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Latest Ashford Borough Council News
Can’t be doing with the outlet centre? Secret Drinker has a more sociable alternative
Give the shops a swerve, and try a hidden gem of a pub that’s working on a new designer look.
Doctors blamed anxiety for seizures before collapse in park left girl, 16, brain-damaged
A devastated mum has told of the moment her teenage daughter was diagnosed with a rare disease - after previous seizures had been blamed on anxiety.
‘We’re Polish and we work hard - we're not the mafia’
A decision by the Home Office to publish data on the nationalities of foreign criminals living in the UK has concerned Kent’s Polish community.
Revealed: Row threatens to scupper huge new school’s opening date
A row over land ownership between a council and developers has forced back-up plans to be drawn up to ensure a new school opens in time.
Wife’s heartbreak over sudden death of ‘beautiful husband’
A much-loved husband described by friends as a “compassionate soul with the kindest heart” has tragically died aged just 40.
Plans unveiled to install big wheel at shopping centre
A Ferris wheel could be installed at one of Kent’s largest shopping centres as a “complementary attraction for shoppers”.
Bus and pedestrian in high-street collision
A person was taken to hospital after a collision between a bus and a pedestrian.
‘Remarkable’ charity founder who transformed hundreds of lives dies
A woman who founded a long-running charity from the back room of a dental surgery, has died.
Kent egg packing firm prosecuted over relabelled ‘best before’ dates
An egg packing business has been prosecuted after inspectors discovered a batch had been unlawfully re-labelled with extended ‘best before’ dates.
‘I started in the 90s - now it’s time for me to go’
A grandmother who has worked as a village postmistress for almost three decades is set to enjoy a well-earned retirement.
Latest Canterbury City Council News
Man released without charge after huge armed response at traveller site
Officers have released a man without charge after reports of a weapon sparked a huge armed response at a traveller site.
Council warns tourists to stop trampling 'iconic' flowerbeds
A council has warned tourists to stop trampling “iconic” flower beds in a popular park, as it looks at measures to protect the precious plants.
Doctors blamed anxiety for seizures before collapse in park left girl, 16, brain-damaged
A devastated mum has told of the moment her teenage daughter was diagnosed with a rare disease - after previous seizures had been blamed on anxiety.
Jane Austen’s classic love story turned on its head in comedy musical
Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of), a riotous retelling of one of Britain’s literary classics, is coming to Kent.
CCTV image released after cash stolen from restaurant till
Police have released a CCTV image after cash was swiped from a restaurant's till.
Waitrose lorry involved in multi-vehicle pile-up sparking long traffic delays
A Waitrose lorry has been involved in a multi-vehicle pile-up.
Matthew Bourne’s ‘mesmerising’ ballet is still a must-see
Our reporter went to see if the choreographer’s beloved Swan Lake still captivates audiences three decades after its debut.
Missing man found safe and well
A missing man has been found safe and well.
‘The design has got us a lot of publicity!’ £150k public drinking water tower unveiled
The designer of a new public drinking water tower has defended its eyebrow-raising appearance after it was unveiled today.
Armed police surround mobile home on traveller site after ‘weapon spotted’
A man has been arrested after armed police responded to reports of someone with a weapon at a traveller site.
Latest Dover District Council News
Controversial school merger edges closer despite parents’ fears
A proposed merger between two education trusts in different parts of the county has moved a step closer despite objections from parents.
Three Kent beaches win unwanted ‘Brown Flag’ status
Three Kent beaches have received the highly unwanted title of having some of the worst bathing water quality in Britain.
The Kent beaches where dogs are banned this summer
Dogs must make way for visitors at some of Kent’s most popular beaches from this month - with owners risking a £100 fine if they ignore the rules.
Deputy council leader expelled from Labour over social media claims
The deputy leader of a Kent council has been expelled from the Labour Party over claims he used a social media account to support rival candidates.
Pictures show ‘decimation’ as scores of mature trees cut down
The cutting down of mature trees along an A-road has been branded “decimation of the countryside” by concerned environmentalists.
