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Latest Ashford Borough Council News
Glowing Ofsted report for school after move to ‘garden town’
Staff at a new secondary school are over the moon after being highly praised in its first-ever Ofsted report.
Rare red weather warning issued as parts of Kent to reach almost 40C
Parts of Kent are forecast to swelter in temperatures of almost 40C this week as a record-breaking heatwave prompts weather and health alerts.
‘We’re in for a treat!’ 40 stalls to line town centre as food festival returns
Food lovers are in for a treat as Ashford Food & Drink Festival returns with more than 40 stalls, live entertainment and cooking demonstrations.
Shock at sudden death of nurse
Tributes have been paid to a nurse described as a “wonderful friend” and “role model” following her sudden death at the age of 57.
Footage shows how Kent countryside is being transformed to kick-start housebuilding
Huge new drainage ditches are appearing across the Kent countryside - to kick-start progress on thousands of previously blocked new homes.
Major route reopens after emergency repairs cause long tailbacks
A major route has reopened after emergency repairs caused long tailbacks and heavy congestion.
‘It’s what people want’: Town’s first outdoor padel courts set for sports club
A town’s first outdoor padel courts will be built on a dilapidated site at a popular club amid increased demand for the sport.
Main road closed after two-car crash
Police, paramedics and firefighters were called after a collision between two cars on an A-road.
Part of major A-road closed due to emergency manhole cover repairs
Drivers may face delays as part of an A-road is shut following damage to a manhole cover.
Primark to open in huge empty Debenhams at shopping centre
A Kent town will welcome its first ever Primark – which is taking over a huge former Debenhams store.
Latest Canterbury City Council News
'This will only last three or four years': Resurfacing works short-term fix for rollercoaster road
Costly ongoing repairs to a “rollercoaster” dual carriageway could only last three or fours years, it has been revealed.
Rare red weather warning issued as parts of Kent to reach almost 40C
Parts of Kent are forecast to swelter in temperatures of almost 40C this week as a record-breaking heatwave prompts weather and health alerts.
Footage shows how Kent countryside is being transformed to kick-start housebuilding
Huge new drainage ditches are appearing across the Kent countryside - to kick-start progress on thousands of previously blocked new homes.
‘We’ve got wine in our blood - but it’s time to step away’
Owners of one of Kent’s oldest vineyards say they are still planning to step away after a sale lasting 18 months fell through.
‘It almost put us out of business’: Garage owner's fury after BT phone switch failure
The owner of a family-run garage says switching from a traditional landline to a digital phone system almost put him out of business.
Terrifying moment neighbour torched door as woman and daughter cowered inside
Shocking footage shows the moment a man set his neighbour’s door alight with a homemade flamethrower as she and her child cowered inside.
Watch: Rob Beckett bowled over by giant ball while filming new TV show in Kent
A team of celebrities were on a roll as they pushed a giant red ball through Canterbury - until they got stuck at the city’s security bollards.
Why 'Britain's rudest man' is saying goodbye to his £1.85m Kent country house
Controversial historian and author David Starkey has reflected on love, loss and legacy as he prepares to sell his Georgian home in a Kent village.
Decades-old business shuts after ‘running out of cash’
A business owner says there is nothing ‘anyone could have done’ to prevent his decades-old store from closing down.
‘Hacker's last hurrah brings laughs, nostalgia and a touch of melancholy’
Audiences were treated to an endearing farewell for one of Britain's most beloved political comic creations in I'm Sorry, Prime Minister.
Latest Dover District Council News
‘We’ve got wine in our blood - but it’s time to step away’
Owners of one of Kent’s oldest vineyards say they are still planning to step away after a sale lasting 18 months fell through.
‘This underrated attraction was a great family day out - with a lovely mum-friendly end to our visit’
Our reporter and her children found the perfect place to keep everyone happy on a family day out.
Head teacher turning around troubled school quits amid ‘intense political pressure’
A head teacher who was making improvements at a struggling secondary school has announced he is standing down from his position.
‘The PM is right to act - this is about giving children their childhoods back’
Dover and Deal MP Mike Tapp says the Prime Minister is right to introduce a social media ban for children under 16.
Hot Fuzz actor launches first solo art exhibition in Kent
Gallery bosses have expressed their delight at hosting the first-ever solo exhibition by actor Nick Frost.
