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Latest Ashford Borough Council News
Plans for tasting rooms with stunning views over vineyard revealed
A leading Kent winemaker has unveiled plans to build a new tasting room with views over its vineyard.
Road blocked after van bursts into flames
A road was blocked after a van burst into flames on a main route.
Paul O’Grady’s £3m mansion vanishes from market after struggling to sell
Paul O’Grady’s luxury multi-million-pound estate has been pulled from the market after a year-long struggle to sell.
Arrest after cars and cash stolen in village burglary spree
A man has been arrested after cars, cash and cigarettes were stolen during a string of burglaries.
‘It’s so cruel’: Much-loved dad dies seven weeks after shock MND diagnosis
A much-loved football club steward described as an “incredible family man” has died just seven weeks after being told he had motor neurone disease.
'It's totally ludicrous, our roads can’t cope with 100 lorries a day’
Dozens of construction trucks heading for a renowned golf course have residents fearing their old houses will be “shaken to bits”.
Man confirmed dead after crash with water tanker
A man in his 40s is confirmed to have died in a crash involving a car and a water tanker.
Weather warning for rain issued for parts of Kent
The Met Office has put in place a yellow alert for rain for parts of the county, with forecasters warning of surface-level flooding.
Neighbours woken by ‘loud bang’ as seven fire engines called to house blaze
Residents have told how they heard a loud bang and a woman shouting for help as a huge house fire broke out in the early hours of this morning.
PM brands water crisis “totally unacceptable” as supply to stay off for thousands until Friday
There have been calls for the company at the centre of Kent’s water crisis to be stripped of its licence.
Latest Canterbury City Council News
‘I was disgusted!’: Mum’s walk ruined as rubbish dumped in lane
A mum enjoying a walk along a country lane was “disgusted” to encounter a huge piled of flytipped waste.
HGV driver jailed after bid to smuggle 10 people out of UK
A Romanian truck driver has been jailed after attempting to smuggle several migrants across the Channel in the back of his truck.
'Losing a twin is losing part of yourself - I have never felt so empty'
The twin of a 20-year-old man who died in a tragic crash has said she has “never felt so empty”.
Police still searching for 27-year-old man missing for two weeks
Officers are concerned for the welfare of a missing man who was last spotted a fortnight ago.
Manhunt launched after victim mugged in car park
Police are searching for a robber after a man was mugged in a car park.
Water boss in line for ‘wild’ £400k bonus as Ofwat announces investigation
A regulator has announced it has opened an investigation into South East Water, as its revealed its chief executive is in line for a mega bonus.
‘Handsy’ police officer who groped colleague barred from all forces
A “handsy” Kent police officer once praised for bravery has been barred from all forces for life after groping a colleague.
‘I'll chain myself to lamppost to stop council tearing it down’
A defiant pensioner is threatening to chain himself to a historic lamppost if council bosses attempt to tear it down.
Injuries after car hits barriers near college
Police were called after a car hit barriers near a college following a crash.
‘It’s a perfect storm’: Concerns grow as hospital declares critical incident
Worried patients and visitors have described conditions at a struggling A&E as “hopeless” after hospital bosses declared a critical incident.
Latest Dover District Council News
Trains grind to halt amid ‘concern for woman’
Trains are at a standstill after emergency services were called to reports of concern for a woman.
Beachfront cannabis farm busted as police seize 300 plants
A cannabis farm was dismantled and more than 300 plants seized after officers raided a beachfront property.
‘This is not a minor change of policy, it is a clear breach of trust’
Dover and Deal’s Labour MP Mike Tapp says Reform-led Kent County Council’s council tax rise is a “breach of trust”.
Outrage as entrance to popular park shut following repeated fly-tipping incidents
Residents have expressed outrage after an entrance to a popular park was shut off following repeated fly-tipping incidents.
Police raid suspected cannabis farm on residential street
Police have raided a property in a street suspected of being a cannabis farm.
Man in 40s dies after ‘medical incident’ on A2
A man has died following a “medical incident” on the A2.