Wife’s heartbreak over sudden death of ‘beautiful husband’
A much-loved husband described by friends as a “compassionate soul with the kindest heart” has tragically died aged just 40.
House and stable block set to be demolished to make way for 30 homes
A three-bedroom property and stable block look set to be knocked down to make way for a housing estate.
5 castles to visit over the bank holiday weekend
Kent is bursting with brilliant castles, so why not spend the early May bank holiday at some of the county’s biggest attractions?
‘It’s becoming a feeding frenzy!’: Plans for 739 homes on edge of village approved
Frustrated residents say developers are having a “feeding frenzy” in their village after plans for a further 739 homes were approved.
Patient who stalked her gynaecologist claims: ‘It was all a huge misunderstanding’
A woman who subjected her gynaecologist to a stalking campaign later described her behaviour as a "misunderstanding".
Latest Folkestone & Hythe District Council News
Teen arrested over stabbing after man airlifted to London hospital
A teenage boy has been arrested by police investigating a stabbing after a man in his 30s was airlifted to a London hospital.
Popular tourist spot to shut for ‘essential works’
A popular tourist spot is set to close to visitors to allow “essential works” to take place.
Driver ‘threatened with suspected firearm’
Detectives are investigating reports a man threatened a driver with a suspected firearm in broad daylight.
M20 closed after lorry engulfed in flames
A stretch of the M20 was closed for several hours after a lorry burst into flames earlier today.
Delays on Eurotunnel due to ‘technical issues’
There are delays of up to an hour on the Channel Tunnel this morning due to “technical issues”.
The Kent beaches where dogs are banned this summer
Dogs must make way for visitors at some of Kent’s most popular beaches from this month - with owners risking a £100 fine if they ignore the rules.
Man airlifted to hospital after reports of a stabbing
A man aged in his 30s has been taken to hospital with a stab wound, a police spokesman has confirmed.
Bus and pedestrian in high-street collision
A person was taken to hospital after a collision between a bus and a pedestrian.
Locks changed at pharmacy amid ‘tenancy agreement breach’
A pharmacy which treated thousands of patients has been kicked out of its building after “breaching” its tenancy agreement.
Kent teacher cycling 18,000 miles around the world after being inspired by pupil
A Kent history teacher is cycling 18,000 miles around the world to raise money for a children’s hospital which treated a student at his school.
Latest Thanet District Council News
Long-running seaside snack kiosk to be replaced
A popular seaside refreshments kiosk, which has been a long-serving fixture on the promenade, is set to be flattened and replaced.
Loungers to launch seventh Kent bar at former Prezzo restaurant
Loungers is set to build on its success in Kent by rolling out a new bar inside a former Prezzo.
The Kent beaches where dogs are banned this summer
Dogs must make way for visitors at some of Kent’s most popular beaches from this month - with owners risking a £100 fine if they ignore the rules.
Paul Hollywood rushes to rescue pilot after plane crash
A pilot has described the terrifying moment he “couldn’t breathe or see” as his plane crashed into a field before Paul Hollywood rushed to his rescue.
Road clears after car hits tree
A road has reopened after a car crashed into a tree this morning.
Pictures show ‘decimation’ as scores of mature trees cut down
The cutting down of mature trees along an A-road has been branded “decimation of the countryside” by concerned environmentalists.
Police seize haul of beauty products and headphones after suspected shoplifting
A haul of suspected stolen goods have been seized after store staff reported a person acting suspiciously.
Five fire engines and paramedics called to emergency aircraft landing
A small plane made an emergency landing in a field this afternoon - with five fire engines called to the scene.
Holiday park’s bid for residential use gets green light
A caravan park used by holidaymakers for more than 70 years can be lived in all-year round after councillors overruled advice from officers.
‘Brutal and incongruous’ development for five-storey hotel extension refused
Plans for a “brutal” five-storey extension at a historic hotel have been thrown out following fierce opposition.
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