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Latest Ashford Borough Council News
Clothing company to shut only Kent store as centre loses fifth brand this year
A clothing company is to become the fifth brand to shut down at a Kent shopping centre since the start of 2026.
‘He stole their childhoods’: Rapist who preyed on young victims jailed for 28 years
A “remorseless” child rapist whose sickening abuse spanned two decades has been jailed for 28 years.
Council orders landlord to stop 'pub taxi' service
A shocked pub landlord who bought a black cab to give customers a free lift home has been ordered to stop by the council.
Man dies after police called to ‘medical incident’
A man sadly died after police and ambulance crews were called to a medical incident.
Students jailed after blowing up sheep with fireworks following ‘sadistic’ attack
Two students from Kent who filmed themselves killing a sheep and then lighting fireworks in its corpse have been jailed.
Why postboxes are being taped up across Kent
Postboxes are being taped up across Kent as Royal Mail introduces upgraded solar-powered versions that can be used to send parcels.
‘Woke and ridiculous’: Fierce reaction as gym invites men to go elsewhere on International Women’s Day
A leisure centre’s plan to mark International Women’s Day by inviting its male members to attend a different gym has sparked a fierce online backlash.
Half-built office block to be turned into homes despite objection from tourist attraction
Plans have been approved to transform a half-built office block into new homes – despite fears it will impact a nearby tourist attraction.
‘Why would anyone do this?’: Soft play boss devastated amid vandalism
The boss of a children’s play centre is devastated following a ‘scary’ break in at her business.
10 quirky spots for unforgettable Mother’s Day afternoon teas in Kent
Treat your mum to something different this Mother’s Day with unique afternoon teas, from cat cafes to steam trains.
Latest Canterbury City Council News
Baby chimpanzee born at Kent animal park - but not without heartbreak
Keepers at a Kent animal park are hand-rearing a newborn chimpanzee after it was rejected by its mum.
‘Why I’m hopeful my brother will finally be cleared of murders’
The sister of a convicted murderer serving three life sentences for one of Britain’s most brutal killings believes new evidence will see him freed.
‘Silly, wasn’t it?’ Moment drug dealer, 18, tries and fails to run from police
Bodycam footage shows the moment an 18-year-old drug dealer caught with more than 300 wraps of cocaine tried and failed to run from police.
Safety work begins at fire-hit cinema as neighbours remain in limbo
Safety work is underway at a fire-ravaged former cinema as its owners move to stabilise the badly damaged building.
Driver, 73, arrested as pedestrian in 90s seriously injured in collision
A 73-year-old driver has been arrested after a man in his 90s suffered serious injuries after being hit by a car.
Stolen spaniel recovered 160 miles from home after police raid
A stolen spaniel has been reunited with its owners after being found 160 miles away from home during a police raid.
Police close road in both directions following incident
Police blocked a busy A-road in both directions this evening following an incident.
Iconic pop star makes history with Brit Awards gong
A pop star who grew up in Kent has made history after being named producer of the year by the Brit Awards ahead of this weekend's ceremony.
Killing Eve’s Jodie Comer to perform at Kent theatre for five days next week
BAFTA-winning actress Jodie Comer is to star in a one-woman play at a Kent theatre next week.
Why postboxes are being taped up across Kent
Postboxes are being taped up across Kent as Royal Mail introduces upgraded solar-powered versions that can be used to send parcels.
Latest Dover District Council News
‘The government is backing it - this could be something really special’
Dover and Deal’s Labour MP Mike Tapp says this summer’s Armed Forces Day is set to be “something special”.
Everything you need to know about major changes to catching ferries from Dover
New border checks for travellers could begin within weeks, bringing the biggest shake-up at Dover in years.
‘Jewel of the Kent coast’ makes ambitious bid for UK Town of Culture 2028
A trendy seaside town is set to throw its hat in the ring and submit a bid for the UK Town of Culture.
Cafe opening first Kent branch in beloved former restaurant
A London coffee roastery will open its first Kent branch in the site of a former much-loved restaurant.
