Latest Ashford Borough Council News
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‘They have nowhere to go’: Kent faces shortage of 1,272 Traveller pitchesThe county needs more than 1,000 more Traveller pitches, as community members call for transit sites and planning permissions to tackle the shortage. -
‘Enough is enough’: Villagers say community ‘overwhelmed’ by traveller sitesVillagers say their rural community is being “overwhelmed” by Gypsy and traveller developments as they fight plans for another site.
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Thunderstorms, hail and lightning expected as weather warnings issued for KentThe Met Office has issued two further yellow alerts for thunderstorms as parts of the county finally see rain. -
Dine-and-dasher who fled after £250 meal with woman and children hit with hefty court billA dine-and-dasher who fled a popular Kent restaurant without settling a £250 bill has been ordered to cough up almost £2,000 by a court. -
Double blow for town centre as two cafes close within weeksA town centre has taken a double hit following the closure of two cafes, with bosses blaming a drop in footfall. -
Flash flooding alert as thunderstorm warning issued for KentA thunderstorm warning has been issued as forecasters predict up to 30mm of rain will fall within an hour. -
KFC opens town’s third restaurantA KFC restaurant has opened at a business park, set to see the launch of a Taco Bell next month. -
Sydney Sweeney challenges Tom Cruise during daring wing-walk above KentHollywood star Sydney Sweeney has told Tom Cruise to “watch out” after taking to the wing of a plane and soaring over the Kent countryside. -
Toy shop evacuated as firefighters called to cardboard blaze at retail parkStaff were evacuated from a toy shop after fire crews were called to a retail park. -
Famous Kent brand name to be phased out after almost 70 yearsOne of the county’s best-known brand names is set to disappear into the history books, KentOnline can confirm.
Latest Canterbury City Council News
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‘They have nowhere to go’: Kent faces shortage of 1,272 Traveller pitchesThe county needs more than 1,000 more Traveller pitches, as community members call for transit sites and planning permissions to tackle the shortage. -
Police appeal to find missing man, 52, spotted leaving home in early hoursPolice want to track down a missing man who was last seen in the early hours of this morning.
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Too Rare to Matter? Kent families campaign for access to treatments for children with rare diseasesTwo Kent families are calling for better access to life-saving treatments for their children who have ultra-rare conditions. -
List of vulnerable care home children left on train among shocking council data breachesA council has been accused of a “slapdash” approach to protecting asylum-seeking children after a confidential trafficking list was found on a train. -
Nightclub boss reveals ‘painful’ losses as venue reopens after lengthy closureA nightclub owner says it will take years to claw back her losses after a devastating fire next door forced her venue to close for six months. -
Thunderstorms, hail and lightning expected as weather warnings issued for KentThe Met Office has issued two further yellow alerts for thunderstorms as parts of the county finally see rain. -
Flash flooding alert as thunderstorm warning issued for KentA thunderstorm warning has been issued as forecasters predict up to 30mm of rain will fall within an hour. -
‘Remorseless’ paedophile, 36, uploaded images of his young abuse victimsA paedophile who “showed no remorse” after uploading images of young victims he had sexually abused has been jailed. -
Taking on Whitney Houston's greatest hits is a brave move - this powerhouse vocalist rose to the challengeReview: The Bodyguard combines romance, danger and Whitney's biggest songs for a spectacular night at the theatre. -
'I always wanted to help people': Specialist who helped restore patients’ confidence retiresA technician who helped transform the lives of people living with scars says it’s been ‘privilege to be part of so many patients' journeys’.
Latest Dover District Council News
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Thug left victims fearing they would die during ‘deeply troubling’ night of violenceA drink and drug-fuelled thug who terrorised a woman and pensioner with a knife during a night of "deeply troubling" violence has been jailed. -
Two boys arrested over Kent farm ‘arson’ that caused £100k damageTwo teenagers have been arrested in connection with a suspected arson at a Kent farm.
