term.
‘Vital’ maternity ward upgrades to start this year
A hospital is set to get a “vital” extension to its maternity unit in the coming years.
Robbery suspect unlawfully at large after police mistakenly release him
A 19-year-old who was due to be remanded in custody after appearing in court charged with robbery is at large after police wrongly let him go.
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