‘We will restore order’: Reform UK announces raft of new immigration policies in Dover
Reform UK has announced plans to “track down, detain and deport all illegal migrants in the UK” at a press conference in Dover today.
Why postboxes are being taped up across Kent
Postboxes are being taped up across Kent as Royal Mail introduces upgraded solar-powered versions that can be used to send parcels.
Housing bid for former leisure centre finally wins approval after hold-up
A vacant leisure centre will finally be transformed into new homes and shops after passing the last planning hurdle.
Revamped Co-op reopens after six week closure
A Co-op store is back open and offering a wider range of services following a six-week closure.
Protestors rally against proposed closure of country’s top stroke unit
Protesters staged a demonstration outside a hospital over controversial plans to close the country’s top-performing stroke unit.
Fading play park in store for £150k overhaul
Plans have been approved for a raft of changes at a popular play area.
Latest Folkestone & Hythe District Council News
Everything you need to know about major changes to catching ferries from Dover
New border checks for travellers could begin within weeks, bringing the biggest shake-up at Dover in years.
'Casino' plan sparks fury over ‘gambling imagery’ visible to children
Proposals for a 24-hour high street “casino” have sparked backlash over fears advertising would expose children to “colourful gambling” imagery.
‘It’s almost got to the point where we don’t want to swim anymore’
A group of avid sea swimmers say they are almost too anxious to enter the water due to increased amounts of sewage discharges off the Kent coast.
‘Jewel of the Kent coast’ makes ambitious bid for UK Town of Culture 2028
A trendy seaside town is set to throw its hat in the ring and submit a bid for the UK Town of Culture.
People smugglers convicted after migrants hidden in lorries
Arrest footage has been released following the conviction of two people smugglers who arranged the transport of migrants hidden in lorries.
Why postboxes are being taped up across Kent
Postboxes are being taped up across Kent as Royal Mail introduces upgraded solar-powered versions that can be used to send parcels.
Man rammed police car after ignoring driving ban for fifth time
A prolific banned driver has been branded a “risk to other road users” after ramming a police car in a hotel car park in a bid to escape arrest.
Bid for five-storey six-bedroom home at old seafront hotel rejected
Plans to turn part of a former seafront hotel into a six-bedroom house have been rejected.
10 quirky spots for unforgettable Mother’s Day afternoon teas in Kent
Treat your mum to something different this Mother’s Day with unique afternoon teas, from cat cafes to steam trains.
‘It’s got people going ‘wow I never knew that about my house’
A father-of-two has revealed how a passion project sparked on a single Kent street unexpectedly captured attention across the world.
Latest Thanet District Council News
Council unveils £1.5m plan to revive key sites
A council has revealed how it will spend £1.5m of government cash on a series of projects to revive towns and villages.
‘You’ll see a refreshing approach; we’ll be there for local people’
The newly-formed Restore Britain group at Kent County Council has elected its new leaders - and vowed to fight the forthcoming by-election in Thanet.
Plan revealed to merge two historic schools
Plans have been revealed to merge two historic private schools later this year to form one institution.
Man accused of murdering 13-week-old baby appears in court
A man accused of murdering a 12-week-old baby has appeared in court.
‘Save Our Scenic’: Protesters fight to stop historic coaster’s closure ahead of crunch meeting
A protest has been held over the retirement of Britain’s oldest rollercoaster days before councillors hold a crunch meeting on its future.
‘Before they threaten to pull funding they should speak to restaurants and shops’
Dame Tracey Emin has weighed into a heated funding row after a leading Reform councillor suggested pulling cash from the Turner Contemporary.
Criminal ordered to pay £1.4m after dumping 4,000 tonnes of rubbish
A prolific waste criminal who operated in parts of Kent has been ordered to pay £1.4 million after illegally dumping 4,000 tonnes of rubbish.
Town could have new fish factory by summer
A disused port could host a massive new fish processing and canning plant by this summer.
Man charged with murder after death of baby boy
A 24-year-old man has been charged with murder after the death of a baby boy.
Man, 19, arrested after broad daylight stabbing in residential street
A man has been arrested after a stabbing in broad daylight in a residential street.
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