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Latest Ashford Borough Council News
‘We’re rushed off our feet’: Long-empty garage reopens under new ownership
An ambitious businessman has reopened a long-empty garage after investing more than £500,000 to breathe new life into the site.
Prison officer spared jail after striking up romantic relationship with inmate
A prison officer has been spared jail after she admitted to having an affair with an inmate.
‘There’s dust everywhere and no one comes here - so I’m shutting my cafe’
The owner of a cafe says she is being forced to close after the demolition of a neighbouring shopping centre caused footfall to drop.
Woman taken to hospital after Mercedes flips onto side in A-road crash
A woman was taken to hospital after a Mercedes flipped onto its side on an A-road.
Jail for shoplifter who stole £900 worth of goods from four shops
A ‘persistent shoplifter’ is behind bars after tagetting four shops across one town over a week.
TikTok said I ‘needed’ to visit this random Kent vending machine - was it worth the hype?
Our reporter visited a viral farm shop vending machine hidden away in the Kent countryside to see whether it really lived up to the hype…
‘I know it’s an emotive issue - but council needs to remove eyesore flags’
There are calls for the “tattered remains” of England flags to be removed from lampposts at a junction as they are “not a good advert” for a town.
‘My daughter’s tragic death highlights emotional toll of social isolation’
The death of a much-loved 19-year-old highlights the “emotional toll and social isolation” faced by transgender people, her heartbroken mum says.
Four to appear in court after ‘serious assault’ involving weapons
Police have charged two men and two women after a serious assault sparked a huge emergency response.
Boost for plans to restore town’s historic tank as funding bid approved
Plans to restore a town’s historic First World War tank have taken a step forward after bosses were given the green light to bid for more funding.
Latest Canterbury City Council News
‘Totally devastating’: Shock as council to evict traders to make way for new homes
Traders have been left stunned after being told by council bosses to leave an industrial estate that has been earmarked for housing.
Former teacher at prestigious private school jailed over historic sexual abuse
An ex teacher and boarding master at a prestigious private school has been jailed for sexually abusing a school pupil more than 40 years ago.
Woman taken to hospital after Mercedes flips onto side in A-road crash
A woman was taken to hospital after a Mercedes flipped onto its side on an A-road.
Hundreds of old landline phones dumped in Kent country lane
Fly-tippers have stepped way out of line by dumping hundreds of office phones down a country lane.
Summer in full bloom: The best flower fields to visit across Kent right now
From lavender fields to pick-your-own flowers and countryside walks, these are Kent’s most colourful spots.
‘She enriched so many lives’: Tributes to teacher who inspired generations
Tributes have been paid to a much-loved teacher whose passion for languages and dedication to her students inspired generations of learners.
‘We took our son to hospital with a cut finger and they told us he had cancer’
A couple took their little boy to hospital with a cut finger - only to be given the shocking news hours later that he had cancer.
Pilot shares breath-taking images taken from Goodyear Blimp cockpit
A pilot onboard the iconic zeppelin aircraft seen touring the skies of Kent today has shared some stunning images of Kent taken from the skies.
Arrest after man taken to hospital with head injury following ‘street attack’
A man is in hospital with a head wound after an alleged assault in a high street.
Daughters clearing £1.2m Kent home uncover lost Bagpuss treasures
A treasure trove of artwork and toy models discovered by the family of Bagpuss co-creator Peter Firmin is set to go under the hammer.
Latest Dover District Council News
‘This means a great deal to us’: Fire-hit restaurant reopens after £230k refurb
A restaurant badly damaged after a fire on New Year’s Day has officially reopened after a full rebuild.
‘How many other bars offer a shower, laundry facilities, gym, bike hire plus a welcome in 13 languages?’
Secret Drinker stops off for a pint on a busy A-road and gets a lot more than he bargained for.
‘We took our son to hospital with a cut finger and they told us he had cancer’
A couple took their little boy to hospital with a cut finger - only to be given the shocking news hours later that he had cancer.
Pilot shares breath-taking images taken from Goodyear Blimp cockpit
A pilot onboard the iconic zeppelin aircraft seen touring the skies of Kent today has shared some stunning images of Kent taken from the skies.