‘They’re killing our town’: Council faces backlash over hundreds of fee rises
A local authority set to raise hundreds of fees on everything from football pitch hires and school trips has faced a backlash.
10 free family days out in Kent this January
From museums and galleries to winter walks and light displays, here are some free ways to entertain the whole family this month.
KCC set to increase council tax by 3.99% in new budget
Kent County Council is proposing increasing council tax by 3.99% in its draft budget.
Weather warning as Kent braced for 70mph winds from Storm Goretti
A yellow weather warning for wind has been issued as Storm Goretti is set to batter areas of the Kent coast.
Latest Folkestone & Hythe District Council News
‘What on earth am I going to do?’ Pensioner’s terror as car repeatedly vandalised
A terrified pensioner has told how his £15,000 Range Rover has been repeatedly vandalised - with tyres slashed and wing mirrors torn off.
A-road blocked after car bursts into flames
Police were at the scene of a car fire on an A-road.
Swimming pool on its ‘last legs’ could get £6m refurb
A beleaguered swimming pool may be in line for a £6 million overhaul under a council’s plan to boost leisure facilities.
No action against Reform councillor who said he wanted to punch colleague
A county councillor who threatened to punch a colleague in a text message is to face no further action - but opposition members may mount a challenge.
New CGIs unveiled as Lidl presses on with plans to relocate Kent store
New CGIs have been unveiled as Lidl officially launches plans to relocate one of its town centre stores to a more residential area.
‘Handsy’ police officer who groped colleague barred from all forces
A “handsy” Kent police officer once praised for bravery has been barred from all forces for life after groping a colleague.
‘I blamed menopause for night sweats and aching joints – but I had cervical cancer’
A mum-of-one who put night sweats and aching joints down to the menopause was shocked to discover she had cervical cancer.
Weather warning for rain issued for parts of Kent
The Met Office has put in place a yellow alert for rain for parts of the county, with forecasters warning of surface-level flooding.
Fresh blow to hopes of saving town’s much-loved library building
Hopes of saving a town’s library building were dealt a fresh blow this morning - and the site may proceed to an auction sale next month.
‘We continue with the Reform UK experiment - it’s not working for the people of Kent’
Folkestone and Hythe’s Labour MP Tony Vaughan says the Reform UK “experiment” at Kent County Council “isn’t working” for residents.
Latest Thanet District Council News
Search for man with ‘braided beard’ after boy mugged near station
An investigation is underway after the robbery of a teenage boy near a train station.
Dad blames dog emergency and family drama for ignoring driving ban twice
A dad-of-four who twice ignored a driving ban imposed after he left someone seriously injured has been warned he faces prison if he is caught again.
How Kent dad risked everything in rowing boat rescue amid one of UK’s worst storms
A brave Whitstable sailor was among many who launched daring rescue missions during the Great Gale of 1893
Block of flats evacuated after fire leaves woman injured
Ten fire engines were scrambled to a block of flats after a blaze broke out in a bathroom.
Critical incident remains at hospital but ban on visitors lifted on some wards
Bosses who declared a critical incident at a hospital due to a sudden “high demand” for its services have thanked the community for its support.
Costa Coffee takes over another closed cafe inside Sainsbury’s
Costa Coffee has taken over another closed cafe inside a Sainsbury’s store.
Man taken to hospital after thugs steal phone and cash in violent mugging
A man has been taken to hospital after being attacked during a mugging.
Search and rescue helicopters to operate out of Manston after Lydd costs row
Search and rescue helicopters will operate out of Manston from today after a row over cost increases and “suspension of out-of-hours access”.
Plans revealed for UK’s first £120m hydrogen plant in Kent
Ambitious plans have been unveiled for the UK’s first waste-to-hydrogen plant – costing to the tune of £120 million.
Reform UK gains three councillors in one day as defections mount
Three councillors in Kent have announced they are joining Nigel Farage’s party as they continue to gain traction in the polls.
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