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‘This town is on the rise’: Popular bakery opens fourth Kent branchA popular Kent bakery has opened its fourth branch in a town bosses say is “on the rise”. -
Flash flooding alert as thunderstorm warning issued for KentA thunderstorm warning has been issued as forecasters predict up to 30mm of rain will fall within an hour. -
Remains of long-lost Tudor castle found at one of Kent’s most famous landmarksStone from a ruined castle has been discovered in a tourist attraction visited by hundreds of thousands, -
‘Our seafront’s on the rise’: Work to begin on new boardwalk at popular beachThe offering at a Kent beauty spot just keeps getting “better and better” with work on the latest project due to start next month. -
‘Results didn’t go as planned? It’s not the end of the world’MP Mike Tapp says there is no single definition of success, and says ‘there should be no single route to achieving it’. -
TG Jones confirms closure of Kent store amid restructureA Kent high street will lose one of its staple shops next month as part of the chain’s huge restructuring process. -
'I always wanted to help people': Specialist who helped restore patients’ confidence retiresA technician who helped transform the lives of people living with scars says it’s been ‘privilege to be part of so many patients' journeys’. -
Former care home put in special measures could be turned into 12 flatsA former care home placed in special measures after residents were found in soiled clothing could be converted into 12 flats.
Latest Folkestone & Hythe District Council News
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‘They have nowhere to go’: Kent faces shortage of 1,272 Traveller pitchesThe county needs more than 1,000 more Traveller pitches, as community members call for transit sites and planning permissions to tackle the shortage. -
Lucky mum scoops £1,000 in kmfm's Thousand Pound FridayA lucky mum is set to celebrate with a takeaway before looking at holidays after winning £1,000 thanks to kmfm’s Thousand Pound Friday.
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Striking images reveal how Kent football stadium could be transformedStriking new images reveal how bosses of a Kent football club want to completely transform their stadium. -
‘We’ve had people in tears’: Sadness as much-loved seaside gift shop closes after 55 yearsA much-loved seaside gift shop has closed its doors for the final time after more than five decades in business. -
Pair avoid jail after man’s jaw fractured in group street attackA duo has avoided jail after a man’s jaw was broken in a group street attack. -
Flash flooding alert as thunderstorm warning issued for KentA thunderstorm warning has been issued as forecasters predict up to 30mm of rain will fall within an hour. -
Centre reopening delayed due to unexpected repairs and costs amid vandalismThe reopening of a beloved sports centre has been delayed after vandalism lead to unexpected and costly repairs. -
'I always wanted to help people': Specialist who helped restore patients’ confidence retiresA technician who helped transform the lives of people living with scars says it’s been ‘privilege to be part of so many patients' journeys’. -
End of era as landlady bids farewell to high street pub after almost four decadesA landlady is set to bid farewell to her high street pub after almost four decades at the helm, marking the end of an era. -
Doorman 'robbed of chance to face attacker' after violent assaultA pub doorman says he was left with “horrific” injuries and then “robbed” of the chance to face his attacker.
Latest Thanet District Council News
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From ‘Kosher del Sol’ to today: The little-known Jewish capital of KentToday, only a handful of synagogues remain in Kent - but in one pocket, a small Jewish presence is quietly keeping the remarkable heritage alive. -
‘They have nowhere to go’: Kent faces shortage of 1,272 Traveller pitchesThe county needs more than 1,000 more Traveller pitches, as community members call for transit sites and planning permissions to tackle the shortage.
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Thug left victims fearing they would die during ‘deeply troubling’ night of violenceA drink and drug-fuelled thug who terrorised a woman and pensioner with a knife during a night of "deeply troubling" violence has been jailed. -
Kent council launches process for new 15,000-home blueprintA Kent council is launching the process for a new blueprint for 15,000 homes set to be built in the district over a decade and a half. -
Suspected murder victim died of stab wound to neck, inquest toldA dad-of-four allegedly murdered died from a stab wound to the neck, a coroner has revealed. -
Sleeping drug dealer caught with £240k of cocaine next to bed told police: ‘I’m an idiot’A convicted drug dealer who was on licence from prison when caught with a stash of cocaine in a bedside drawer told police: "I super messed up." -
‘It’s been a long time’: Plans for skatepark on derelict crazy golf coursePlans for a new skatepark on a “derelict” former mini-golf course have been submitted and welcomed as a ‘great’ addition to the community. -
Three-day bed waits and police called to locate mental health patient at ‘overcrowded’ A&EOvercrowding issues at a hospital led to people waiting more than three days for a bed, while police were called to locate a mental health patient. -
No-swim warning for eight beaches due to pollution riskSwimmers are being warned to stay out of the sea following stormwater releases into the sea after heavy rain. -
Man dies in town centre after ‘medical emergency’A man died after collapsing in a town centre.