‘Every successful crossing represents a victory for vile criminal smuggling gangs’
Mike Tapp says government’s new immigration bill paves the way to be both ‘firm and fair’ when determining who can stay in the country.
Goodyear Blimp flies over Kent for first time in four years
The iconic Goodyear Blimp is touring the skies of Kent for the first time in four years.
Physio struck off after 'pulling patient up by incontinence pad'
A physiotherapist has been struck off after using incorrect techniques on patients, including pulling a woman up by her incontinence pad.
Families still not confident in Kent trust’s ‘fragmented’ maternity care
Families have told a national probe they are still not confident maternity care at a troubled trust has changed but staff say morale has improved.
Warning issued as ‘jagged metal’ exposed at popular beach
A warning has been issued after jagged metalwork was found exposed at a popular seafront.
‘She was a terrific mum’: Heartbroken husband’s tribute as driver faces court over fatal crash
A driver has appeared in court in connection with a fatal crash that claimed the life of a devoted mum who dedicated her life to her family.
Latest Folkestone & Hythe District Council News
Thief stole from Tesco, Asda and Boots soon after prison release
A thief who stole cosmetics, steaks and cheese from shops not long after being released from prison is back behind bars.
‘We want to transform historic Kent landmark into a Barbican-by-the-Sea’
Ambitious plans to transform one of Kent's most iconic seafront buildings into a "Barbican-by-the-Sea" have been unveiled.
M&S could return to Kent town as plans lodged for huge empty unit
M&S could return to a Kent town after 20 years as bosses eye up a huge empty unit, KentOnline can reveal.
‘He touched countless lives and will be deeply missed’
A grandfather of 18 who dedicated almost half a century to serving the community has died at the age of 91.
Man arrested after woman in 20s found dead at home
A man has been arrested after a woman in her 20s was found dead at a home.
Hundreds of old landline phones dumped in Kent country lane
Fly-tippers have stepped way out of line by dumping hundreds of office phones down a country lane.
Man charged after explosive substance found in home on residential street
A man has been charged after police discovered an explosive substance in a home on a residential street.
‘It was a painful decision’: Plans for homeless shelter at derelict church scrapped
Plans to knock down a derelict church to make way for a community facility with homeless accommodation have been scrapped due to insufficient funding.
Nigel Farage calls out graffiti in Kent town ‘calling for his assassination’
The Reform UK leader has shared a picture of graffiti which he says is “calling for his assassination”.
Confirmed: Where and when construction of new Kent town is set to begin
The location of the first 300 homes for a new “garden town” has been revealed - as residents of nearby villages remain divided over the project.
Latest Thanet District Council News
Family ‘heartbroken’ after ‘irreplaceable heirlooms’ stolen during break in
A man has been arrested on suspicion of burglary after the reported theft of items of “enormous sentimental significance”.
Man airlifted to hospital after ‘serious medical’ incident
Police, paramedics and the air ambulance descended on a seaside town following two incidents.
‘We have sleepless nights’: Family restaurant losing £64,000 a year battling to keep doors open
Owners of a restaurant losing more than £64,000 a year say they are enduring sleepless nights as they battle to survive in a “tough” industry.
Air ambulance lands by bandstand as emergency services descend on seaside town
An air ambulance has been spotted landing near a cliff top bandstand in connection with a police incident this evening.
Former teacher at prestigious private school jailed over historic sexual abuse
An ex teacher and boarding master at a prestigious private school has been jailed for sexually abusing a school pupil more than 40 years ago.
‘How many other bars offer a shower, laundry facilities, gym, bike hire plus a welcome in 13 languages?’
Secret Drinker stops off for a pint on a busy A-road and gets a lot more than he bargained for.
‘We’re victims of people making complaints’: Nightclub licence suspended
A nightclub boss has hailed the temporary suspension of its licence a ‘win’ - as the alternative would have seen it revoked completely.
What a mess! Why missed collections risk turning district into ‘public dustbin’
There’s trouble brewing in Thanet over missed bin collections - and, our columnist warns, the worst could be yet to come.
Enforcement action taken against nursery where toddlers left to wander aimlessly
Ofsted has taken enforcement action against a nursery where inspectors found children running around aimlessly and lying on the floor.
Yellow heat health alert issued ahead of hot weekend
A yellow heat health alert has been issued as temperatures are forecast to climb again this weekend.
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