Head teacher, Coastguard officer and England footballer among Kent people recognised in King’s Birthday honours
An HM Coastguard officer who has dedicated three decades to keeping lives safe at sea is among several people from Kent named in today’s honours list.
Moment police storm home and find drug dealer hiding in kitchen
Police body-cam footage shows the moment a drug dealer was found hiding in his kitchen and trying to destroy his mobile phone.
‘Why this tiny hut has got people queuing down the beach’
Our reviewer tries a cafe right on the beach serving up great coffee and ‘offensively large’ Scotch eggs which regularly has queues along the path.
‘Rage and vitriol do not build stronger communities - they weaken them’
MP Mike Tapp says fighting one another, attacking police or engaging in violence will not change Britain for the better, but deepen existing divides.
Kent golf course ranked England’s best gets green light for upgrades
Upgrades at a golf club crowned the best in England have been approved to ensure it can continue hosting major competitions.
Latest Folkestone & Hythe District Council News
Man arrested after 67 cars damaged in two-day vandalism spree
An investigation has been launched by police after 67 cars were damaged over the weekend.
Rare red weather warning issued as parts of Kent to reach almost 40C
Parts of Kent are forecast to swelter in temperatures of almost 40C this week as a record-breaking heatwave prompts weather and health alerts.
'We swapped London for Kent coast - and now we've opened new bar'
A couple who relocated from London after falling in love with Kent have launched their second business in the town they now call home.
Woman crashed at roundabout after drinking triple vodka with lemonade
A woman who crashed her car on a roundabout after drinking a triple vodka and lemonade has been hit with a fine.
‘It almost put us out of business’: Garage owner's fury after BT phone switch failure
The owner of a family-run garage says switching from a traditional landline to a digital phone system almost put him out of business.
Extra trains laid on as crowds flock to coast
Warm weather has prompted train bosses to lay on extra carriages to key Kent coastal resorts today.
Teen driver in court accused of causing crash death of girl, 16
A young man has appeared in court accused of causing the death of a 16-year-old girl two years after a fatal crash.
'Placed' evidence, 'revenge' rumours and a missing locket: The mystery of Leah Daley's death
Police investigated whether a young woman's death was a revenge attack linked to her father - as experts suspect evidence was “placed” near the scene.
Man made £185k smuggling people out of UK to France
A man who earned almost £200,000 smuggling people to France in the back of lorries has been put behind bars.
‘Someone should have checked’: Frustrating error leads to typo on sign
Council officials say an ‘unfortunate’ error resulted in the misspelling of the name of one of their own car parks on new official signs.
Latest Thanet District Council News
Motorcyclist injured in suspected hit and run
A motorcyclist has been injured in a suspected hit-and-run crash as an investigation is launched to find the driver.
'This will only last three or four years': Resurfacing works short-term fix for rollercoaster road
Costly ongoing repairs to a “rollercoaster” dual carriageway could only last three or fours years, it has been revealed.
Cyclist taken to hospital after crash with car
A cyclist has been taken to hospital following a crash with a car that led to a road closure this morning.
Arrest after woman dies on small boat trying to cross Channel
A 32-year-old man from Syria has been arrested after a woman died while trying to cross the Channel in a small migrant boat.
TikToker ‘banned’ from district after beach disorder
A TikToker who was behind a beach meet-up last month, which sparked outrage, says he’s been told he cannot return to the town.
Extra trains laid on as crowds flock to coast
Warm weather has prompted train bosses to lay on extra carriages to key Kent coastal resorts today.
'Someone this evil isn't fixable': Man who filmed teen in shower jailed after second victim emerges
A teenage girl secretly filmed in the shower by her paedophile brother-in-law has branded him “evil” after it emerged she was not his first victim.
‘Good day for local democracy’ as new town council to be created
A town is set to receive a new council next year in what has been hailed as a ‘good day for local democracy.’
Man charged after high street stabbing sparks armed police response
A man has been charged after a high street stabbing which saw armed police descend on a town centre.
'He got out just in time': Fundraiser set up for man whose home was destroyed in blaze
A GoFundMe page has been launched for a man who woke up in the middle of the night and escaped just in time before a fire destroyed his home.
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